Things to do in Balestrand

This Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour include visit to Bøyabreen glacier as well as Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjærland. The Scenery in the Fjærlandsfjord is absolutely breathtaking and the narrow Fjærlandsfjord with its steep and forested mountainsides leads you to the edge of the majestic Jostedalen Glacier. On the boat tour you may enjoy a good dinner, snacks and beverage while cruising the fantastic Fjærlandsfjord. On arrival in Fjærland, a bus will take you to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The Norwegian Glacier Museum is an interactive museum for the Whole Family, who gives you knowledge about glaciers and climate in New inovative ways. Here you can take photos and see how the glacier presses itself into the landscape. The bus returns to Fjærland quay, and the sightseeing boat takes you back to Balestrand. TIMETABLE 12:10: Departure Balestrand by boat https://rebrand.ly/Glaciertour_Balestrand_MEETING_POINT_Ferry 13:25: Arrival Fjærland 13:30: # Bus to the Norwegian Glacier Museum # 14:25: Departure Glacier Museum by bus - NOTE: Make sure to come on board the bus within time. 14:35: ETA Arrival Bøyabreen Glacier 15:10: Departure by bus from the Glacier 15:25: ETA Arrival at the pier in Fjærland 15:30: Departure by boat from Fjærland 16:45: Arrival in Balestrand - Corresponding with Norled to Bergen

Join us on this incredible tour to experience the best of Norway's stunning nature and rich culture. Throughout the journey, you'll have numerous opportunities to capture breathtaking photos, so keep your camera handy. We'll take you on a scenic drive up Vikafjellet mountain pass, reaching heights of over 1100 meters where you can even find snow during the summer. Prepare to be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring Sognefjord, as we provide a fantastic viewpoint to admire its beauty. We'll also visit the historic Hopperstad Stave Church, which dates back to 1130, and feel the misty spray of the majestic Tvindefossen Waterfall. Each stop on the tour is like a precious gem that adds to the overall experience. Sit back and relax in our comfortable bus as we travel to the magnificent Fjaerlandsfjord and Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. You'll enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Glaciertour ferry, accompanied by our friendly and knowledgeable guides. As part of the tour, we'll also visit The Norwegian Glacier Museum and Bøyabreen Glacier, where you'll discover fascinating insights into Norway's geological history. Overall, this tour guarantees unforgettable memories of Norway's natural beauty and its culturally significant heritage. On the boat tour you may enjoy a good dinner, snacks and beverage while cruising the fantastic Fjærlandsfjord. DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL-TIME/INFO Please be ready 10 minutes before we leave. If you're late, please call +47 406 73 493. Meeting point: Find the exact location here - https://rebrand.ly/GlacierTour_MEETING_POINT_BUS_Bergen 07:30: Leave by Minibus from the Tourist Information in Bergen. 09:00: Pick up more guests at Voss Bus Terminal. 10:20: ETA: Visit the "Storesvingen" viewpoint. 10:40: Explore Hopperstad Stave Church - Guided tour. 11:20: Dep from Vik by boat. On the boat, you can buy food and drinks. 12:00: GlacierTour ferry picks up more guests in Balestrand. Note: Do not go on land. 13:25: Arrive at Fjærland. 13:30: Bus to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. 14:25: Dep from the Glacier Museum. 15:10: Dep by bus from the glacier. 15:25: ETA: at the Pier in Fjærland. 15:30: Dep by boat from Fjærland back to Vik i Sogn On the boat, you can buy food and drinks. 16:45: GlacierTour ferry drops off guests in Balestrand. Note: Do not go on land. 17:25: Dep by bus from Vik Pier. 18:30: Visit Tvindefossen waterfall, WC available. 19:00: Stop in Voss to let passengers off. 20:45: ETA: The Tourist Information in Bergen.

Join the unique fjord experience! The best way to see the fjords is from a boat. Join a fjord cruise from Balestrand through spectacular fjord landscapes, narrow fjords, steep mountain sides. In the village Fjærland, the Fjærlandsfjord is beautiful and majestic as it is surrounded by steep mountains, some still covered with snow on the peeks. A scenic and majestic fjord with Glacier-capped mountain peaks. The village is perfect to explore by foot and until 1986 it was only possible to arrive to the village by boat. The cruise from Balestrand to Fjærland takes 1 hr and 25 minutes, then you will get a free time of 2 hours to explore the charming historical small village Fjærland by your own. At 15:30 the same boat will take you back to Balestrand. DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL TIME/INFO 12:10: Departure Balestrand by boat 13:25: Arrival Fjærland *Free time to explore the historical Village Fjærland by your own 15:30: Departure by boat from Fjærland 16:45: Arrival in Balestrand

This Cider tour combines lunch and cider tasting with some of the best tourist attractions in Norway like the Hopperstad Stave Church, Storesvingen Viewpoint and Tvindefossen waterfall and finally a cruise on the Sognefjord. This is an unique tour to the winery in Sognefjord area where you will taste natural local wines and Cider and lunch. You will have a chance to learn about wine and cider from our experts and observe the creation of it. The tour starts out from Bergen to Vik with luxury bus and include cruise on Sognefjord from Vik to Balestrand.

Join a fjord cruise from Balestrand through spectacular fjord landscapes, narrow fjords, steep mountain sides. The best way to see the fjords is from a boat. The Sognefjord is the deepest and longest fjord in Norway and we will cross over Sognefjorden and enter the Fjærlandsfjord, one of the many fjords leading off Sognefjord. The beautiful Fjærlandsfjord is about 25 kilometre and has high mountains on both sides. The boat has indoor seating as well as the possibility to stand outside on deck and take in the beautiful scenery. The trip gives you the chance to reflect on the fact that these fjords were shaped several thousand years ago by ice and water. Departure/Arrival time Dep. Balestrand 12:10 Arr. Fjærland 13:25

Join a fjord cruise from Fjærland through spectacular fjord landscapes, narrow fjords, steep mountain sides. The best way to see the fjords is from a boat. The Sognefjord is the deepest and longest fjord in Norway and we will cross over Sognefjorden and enter the Fjærlandsfjord, one of the many fjords leading off Sognefjord. The beautiful Fjærlandsfjord is about 25 kilometre and has high mountains on both sides. The boat has indoor seating as well as the possibility to stand outside on deck and take in the beautiful scenery. The trip gives you the chance to reflect on the fact that these fjords were shaped several thousand years ago by ice and water. Departure/Arrival time Dep. Fjærland 15:30 Arr. Balestrand 16:45

This Cider tour combines lunch and cider tasting with some of the best tourist attractions in Norway like the Hopperstad Stave Church, Storesvingen Viewpoint and Tvindefossen waterfall and finally a cruise on the Sognefjord. This is an unique tour to the winery in Sognefjord area where you will taste natural local wines and Cider and lunch. You will have a chance to learn about wine and cider from our experts and observe the creation of it. The tour starts out from Bergen to Vik with luxury bus and include cruise on Sognefjord from Vik to Balestrand.

Explore Sognefjord — the "King of the Fjords" — on a private yacht cruise from Bergen. Admire the largest and deepest fjord in Norway, and enjoy the chance to spend the night aboard the boat. On the second day, have the opportunity to travel on the beautiful Flåm Railway. Begin the tour by making your own way to the yacht in Bergen. Then, start your 2-day, 1-night cruise to Sognefjord which also takes in Balestrand, Nærøyfjorden, and Flåm. Cruise out the fjords of Bergen and through the archipelago, passing small islands and fjords on the way. Enjoy a slow pace that gives you plenty of opportunities to take in the lovely surroundings. Stop for the night near the Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand. Either stay on the yacht overnight, enjoying the boat completely to yourselves, or arrange to stay at Kviknes Hotel separately with the hotel. Whether you stay at the hotel or not, you can grab some dinner there (not included), a mere 20-meter walk from the boat. On the second day, continue your cruise to Flåm and have lunch (not included) before you enter the Flåm Railway (not included), said to be the most beautiful train journey in the world. The Flåm Railway is connected with the train to Bergen, so you can make your way back to the city that way if you like. Alternatively, you can take the train back to Flåm and return to Bergen in a VIP car.