The Norient Expresswhich will be launched inOctober 2025promises to be one of the train travel experiences most luxurious and spectacular in Europeoffering a route through Norway’s breathtaking landscapes. With two cutting-edge electric trainsthis service represents a perfect combination of comfort, sustainability and design inspired by nature.
The maiden voyage it will last six days and he will bring travelers from the coastal city of Bergen, through Oslo, to historic Trondheim. This route is no coincidence: it includes some of the most scenic railways in the world, such as the Dovre Railway and the Bergen Railwaywhich allow you to admire snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes and lush forests. Every corner of Norway crossed by the Norient Express will offer an extraordinary view that will be difficult to forget.
The train itself will be a masterpiece of elegance and functionality. The interiors, designed using natural materials that recall the Norwegian environment, will be designed to offer maximum comfort. Each carriage will be equipped with refined and welcoming furnishingsdesigned for a luxury travel experience.
On board there will be a gym and a panoramic observatory
But what distinguishes the Norient Express from many other luxury trains is its focus on well-being and entertainment: on board there will be a gym for those who want to keep fit while traveling and a panoramic observatory which will allow you to admire the surrounding landscapes in all their splendor.
Furthermore the sustainability is a central element of this project. The trains will be powered entirely by electricity, thus reducing the environmental impact of travel and making it an eco-friendly choice for tourists. This approach represents a new era for rail tourism, combining the fascination of rail travel with environmental responsibility.
The one on the Norient Express will not just be a journey, but an immersive experience that will allow passengers to experience Norway in a unique way. For 2026, further developments and new attractions are already planned, such as the Whale Center on the Vesterålen islands and the SKREI educational center on the Lofoten islands, which will make the country’s tourist offer even more complete but the Norient Express is a candidate to become one of the main symbols of high-end rail tourism in Europe.
