Photo: Paul Edmundson/Fjord Norge

This trip includes

  • train The scenic Bergen Railway, Bergen - Voss
  • bus Bus, Voss - Gudvangen (incl. Stalheimskleiva)
  • boat Fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord, Gudvangen - Kaupanger
  • bus Bus, Kaupanger - Sogndal
  • bus Bus, Sogndal - Leikanger
  • boat Fjord cruise on the mighty Sognefjord, Leikanger - Bergen

Hotels & accommodation

We highly recommend adding an overnight stay to your tour! We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process. 

Activities along the way

Add an exciting activity to your tour! To see the varied activities you can do during this tour, click HERE. When buying one of our tours online, you also receive a free Fjord Pass®!

Timetables & Itineraries

For timetables and itineraries for the Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour from Bergen, click HERE.

Prices & tour variants

Press «Plan & book this trip» to see the different variants of the tour and the specific price for the tour you prefer. There is no guide on our tours, nor group-, senior- or student discounts.

Tour connections

The tour is self-guided, transfers and connections are easy to find and clearly marked or announced.

Bergen
Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell

Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour from Bergen

Experience the beautiful UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord with its steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks and breathtaking waterfalls and travel on the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord! The Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour from Bergen is the perfect alternative for those longing for the full fjord package!

The Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour from Bergen is a highly enjoyable and scenic tour available during the summer season. This tour can be completed in one day, although overnight stays along the route is highly recommended. You take the tour from Bergen as a round trip with return to your starting point. 

Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour from Bergen

Your tour from Bergen starts by train on the scenic Bergen Railway from Bergen to Voss. The train ride takes approxomately 1,5 hours and offers great views of the fjords and countryside between Bergen and Voss. At Voss a bus will be waiting for you to take you to Gudvangen. On the way you travel down the steep Stalheimskleiva! This is one of Northern Europe's steepest roads and winds its way through 13 sharp hairpin bends offering beautiful views.

From Gudvangen you embark on your fjord cruise on the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord. Have your camera ready - the Nærøyfjord offers stunning views of steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks and waterfalls and is one of the best examples of Norway's natural beauty.

Upon arrival in Kaupanger, you continue your tour along the Sognefjord by bus from Kaupanger to Sogndal and Sogndal to Leikanger. The bus travels along the Sognefjord so your will get to see the mighty Sognefjord from land before you embark on an epic fjord cruise on the Sognefjord! The fjord cruise on the Sognefjord from Leikanger to Bergen takes approx. 4,5 hours and the boat stops in several quaint villages along it's route. During your time on the boat you will really get to see "the King of fjords" up close!

It is possible to disembark in for instance beautiful Balestrand and stay overnight before you continue your tour the following day.

Travel tip

We highly recommend adding an overnight stays to your tour in for instance Balestrand, Gudvangen or Voss. Also - be sure to join in on one of the exciting activities in the region!

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Tour highlights

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.

From

Bergen - Mostraumen

Fjord Cruise
Duration 3 hours
From

Fjord sightseeing

on the Fjærlandsfjord from Balestrand
Duration 5 hours
From

Utsikten Viewpoint

Bus tour to Utsikten at Gaularfjellet, start from Balestrand
Duration 2 hours
From

Guided Segway Tour

in Bergen
Duration 2 hours
From

Indoor skydiving

in Voss
Duration 1,5 min x 2
From

Kayak tour on the Nærøyfjord

from Gudvangen, half day
Duration 4h, 30min
See more things to do during the Nærøyfjord & Sognefjord in a nutshell tour

Stay longer and experience more in these top destinations

Add one or more overnight stays to your tour with our favorable prices. We have handpicked a selection of hotels, so you can plan and book your perfect tour!

Oslo

Oslo is the largest city in Norway, and it has been the country's capital since 1814 following the dissolution of the union with Denmark.

Bergen

Bergen is Norway's second largest city with a population of roughly 270,000. King Olav Kyrre founded the city of Bergen in 1070, and it was the country's capital from 1110 until 1299.

Voss

Situated in the middle of Fjord Norway, Voss is the adventure capital of Norway!

Gudvangen

Gudvangen – or Gudvangr means: The field of the gods by the water and the small village has approximately 120 inhabitants.

Leikanger

Leikanger municipality is located between fjords and mountains in the heart of Sognefjorden. The municipality adjacent to Balestrand in the west and Sogndal in the east. Leikanger has around 2300...

Sogndal

Sogndal is a village beautifully situated by the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. This area is considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

Balestrand

Known as the art village by the Sognefjord, Balestrand has inspired artists from all over the world.

 

Transfer points on the Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell

Bergen: The train departs from Bergen railway station. 
The express boat arrive Strandkaiterminalen. The terminal is situated next to the Fish Market and approx. 10 min. walk from Bergen railway station.

Voss: Change from train to bus or vice versa. The bus to Gudvangen departs at Voss Railway Station. The bus is located outside the railway station. Please look for the bus with sign for Gudvangen.

Gudvangen: Change from bus to boat. The bus park next to the harbour and connect with the tourist boat/fjord boat. Please look for the boat with sign for Kaupanger at the harbour.

Kaupanger:  Change from boat to bus. The bus for Sogndal departs from the fjord cruise boat quay. 

Sogndal: Change from bus to bus at Sogndal bus terminal. The buses are located close to one another at the terminal.

Leikanger: Change from express boat to bus or vice versa. The bus stops next to the express boat quay, right at the harbour.

Oslo: The trains for all our trips departs from the Oslo Central Railway Station (Oslo S).

Note: Not all transfer points are included on all tours. This depends on the tour alternative that you choose. You will of course receive a booking confirmation from us with a detailed itinerary for the tour you have selected. 

Are the tours guided?

No, there is no guide on our tours. You travel on your own by following the travel itinerary. On the tours including Norway in a nutshell®, you will also receive a "Norway in a nutshell® - Travelers Guide" booklet.

The connections and transfer points are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

How can I add a hotel to your trips?

Book the trip with overnight stay during the trip (2 days or more).
Choose place(s) to stay over. Available hotels in the place(s) you choose will show in the booking.

Book one of our available hotels or mark for " I want to arrange hotel on my own".

The itinerary will be updated when you press next after you have chosen your overnight stays during the trip.

Can I cancel a trip booked online?

Trips bought online, can only be cancelled if you have bought the cancellation protection together with your trip. The cancellation protection is not a travel insurance. You can only use it if you need to cancel your trip and reason for cancelling is covered by this. If you need a full travel insurance, please contact an insurance company in your country.

Read more about the cancellation protection here.

Information about luggage service and transportation

For questions about our luggage service and transportation of luggage during tours you can READ MORE HERE. Go to the heading "Luggage service and transportation".

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