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Norway in a Nutshell® - 3 nights Oslo to Bergen

Fjord excursion package with the Flam Railway, a spectacular 2 hour Fjord cruise on the narrow Naeroyfjord & the scenic Aurlandsfjord, the breathtaking Stalheimskleiven hairpin road & Stalheim canyon, the Bergen line train and stays in Oslo, Flam fjord village & Bergen. View Rick Steves' Norway in a Nutshell video

Individual/unescorted trip  starting in Oslo & finishing in Bergen Duration 3 nights

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The best way to explore Norway’s scenic fjords

Our Nutshell tours

Planning to visit Norway’s scenic fjords? We have gathered the best of Norway’s idyllic fjord landscapes, must-see destinations and activities into our popular Nutshell tours.

Norway in a Nutshell® and our popular Nutshell tours

Experience the best of Norway's most scenic sights and highlights. Our Nutshell tours include fjord cruises, famous railways and breathtaking nature. Travel in a day, or add extra days and activities to create your perfect Norwegian holiday. Explore our bestselling tours below.

Our most popular tour shows you the very best of Norway. See the stunning UNESCO-listed fjords. Ride the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway, two of the world's most scenic railway lines.

Discover the exceptional beauty of the Hardangerfjord, one of Norway's premier destinations, on this 2 day tour. Explore local life, visit fjord villages and experience famous waterfalls.

Enjoy a fjord cruise on the spectacular Sognefjord, the second longest fjord in the world. Experience two of the world’s most beautiful train rides, the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.

Experience the crown jewel of Norway’s fjords – The Geirangerfjord. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, cascading waterfalls, and a journey on Trollstigen, one of Norway's most scenic mountain roads.

This tour takes you to Preikestolen, the Pulpit Rock, one of Norway’s most photographed natural attractions. The tour includes a fjord cruise on the scenic Lysefjord and the charming city of Stavanger.

Situated above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten archipelago offers dramatic, imposing beauty everywhere you look. Explore the amazing Lofoten islands in a comfortable and sustainable way.

Combine your favourite tours

Combine 2 tours to see even more of Norway’s highlights! If you are struggling to choose a tour package, why not combine several? We’ve combined our most popular tours into epic roundtrips from Oslo and Bergen.

This round trip from Oslo combines two of our most popular tours; the Norway in a Nutshell® tour and the Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell™ tour. This combination is ideal for those looking for a complete experience of Norway's best highlights. If you're looking for an adventure starting and ending in Oslo - this is definitely the tour for you!

Combine two of our popular tours into one epic round trip from Oslo! Combining the Sognefjord in a nutshell™ and the Hardangerfjord in a nutshell™ tour provides an ideal experience of Norway's highlights. Maximize your fjord time and travel in comfort from Oslo to the best highlights of Western Norway!

Combine two of our great tours and experience Preikestolen, magnificent electric fjord cruises, UNESCO-protected scenery and the city life of Norway's three biggest cities!

Experience our amazing UNESCO protected fjords - The Nærøyfjord and the Geirangerfjord. Enjoy breathtaking views and spectacular fjord and rail journeys on this amazing combination tour.

Experience the Great Waterfall and Fjord Tour™

Discover the exceptional beauty of the Hardangerfjord , one of Norway's premier destinations.

Explore local life and Norwegian traditions while visiting enchanting villages, famous waterfalls, and dramatic mountains. This tour is available as a round trip from Bergen and focuses on fjords and waterfalls.

• Fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord
• The Norwegian Nature Centre and the Vøringsfossen waterfall
• The Steinsdalsfossen waterfall - a waterfall you can walk behind!
• The scenic Bergen Railway
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Experience Norway's breathtaking fjords on a half day scenic fjord cruise.

Winter tours

Looking for a complete winter experience? Several of our tours are available during the winter season. You can also easily add an exciting winter activity to your tour.

Cruise Norway's longest and deepest fjord, the stunning Sognefjord combined with the famous Flåm Railway. Experience beautiful scenery and cultural heritage on a relaxing winter adventure.

Discover breathtaking nature and one of the world's most spectacular fjords on this amazing winter experience. The Norway in a Nutshell® winter tour brings you close to stunning nature in a responsible way with emission-free transport. Ride the winter rails on two of the top train journeys in the world and cruise the snowy fjords on a quiet electric fjord cruise.

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Norway´s famous fjords

It’s no secret that Norway is famous for its magnificent fjords. No trip to Norway would be complete without a visit to one of the world-famous fjords! We’ve put together a list of the most famous and beautiful fjords Norway has to offer, so you can plan your next trip to our fair land.

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The Flåm Railway - one of the world's best train journeys

Lonely Planet named it the best train journey in the world. Norway's Flåm Railway is a truly unique experience of breathtaking nature and quaint fjord villages. "It's so powerful and dramatic," says Audrey Olson, who experienced the train journey as part of the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour.

A fjord for everyone

It seems like everywhere you look in Norway, there is another amazing fjord full of dazzling sights and experiences. With over 1,100 fjords throughout the country, even most locals have not seen them all. But, when you visit Norway, going on a fjord safari is an absolute must since they are such a big part of the country’s identity.

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Oslo to Bergen Tours & Trips

Find adventures that start in Oslo and then finish in Bergen. Trips from Oslo to Bergen are most popular in July, with the most tours doing this route then.

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Magical Fjord Adventure

Organisation was exceptional. Everything ran smoothly. We were a little dissapointed in both the Clarion Hotels, although they looked fancy, the rooms were small and cluttered. The night meal in the dining room at the Clarion Hub was disgusting and overpriced, one meal sent back as it was cold, when it was returned it was inedible. we paid for premium accomodation. these two hotels would not be 3 star in Australia, maybe Europe has different standards. The other hotels were acceptable.

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Vision of the Fjords - 7 days

Mario was a wonderful group leader and very professional. He helped with all aspects of the trip and recommended options tours. We loved the sauna. Jumping into the fjord was freezing but so much fun. Would recommend this trip.

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It was just the right balance of planned activities and free time to explore. Our guide Mario was so helpful.

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Just finished our tour. Everything went smoothly and the staff at Tour Radar were quick to respond when I had a question while traveling. The hotel rooms in Oslo and Bergen were a bit small. I would recommend the upgrade but the locations and breakfasts in both were excellent. Our favorite hotel, by far, was the Kivnes in Balestrand. Just beautiful and right on the fiord. Thank you Tour Radar!

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Train Tours with Oslo, Bergen and Flåm

Enjoy marvellous fjord scenery on a Norway in a Nutshell® train journey from Oslo to Bergen. Have all your accommodation and other local travel details arranged by our experts.

See the fjords on the Oslo to Bergen Train Ride

Want to experience one of the most scenic train journeys in the world? The Oslo to Bergen train route, more commonly known as the Norway in a Nutshell® tour , is more than just a train ride! This popular journey combines travel by rail, coach and ferry, offering breathtaking scenery of fjords, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and small goat farms clinging to the mountainsides.

Nordic Visitor offers the Oslo to Bergen railway journey year-round as part of many of its nearly all-inclusive tour packages in Norway , which come with accommodations, train reservations and other local services arranged by our Norwegian travel experts.

For suggestions of tour packages including the Oslo to Bergen railway journey, along with other Norway travel tips, keep browsing below .

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Tours including the Oslo to Bergen train

Visit the Norwegian fjords and the charming cities of the west coast by train on one of these popular Norway tour packages including Flåm Railway and more.

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Norway in a nutshell® - classic, complete norway, coastal cruise & scenic train journey, best of the norwegian fjords, geiranger & fjord cruise, other ways to explore the fjords.

Take a trip by car, train or cruise - or a combination of travel modes - to experience the sheer scale and beauty of the Norwegian fjords. These tours showcase the best of western Norway.

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Classic norway, fjord cruise & scenic train journey, norway fjord route by car - classic, wonders of the norwegian fjords, norway in a nutshell® & expert tour guide, riding the famous train from oslo to bergen via flåm.

The Oslo to Bergen by train experience starts with a ride on the Bergensbanen (Bergen Railway), taking you over the rugged Hardangervidda mountain plateau. From the station at  Myrdal , situated 866 metres above sea level, your journey continues on the  Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana). This popular train ride offers breathtaking scenery as its vintage rail cars weave their way down the mountains on a 20-kilometre journey to the idyllic fjord village of Flåm , with a stop for a photo at the dazzling Kjosfossen waterfall .

Another major highlight of the train ride from Oslo to Bergen via Flåm is the 2-hour cruise on the steep-sided fjords of Aurlandsfjord and  Nærøyfjord . From Gudvangen, you’ll transfer from boat to coach bus for the next leg of the journey. In Voss, you’ll reconnect to the Bergen Railway for the final part of your picturesque journey to Bergen.

• When is the best time to book your Oslo to Bergen railway trip? Learn more about Norway's seasons

Planning your train journey from Oslo to Bergen

This amazing Oslo to Bergen railway experience can be done in one day, but of course you will want to have extra days in your itinerary to enjoy the variety of  attractions in Oslo and the  top sights in Bergen . In as little as 4 days you can enjoy an express round-trip from Oslo on the Norway in a Nutshell tour, with an overnight in Bergen, but for a better sightseeing experience we recommend spending 6 days on  the classic round-trip , which also includes a night in Flåm.

Want to tailor your trip from Oslo to Bergen via the Flåm Railway? Nordic Visitor specialises in creating flexible tour packages in Norway , so our local travel experts can easily modify an itinerary to your interests.

For example, we can combine a trip to Geirangerfjord and a Norway in a Nutshell tour in one package for you. Another suggested addition is an extended train journey from Bergen to Stavanger, with the possibility of a day trip to the famous Pulpit Rock . 

Why not add a cruise to your Oslo to Bergen railway itinerary and see even more fjords? A cruise along the west coast from Bergen is a wonderful extension to any train tour package in Norway.

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Norway in a nutshell® fun facts.

• Lonely Planet called Bergen Railway one of the world’s best train rides
• The Oslo to Bergen train crosses Hardangervidda, Europe’s highest mountain plateau
• Flåm Railway is one of the world’s steepest train lines, with 11 mountain tunnels en route
• The Nærøyfjord is among Norway's eight World Heritage Sites

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As a travel agency founded in the Nordic region, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the most of your time in Norway. We offer a variety of tours – both independent and guided – that include must-see attractions as well as lesser-known highlights that are hand-picked by our own Norway travel experts. To ensure a stress-free trip, we handle all the local details for you – accommodation, activities, rental car, train tickets, cruise reservations and other specialist services.

Oh, and we can customise your itinerary! If you decide you want to add extra nights at a certain location, for example, your personal Nordic Visitor travel consultant will be happy to make suggestions and modify your itinerary.

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Fantastic trip

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Excellent tour

The service and communication before the trip was very good, and the tour itself excellent. Hotels were very well-chosen. They were a good standard and ideally situated.

Well-planned itinerary

We found the process for enquiry, booking and recommendations quite easy and very informative. Tour was absolutely great. Well-planned itinerary.

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Great way to plan a vacation

Nordic Visitor is a great way to plan a vacation to Scandinavia. They offer multiple options in each country, then you can customise as you want by adding a day in a city, or adding excursions. They know all the best options to make available and do a thorough job of preparing every leg of your journey. It was great to have a personal driver meet us at the airport to take us to our hotel in Oslo. Saved lots of concern about navigating public transportation in another country.

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Excellent company to work with! We were able to customise our tour and received detailed information ahead of time so we could make an informed decision about our options. The information packet we recieved ahead of the trip was extremely detailed and included everything we needed to make our trip go smoothly. The hotels were all outstanding as were all the tours and modes of transportation. Nordic Visitor knows the best places and things to do in Norway and saved us hours of planning and researching. We would highly recommend them for your travel!

This was the most amazing opportunity to experience different parts of the country. We experienced "different seasons" with the changing climate throughout the locations travelled. We experienced the different cultures of city vs. country living. We were able to talk with locals and learn about the history of Norway. It was a packed holiday between the driving, tours and exploring, but we felt we got a full immersive opportunity by choosing this package.

The itinerary was perfect

We booked the Best of Norway Fjords Express Tour. The itinerary was perfect and well-organised. All accommodations were very close to train stations or cruise ports. The transfers involved minimal wait time between bus and train on the same day. The accommodation, transportation and tours would have been very difficult to book on our own. Nordic Visitor did a great job putting everything together.

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NORWAY – WESTERN NORWEGIAN FJORDS

A local's guide to the fjords in Western Norway.

FROM OSLO TO THE FJORDS

Is it possible to visit the western fjords from oslo, and spend only one day i do not have any car, how do i get to the fjords what fjord in norway do you recommend to visit what activities can i do in the fjords.

There are many questions on how, where and how long time you need to experience the Western Fjords from Oslo. Some great fjords to visit are the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord. Below you can read more about two tours with fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, which are two branches of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord.

Visit sognefjord.

Visit Sognefjord is the official destination company for the Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord area.

Hotels and accommodation in the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord area

Overview of hotels and other places where you can spend the night in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.

“Norway in a Nutshell” from Oslo 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 Line 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 .

“Norway in a Nutshell” roundtrip – From Oslo via the fjords to Bergen

Tour Summary:   Travel with train on the Bergen Line and Flåm Railway from Oslo to Flåm by the Aurlandsfjord. Join a fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO Protected Nærøyfjord . Then bus from Gudvangen to Voss and train from Voss to Bergen .

Return to Oslo:   From Bergen you take the Bergen Railway back to Oslo. This adventure includes train, fjord cruise, bus and four nights in Hotels (included breakfast) in Oslo, Flåm and Bergen.

Season: See Fjord Travel Norway .

Time to spend: Five days included four nights in hotel.

Booking:   Book this roundtrip with train, bus, fjord cruise, activities and accommodation at  Fjord Travel Norway .

Oslo and the Oslofjord

Oslo – one of Lonely Planet’s Top Ten Cities in 2018, the capital in Norway and the city of Edvard Munch´s “The Scream”, has it´s own beautiful fjord. The Oslofjord is not so narrow as the fjords in western Norway. But with it´s many islands and the easy access from the city center, it is a great fjord to experience. Popular things to do are fjord-cruise, guided kayak tours, rib-boat and swimming in the fjord.

The Ekeberg Park is the place where Edvard Munch was inspired to paint the world famous “The Scream” . This is close to Ekebergparken Sculpture Park , and is really a must place to visit when you are in Oslo. You can see many of Edvard Munch`s paintings at the National Museum or the Munch Museum , both museums are brand new and opened in the summer 2022.

Frognerseteren Restaurant is located just a few hundred meters above Holmenkollen Ski Jump. From there, there is a fantastic view over Oslo and the Oslofjord. Have we forgotten to mention anything? Yes, of course. There are a million reasons to Visit Oslo. You should also visit the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Vigeland Sculpture Park.  And of course, don´t forget the shopping . Oslo is a “small big city” surrounded by beautiful nature and is really worth a visit. And it is a “hub” to other adventures in Norway.

Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord – What to See and Do

Flåm, Aurland and Gudvangen are perfect starting points for experiences in and around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, two of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic fjords. On 14 July 2005, the Nærøyfjord together with the Geirangerfjord became part of our common UNESCO’s world heritage .

From Flåm you can take part in a fjord safari or a fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. You can take this fjord cruise as a round trip (both ways) or one way combined with bus between Flåm and Gudvangen. See the great view from Stegastein viewpoint , 650 meters above Aurland . Taste the local goat’s cheese in Undredal or in Skjerdal , two villages by the Aurlandsfjord.

Flåm Railway is the train journey from mountain to fjord, perhaps the most beautiful railway in the world. You can combine this train journey with cycling along Rallarvegen which goes from the high mountains via Flåmsdalen Valley to Flåm. Aurlandsdalen Valley is one of Norway’s most popular hikes. The lower part of Aurlandsdalen, which is also the most popular, starts from Østerbø and ends at Vassbygdi in Aurland.

The Flåm Valley is a beautiful adventure. The valley between Myrdal (866.8 masl) and Flåm by the Aurlandsfjord is 18 kilometer long. The valley is narrow and the mountains are steep, and there are waterfalls and rivers wherever you turn around. Flåm Valley is a great place for hiking and biking . Flåm Zipline sends you off at over 100 kilometers per hour, you are just hanging in a thin steel wire high above the valley.

By the Nærøyfjord, we have the small villages of Gudvangen , Bakka, Styvi and Dyrdal. Styvi is the only place without permanent inhabitants during the winter, and is together with Dyrdal without road connection. Gudvangen is one of two ports where the iconic ferry trip along the inner part of the Sognefjord departs and arrives. Visit the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen and experience the history and culture of the Viking Age.

The Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord are both part of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord which is located in the northern part of the county of Vestland, in the middle of Western Norway.

Hotels and Accommodation in the  Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord area

Overview of where you can spend the night in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.

Sakte – Stay and Explore the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord 



“Sakte” is a collaboration between companies that provide adventures, accommodation, dining and short-travelled food- and products. “Sakte” are located in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and is an offer for those who want to contribute to a sustainable society in the world heritage area.

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Oslo, Bergen & Fjord Experience

Travel from Oslo via the fjord village of Flåm to Bergen. Highlights include a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord, which has been included on UNESCO's world heritage list, an overnight in Flåm and a train journey on the Flåm- & Bergen Railway. Possibility to add on sightseeing tours and activities in Flåm.

Start the tour in Bergen instead of Oslo?

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Train, Boat, Bus

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Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

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Accommodation at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, like historic hotels or manor houses, selected for their atmosphere.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

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Travel tips and reviews

Read travel tips from our local experts, and see reviews from our travellers.

"I love panoramic views! While in Flåm I recommend going on a hike to Brekkefossen Waterfall where you will get a beautiful view of Flåm and the Aurland Fjord. Alternatively you can go on an excursion to Stegastein viewpoint for an even more spectacular view."

Services included: 

• 3 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
• Train between Oslo and Myrdal.
• Train between Myrdal and Flåm.
• Boat between Flåm and Gudvangen.
• Bus between Gudvangen and Voss.
• Train between Voss and Bergen.
• Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
• 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling. 
• Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
• Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms).

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Fjords Near Bergen: The 3 Most Incredible Fjords Close to Bergen, Norway

Bergen is by far the most popular city to visit if you’re coming to Norway to see the majestic fjords in all their glory, and it’s a great base for a fjord exploration journey.

However, the photogenic fjords you’ve seen in photos are not within Bergen themselves, so let’s take a closer look at the fjords near Bergen, how to get to them, and which you should focus on visiting!

There is technically small fjords all around Bergen (they’re not that impressive), but most tourists who want to see a fjord from Bergen visit either Sognefjord, Osterfjorden or Hardangerfjord, all three reachable within a day trip from Bergen.

All of these three fjords can be visited on a day trip where you leave in the morning, see the fjord, then return to Bergen in the evening. It’s also possible (and even recommended) to book a night at a hotel in the fjord region to further your experience.

With that said, let’s take a closer look at the different fjords near Bergen and how to visit them!

1) Sognefjord / Sognefjorden

The Sognefjord is probably the most well-known Norwegian fjord, and it lies in the heart of the fjord region of Norway. It’s absolutely the best choice if you’re after seeing an idyllic fjord like in the beautiful photos!

There are plenty of amazing places to visit when you’re coming from Bergen to see the Sognefjord. Some places I highly recommend to stop at are:

• Vik : Vik has an incredible 3 stave churches, including the famous Hopperstad Stave Church.
• Balestrand : The small town of Balestrand is most known for the St. Olaf’s Church, but it’s a cozy and chill town where you can really sit back and just relax. The amazing fjord view is seem from the entire town!
• Kaupanger : Kaupanger is a small town that offers an incredible view of the Sognefjord. It has it’s own stave church and many incredible hiking opportunities.
• Flåm : Flåm is one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations, and it lies at one of the Sognefjord’s most beautiful areas. I recommend riding the Flåmbanen (Flåm train line), but it’s also an incredible visit by car.
• Stegastein View Point : Stegastein View Point is one of the very best places to look down at the Sognefjord. The view point itself is located 650 meters above the fjord, and the view is simply otherworldly! You can easily get there by car or bus. Read more about Stegastein View Point .

In addition to those mentioned above, there’s dozens of other small towns and places to stop to just enjoy the amazing fjord. If you’re feeling adventurous, just rent a car an explore the names on the map along the fjord, and you’re guaranteed to have a great time.

How to get to Sognefjord from Bergen : There are daily your buses as well as ferries that take you from Bergen to the Sognefjord. Driving takes around 2.5 to 4 hours depending on which town you want to visit.

2) Osterfjord

Osterfjord is a small fjord that is very close to Bergen. It is much smaller than both the other two options in this article, but the great thing about it is that it’s so close.

You can easily get there from Bergen by bus, and get a small taste of the Norwegian fjords without much hassle.

I would not really recommend Osterfjord if you’re after seeing the spectacular Norwegian fjords, but if you’re in Bergen and want a taste without spending the entire day on a bus, on a ferry or in a car, head to this fjord!

Osterfjord goes around the island called Osterøy, and you can choose to drive along the fjord, or jump on the ferry and get out on the island itself.

3) Hardanger fjord / Hardangerfjorden

The Hardanger fjord, also known as Hardangerfjorden, is the first big fjord that is closest to Bergen . You can get to it by driving south for approximately 1.5 hours by car or bus, so it’s easily reachable.

Hardangerfjorden is Norway’s longest fjord, and even scores as high as the world’s third biggest fjord! It goes all the way from the ocean until it hits the Hardangervidda mountain plateau.

It’s worth noting that Hardangerfjorden has less steep and dramatic mountains rising from the ocean compared to Sognefjorden, but there are other benefits of visiting the Hardanger fjord instead.

Not only can you see the incredible fjord itself, but the area close to the fjord is riddled with amazing sights! Some of the things to check out while visiting Hardangerfjorden is:

• Trolltunga . Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most famous hikes , and the hike trail starts close to Odda , a Hardanger fjord town. The hike is well-known for being difficult , but it’s a truly unique experience if you’ve got the time and skills to get up there!
• Vøringsfossen . Vøringsfossen is in my opinion one of Norway’s most incredible waterfalls, and it’s only a short drive away from the fjord. There are viewing platforms that allow you to get a great look at the waterfall, as well as hiking trails to take you all the way down to the bottom. Read more about Vøringsfossen and see photos here !
• Hardangervidda mountain plateau . Hardangervidda mountain plateau is one of the world’s largest mountain plateaus, and the perfect place to go mountain hiking. You can do lots of different multi-day hikes, or just go to a mountain top in a few hours, depending on what you’re after.
• Glaciers . Norway’s third biggest glacier Foglefonna is just a short drive away from the Hardanger fjord.
• Hardanger Bridge . You’ve got to cross the Hardanger Bridge if you’re going to be driving to Hardangervidda, and this bridge offers a unique look down at the fjord. It’s illegal to stop your car on the bridge, but the passengers can indulge in the amazing view while you are going across it!

This all means that the Hardanger fjord is a great destination for both those of you looking for a quick glance at the fjord only a short drive away from Bergen, as well as anyone who’s interesting in some spectacular and unique attractions along the way.

You will drive along the Hardanger fjord if you’re crossing Norway when driving from Bergen to Oslo .

How to go on a fjord tour from Bergen

It’s generally easy to go on a fjord tour if you have Bergen as a base, seeing as the closest fjord is under one hour away from the city center.

There a plenty of companies that offer various fjord tours, either by car, bus or even ferry. All options are fine, and give an amazing experience, but the prices and experience will vary a lot by your choice.

Let’s take a bit of a closer look at the different ways to explore the fjords near Bergen!

Driving a car to see the fjords from Bergen

The arguably easiest way to see the fjords near Bergen is to rent a car and drive to them. All the fjords have roads alongside them, and it’s generally easy to get to all the fjords mentioned in this article.

So just pick up a rental, plot in your desired destination on the GPS, and head out on the road.

The benefit of using a car to see the fjords near Bergen is that you get a lot of freedom to explore as you wish. Don’t care for that particular view? Just keep driving for a better one!

You are also able to explore more remote and authentic Norwegian towns and villages if you arrive by car, since the towns like Flåm tend to be highly catered towards and affected by tourists.

Fjord cruises from Bergen

If you enjoy being out in the waters, then experiencing the fjords near Bergen from the water is by far the best option.

There are small cruise ships and ferries that depart from Bergen city center daily, and head towards either Sognefjorden or Hardangerfjorden.

So book a seat for you and your travel party, meet up early in the morning for departure, and just kick back and relax while the ship takes you to the fjord!

Below are some amazing Bergen fjord cruise tours!

The benefit to choosing to see the fjords near Bergen from a ship is that you get an absolute unique experience. It’s something special to see the Norwegian coast while driving towards the fjord, as well as experiencing the fjord from the water.

The downside is that this option is a bit expensive, and takes the entire day . You might not be able to go ashore to the small towns along the fjord to experience what life is like there, and spending 9 – 10 hours on a small boat might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

That said, I really enjoy these fjord cruises, because they are truly something special.

Fjord bus tours from Bergen

There are multiple tour guide companies who offer fjord tours from Bergen by bus, and this is a fine option. Just get tickets, hop on the bus, and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the window.

The benefit to this option is that you don’t have to drive yourself, and that you will find it much cheaper than renting a car for the day. Most tour buses make at least 4 or 5 stops for the day at incredible stops that offer amazing views, as well as in cozy towns.

It’s also possible to get on regular public transport buses to see the fjords. That will get you there far cheaper than using a tour guide bus, but it will obviously not have a guide or cater towards tourists.

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Dear everyone and DEs,

We had to redo our planning, and now thinking to travel in March.

But our days will get significantly cut down from original ~14days. Now we are looking at 7-8 days.

Travel in family group : 6-8 pax

Timing : March 2024

Not driving, will use public transport

No hiking due to senior 65yo in group

Our main interest are :

1. Top priority is Northern Light

2. Fjord winter scenery

4. Other beautiful scenery sites

5. We are not into city visiting

Our questions are :

1. Can help suggest a trip plan base on above?

2. To catch Northern Light, how many days we should stay in Tromso ?

3. Does it make a different between early March vs Late March - in term of NL? Is there a good chance to catch NL?

4. Is there any particular Fjord that offers more impressive/beautiful sceneries?

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Hi - see my post below - may be helpful:

https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowTopic-g190475-i2314-k14760973-End_of_March_good_or_bad_to_see_the_Northern_Lights-Tromso_Troms_Northern_Norway.html

In 7-8 days you cannot do fjords, Northern Lights and Lofoten especially without a car (and it is wise to not have a car in your situation). So I think you have to forget Lofoten and come back for Lofoten in the summer.

By the end of March the nights are getting shorter but still dark enough in the middle of the night. End of March is better for scenery but early March slightly better for NL as you have more hours of darkness. If NL is the priority I would maybe opt for early March. So you can arrive in Oslo , do NiN to Bergen (maybe with an overnight in Flåm in early March to have the best scenery in daylight) and then fly to Tromsø and spend the rest of your time there with NL tours every night. You have to work out on paper how much nights this gives you in Tromsø but the usual recommendation is to stay 5 nights for the best chance.

“1. Top priority is Northern Light“

Lofoten is as I regard it mainly a summer destination and consists of several islands connected with bridges making it difficult to move around with public transport.

So drop Lofoten islands

In Tromsø everything is close at hand and there are several options for what to do .

Thanks again Anne, Soph !!

Soph, I will follow the below :

Kato, also thanks very much for your sharing, it seems like you had a great fruitful trip !! will look into it.

To be honest if that was me, I would do this itinerary because I'm quite sure it would be interesting, and hope that I will get NL as a bonus, knowing that this does not give me the best chance for NL. Then again you could stay several nights in Tromso, go on tours every night and still not see the NL. So really manage your priorities. We cannot do that for you.

Last 2 days - we took the cruise ferry to Svolvaer - leaves 130am and reaches 630pm = about 17 hours of a beautiful ride ! The scenery we enjoyed during daytime - from Harstad to Svolvaer - was just spellbinding.

Our original plan was to take the 1030pm ferry back to Tromso - reaching next day 230pm. So only a few hours in Svolvaer itself. That ferry was unfortunately cancelled - so we had to change the program .

We stayed overnight in Svolvaer, bus to Evenes airport next morning (a beautiful 3 hour bus ride in Lofoten !!) and flight back to Tromso via Andenes. This is a small plane and flies pretty low - so the views from the plane were also great ! All in all - our less than 48 hour trip to Lofoten was absolutely worth it.....a pity we could not extend it.

Think about this - the cruise ferry ride itself is one of the most beautiful sea rides we have taken... .. we paid about NOK 4400 for a cabin with window and including breakfast - total for the 2 of us...

.... continuing... if this helps...

2. On our last day in Tromso - after return from Lofoten - we saw the NL again while walking down the streets... this was March 26.

So NLs are definitely see late March..... of course you have to be lucky....

CAUTION: it can get really cccold on these tours.... we were so well protected but still found it very difficult to take the -18C cold ... I guess being from a tropical country like India... this was not surprising.. So pl make sure to invest in good clothing.

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Fjord cruises, spectacular winter landscapes, captivating northern lights - all without the crowds. These are just some of the reasons you should travel to Norway in winter.

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