The Best Day Trips From Bergen

 

Bergen is one of those cities that caters to all interests. If you love the outdoors there are plenty to get into, if you love food, relaxation, cultural activities there is plenty of that to do.

You may have seen many recent post on all the cool things to do in Bergen, in this post I am going to cover fun places to visit a short day trip from Bergen.

Bergen is considered to be the second largest city of Norway and renowned famously as “The Gateway to the Fjords.”  Thought to be one of the most astonishing cities in Norway.

 

The town provides a huge range of Fjord cruises day trips which I covered and linked to in addition to other activities to indulge in. Travellers can experience the wonders of Fjord throughout the year.

It has many express boats, train services and buses going into fjord towns several times daily as well as options for day tours from Bergen.

With several organized sightseeing options and fjord tours of different lengths, you are ensured to get memorable moments.

 

 

Cool Day Tours And Day Trips From Bergen To The Fjords

 

If you are visiting Bergen and looking for inspiration on things to do outside of Bergen, below is some travel ideas to help explore beautiful Fjord villages in Norway or if you want to do some hiking beyond Bergen there are plenty of places to hike in Norway.

There are also many tour operators who arrange customized trips whenever you want. By booking a tour, you can explore the exciting places in the city with ease. Click here for day trip tours from Bergen to many of the cute and pretty villages around the Fjords.

 

1. Take the Old Voss Steam train(runs in the summer)

 

If you like to travel with Old Voss Steam Railway museum this summer season, then experience the first-hand golden epoch of rail travel. It is pulled over by elegantly restored 10-wheeler steam train from 1913.

This train departs every Sunday from middle of June and September, which steam between Midttun station and Garnes station outside Bergen. By taking part in train ride, you can enjoy wide range of events in best possible manner.

 

Get ready to depart back to the golden epoch of rail travel to realize the smell of teak varnish, burnt coal, as well as steam, wafting via the air, the pressed uniform conductor sounds his whistle & signals the driver by showing green flag, deep howl of steam engine displays that it is ready to depart.

Thus, take your seat to relax & enjoy the pleasant atmosphere onboard the train & the picturesque landscape rolling through your window. It is really distinct and not-to-be-missed out experience.

 

 

• Half-day Tour to Mostraumen

 

Among the best half-day fjords tours from Bergen and lets you experience mountains, fjords, and astonishing waterfalls by taking up a fjord cruise towards Mostraumen from the Bergen city.

This cruise option is available throughout the year. The Fjord cruise begins from Zachariasbryggen, which is situated nearer to the famous Fish market at Bergen. When starting from Bergen, you will have a magnificent view of ancient city of Bergen along with Bergen harbor basis as well.

 

By leaving Bergen, you will reach out of the Osterfjord and Nordhordaland Bridge. Upon reach Mostraumen, the fjord will get narrow & well surrounded through steep mountains.

You will pass through many waterfalls and get fresh mountain water to taste. Beyond that, this tour will help you to discover abundance of wildlife around the area, including eagles, goats, and seals.

 

 

• Alverstraumen Sound Trip to Skjerjehamn

 

To get away for the hustle-bustle city life, you can indulge in delights of paranormal half-day excursion towards idyllic and historical Skjerjehamn. However, the ancient trading post has numerous coastal traditions to explore, and now it has new sculpture walk “The Blue Garden,” which discovers the impact of modernized aquaculture.

Skjerjehamn is located on a mesmerizing petite island, precisely on the port of Sognefjord. It is the perfect option for who wishes to realize nature, art & culture.

You can stop at gallery, which owns changing exhibitions where you will get home-smoked salmon, snacks, and souvenirs for sale.

 

Onboard Norleds express boats, on the way to Skjerjehamn, you are sure to enjoy the beautiful landscape from the comfort of chairs at saloon or reside outside of the deck and hence enjoy the excellent feel and view of wind above your head.

Moreover, the beautiful tour has present you with cafeteria onboard that serves both hot & cold beverages, icecream, snacks, and food.

There is small playground for children as well. When the boat reaches the shores of exciting Skjerjehamn then it is the right time to explore the small island with pleasing atmosphere. This place is also known for hosting mind-blowing Utkant music festivals during summer season.

 

 

• Fjaerland (Sognefjord, Boyabreen Glacier, Norwegian glacier museum)

 

The Fjaerland trip will tend to take you through the beautiful landscape on Sognefjord. It incorporates visit towards Boyabreen glacier as well as Norwegian Glacier Museum.

 

The trip begins at Bergen morning by taking express boat sailing around northbound alongside the coast before traveling to magnificent Sognefjord.

The fjord water will be in light green color often because of the glacier melt. When you head towards fjord, you can find out some exciting attractions like Norwegian glacier museum and Norwegian book town.

The narrow Fjaerlandsfjord, which has forested and steep mountainsides takes you to the edges of the imposing Jostedal glacier. Alongside the fjord, you will come across many farms and hamlets.

 

At Norwegian glacier museum, you can come to learn about glacier history. From there, you can get the beautiful view of Boyabreen glacier from the cabin. Moreover, you can try some local food after enjoy the majestical view of the city. You can book for this tour if you like to enjoying sightseeing options of island by boat.

 

 

• Island hopping( Solund, Bulandet, Vaerlandet)

 

Island Hopping to Solund, Bulandet, and Vaerlandet is considered the round trip towards westernmost islands found in the country of Norway. By taking boat trips, you can get close to the most spectacular and unique scenery on the coast & hence experience the life of local people surviving in the islands.

 

The Solund municipality has about 1700 islands, skerries, and islet. The mail boat will let you enjoy guided tour towards these islands.

Keep your eyes open & get the camera ready during the tour to spot the wildlife animals like seal, white-tailed eagle, and many other common sights in the location. At Bulandet, you can taste fish soup prepared by experienced chefs.

After completing the sightseeing places at Bulandet, you can depart to Vaerlandet where you can enjoy delicious meals at one of the local cafes. You can also rent a bike rather than taking bus to reach Vaerlandet because you can discover beautiful road that links the island with 6 different bridges.

 

 

• Norway in a Nutshell Tour (Norway’s most famous fjord tour) Duration

 

This popular tour makes you penetrate through Norway’s most astonishing UNESCO projected mountain scenery and fjord, and a trip to Europe’s foremost iconic rail journey.

Norway, in a nutshell, tour helps you to explore the best places in Norway, including mountains, fjords, waterfalls, and many more locations in single journey and one day. The Norway in Nutshell trip operates between Oslo and Bergen.

 

During this tour, you will experience breathtaking Bergen Railway, iconic Flam Railway, Aurlandsfjord, the dramatic and narrow UNESCO protected Naeroyfjord, as well as bus trips towards the magnificent panorama of western Norway.

From May to September, your bus trip will have steep hairpin curves of Stalheimskleiva. It does not matter whether you want to arrange a tour on fall, summer, spring or winter, daytime or nighttime, you can quickly start your Nutshell tour from Flam, Voss, Bergen, and Oslo.

 

This tour is available throughout the year and can be completed in a single day. Travel experts recommends to make overnight stops on the route to get enjoyment from magnificent scenery or take part in exciting activates like walking, hiking, kayaking, fjord safaris, and many others.

Furthermore, you can also customize your tour by including hotels & activities of desired choice on the way.

 

 

• Norway Active Round Trips

 

Norway Active Round Trips are specifically developed for active people who are searching for a new journey of action and discovery.

However, these customized tours will not only let you view the spectacular views of the country rather, but it also helps you to experience it at your own pace.

 

By going through some of the world’s most picturesque railways, rib boating via world heritage fjord landscape, biking down the scenic Flam Valley, rafting on rampant white-water, and driving up northern Europe’s steepest road, this seems to be the memorable day in your life. Thus, this active round trip helps you to explore Bergen city thoroughly at a cost-effective price.

 

Thus by taking day trips from Bergen, you might tend to experience the colorful views of several places and carry sweet memories with you. The tour can be enjoyed either your friends or relatives depending upon your desire and need. Have a happy journey!

 

Want More On Norway? Also Read:

• What To Pack For Norway
• Tips On Hiking Trolltunga
• A Weekend In Bergen
• Taking In Views From Mount Ulriken
• How To Get To Trolltunga
• Essential Norway Visitor Guide Tips

 

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