Bergen - The heart of the fjords

Bergen is surrounded by one of the world's most spectacular tourist attractions - The Norwegian Fjords, which have now been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Bergen is situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord north of Bergen and the beautiful Hardangerfjord in the south and is therefore called the heart of the fjords. Bergen offers a large variety of fjord cruises and other activites and things to do.

The fjords in Norway have been voted the world's most unspoiled tourist destination by National Geographic and Bergen is a great starting point if you wish to explore the fjords. You can experience the fjords all year and there are express boat, bus and train services into the fjords several times a day if you join one of the many tours from Bergen. There are many organised sightseeing and fjord tours of varying lengths that you are guaranteed to find memorable.

Photo: Katrin Moe

These fjords are deep and narrow, surrounded by high, steep mountains with snow-covered tops and both small and huge waterfalls. Here and there you see small farms, some by the fjords and some even high up in the mountains, evidence of people having lived and survived here for centuries. 

So when is the best time to visit a fjord? What is the weather in the fjords like? And what are the best fjords in Norway? Not to worry, here is all you need to know about the fjords!