Every year on May 17th, Norway truly comes alive as the country celebrates 'National Day', the day it became a fully independent nation. Colourful street parades take place in every village, town and city filled with marching bands and children waving banners and flags. The national costume, or Bunad as it is known, is worn by young and old, and youngsters enjoy a day eating hot dogs and ice cream.

Taber Holidays is offering you the chance to join in the festivities next month and celebrate in true Norwegian style. With daily departures throughout May, you can enjoy a wonderful six night self-guided trip from 'Oslo to Bergen By Rail' and be in Norway for May 17th.

Featuring the spectacular rail journey 'Across the Roof of Norway', the Bergen line crosses the Hardangervidda, Europe's largest mountain plateau, and links east to west.  At its highest point near Finse, it is a staggering 1,301 metres above sea level, making it the highest in Northern Europe. Guests will be guaranteed a journey like no other with some of the most spectacular scenery Norway has to offer, passing by their window. From snow-capped mountains to deep pine forests, waterfalls to spectacular fjords, the 308-mile journey is often heralded as one of the world's most beautiful. 

With the option to combine this journey with a stay in Balestrand and Voss, deep in the heart of the fjord region, you can decide where you wish to spend National Day. Celebrate in Norway's capital city, Oslo, for the ultimate experience or soak up the unique atmosphere in the fjords. Whichever you choose, you can guarantee a day like no other, witnessing a true sense of national pride and occasion.

Oslo to Bergen By Rail - Prices are from £1,063pp for the six-night Oslo to Bergen itinerary and include flights from London Heathrow, transfers, the rail journey and accommodation with breakfast. Based on two sharing. Departs daily from 01 May 2014.

For more information call Taber Holidays - 01274 875 199  www.taberhols.co.uk

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Note to Editor: Taber Holidays is the UK's leading tour operator dedicated to travel to Scandinavia. They feature an extensive portfolio of summer and winter holidays including Northern Lights breaks, active and wildlife holidays, city breaks and classic sightseeing trips. These include both self-guided and escorted tours and a range of accommodation options from self-catering cottages in Iceland to an overnight stay in Sweden's Icehotel. Their itineraries cover Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland.

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