Queen of the Fjords
Tour from Bergen
🕐 6 hours
Discover Norway’s incredible natural beauty on this 6-hour excursion from Bergen. Join your guide in a comfortable Mercedes Benz V-class/EQV minivan or Tesla Model X and visit stunning fjords, waterfalls, villages, and more. As you travel, your guide will introduce you to Norwegian music and share information about local history and culture. Don’t miss the chance to cross a fjord by ferry before your tour concludes. Visit pristine fjords and waterfalls. Learn about Norwegian history and culture. Ferry tickets for fjord crossing are included. Comfortable round-trip transport from Bergen.
What is included:
- All taxes
- Local driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by premium air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
- Ferry tickets
Departure and return
Departure Point. Traveler pickup is offered. The suggested start time for this tour is
09:30 am. We pick up from any hotel in Bergen city area, all the cruise ship terminals
and any private address within city limits. Extras for picking up from Solstrand hotel,
airport Flesland and airport hotels. If you are not departing from a hotel, please provide
the address. It is also possible.
Additional info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Foldable wheelchair is possible
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide: English, Norwegian, Russian
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What To Expect
Bergen
Our tour starts in the city of Bergen – the Gateway to the Fjords. The city, founded in 1070, contains many historical and cultural landmarks. We will pass some of them on our way from the city and also on our return to Bergen. Osteroy Municipality Sørfjorden or the Southern fjord is part of the Osterfjord which is a peculiar natural phenomenon: a salt water inlet that surrounds the largest inland island in Northern Europe—Osterøy Island—enclosed by continental land. We drive along the Southern fjord until we come the crossroads in Trengereid. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Hardangervegen
Hardangervegen or the Hardanger Road is Norwegian route #7. This road is a tourist attraction in itself. We will see beautiful sights along the way: mountains, lakes and waterfalls. On the way to the Hardangerfjord we will make two photo stops at 2 waterfalls: Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen.
Mørkhølsfossen
We will see the first waterfall close to the road. Mørhølsfossen waterfall is a short and wide waterfall located on a mountain river. Usually we do not stop here.
Fossen Bratte
We make a stop at Fossen Bratte waterfall – 259 feet (79 meters) tall. The view is great and you can take some memorable pictures here. A short walking tour to the bottom of the waterfall is highly recommended – you simply must feel the roaring freshness and gentle and pure water drops on your face.
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
The next stop is at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall – 164 feet (50 meters) tall. You can actually walk behind the falling water without getting wet. A walk behind the waterfall to the viewpoint is highly recommended.
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Hardanger.
The Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway. We will be travelling along the fjord to Vangdal – a viewpoint where we will make our next stop.
Vangdal.
After leaving Norheimsund we come to Vangdal. We make a stop at the outlook over the fjord not only to enjoy the view, but also to visit sights with stone carvings (Rock art- petroglyphs). There is some walking down (optional) and up moderately steep trails to see the petroglyphs from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age.
Hardanger Fjord.
We continue our journey along the fjord. Enjoy the views: the natural beauty of the scenery with small quaint villages scattered along the coast. There are a lot of fruit farms on the Hardangerfjord. During summer we can stop at a couple of fruit stands and buy some fruits and berries (available in season).
Omaholmen.
Our next stop is at the little hill called Omaholmen with a stunning view of the Hardangerfjord – one of the best views in the area. After that we’ll be driving farther along the Hardangerfjord.
Mundheim.
We will pass the village of Mundheim and head towards the neighbouring fjord – the Fusafjord. (Usually, we do not stop here.)
Fusafjorden.
We will cross the Fusafjord on a car ferry. The ferry ride takes approx. 15 minutes. While on the ferry, we can leave the car and enjoy a different view of the fjord.
Osoyro
After disembarking the ferry we pass through a small town of Osøyro before returning to Bergen. (Usually, we do not stop in Osøyro.) Our tour ends in Bergen.
