Highlights of Norway
– Trip to Sognefjord ; (UNESCO) – WINTER
Tour from Bergen
🕐 10,5 hours
If you’ve only a day to spare, you can still see the highlights of Western Norway on this whirlwind tour from Bergen. Picked up from your hotel, you’ll explore Voss, Gudvangen, and Flam, witnessing the region’s majestic fjords, high cliffs, and verdant valleys. You’ll also witness Viking villages, waterfalls, and should you like, cruise a fjord or ride the famous Flam Railway. It’s a day of spectacular views, guaranteed.
What is included:
- All taxes
- Local driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by premium air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
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.
What To Expect
Bergen
Our tour starts in the city of Bergen – the Gateway to the Fjords. The city was founded in 1070 and contains many historical and cultural landmarks. We will pass some of them on our way from the city and on our return to Bergen.
Dale of Norway Factory Outlet & Museum
We move on to Dale, where the famous sweater factory is located – “Dale of Norway”. We can visit the factory outlet and maybe pick up some woollen souvenirs there. From September till May the factory outlet is closed on Sundays.
Vossevangen
We pass through the town of Voss on our way to Gudvangen. The main historical attractions are Vangskyrkja – church from 1277, and the St.Olaf’s cross from 1023. We can stop in Voss on our way to Sognefjord or, alternatively, on our way back to Bergen.
Tvindefossen
We make a stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, locaded 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Voss town center. We can come close to this cascading 110 meters (360 ft) tall waterfall. In autumn and spring Tvindefossen is usually at its fullest flow, due to the autumn rainfalls and melting snow in spring. During winter months the waterfall can freeze.
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Stalheim Hotel
Our next stop is at Stalheim Hotel, an establishment which history is closely related to postal service in Norway and goes back all the way to 1647. The hotel and its outlook terrace are closed from the end of September till May. We can visit another view point close by – a short walk up a moderately steep path is required. There are two waterfalls located underneath the hotel: Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen. We cannot see the waterfalls from the hotel; however, we will catch a glimpse of them as we continue driving from Stalheim hotel to Gudvangen. Stalheimsfossen is 126 meters / 413 feet tall and Sivlefossen is 142 meters / 466 feet tall.
Gudvangen and Nærøyfjord
The small village of Gudvangen, in the very end of the Nærøyfjord. This cosy little village, snuggly located under the tallest waterfall in Norway, Kjelfossen (840 meters / 2755 feet), has attracted tourists ever since the 19th century. We recommend taking a 2-hour fjord cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm. The Nærøyfjord is one of the most gorgeous fjords in Norway (and the world!). Its unique and pristine beauty was the reason for including it on the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 2005. As this tour is an open schedule tour, the fjord cruise is not included. We will be happy to make suggestions and help you with the booking. Alternatively, we can spend more time in Gudvangen, have lunch and visit the Viking Village.
Highlight; Njardarheimr
Njardarheimr is the name of the Viking Village in Gudvangen. If you decide to spend more time in Gudvangen, we can visit the village with a guided group tour (a private Viking guide can also be arranged for an additional fee), learn about Viking history, culture and society, and take part in activities like archery and axe throwing. There are also some interesting people to meet: real modern-day Vikings who come to live in the Village and engage in their authentic arts and crafts. We recommend planning a stop and spending some time here!
Admission Ticket Not Included
Flåm stasjon
After leaving Gudvangen – by either ferry, private RIB or car – you come to Flåm, a village located at the very end of the Aurlandsfjord. This busy cruise ship destination clearly stands out from the tranquil Norwegian scenery with its souvenir shops, restaurants and cafés (where we recommend having lunch after the fjord cruise) and a museum dedicated to the famous Flåmsbana railway.
Popular; Flåmsbana
For the best experience on this tour, we recommend taking the Flåmsbana train from Flåm to Myrdal station in the mountains. Starting from Flåm at the sea level the train takes you up to elevation of 867 meters / 2844 feet ASL through some of the stunning scenery in Norway. As you travel, the lush Flåm valley gradually turns into a canyon and then into a gorge with almost vertical mountain walls. With the help of the engineers’ savvy the railroad was constructed to overcome the steep ascend. In Myrdal we suggest you change trains and travel to Voss, where your car with the driver-guide will pick you up. Unfortunately, the car cannot come to Myrdal, as there are no car roads there. As this tour is an open scheduled tour, the train tickets are not included. We can either help you make a booking or book the tickets ourselves.
Flåmsbana is a very popular ride. We recommend securing tickets in advance. Train
tickets are subject to availability.
Highlight; Stegastein Viewpoint
An alternative to Flåmsbana train ride is Stegastein lookout, located at the top of a hairpin turn road overlooking the Aurlandsfjord at 640 meters / 2099 feet above sea level. Wonderful ride and a stunning view! After the train ride, or the Stegastein viewpoint, we drive directly to Bergen. The total duration of the tour is approximately 10,5 hours.
