The Hardangerfjord is the second largest fjord in Norway, and famous for its fruit orchards. The contrast created by green hillsides, orchards in blossom and snow-clad mountains has inspired many, and among them the well known Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg with his famous composition «Spring».
Travel by train to Voss and continue by bus through attractive farmland to the village of Ulvik, beautifully located by the Hardangerfjord. From Ulvik you will embark on a cruise across the Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord, where you will join a three-hour sightseeing tour.
The tour takes you to the Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger, where you can learn more about the area’s geology, glaciology, archeology, zoology and ornithology. An audio-guide is provided during the bus ride. You will spend approx. 1 hour at the Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger. Afterwards, you will be travelling by coach through the narrow and winding Måbødalen to Vøringsfossen. Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway’s most famous waterfall, and has a fall of 182 metres, of which 145 metres is a direct drop. You have about 45 minutes at Vøringsfossen to explore the area and take photos. Bus from Vøringsfossen back to Eidfjord.
The tour continues in the afternoon with a 2,5 hour cruise on the Hardangerfjord to Norheimsund. The last part of the excursion goes by bus to Bergen, passing the impressive Steindalsfossen waterfall.
Schedule from Bergen:
Train Bergen – Voss: 08:29 – 09:44 hrs
Bus Voss – Ulvik: 10:05 – 11:10 hrs
Express boat Ulvik – Eidfjord: 11:15 – 11:45 hrs
Sightseeing in Eidfjord: 11:45 – 14:30 hrs
Express boat Eidfjord – Norheimsund: 15:25 – 18:15 hrs
Bus Norheimsund – Bergen: 18:59 – 20:25 hrs
Daily from June 1 to August 31.
From Bergen.
No live guiding, but audio-guide during the bus tour from Eidfjord. Some information will be provided through loudspeakers during the cruise.
approx. 45% discount (4-15 years), children under the age of 4 are free of charge.
Transportation by train, bus, boat and guided sightseeing in Eidfjord.
This is a non-escorted excursion.