Things to do in Vestland County

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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

Discover the stunning natural beauty of the Norwegian fjords on a scenic fjord cruise from Bergen. Board a modern and comfortable boat and catch views of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as you set sail from the city center. Venture through the majestic Osterfjord with striking mountain landscapes and waterfalls. The further into the fjord you get, the steeper and more powerful the mountain landscape becomes. Enter the sun deck as the captain steers the boat’s bow so close to a waterfall that you can feel its refreshing spray. Sit back and relax on the sun deck or inside the warm and comfortable cabin, and remember to look for eagles along the fjord's shores. Stop by the kiosk for some tasty locally baked treats to enjoy as you take in the wonderful scenery. On the coldest days, there may even be ice in the fjord, adding its own special thrill. The captain then chooses an alternative route that gives you the same magical fjord experiences in winter scenery.

From Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator

From Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of traveling through the majestic Norwegian fjords on a scenic boat tour departing from Bergen. Admire the verdant or ice-covered cliffs depending on the time of year and take in the mirror-like reflections from the water. Sail out from the city center of Bergen for a great view of the iconic Bryggen from the water. Float along the 27-kilometer-long Osterfjord surrounded by steep mountains and watch it narrow down into the shallow Mostraumen strait, with powerful currents. Sit back and relax on the sundeck or purchase refreshments from the kiosk.

Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

Embark on a guided tour of Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend, and the Fjords tailor-made for cruise passengers arriving in Geiranger. Relax on board a comfortable bus and listen to live commentary as you admire landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, and lakes. After meeting the guide and boarding the bus, begin your guided tour of Geiranger and the UNESCO World Heritage area. Sit back and relax as you make your way to Flydalsjuvet, one of Norway’s most photographed viewpoints. Continue to the spectacular Djupvatn Lake and reach the top of the famous mountain Dalsnibba, at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. Make a stop at Eagle Bend and soak up the breathtaking views of Geiranger village, the Geirangerfjord, and the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Drive up the serpentine Eagle Road for one-of-a-kind photo opportunities of the Geirangerfjord. As you explore, your guide will provide insightful commentary about the area and its history. Finally, enjoy a punctual return to the terminal in time for your cruise departure.

Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

Explore the best of Norway's natural beauty on this guided discovery tour of the Nærøyfjord and Flåm Railway. Begin your tour at the Strandkaien and board the bus on a transfer to Gudvangen. On the way we stop in Voss town. In Gudvangen, you will experience a 30-minute guided tour of the Viking village Njardarheimr and learn about the Viking Age in Norway. From Gudvangen enjoy a 2-hour scenic fjord cruise to Flåm on a comfortable electric ship with large windows and patio area. See the Naeröyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in the world which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get your camera ready to take breathtaking photos of the steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks, and waterfalls along the way. Be amazed by Norway's natural beauty. Upon arrival in Flam, a charming village surrounded by precipitous mountainsides, rumbling waterfalls and narrow valleys, take a stroll through the picturesque town center or visit the Flåm Railway Museum. Continue the tour and board the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest railway tracks on regular tracks. Enjoy the panoramic view of Norway's most magnificent mountains and pass by the famous Kjosfossen waterfall on the 20-kilometer-long train journey. At Myrdal change to the Bergen Railway to Voss, and then a bus back to Bergen where the tour started.

Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

Make your way to the lower station and hop on one of the spacious gondolas to ride to the top of the highest of Bergen's seven mountains, 643 meters above sea level. Once at the top, enjoy panoramic views of Bergen and its surrounding landscapes, including the sea, fjords, and mountains. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery or opt for a more active outing and go on a hike. Choose one of the many trails available, from a quick 10-minute walk to something a bit more challenging like the Vidden hike, a well-marked trail that starts at the top of Mount Ulriken and follows a gravel road to Mount Fløyen. Once you've worked up an appetite, pop into the Ulriken Café for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink. The café also offers packed sandwiches, perfect for grabbing before you head out on a hike. And for anyone looking for more of a fine dining experience, there's also the Skyskraperen restaurant. Make your reservation ahead of time to enjoy their seasonal menu. Once you're done enjoying all that the mountain has to offer, simply use your round-trip ticket to hop back aboard one of the cable cars and return to the lower station.

Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Bergen, the most beautiful city in Norway. Our tours focus not just on the history and highlights of Bergen, but also the off-the-beaten path hidden alleys and stories of everyday life. All our guides are locals who call Bergen home, and this tour was designed by them to show you Bergen’s history, everyday life, and favourite local spots. Our guides are also authorised to operate in Bergen and have been trained to provide high quality tours of the city. The first half of our tour focuses on the history of Bergen. We wander the fortress complex, covering Bergen’s medieval history and short period as the capital of Norway. Meet King Håkon Håkonsson, whose coronation is the first historic description of Bergen being a rainy city and learn how he built up the fortress (and Norway) as a European powerhouse. Learn about Norway’s period under Denmark, Sweden, and Nazis during occupation, and see how we use the fortress today. After this crash course in Norwegian history, we make our way to Bryggen – Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you learn about 1,000 years of trade history and the reason for Bergen’s founding and growth. Get to know the Hanseatic League – the German trading organisation that operated here for 400 years – as we wander the 300-year-old alleys. Our historic overview finishes at St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in Bergen. The second half of our tour is about life in Bergen. We leave the ‘touristy’ part behind and wander into the neighbourhood surrounding Bryggen. Your guide chooses the path based on their own interests and local experience, and as you explore Bergen’s best kept secret, you’ll learn about everyday life: house prices, work, what we do for fun, how we handle the rain, and more! This is also one of the most picturesque parts of the city. Be sure to ask your guide as many questions as possible and be sure to say hi to all the local cats that may follow us for part of the journey. The tour ends by passing by our favourite cafes, restaurants, with recommendations for ways to explore Bergen independently. Our walking tour focuses on giving you both the highlights but also our favourite places in Bergen. We pride ourselves on being locally owned and operated and use authorised guides who live in Bergen all year round. Don’t miss an opportunity to uncover the treasures of Bergen on this captivating walking tour. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover or simply seeking an authentic experience, our tour will leave you wish a lasting memory of the best city in Norway. We limit the group size as this is a tour partly through a residential neighbourhood. We also want you to ask as many questions as possible!

From Eidfjord: Vøringfossen Waterfall Nature Tour with Guide

From Eidfjord: Vøringfossen Waterfall Nature Tour with Guide

Discover the beauty of Norway's natural landscapes on an easy-going guided nature tour with transportation from Eidfjord. Drive through Hardangervidda National Park and the Måbø Valley, admire the Vøringfossen waterfall from a mountain plateau, and walk across a bridge suspended over a gorge. After pickup from the pier in Eidfjord, start the scenic drive along one of Norway's most beautiful routes. Follow the Eio river and enter the Måbø Valley, passing rugged mountains and crossing over stone bridges. Arrive at the Hardangervidda mountain plateau to take in vast views over the awe-inspiring National Park. From here you'll also get unobstructed views of Vøringfossen, an impressive 182-meter waterfall thundering into the Måbø Valley. Enjoy leisure time to take in the panorama, stop for a slice of homemade cake at a local hotel, or join the guide for an easy hike via a 47-meter-wide walking bridge over a gorge. Continue the tour to the uniquely impressive Sysen Dam, where you can also catch sight of Norway's second-largest glacier. Take one last stop on a mountain plateau to appreciate the scenic landscape, before heading back to Eidfjord.

Eidfjord: Roundtrip to Voringsfossen Waterfalls

Eidfjord: Roundtrip to Voringsfossen Waterfalls

The Vøringsfossen waterfalls - the most famous waterfalls in Norway! Watch the waterfalls while you stand on the top of the mountain. From the safe viewing platforms and from the new stepbridge crossing the river over the waterfalls, be amazed as large amounts of water tumble down into the Måbødalen valley. We offer: --the longest stay in the waterfalls, for 1 hour and 30 minutes. --the cheapest option 50-60% compared to other bus rides. --search on the internet "Eidfjord Shuttle Bus" for other schedules/price options! --"pay on the bus" if we still have available seats for your chosen schedules Enjoy our tour with the lowest available rates! We offer the cheapest prices compared with the other tours in town. Added charges included in the price: VAT-taxable services Get your Guide Service Fee (use of GYG platform is not for free) Nevertheless, we still offer the MOST AFFORDABLE prices! Look for Eidfjord Shuttle Bus or visit www.voringsfossen-shuttlebus.no for other tour schedules.

Bergen: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

Bergen: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

Enjoy a beautiful cruise on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjorden and the spectacular viewpoint Stegastein on this guided bus trip from Bergen. Drive along the winding Stalheimskleiva road and see the charming town of Gudvangen. Be picked up from a conveniently-located Tourist Information point in Bergen. Hop aboard a spacious and climate-controlled bus. Relax on the scenic journey to the magnificent waterfall, Tvindefossen. Have time to capture some pictures of this waterfall with a drop of 110 meters. Drive down the Stalheimskleiva road, which is one of Northern Europe's steepest road sections and provides fantastic views of the Nærøyfjord. Pass by the towns of Gudvangen and Flåm on the road from Aurland to Stegastein which is part of National Scenic Routes in Norway. Arrive at the the Stegastein viewpoint which hangs 30 meters from the mountainside and 650 meters above the fjord offering unparalleled panoramic views. Head down to the quaint town of Flåm where you will have time to explore or purchase lunch. Board a battery powered boat for a two-hour bride to Gudvangen on the beautiful Nærøyfjord. In Gudvangen your guide will meet you with the bus for the drive back to the Tourist Information point in Bergen.

Bergen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Bergen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Book your bus ticket in advance and climb aboard at any of the route stops by simply scanning it. Enjoy unlimited rides for 24 hours, hopping on and off as you wish, or stay on board for a full loop, and enjoy an insightful 50-minute journey. Experience the best sights of Bergen at your own pace, with 13 stops including Bryggen, the Fish Market, Bergen Aquarium, and Mount Fløyen Funicular Station. Learn about the city's exciting history with an entertaining audio guide in the language of your choice. Stay connected or do further research on your favorite attractions by using the onboard WiFi. DISCOUNTS included in your Hop On ticket: - Beffen Passenger Ferry: 10% off. - Norwegian Fisheries Museum: 20% off with your Beffen ticket. - Bergen Aquarium: 20% off with your Beffen ticket. - Magic Ice Bergen: Special Offer 220,- (ordinary price 300,-) - Søstrene Hagelin: Special Offer Fish Soup To Go 79,- (2dl. including coffee)

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Very informative, interesting & Ani was a terrific guide with many insights and stories about the history of old Bergen. Loved walking though the labyrinth of back cobbled streets & charming homes. A great tour, highly recommended. 3rd March afternoon time slot.

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When the boat slowed down the door at the front was open. Upstairs was open the whole time but in February and with the boat moving fast it was very cold so was nicer to go out front once we slowed down.

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Excellent value for money - a lovely way to see the stunning fjords. Really pleased with the choice I made and would definitely recommend to others.

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Janine was fabulous- so much information told in a way that we could all enjoy, appreciate and learn about Bergen . Highly highly recommend

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super beautiful! you get to see everything of the fjord!