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Bergen Fjord Tour

Gateway to the Fjords

Bergen Fjord Tour brings together the most loved fjord tours from Bergen, the city Norwegians call the gateway to the fjords. From a full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, the village of Flåm and the Stegastein viewpoint to a half-day cruise through the narrow Mostraumen strait, every tour starts in the city centre and leads straight into the dramatic landscapes of Western Norway — steep mountain walls, roaring waterfalls and mirror-calm water.

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Why Take a Fjord Tour from Bergen

UNESCO World Heritage Fjords

The Nærøyfjord is one of the narrowest fjords in the world and part of the West Norwegian Fjords World Heritage Site.

Waterfalls Close Enough to Touch

Boats sail right up to cascades falling hundreds of metres down sheer cliffs — the spray is part of the experience.

Open All Year Round

Fjord cruises from Bergen run in every season, from green summer evenings to snow-covered winter mountains.

Bergen fjord tour to the Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord

Bergen Fjord Tour: UNESCO Fjord Cruise, Flåm & Stegastein

★★★★★ 4.7 · 1,444 reviews · #1 day trip from Bergen

  • 12 hours
  • 2-hour Nærøyfjord cruise
  • Lunch included

The most complete fjord tour from Bergen. Travel through the mountains of Western Norway, then board a boat for a 2-hour cruise on the Nærøyfjord, where cliffs rise more than 1,000 metres straight out of the water. Explore the village of Flåm at the end of the Aurlandsfjord and finish high above it on the Stegastein viewpoint, a wooden platform hanging 650 metres over the fjord. One day, the full fjord experience.

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Bergen fjord cruise boat at a waterfall near Mostraumen

The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

★★★★★ 4.7 · 10,365 reviews · #1 water activity

  • 3.5 hours
  • Daily, all year
  • From the city centre

The most booked Bergen fjord cruise. Leave from the harbour in the heart of the city and sail into the Osterfjord, then through the narrow Mostraumen strait, where the mountain walls close in so tightly that the boat nearly touches them. The captain brings the bow right up to the waterfalls, and the calm water reflects every cliff and pine. A perfect half-day option if you have little time in Bergen.

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Flåm Railway train in the Flåm valley on the tour from Bergen

Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,457 reviews

  • 10.5 hours
  • Flåm Railway ride
  • Electric fjord ferry

Three icons of Norway in a single day. Step into the living Viking village of Njardarheimr in Gudvangen, cruise the Nærøyfjord aboard a silent all-electric ferry, then ride the legendary Flåm Railway — one of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, climbing past waterfalls and hairpin tunnels from the fjord to the mountains. The premium fjord tour from Bergen for travellers who want it all.

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Turquoise glacial river in Folgefonna National Park near Bergen

Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

★★★★★ 4.9 · 983 reviews

  • 10.5 hours
  • Easy glacier-lake hike
  • Lunch included

Trade the boat for a glacier. Drive south-east along the Hardangerfjord to Folgefonna National Park and walk an easy trail to the turquoise Bondhus lake, fed by an arm of the Folgefonna glacier tumbling down between granite peaks. Waterfalls, orchards and fjord-side villages fill the rest of the day — the highest-rated day trip from Bergen.

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Bergen walking tour through the wooden passages of Bryggen

Bergen Past & Present Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★ 4.9 · 2,399 reviews

  • 2 hours
  • Small group
  • Bryggen & old town

Before or after your fjord day, discover the city itself. A local guide leads a small group through the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf of Bryggen, narrow wooden alleys, the Fish Market and the cobbled lanes of the old town, telling the stories of merchants, fires and fishermen that shaped Bergen over 900 years.

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Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords

Bergen was founded around 1070 by King Olav Kyrre and served as Norway's capital in the 13th century, when German merchants of the Hanseatic League built the colourful wooden wharf of Bryggen, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wedged between seven mountains and the sea, the city grew rich on dried cod shipped from the north, and its harbour became the natural starting point for every journey into the fjords. When the West Norwegian Fjords joined the UNESCO list in 2005, the Nærøyfjord and its neighbours confirmed what travellers had known for a century: there is no better base for exploring Norway's fjord country. A Bergen fjord tour today follows the old shipping lanes past waterfalls, farms clinging to the cliffs and villages reachable only by boat, and whether you choose a short fjord cruise or a full day to Flåm, every fjord tour from Bergen shows why this coastline is counted among the most beautiful places on Earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about a Bergen fjord tour, from trip length and the best fjords to visit to winter departures, tickets and what to bring.

A short Bergen fjord cruise to Mostraumen takes about 3.5 hours and leaves from the city centre. A full-day fjord tour from Bergen to the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, Flåm and the Stegastein viewpoint takes around 12 hours, including a 2-hour fjord cruise and lunch.

The most complete day trip is the UNESCO Fjord Cruise with Flåm and Stegastein: it combines a cruise on the Nærøyfjord, a stop in Flåm and the famous viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord. With limited time, the Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen is the most booked option, with more than 10,000 reviews.

From Bergen you can reach the Osterfjord and Mostraumen on a half-day cruise, the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord (arms of the Sognefjord) on a full-day trip, and the Hardangerfjord with the Folgefonna glacier to the south-east.

Yes. The Mostraumen fjord cruise runs daily all year round, and the Nærøyfjord, Flåm and Stegastein day trip also operates in winter. Snow-covered mountains and quiet fjords make the low season a beautiful time to visit.

Fjord cruises leave from the harbour in central Bergen, a short walk from the Fish Market and Bryggen. Full-day bus tours depart from central meeting points in the city. The exact meeting point is shown on each tour's booking page and in your confirmation.

Tickets can be bought online in advance through the booking links on this site, with current prices, free cancellation on most tours and instant mobile confirmation. Summer departures and cruise-ship days often sell out, so booking ahead is recommended.

Bergen is famous for its rain, so bring a waterproof jacket and layers even in summer. On deck the wind can be cold, so a hat and gloves are useful outside July and August. Comfortable shoes are enough for the viewpoints and village stops.

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What Our Visitors Say

Feedback from travellers who explored the fjords from Bergen, from first-time visitors to Norway to returning Scandinavia fans, sharing what made their day on the water unforgettable.

Anna H.

The Nærøyfjord was even narrower and higher than in the photos. Then Stegastein at the end of the day — standing on that platform over the fjord was the moment of our whole Norway trip.

Daniel M.

We only had one afternoon in Bergen and the Mostraumen cruise was perfect. The boat went so close to the waterfall that everyone on the bow got soaked and loved it.

Priya K.

Flåm Railway, the Viking village and the electric ferry in one day sounded rushed, but the timing was relaxed and the scenery never stopped. Worth every krone.

Lukas B.

Folgefonna was the surprise of our holiday. The glacier lake is an unreal shade of turquoise and the walk to it is easy enough for our parents.

Claire R.

We came in February and the fjord cruise ran as normal. Snow on the peaks, almost no other tourists and hot coffee on board — winter is underrated here.

Marco T.

Started with the walking tour around Bryggen, then a fjord cruise the next day. Great combination — you understand why Bergen and the fjords belong together.