Murder a cocktail or two on the Norient Express(NO, THAT IS NOT A TYPO)

The biggest mystery surrounding the launch of the Norient Express along Norway’s coastline is why it’s taken so long for a luxury train experience to be launched on one of the world’s most scenic rail routes.

Think dramatic fjords, mountains that scrape the sky, and lush valleys. Then consider how incredible it would be to experience that jaw-dropping scenery from the comfort of a lux hotel on wheels—the Norient Express.

The six-day adventure begins when you wave goodbye to the colourful wooden houses of Bergen enroute to Trondheim, home to Scandinavia's largest medieval building—and thumping nightlife. Of course, you’ll stop along the way, with highlights including the capital, Oslo, where you can drop in on the Norwegian royals, check out cutting-edge Scandi architecture, history and art.

But you might be torn about disembarking for a spot of sightseeing; local craftsmen have built the fully electric Norient Express’s luxury carriages to rival high-end hotel suites, and the exclusivity of the experience has been enhanced by limiting its capacity to 60 lucky passengers. The fully inclusive experience includes gourmet Norwegian cuisine in the dining compartment, an onboard fitness room and spa.

There is entertainment, including the observatory car, which provides front row seats to the Northern Lights and panoramic views of the Norwegian landscape.

So, grab 59 of your best mates, pack your suitcase, and get ready to party hard at the Norient Express bar and lounge, where the cocktails are to die for.

Need to know: The Norient Express will run on a weekly timetable, from Sunday to Thursday, with the first train due to pull out of the station in October 2025.

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