Scandinavia · WATERFALL TOURS IN BERGEN
The good waterfall tours in Bergen go early up here and the winter dates go earliest. Below: the 11 to lock in, what each includes and where they differ.
Leave Bergen by boat and cruise past Bryggen into the 27-kilometer Osterfjord. The route narrows at Mostraumen, where strong currents run between steep cliffs. You can watch from the outdoor decks, stay warm inside, or buy drinks from the kiosk. English commentary, wheelchair access, and round-trip service make this an easy half-day outing.
“I would really recommend this trip, it was such an amazing experience.”
Travel from Bergen by comfortable air-conditioned bus or van to three waterfalls, Hardangerfjord, and Norheimsund. Your English-speaking guide, often Bas, Bailey, Salome, or another local host, adds stories about Norwegian culture, history, and nature. The highlight is walking behind Steinsdalsfossen without getting wet. Bring lunch and waterproof shoes.
“we really enjoyed how relaxed it was. As it had been raining, the waterfalls were super full and were spectacular, plus the countryside was full of them. Our guide Bas, was, funny, friendly and very passionate about Norway and the countryside. This came across in the information, stories and music. All was very informative and I appreciated learning this. Enough toilet stops. Definitely take lunch with you. We were pleased we did. It would have been cool to be able to dip our feet at some of the less dangerous places. Fabulous day trip.Read more”
Travel from Bergen to Hardangerfjord with stops at Fossen Bratte, Norheimsund, Salthammeren’s 5,000-year-old carvings, and Steinsdalsfossen, where you can walk behind the water. Enjoy Norwegian waffles and local apple drink before ending at Bryggen. Guides may include Bas or Nika/Neka. The tour is in English and costs $107.68.
“If you want to discover some gems around Bergen in just a couple of hours, this is the perfect tour for you. You will see some amazing waterfalls and the beautiful village of Norheimsund. Afterwards you still have enough time (and energy 😉) to spend the afternoon in Bergen. Bas is a very friendly and helpful guide, who made this tour a completely entertaining experience.”
Cruise privately from Bergen through Osterfjorden to Mostraumen, Bergsåa, and the quiet village of Mo. Your captain, often Svein or Karsten, serves snacks, drinks, coffee, and tea while you enjoy waterfalls from the deck. Swim, take a waterfall shower, arrange lunch, or shorten the outing to suit your group.
“Taking this Fjord private cruise was a bit of a splurge on our trip to Noraway. There was just five of us on the boat so we felt ridiculously spoiled between the fresh strawberries, snacks, and libations. We throughly enjoyed our day on the water with our captain Svein who was friendly enough without being intrusive. We especially liked our visit to the small village of Mo. Beautiful!”
Join a small English-speaking group of up to 15 people for a 9-hour minibus tour from Bergen. Guide John has earned praise for his careful driving, clear stories, and friendly help with photos. Ride the Voss Gondola, visit three waterfalls, cross Hardanger Bridge, and enjoy free time in Eidfjord.
“John es un gran guía siempre atento a todas nuestras preguntas y necesidades. Nos explicó muy detalaldamente la historia de Bergen. El minibus muy confortable y la conducción muy buena. Nos acompañó en todo momento y se brindaba a realizarnos las fotos que quisieramos. John es muy cercano sin duda. La telecabina de Voss expectacular, y las cascadas de este tour muy muy bonitas. Otra de las actividades que recomiendo hacer. John is a great guide who is always attentive to all our questions and needs. He explained the history of Bergen to us in great detail. The minibus was very comfortable and the driving was very good. He accompanied…”
Travel from Bergen to Hardangerfjord in a small group of up to 16 people, stopping at three waterfalls, Norheimsund, Utne, Herand, and scenic fjord viewpoints. Guide Thomas drives a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter, shares local stories, and handles two 20-minute ferry crossings. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but lunch costs extra.
“Thomas was a fantastic tour guide! He gave us loads of information about the area and Norwegian culture, and was super down to earth and fun to chat with! I am pretty sensitive to motion sickness in the car and the roads are very winding, but Thomas’ driving was very smooth and I did ok on the drive. The best thing about this tour is its uniqueness. It’s the only tour from Bergen that included a little bit of everything - stops to waterfalls, a choice between a sider farm or norheimsund, various scenic stops along Hardangerfjord, and a stop at the town of Odda for some waffles and coffee!…”
Travel privately from Bergen to Vøringsfossen, Norway’s most visited waterfall, with stops around Eidfjord and Måbødalen. Your driver-guide, including guides such as Juba, handles the scenic route and can arrange optional Kjeåsen Mountain Farm visits, fjord activities, drone videos, or a longer hike to the waterfall base. The standard tour lasts about 7.5 hours.
“Great trip. The weather could have been better, but that was beyond anyone’s hand! Service from the provider FjordVista was great.”
Travel privately from Bergen with guide Ani to Vossevangen, four waterfalls, Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, and scenic roads. You can walk behind Steinsdalsfossen, reach the foot of Skjervsfossen, and cross Norway’s longest suspension bridge. Pickup is included, lunch is not, and the day suits travelers who want big views without demanding hikes.
“The most impressive part was the waterfalls and of course the grand fjord. Excellent tour with tons of information by our driver Ani”
Join guide Ani for a private 10-hour road trip from Bergen through Osterfjord, Voss, Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, and four major waterfalls. You will ride in a seven-seat Tesla Model X, cross the Hardanger Bridge, walk behind a waterfall, and stop for lunch in Eidfjord. Start times can be adjusted for cruise arrivals.
“Ani was amazing! This tour will forever be one of the Top 10 days of our life - it was incredible! Ani also made the day extra special and fun for our 8 year old daughter - it was the best tour we’ve ever experienced!”
Travel privately from Bergen with a local driver-guide such as Vlad, crossing fjords and mountain roads to see Tvindefossen, Nærøyfjord, Flåm, Stegastein, historic stave churches, and Nigardsbreen glacier. The schedule is flexible, but fjord cruises, Flåmsbana tickets, meals, hotels, and museum admissions cost extra.
“This trip was awesome! Vlad was easy to communicate with, and pre-booked many excursions and experiences for us. We added 2 days, ans upon arrival he got to know us and helped us find all the things we were interested in. Highly recommend!!”
You’ll leave Bergen’s Strandkaien with a private captain and cruise slowly through Modalen’s narrow fjords. Expect waterfalls, mountain views, a quiet stop in Mo, onboard snacks and drinks, and the option to taste waterfall water or take a quick cold swim. Lunch is not included.
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