Scandinavia · FJORD CRUISES IN BERGEN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 fjord cruises in Bergen justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Board Rødne Fjord Cruise at Zachariasbryggen by Bergen’s Fish Market for a 3.5-hour round trip through Osterfjord to Mostraumen. Expect Bryggen views, steep mountains, waterfalls, narrow currents, an English or Norwegian audio guide, a warm cabin, sun decks, and snacks for sale.
“Such a beautiful tour, incredible scenery and comfortable too.”
Sail from Bergen’s harbor past Bryggen and into the 27-kilometer Osterfjord. The boat reaches the narrow Mostraumen strait, where strong currents push between steep mountains. You’ll find indoor seating, outdoor viewing decks, a kiosk, English commentary, and a round trip lasting about four hours.
“The boat was very comfortable with an inside cabin and outdoor viewing areas. The commentary about various sites was fine. The weather was nice so the water was calm. Beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed the cruise”
Travel from Bergen by bus, visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan add history and humor, but the 10.5-hour schedule leaves little spare time.
“Spectacurlar scenery excellent guides who engaged personally with guests. Tour was avery good choice to get the flavour of the country travelling by rail including the Flam as well as a cruise tour in the fjords.”
Spend about four hours cruising from Bergen through Osterfjorden to Mostraumen, where steep cliffs, waterfalls, and strong currents create the trip’s best scene. You’ll pass Bryggen and Nordhordland Bridge, with indoor seating, sundecks, a kiosk, toilets, WiFi, and commentary onboard.
“Excellent fjord experience. Short and well managed. Do not miss it when in Bergen. Take it in the morning then after lunch explore Bergen”
Spend about 10.5 hours linking western Norway’s best sights by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, and return to Bergen with an English-speaking guide.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He was also clear with instructions for each part of the tour and handled everything for the group. The activities of the tour were a perfect “Norway in a day” combination. The Viking Village was vey interesting about daily life and overall culture of that part of Norway’s history. The fjord tour was beautiful.”
Set out from Bergen’s central quay on a 3.5-hour catamaran cruise through Osterfjord toward narrow Mostraumen. Expect mountain scenery, waterfalls, small villages, seals, goats, and possible eagle sightings, plus a taste of cold mountain water. Indoor seating, a sundeck, toilets, and a snack bar make this workable in poor weather.
“Seeing the small villages, the falls were spectacular & the river was like glass. My husband about sea sickness, yet it was very smooth & enjoyable. Beautiful scenery!”
Travel from Bergen to Flåm by Norled boat through Sognefjord, passing coastal villages, waterfalls, and steep mountain walls. You can choose one-way or round-trip travel and get free time in Flåm, but the return option leaves little time for the Flåm Railway.
“The activity was very good, really beautiful scenery, if the weather is nice and the sun is out the whole experience is better. It is a very long trip though as you are on the boat for hours , around 4.5 hours without a stop and then you get to Flam which looks great. I will recommend to stay on the deck if the weather is permits you to do so, and also booking the train from Flam for the way back to Bergen as this will allow you to experience different sceneries.”
Travel privately from Bergen to Gudvangen, stopping at Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village before a premium battery-powered Nærøyfjord cruise to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, continue to Voss by train, and return to Bergen by car with an English-speaking guide.
“It was a great day. this tour is a classic you get what you pay for !! Our guide, Arne,was fantastic, he got us to the front of every line, told us where to sit for best experience”
Travel privately from Bergen through Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal by car, electric ferry, and railway. Stop at Tvindefossen, Stalheim, Stegastein, and Kjosfossen. English-speaking guides such as Ivan, Alex, and Frode have led this 11-hour route.
“Enjoyable. We experienced a small hiccup re: fjord tour but our tour guide made different arrangements and was GREAT. She made the trip.”
Travel from Bergen by minibus and ferry through Sognefjord and Fjærlandsfjord. Your English or Norwegian guide leads you to Hopperstad Stave Church, the Norwegian Glacier Museum, Bøyabreen Glacier, Storesvingen viewpoint, and Tvindefossen.
Meet your guide in central Bergen for a six-hour hike above the fjords. Normann and Tro are among the local guides, and the group may visit Mt. Hananipa, Bruviknipa, or Arnanipa, depending on weather and hiking ability.
“We had a great trek to Mt Hananipa Our guide Normann and Tro were great, very informative We had the luck of the weather too Beautiful dry day, no mist !! Had a great experience Thank you both”
Travel from Bergen to Voss, Myrdal, Flåm, and Nærøyfjord in a group of no more than six. Your English-speaking guide handles the train and cruise, while you enjoy the Flåm Railway, colorful harbor, fjord views, and a long return to Bergen.
“We spent a very good day with Freedy who made us discover very beautiful Norway's landscapes. The day was very well organised. The cruise on the fjord and the Flamtrain were very pleasant even with the rain !! Thank you very much !”
Travel from Bergen by private car to Gudvangen, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. An English-speaking guide leads the first part, with the onward rail plan requiring confirmation before booking.
“Michael, our guide was great kept us entertained and was very informative about Bergen the city as well as places along the way. the tour has the most beautiful scenery. absolutely breathtaking!!! highly recommend this tour to any either just doing the loop back to bergen or departing to oslo.”
Spend five hours exploring Bergen’s fjord scenery by private Zodiac or pontoon boat with a Norwegian or English-speaking guide. Bjorn and Bjorg have earned special praise for local stories, humor, and routes away from the usual boat traffic. Pickup, return train tickets, and a private group are included.
“Incredible tour! Bjorn was extremely knowledgeable about the local history and area and full of personality and humor. We’ve spent 14 days in Norway and done multiple tours and this was at the top. It’s an incredible way to see the fjords with a wonderful host. Highly recommended.”
Travel from Bergen to Oslo in 14 hours by ferry, Flåm Railway, and Bergen Railway. You’ll cruise Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, then ride steep mountain tracks through dramatic scenery. This is a self-guided trip, with tickets and instructions sent by email.
“This was a very easy well organized self-guided tour that showcases the amazing Sognefjord and Flåm. Bus journey includes a phot stop at the top of the valley that leads to to Sognefjord. The electric Fjord ship was just fabulous but if you need a seat and want to be outdoors make for the back of the second deck and sit on the black deck boxes. We choose and extended stop in Flåm and we found that to be painful as you are trapped in a tourist shopping town with few decent food options. The train museum was worthwhile and that’s it. We waited to have lunch and that was…”
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