Fjord tours & Cruises

Large selection of fjord tours from Bergen! Enjoy one of the most famous attractions in the world on a half or full day tour. 

Bergen is the heart of the fjords! The best starting point to experience the most magnificent fjord landscape, with narrow fjords, glaciers, steep mountain sides, beautiful islands and spectacular waterfalls. 

From Bergen you can pick from several fjord tours in the Bergen-region, a journey to one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions Nærøyfjorden - inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and voted the world’s most unspoiled tourist destination by National Geographic. Or what about a fjord tour to the Hardangerfjord, also known as the Queen of the Norwegian fjords? 

Bergen - The heart of the fjords

The fjords are by far the biggest attraction in Scandinavia, and Bergen is the best starting point for exploring the nature visitors come from all over the world to see. Bergen is situated halfway between the two biggest fjords in Western Norway – the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord and it also has a fantastic coastline with thousands of large and small islands. 

From Bergen you can get to even the innermost reaches of the fjords and back again in one day. The fjord cruises are varying in length, and there are many organised fjord tours that guarantees a memorable experience. 

Fjord cruises on the Sognefjord

With its over 200 kilometers, Sognefjorden is not only the longest fjord in Norway, it’s the second-longest in the world. So if size matters, you don’t want to miss this fantastic spectacle. Check out all the tours from Bergen to Sognefjord.

All cruises from Bergen via Flåm

You might have heard about Flåm, the pictureque village by the fjord and the famous Flåm Railway. We have made it easy for you and listed all the tours  from Bergen that passes Flåm here.

Fjord cruises to the Hardangerfjord

Visit the beautiful Hardangerfjord with the spectacular Vøringsfossen Waterfall or the Folgefonna glacier. Take a look at all tour to the Hardangerfjord area here.

All-year fjord tours

From Bergen you can see the fjords in all seasons, including during the winter season. The popular tour called "Norway in a nutshell®"is one of the tours that are available alle year round.

Nærøyfjorden in winter. Photo: norwaysbest.com / Chris Baldry 

Read more about weather in the Norwegian Fjords and essential packing tips here. If you are unsure when is the best time of year to go on a fjord cruise, check out our pointers on what to expect.

An active fjord tour

Dive into the experience by combining your fjord tour with activities like or hiking or biking. Sognefjorden is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, which also includes the Nærøyfjord, featured on the World Heritage List.

One of the many tours available from May to October is "Full Pack Fjord Tour from Bergen". This is a great option if you would like to pack in a lot in just one day! Beautiful train ride on the Flåm Railway, biking, fjord safari by RIB boat and rafting at Voss.

Half-day tours

If you would like to see the fjords but are short of time, the tour to Mostraumen is a great option. There are two different boats operating that route and you can find them both in the list of shorter fjord cruises.

Guided fjord tour

If you would like a guided fjord tour, there are several options available. Enjoy a beautiful cruise on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjorden and the spectacular viewpoint Stegastein on the trip called Guided fjord tour to Nærøyfjorden, Flåm and Stegastein viewpoint. This tour only has 12 seats per day, so we advice to book well in advance.  Check out all the guided tours in Bergen and the fjords here.

Private tours:

Book a private tour exclusively for you and your small group. With several options of private tours available in various price ranges, you can explore the fjords or the coastal region in the comfort of a yacht with a private captain.

Tailor-made tours:

Enjoy the flexibility of experiencing the fjords at your own pace by hiring your own boat and crew. In Bergen there is several boat hire companies offering tours wheather you would like to go to the Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord or just the Bergen harbor area. Ask for suggestions based on your budget and time. Read more about boat hire here.

More about fjords

If you are still not sure which fjord to visit, which tour is the best or simply need to know what the weather is like in the fjords, you can check out all our fjord tips here. If you want to get an overview - check out the best fjords in Norway here.