HARDANGER FJORD AND VOSS: Short private roundtrip, 8-9 hours
Experience the majestic beauty of the Western Norway on this is a short 8-to-9-hour round-trip by car from Bergen. In a comfortable private minivan, with a private driver-guide, you will travel to the Hardangerfjord, the second longest fjord in Norway. On this tour, you will see several gorgeous fjords, stop at 3 fresh waterfalls, experience the amazingly beautiful nature of the Hardanger region. On the way back to Bergen you will stop in the town of Vossevangen – the center of Voss municipality – where you will take the cable car up to Mount Hangur for a magnificent view and a tasty meal. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bergen, Bergen, Hordaland, Western Norway
Our tour starts in the city of Bergen - the Gateway to the Fjords. The city was founded in 1070 and contains many historical and cultural landmarks. We will pass some of them on our way from the city and also on our return to Bergen.
Suggested scheduled time for departure is 10:00am.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Osteroy Municipality, Osteroy Municipality, Hordaland, Western Norway
Sørfjorden or the South fjord is part of the Osterfjord which is a peculiar natural phenomenon: an salt water inlet that surrounds the largest inland island in Northern Europe - Osterøy Island - enclosed by continental land. We drive along the South fjord until we come the crossroads in Trengereid. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Trengereid, Norway
From the village of Trengereid we take Route #7 to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Hardangervegen, Trengereid, Norway
Hardangervegen or the Hardanger Road is Norwegian route #7. This road is a tourist attraction in itself. We will see beautiful sights along the way: mountains, lakes and waterfalls. On the way to the Hardangerfjord we will make two photo stops at 2 waterfalls: Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Fossen Bratte, E16 Bergen to Norhemisund Road FV 49 i Samnanger, mellom Bergen og Kvam, Eikedalen 5650 Norway
We make a stop at Fossen Bratte waterfall – 259 feet (79 meters) tall. The view is great and you can take some memorable pictures here. A short walking tour to the bottom of the waterfall is highly recommended - you simply must feel the roaring freshness and gentle and pure water drops on your face.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall, Mo ved Steinsdalen, Norheimsund, Kvam 5600 Norway
The next stop is at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall – 164 feet (50 meters) tall. You can actually walk behind the falling water without getting wet. A walk behind the waterfall to the viewpoint is highly recommended.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Thon Hotel Sandven, Kaien 28, 5600 Norheimsund, Norway
In Norheimsund we can stop at Hotel Sandven for lunch.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hardanger Fjord, Hardanger Fjord, Hordaland, Western Norway
We continue our journey along the fjord. Enjoy the views: natural beauty of the scenery with small quaint villages scattered along the coast.
Stop At: Skårsvatnet, Kvam, Norway
After passing through two quaint small towns Norheimsund and Øystese, we take a short detour to the Goldfish Lake – Skårsvatnet – a special lake with a large population of golden orfe. The fish is tame and most of the times can be observed very close to the shore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fyksesund Bridge, Hardangerfjordvegen, Oystese, Kvam 5610 Norway
After the Goldfish Lake we continue on to Fyksesundet – a narrow fjord, which we cross on Fyksesund suspension bridge, built in 1937.
Stop At: Steinstø Fruktgard, Fyksesundvegen 768, 5612 Steinstø, Norway
On the other side of Fyksesundet lies Steinstø – a small farming community with Steinstø fruit farm and fruit kiosk and café. We can stop there for a cup of coffee, a piece of apple pie and a view of the fjord.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hardanger, Hardanger, Hordaland, Western Norway
The Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway. We will be travelling along the fjord to Granvin, cross the fjord on the Hardanger bridge and continue our journey to Eidfjord.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Skjervsfossen Waterfall, Skjervet, Granvin 5736 Norway
On our way to Voss we take a short detour on an alternate road and make a stop at one more waterfall: Skjervsfossen, with its twin falls plunging out from a height of 150 metres.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vossevangen, Vossevangen, Voss Municipality, Hordaland, Western Norway
After leaving Skjervsfossen waterfall we cometo Voss. The main historical attractions are Vangskyrkja – a church from 1277, and the St.Olaf's cross from 1023. We will make a stop here to take Voss Gondol cable car to the top of Mount Hangur (2690 ft / 820 m above sea level).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Voss Gondol, Evangervegen 5, 5704 Vossevangen, Norway
We take the cable car up the top of Mount Hangur (2690 ft / 820 m above sea level). The tickets are included in the price. The ride take only a couple of minutes. The view is spectacular! At the top of the mountain there is a restaurant, where we can have a meal (not included). The restaurant serves homemade meals, based on local ingredients from several farms in and around Voss.
The menu is based on the simple and rustic, combined with great flavours. Due to the restaurant's high focus on local ingredients, the menu changes every day!
Our tour can be extended – for extra payment for additional time:
During the period without snow we could go for a short hike in the mountains, starting and finishing the hike at the top of the mountain.
During the winter period with snow your guide can help you with renting skis and other equipment, and you can try out the slopes.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Bergen, Bergen, Hordaland, Western Norway
We return from Voss to Bergen, where our tour ends. Suggested scheduled time for return is 6:30pm.
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A maximum of 7 people per booking"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide: English, Norwegian, Russian"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
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HARDANGER FJORD AND VOSS: Short private roundtrip, 8-9 hours
10/1/2023 - 4/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
5/1/2024 - 9/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
10/1/2024 - 4/30/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Duración: 8 To 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Suggested start time for this tour is 10:00am.
We pick-up from any hotel in Bergen city area, all of the cruise ship terminals and any private address within city limits. If not departing from a hotel, please, provide the address.
Airports- Flesland Airport, Bergen Norway
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Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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