bergen sognefjord tour

Sognefjord in a nutshell™

A relaxing journey on norway’s longest and deepest fjord.

Travel the waterway through the heart of the Norwegian fjord- and mountain landscape on the beautiful Sognefjord. This relaxing fjord experience also includes scenic train journeys with the Flåmsbana and Bergen Railway.

The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, is surrounded by exceptional natural beauty, high mountains, and roaring waterfalls. Along the fjord, you will find charming villages where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery or varied activities.

Tour description

On this tour, you travel comfortably by express boat on the impressive Sognefjord. You can "hop off” along the way and spend one or more nights in the beautiful fjord villages of Balestrand or Flåm. While taking a fjord break you can explore the landscape, taste the local cuisine or join in on an exciting activity.

In addition to the fjord cruise on the Sognefjord, you get to experience 2 amazing train rides. The spectacular Flåmsbana offers panoramic views of wild and magnificent nature, and has been named "the world's most beautiful train ride". The Bergen Railway takes you on a comfortable journey, where you can relax and enjoy the fjord- and highland landscape passing by your window.

Starting points and travel options

You can start your tour from Oslo, Bergen, or Voss and the tour can be taken as a one-way trip or a round trip with a return to your starting point.

Explore more

The Sognefjord in a nutshell trip can be taken as a day trip, but we highly recommend that you take the trip as a longer experience over several days. Feel free to spend a few nights in one of the small villages along the route to find peace and relaxation in the inspiring landscape.

Have a great trip!

Tour Highlights

The Sognefjord

The Sognefjord is often called "The King of fjords" and is Norway´s longest and deepest fjord. The giant fjord extends 204 km inland, has a maximum depth of 1,308 meters, and the mountains surrounding the fjord tower to 2,000 meters. The region where the Sognefjord meets the glaciers and Norway’s highest peaks is considered one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations. The glaciers on the top of the mountains, the steep mountainsides, the green farmland, and the deep fjord will definitely make a lasting impression. 

The Flåmsbana Railway

Flåmsbana or Flåm Railway  is a spectacular train journey that offers a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. The 20 km-long train ride took 20 years to build and is one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world. On the train ride that operates between Myrdal and Flåm, you can see rivers cutting through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains, and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. 

The Bergen Railway

The Bergen Railway is the 500-kilometer-long railway line between Bergen and Oslo. It has several times been named one of the world's best railway experiences.

The Bergen Railway is Northern Europe's highest stretch of railway and crosses both the Langfjellene mountains and the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, with Finse as the highest station at 1222 meters. 

The Aurlandsfjord

The Aurlandsfjord is a 17-kilometer arm of the world’s second-longest fjord, the Sognefjord, and starts in Flåm and ends at the mountain Beitelen, which separates the Aurlandsfjord from the Nærøyfjord. Together with the Nærøyfjord, the Aurlandsfjord is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world. This stunning fjord is a part of the World Heritage area and is surrounded by high mountains that reach heights of over 1,400 meters.

Every traveler is unique - Just like our Nutshell Tours

With our unique booking tool, you can personalize your Nutshell Tour . During the booking process, you can easily extend the tour and combine it with experiences and hotels along the route.

We recommend spending some time in the Sognefjord region during the tour and Balestrand is an excellent alternative. Explore the landscape, taste the local cuisine or join in on an exciting activity!

Whether you want the standard tour or personalize it by adding activities and hotels is up to you. Just pick what’s best for you, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Recommended activities during this tour

Please note that certain activities depends on season, availability and travel route. Some activities may require overnight stays during your tour.

Fjord & Glacier Tour from Balestrand

Join in on a magical Fjord Cruise through a fantastic fjord landscape, experience the Bøya Glacier up close and visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum - all in one exciting trip!

NOK 1250 ,-

Fitness Level

Kayak in Balestrand

Join in on a recreational and educational kayak trip on the fjord in Balestrand with an experienced guide. On this trip, you can enjoy both the beautiful Esefjord and the mighty Sognefjord and will have plenty of time to take a closer look at the beautiful surroundings.

Suitable for all

Electric Minibus to Stegastein viewpoint

Travel green and experience the stunning Stegastein viewpoint on this guided sightseeing tour from Flåm with an electric bus, and explore the Aurlandsfjord from above! When you choose to experience this popular tourist destination in an electric vehicle, you are part of developing a greener form of tourism that has no impact on the landscape!

Self-guided day tour to Flåm – Grand Sognefjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

Quick Details

• Tag Category: Self-Guided Day Tours from Bergen
• Hour Glass Duration: 10 hours and 30 minutes
• Calendar Season: April - October

What is included?

• Sognefjord Express Cruise (Bergen – Flåm)
• Flåm Railway (Flåm – Myrdal)
• Bergen Railway (Myrdal – Bergen)

Bergen Railway, Sognefjord Express Cruise and Flåm Railway

Spend an eventful day of sea voyage on the Sognefjord by express boat and train journeys on the dramatic Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.

The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, extends more than 200 km inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountains. This area is said to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. The Sognefjord is called the King of the fjords for a good reason: it is the longest ice-free fjord in the world. The Sognefjorden is enveloped with exceptional natural beauty, tall mountains, waterfalls, and scenic forests.

The fjord cruise ends in Flåm, a charming village surrounded by precipitous mountainsides, rumbling waterfalls, and narrow valleys. Here you can have lunch, visit the Flåm Railway Museum or just wander around in the harbour.

The trip continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world’s steepest railways. The 20-km train journey from Flåm to Myrdal gives you a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent of Norwegian mountain nature, including the famous Kjosfossen Waterfall. The train spends about an hour on the trip. At Myrdal station, a train changes to the Bergen Line which takes you back to Bergen.

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• Alverstraumen
• Skjerjehamn
• Flåm and Flåm Railway
• Bergen Railway
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• Dress for the weather and wear good shoes.

Guided Fjord and Glacier Tour including Sognefjord Cruise

Experience norway's majestic fjords, a stave church and breathtaking glacier on a seamless round-trip cruise from bergen.

Tourist information Bergen

15 minutes before departure

May - September

Embark on a memorable daytrip departing from Bergen, where each turn unveils a spectacle like no other! This excursion is a harmonious blend of tranquil fjord cruises, awe-inspiring scenic vistas, and enriching cultural experiences.

Your journey kicks off aboard a comfortable bus leaving Bergen behind. As you traverse the scenic Vikafjell passage, marvel at landscapes where snow in summer is a common sight.

A special pause at the “Storesvingen” viewpoint allows for capturing the picturesque beauty of Vik Village against the backdrop of the vast Sognefjord – Norway’s most extensive and deepest fjord.

In Vik, we journey back in time at the Hopperstad Stave Church, an architectural marvel dating back to 1130 and standing as one of the oldest stave churches in Norway. A 30-minute visit here includes a guided tour in English and Norwegian, covered by your ticket.

We then embark from Vik to Fjærland, navigating the tranquil waters of the Sognefjord into Fjærlandsfjord. The 2-hour cruise is a perfect time to unwind at the onboard café while soaking in the mesmerizing views from the deck.

Upon reaching Fjærland, a village historically accessible solely by boat, explore at your leisure or partake in our guided tour to the glacier and the intriguing Norwegian Glacier Museum. The museum offers a family-friendly exploration into the world of glaciers and climate science. Following this, we proceed to the stunning Bøyabreen glacier, a fragment of the vast Jostedalsbreen glacier, providing an excellent opportunity for unforgettable photographs.

Completing the loop, the journey back to Bergen includes a captivating Sognefjord Cruise from Balestrand, ensuring your return is just as remarkable as your departure. This comprehensive experience guarantees lasting memories of Norway’s natural beauty and historical richness.

Popular experiences in Sognefjord

Sognefjord and fjærland by boat from bergen, fjærlandsfjord and bøyabreen tour from balestrand, balestrand cider tasting and lunch.

Fjord Cruise Sognefjord

The Sognefjord has several distinctive fjord arms winding their way between steep mountains to end in small, picturesque villages. Experience this with a fjord cruise on Norway's longest fjord.

Fjord cruise to Sognefjord

Do you want to experience a fjord cruise on the entire Sognefjord? Glaciertour and Norled offer daily departures from Bergen to Sognefjord. Glaciertour has guided trips to Balestrand, Fjærland and Vik, while Norled has its daily stops at Lavik, Vik, Balestrand, Leikanger and Sogndal.

Fjord Cruise to Sognefjord

Guided fjord & glacier tour from bergen, day excursion to bergen by express boat, the sognefjord - and the beautiful fjord arms.

Since 2005, the area defined as the West Norwegian Fjords, comprising the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, has been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List of the world's cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. The world heritage value of the Nærøyfjord area can be summed up as follows: a fjord landscape with active geological processes, a rich flora and fauna, and a beautiful natural landscape from fjord to mountains, with glaciers, forests, waterfalls and free-flowing rivers, and a cultural landscape that adds perspective to the natural landscape.

Nærøyfjord - narrow and dramatic 

The Nærøyfjord is the narrowest, wildest and most famous of the fjord arms, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding mountains rise steeply to reach towering heights and create a unique magical atmosphere. A ferry trip on the Nærøyfjord, from Kaupanger to Gudvangen, and a passangerboat from Flåm/Aurland, will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway. 

Fjord Cruise UNESCO Nærøyfjord

Lustrabaatane fjordcruise nærøyfjord, fjord cruise nærøyfjord, fjord cruise from sogndal, fjordx - historic viking cruise, fjordx evening cruise sogndal, lusterfjord - inland towards the jotunheimen, breheimen and jostedalsbreen .

The landscape around the Lusterfjord is very picturesque, and many great artists have been inspired by the unique beauty of its scenery. The Lusterfjord extends all the way to the foot of the Jotunheimen and Breheimen mountains and the Jostedalsbreen glacier, and from Skjolden in the East to Solund in the West the Sognefjord measures an impressive 204 kilometres. 

Fjord Cruise Lusterfjord

The urnes ferry, fjærlandsfjord - inland towards the jostedalsbreen glacier .

This beautiful fjord arm extends almost all the way up to the glacier tongues that reach down to the village of Fjærland, and most of the year the fjord has a beautiful bright green colour because of the meltwater from the glaciers that flows into the fjord. 

Finnafjord - roadless and exotic 

At the head of the distinctive Finnafjord, the mountains are steep and the scenery is spectacular. The famous cheese-maker Synnøve Finden was born and brought up beside this lovely fjord.

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About Norled

Informasjon

Information

Travel Type

Fjordcruise Bergen – Flåm and Flåm to Bergen

Bergen - strandkaiterminalen.

Daily at  08:00

April - October

Travel along norway’s longest and deepest fjord: the sognefjord, also known as the “king of the fjords”., fjord cruise, fjordcruise bergen – flåm and flåm to bergen.

The Sognefjord lies in the middle of Fjord Norway and reaches all the way to the foot of Jotunheimen and Jostedalen National Park.

On board, you can enjoy the views through panoramic windows in the lounge, or go out on to the large sun deck for an invigorating experience at the very “heart”of Fjord Norway.

Remember to choose roundtrip when booking, if you want a roundtrip. Or else you are purchasing one way ticket in the direction of your choice.

We also have a good selection of food and drink in our kiosks on board.

This trip is with an expressboat for passengers only- no vehicles is allowed on board.

Family prices

Discount is given on the adult price and children price, and automatically deducted when booking.

1 adult + 1 child (25% discount) 1 adult + 2 children (35% discount) 1 adult + 3 children (45% discount) 1 adult + 4 children (50% discount) 2 adults + 1 child (35% discount) 2 adults + 2 children (40% discount) 2 adults + 3 children (50% discount) 2 voksne + 2 barn (40% rabatt) 2 voksne + 3 barn (50% rabatt)

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Useful information

Departure points Strandkaiterminalen in Bergen and Flåm quay (2 min. from the trainstation). The boat stops at several tourist places like Balestrand, Vik, Noreide, Leikanger and Aurland.

Tickets Tickets can be bought online, on board or at the Tourist Office in Bergen. Family tickets You can get a discount from 25-50 % when travelling adults and children together. The discount is automatically deducted when you book online.

Sognefjorden - Bergen to Flåm

Kr. 1060,- per adult

Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord

Kr. 950,- per adult

Bergen buss-stasjon

May - september, ca. 12,5 hours, half day trip to skjerjehamn.

Kr. 650,- per adult

ca. 4,5 hours

Hardagerfjord fra norheimsund.

Kr. 275,- per adult

Norheimsund kai

From 3 hours, lysefjorden - preikestolen cruise.

Kr. 760,- per adult

Strandkaien, Stavanger

March - november, ca. 2,5 hours.

Kr. 500,- per adult

ca. 4 hours

Sognefjordcruise to nordeide.

Kr. 790,- per adult

Saturday trip to Skjerjehamn

Kr. 960,- per adult

ca. 6,5 hours

Hardangerfjord to kinsarvik, inc. bus.

Kr. 830,- per adult

Hardangerfjord to Ulvik, inc. bus

Bergen - buss-stasjon.

The Sognefjord

Norway’s longest fjord, the Sognefjord, is located in the heart of Norwegian fjord country and extends more than 200 km (120 miles) inland.

The Sognefjord is often called "The King of fjords" and extends 204 km (127 miles) inland, has a maximum depth of 1,308 meters and the mountains surrounding the fjord tower to heights of 2,000 meters. The inner end of the Sognefjord is covered by Jostedalsbreen, the biggest glacier in continental Europe.

This region where the Sognefjord meets the glaciers and Norway’s highest mountains is considered one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations.  The glaciers on the top of the mountains, down the steep mountainsides to green farmland and deep fjords will definitely make a lasting impression. 

Experience the impressive Sognefjord on our popular Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour.

Facts about the Sognefjord:

• Norway’s longest and deepest fjord
• 1,308 m deep
• 204 km long
• The second longest fjord in the world
• One of the world's most beautiful travel destinations
• The inner end of the Sognefjord is covered by Jostedalsbreen
• The Nærøyfjord is an arm of the Sognefjord and is included on Unesco´s World Heritage List

Things to do in the Sognefjord region