Fjord Cycling in Western Norway – Best Routes & Tips

Fjord Cycling is a combination of cycling and hiking, a great way to explore the Western Norwegian Fjords. The short detours and the many breaks will be something you will remember the rest of your life.

Featured Image: The Lustrafjord. Photo: Veri Media and Fjord Cycling.

On a self-guided tour with Fjord Cycling, you will come into contact with the beautiful nature in the fjords, and you will not miss the hidden gems.

About season and other important information

SEASON – Summer, depending on temperature and snow.

Fjord Cycling – Bike tours and mountain hikes by the Sognefjord

On a bike ride by the Lustrafjord. Photo: Veri Media and Fjord Cycling.
On a bike ride by the Lustrafjord. Photo: Veri Media and Fjord Cycling.

Small, idyllic villages. Thundering Waterfalls. Experience Norwegian nature and culture by bike and hike and join self-guided ready made roundtrips from Bergen, to and through the fjord landscape surrounding the Sognefjord.

More than 250 kilometer of idyllic roads with little or no traffic where you will see and experience the hidden gems.

Fjord Cycling has picked from the best of accommodation and sights and made tailored tours for you. You can combine cycling with great hikes, you will experience some of the most beautiful mountain-hikes that the Sognefjord has to offer.

Stay in unique hotels, enjoy fantastic short-travelled food and discover the hidden gems by the Sognefjord, the King of the Fjords. Photo/Video: Veri Media and Fjord Cycling.

Explore the fjords of Western Norway with the Fjord Guide

View from a fjord farm towards the Nærøyfjord.
View from a fjord farm towards the Nærøyfjord.

The fjords in Western Norway have been voted the world’s best travel destination by National Geographic Traveler – and it’s easy to see why. Here you will encounter dramatic nature, vibrant culture and a tranquility that few other places can offer.

In the fjord guide you will find information about the ten most beautiful and well-known fjords in Western Norway – what you can see, do and experience in each of them. Experience a fjord cruise, go on a road trip, explore charming fjord villages, or hike to viewpoints where time seems to stand still.

Along the fjords you will find everything from historic hotels and cozy guesthouses to selected Michelin Key hotels where quality, comfort and a strong local identity are at the heart of the experience. Everywhere you go, you can enjoy locally sourced food and the warm hospitality of Western Norway. Here you can create your own “fjordcation” – a break from everyday life, where you disconnect from noise and reconnect with nature, culture, and peace.

View from Stegastein viewpoint towards the Aurlandsfjord which is a branch of the Sognefjord.
View from Stegastein viewpoint towards the Aurlandsfjord which is a branch of the Sognefjord.

 

Here you will find an overview of recommended hotels and accommodations in Western Norway. FJORDS HOTELS in addition to FJORD SPA and FJORDS LIVING. You will also find an overview of MICHELIN KEY HOTELS in Western Norway, great hotels recommended by Michelin. The combination of beautiful nature, activities that you can do in all four seasons and a stay at a great accommodation is unique. A stay in one of these places will do you good, both for body and mind.

There are 14 restaurants that have awarded Michelin stars and Michelin awards in Western Norway. Eight of the Michelin Restaurants are in Stavanger, there are five in Bergen and one is out on the Hardangerfjord outside Rosendal. Here you will find an overview of MICHELIN RESTAURANTS in Western Norway.

USEFUL LINKS is a list of websites with great information on Norway and the Fjords. FAQ is an overview of articles that answer the most common questions you have when planning to visit the fjords in Western Norway.