Norient Express: Luxury train to travel through Norway's wild nature from 2026

The Orient Express is one of the most famous and luxurious trains in the world. Now it's facing competition from the far north: According to Visit Norway, the North Orient Express is scheduled to launch in Norway in fall 2026. It will feature two electric trains, each boasting modern interiors, a fitness room, and even an observatory.

The first journey will begin in the coastal city of Bergen and then continue via Oslo to Trondheim. The entire journey will take six days. The journey will include famous sections of the Bergen Railway and the Dovre Railway. When tickets can be booked and how much they will cost are not yet known.

The Dovre Railway is considered the most important connection between Oslo and Trondheim. The journey takes approximately six and a half hours and leads through Norway's stunning landscapes, including the Dovrefjell plateau and Mjøsa, the country's largest lake. Along the way, you'll pass farms and small villages before the train stops in Hamar, the region's largest city. Here, you can stay in a very special hotel: the Wood Hotel, the tallest wooden building in the world. The Dovre Railway is 485 kilometers long.

The planned North Orient Express will also serve these sections of the Bergen Railway. The route is considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world and begins at Oslo Central Station. After a two-hour journey, the first highlight is reached: Flå Station in the Hallingdal Valley. Among other things, this area features a bear park just two kilometers from the station.

Halfway along the Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen lies a place with a funny name: Geilo. This mountain village is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great destination for adventure holidays in both summer and winter.

With the planned North Orient Express you can experience views like this.

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From here, you can hike the Prestholtstien stairway to the summit of Hallingskarvet, among other things. The Bergen Railway then continues across the Hardangervidda plateau to Myrdal, where you can transfer to the famous Flåm Railway or continue on to Bergen.

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