Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords, is one of Norway`s most beautiful cities. Bergen is like a storybook, there are so many attractions and things to see and do in this city.
From Bergen Harbour, there are numerous fjord-cruises to choose between. We recommend four fjord-tours from Bergen.
Fjord cruise between Bergen and Flåm by the Sognefjord
The sea voyage between Bergen and Flåm is a journey through beautiful coastal scenery with islands and reefs and along the Sognefjord and the Aurlandsfjord, two of the world’s most beautiful fjords.
This fjord cruise with Norled lasts approximately 5.5 hours. The boat stops, among other places, at Balestrand, Vik, Leikanger and Aurland. Departure points are Strandkaiterminalen in Bergen and Flåm quay in Flåm.
The fjord cruise can be taken both ways and the season is from April to October. The season may vary, see updated information about the season and timetables on Norled’s website.
From Bergen to the Hardangerfjord and Vøringsfossen Waterfall
The second longest fjord in Norway is the 179 kilometer long Hardangerfjord, “The Queen of the Fjords”.
Tour Summary: You can start this tour with bus from Bergen to Norheimsund. On this trip you will join a Fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord, from Norheimsund to Eidfjord. Then you will experience the Vøringsfossen Waterfall. Then Fjord Cruise back to Bergen.
Season: See Go Fjords website
Time to spend: Day trip
Booking: Book this roundtrip with bus, fjord cruise and activities at Go Fjords. Video by Go Fjords.
“Norway in a Nutshell Tour” to the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
Norway in a nutshell, from Oslo or Bergen to Flåm and the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. The Nærøyfjord is a branch of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord, “the King of the Fjords”.
Tour Summary: Train on the Bergen Railway from Oslo or Bergen via the wild and beautiful Flåm Railway to Flåm by the Aurlandsfjord. Then fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.
Another possibility is a train on the Bergen Railway from Oslo or Bergen to Voss, a bus from Voss to Gudvangen, a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord from Gudvangen to Flåm and a train on the Flåm Railway from Flåm to Myrdal.
Return to Oslo or Bergen: Bus from Gudvangen to Voss, then train from Voss on the Bergen Railway to Oslo or Bergen.
Another possibility is train on the Flåm Railway from Flåm to Myrdal and a train on the Bergen Railway from Myrdal to Oslo or Bergen.
Season: All year.
Time to spend: Day trip or more, available all year. We recommend to stay longer and experience more. Read more about what to see and do in the Flåm, Aurland, the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord area.
Booking: Book this roundtrip with train, bus, fjord cruise, activities and accommodation at Fjord Tours.
Fjord Cruise on the Hardangerfjord from Bergen to Rosendal
Join a fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord to beautiful Rosendal. This fjord cruise starts in Bergen, you get to experience the idyllic archipelago and the Hardangerfjord which is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and mighty waterfalls.
You have three hours to explore Rosendal on your own while the boat is waiting at the quay. You can explore the Barony in Rosendal with its magnificent garden which is full of beautiful and fragrant flowers. The Barony is Scandinavia’s smallest castle and was finished built in 1665 AD. Season: See Go Fjords website.
Fjord Cruise from Bergen to Osterfjord and Mostraumen
Join a 3-hour fjord cruise from Bergen to Mostraumen and Mo, which lies deep in the narrow Osterfjorden. The boat will go close to one of the waterfalls along the fjord and it will navigate safely through the powerful currents in Mostraumen. Season: See Go Fjords website.
Bergen – The Gateway to the Fjords
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and is known as “The Gateway to the Fjords”, and some believe that Bergen is the most beautiful city in Norway.
The most popular fjord cruises start from Bergen Bus Station, Bergen Railway Station and from Bergen Strandkaiterminal.
Mt Fløien and Fløibanen Funicular, the UNESCO World Heritage protected Bryggen in Bergen and the composer Edvard Grieg’s home Troldhaugen are three of the main attractions in Bergen.
Bryggen (The Hanseatic Wharf) in Bergen has since 1979 been on UNESCO´s list over World Cultural Heritage Sites. Bryggen is a series of wooden houses along Bergen Harbour, originating from the Hanseatic (German) activities in Bergen from around year 1350.
At the innermost part of Vågen, the Bergen Harbour, you find the famous Fish Market where you can buy all sorts of fish, shellfish and local products from the fishermen and farmers in the Bergen area.