Do you like sports and want to be surrounded by beautiful nature? Then you've come to the right place! We'll take you to one of the most beautiful Norwegian fjords, you'll cycle across the plateau, go sea kayaking, run to the famous Stegastein viewpoint, or raft down the wild river in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline. You can also look forward to a cruise on the fjord, a taste of Norwegian beer and a little relaxation in the cafes of Bergen.
Don't forget to book everything you need online in advance. More info in the itinerary.
You're landing in Western Norway! Take the local train to the city center, check in, and enjoy an evening in Bergen. You can find the necessary information about public transport in Norway here.
To the center, you can take the Bybanen light rail from Bergen Airport, the journey takes about 45 minutes and currently costs 51 NOK, children are free. It goes in the direction of Byparken.
Alternatively, there is also a flybuss, which is more expensive - you will pay around 150 NOK for the journey from the airport.
You'll take a bus to Flam, where you'll enjoy a sea kayaking trip in the afternoon, and if you feel like it, you can take an evening run to the Brekkefossen waterfall.
There's a bus from Bergen to Flam, hop on the early one, the journey takes 3 hours, so you can still enjoy the rest of the day. Check the bus departure times at Entur.no.
Flam is a small picturesque village at the end of one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway. It is quite busy in the summer and offers plenty of sports activities that you can try. Settle in and go explore the surrounding area.
If you fancy an afternoon activity, let yourself be rocked on a sea kayak on a short trip organized from the beach in Flam. I recommend wool clothing for your comfort in the kayak (wet cotton is cold, wool is warm even when wet), but otherwise everyone can handle it. More info here - according to the current listed times, you can take a ride on the fjord in the afternoon, or in the morning another day.
Run to the waterfall, you will have a great view of Flam and the fjord. It is about an hour from the center of Flam to the waterfall, half of it is on a flat asphalt road, then it goes steeply uphill. The path is clearly marked, so you won't get lost.
Want to taste Norwegian beer? In Flam, there is a brewery where they are brewing just such a Viking one - and it is not bad at all.
Today, the famous Rallarvegen awaits you. First, you'll take a train to Finse on the plateau (1222 m above sea level), then you'll cycle the same route back to Flåm by the sea. The cycle route is 55 km long and not very challenging, but you'll definitely spend a lot of time stopping for photos.
You have a long day ahead, so take the first train from Flam to Myrdal, then change at Myrdal to the train to Finse (towards Oslo S). The journey will take about an hour and a half in total. Find the train departure time on vy.no and buy a ticket right away. The train from Flam to Myrdal is often sold out in season - it's the famous Flamsbana!
Get off at the station in the middle of the plateau. Enjoy the view of Lake Finsevatnet and the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. You can take advantage of the refreshment options, as there will be nothing available along the way - the next one is at the Vatnahalsen hotel.
Pick up your bike at the rental shop, you can book it here or here. Be sure to book your bike in advance! Check when you have to return the bike in Flam at the station.
Enjoy the ride, relax in the sun, maybe even take a swim if it's warm.
A mountain hotel where you can grab a snack. It'll probably be the most expensive snack of your life, but sitting there with a view of the valley is worth it.
Embark on the second part of the cycling route. The initial section of the Vatnahalsen - Kardal route consists of relatively steep switchbacks, which are safer to walk down while leading the bike. If you want to spice up the journey a bit, you can choose an alternative to Kardal - take a zip line; your bike will also be transported for free. It is the longest zip line in Scandinavia, with a total length of 1381 m. It starts at the Vatnahalsen Hotel and ends down in the valley in Kårdal. More info here.
In Kardal, get on your bike and you can ride down along the river to Flam. Here, you might occasionally encounter a car, and the road is busier, so be extra careful. Watch out for the Flamsbana train going up towards Myrdal. Seeing this old train winding through the valley is quite an experience.
Stop by the local wooden church or sit in the local cemetery.
Have a coffee and some sweet treat here! Don't forget to return the bike to the train station beforehand.
You're in for about a three- to four-hour trip to the iconic Stegastein viewpoint, which you can extend to the highest mountain in the Prest area. In the evening, you can relax in the local sauna by the fjord.
You can book one of the commercial buses, but there is also a regular bus (currently number 851) or a boat to Aurland from Flam. Ask about the timetable at the huge visitor center in the middle of Flam, you can also inquire here.
This is where you get off the bus. You can check out the small center of Aurland and then go for a hike.
The iconic Stegastein viewpoint is 3 km uphill, and it will take you about 2 hours to get there.
If you want to extend it into a challenging full-day trip, you can continue to the highest point in the area, Mount Prest (1478 m). It is 7.5 km from the sea and about 5 hours walk to the top.
The advantage is that Stegastein is very popular and can be easily reached by car, whereas Prest is mostly visited by locals and offers even more beautiful views of the fjord than Stegastein.
The entire route map is here.
Alternatively, you can skip the steep climb to Stegastein and book a bus to the parking lot below Prest directly from Flam. More info here. From the parking lot, it is approximately 2 hours back up to Prest.
A trip to Prest from the sea is a really challenging full-day hike, but it's worth it.
After the hike, you can take a swim at the beach or go for a coffee and carrot cake at Marianne's.
Here you can really relax in the evening. The sauna floats on the sea, so you can cool off directly in the fjord! More info here.
Relaxing day - you will take a boat trip on the most beautiful fjord in Norway, visit a Viking village in Gudvangen, and take an evening walk in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline sports.
Sightseeing cruise on the most beautiful Norwegian fjord, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO list. Watch waterfalls, mountain peaks and dwellings that are scattered around the hills and can only be reached by sea. You will definitely be accompanied by seagulls and other birds, but you may also be lucky enough to see seals or dolphins.
This company is cheaper and uses an older boat, only stops in Gudvangen.
Here you can check out cruises with a new electric boat, which is more expensive. Just book a one way trip and without a shuttle bus back to Flam - you will continue by bus to Voss.
In Gudvangen, you can visit the Viking Valley, which isn't exactly a museum, but rather a private initiative by several enthusiasts who have strived to build a replica of a Viking settlement and demonstrate how people lived in early medieval Scandinavia. A large festival is regularly held here in July. More info here.
Check bus departures from Gudvangen here.
In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Voss, the adrenaline sports center of western Norway. Take a walk around the center; at the end of Vangsgata, there's a relatively inexpensive outlet with Norwegian sports brands. The library on the shore of the lake is also a lovely place to sit, with a huge glass wall offering beautiful views of the water and the surrounding mountains. If you don't want to take the gondola to Hanguren the next day, you can go this evening – on some days in the summer, it runs until 9:30 PM.
If you're up for a short walk, you can easily walk from the center to the small gorge Bordalsgjelet. The route is well described here, it's about 2.5 km and a 45-minute walk on flat ground from the center.
Voss is the center of Norwegian adrenaline, the Ekstremsportveko festival takes place here every year. So it's up to you to choose what activity you want, Voss really offers a lot of them. You can find a good overview of possible activities here.
Many people come to Voss for rafting; in my opinion, it's the top activity here. If you're interested, I recommend checking out the Voss Active website and booking an activity there according to difficulty. They also offer hotel pick-up.
If you just want to take a regular hike, take the gondola up to Hangurstoppen and head to Lonahorgi.
You can also hike up Hanguren. In that case, you'll pass by the Voss Folkemuseum open-air museum, where you should definitely stop.
The route to Lonahorgi is 8 km one way (from the top station of the gondola) and will take you about 7 hours (there and back). Some days the gondola runs until 9:30 PM in the summer, check it out here.
You can end the day in the pleasant Tre Bror café, located in the city center next to the shop of local native Kari Traa.
If the weather is nice, enjoy the evening on the beach at Lake Vangsvatnet - or go for a swim right in it!
You will see the historical center of Bergen with the Bryggen wharf, Hakonshallen, and the fish market, but there will also be a simple hike up Mount Fløyen.
Getting from Voss to Bergen is fairly easy. You can choose whether to go by train or bus.
Remnants of a medieval castle, today it is the reconstructed Hakonshallen - the hall of King Hakon. There's not much else inside, so if you're not a complete history buff, the entrance fee is not worth it.
Iconic Hanseatic houses on the waterfront in Bergen, which got the city's historic center on the UNESCO list. Enjoy the view mainly from the outside, inside you will find mainly overpriced souvenir shops.
Fish market in the very center of the city, great for sightseeing, but locals don't really recommend buying fish here, whether it's about quality or price.
There's a cable car going to the hill above the city, but you can also easily walk up in about an hour. You'll enjoy a beautiful view of Bergen, but also wander among the white wooden houses, which is personally my favorite part of Bergen.
From Fløyen, head back to the center and walk across the square (pedestrian zone with shops) to the red Protestant church on the hill. Next to it is the modern library and the University of Bergen. Stroll through the alleys around, for example, in the area of Sydneskleiven, there are charming colorful houses.
Artistically inclined souls will surely enjoy a visit to the KODE museum - you'll find works by Edvard Munch here, as well as exhibitions by contemporary artists. More info here.
Use the time to shop for souvenirs; you definitely need to bring home some brown cheese (brunost) or a little troll. Pack your backpack and hop on the Bybanen light rail, which will take you to the airport.
If you want to make a stop on the way to the airport, I recommend this wooden church, one of the famous stave churches with dragon heads. However, this is just a replica; the original was burned down in 1992 by members of a Norwegian metal band. It's quite a walk to the church from the Bybanen Fantoft stop, so consider the stop if you have a heavy suitcase.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Happy flight home.
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful Norwegian nature and the weather was good to you!
Do you like sports and want to be surrounded by beautiful nature? Then you've come to the right place! We'll take you to one of the most beautiful Norwegian fjords, you'll cycle across the plateau, go sea kayaking, run to the famous Stegastein viewpoint, or raft down the wild river in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline. You can also look forward to a cruise on the fjord, a taste of Norwegian beer and a little relaxation in the cafes of Bergen.
Don't forget to book everything you need online in advance. More info in the itinerary.
You're landing in Western Norway! Take the local train to the city center, check in, and enjoy an evening in Bergen. You can find the necessary information about public transport in Norway here.
To the center, you can take the Bybanen light rail from Bergen Airport, the journey takes about 45 minutes and currently costs 51 NOK, children are free. It goes in the direction of Byparken.
Alternatively, there is also a flybuss, which is more expensive - you will pay around 150 NOK for the journey from the airport.
You'll take a bus to Flam, where you'll enjoy a sea kayaking trip in the afternoon, and if you feel like it, you can take an evening run to the Brekkefossen waterfall.
There's a bus from Bergen to Flam, hop on the early one, the journey takes 3 hours, so you can still enjoy the rest of the day. Check the bus departure times at Entur.no.
Flam is a small picturesque village at the end of one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway. It is quite busy in the summer and offers plenty of sports activities that you can try. Settle in and go explore the surrounding area.
If you fancy an afternoon activity, let yourself be rocked on a sea kayak on a short trip organized from the beach in Flam. I recommend wool clothing for your comfort in the kayak (wet cotton is cold, wool is warm even when wet), but otherwise everyone can handle it. More info here - according to the current listed times, you can take a ride on the fjord in the afternoon, or in the morning another day.
Run to the waterfall, you will have a great view of Flam and the fjord. It is about an hour from the center of Flam to the waterfall, half of it is on a flat asphalt road, then it goes steeply uphill. The path is clearly marked, so you won't get lost.
Want to taste Norwegian beer? In Flam, there is a brewery where they are brewing just such a Viking one - and it is not bad at all.
Today, the famous Rallarvegen awaits you. First, you'll take a train to Finse on the plateau (1222 m above sea level), then you'll cycle the same route back to Flåm by the sea. The cycle route is 55 km long and not very challenging, but you'll definitely spend a lot of time stopping for photos.
You have a long day ahead, so take the first train from Flam to Myrdal, then change at Myrdal to the train to Finse (towards Oslo S). The journey will take about an hour and a half in total. Find the train departure time on vy.no and buy a ticket right away. The train from Flam to Myrdal is often sold out in season - it's the famous Flamsbana!
Get off at the station in the middle of the plateau. Enjoy the view of Lake Finsevatnet and the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. You can take advantage of the refreshment options, as there will be nothing available along the way - the next one is at the Vatnahalsen hotel.
Pick up your bike at the rental shop, you can book it here or here. Be sure to book your bike in advance! Check when you have to return the bike in Flam at the station.
Enjoy the ride, relax in the sun, maybe even take a swim if it's warm.
A mountain hotel where you can grab a snack. It'll probably be the most expensive snack of your life, but sitting there with a view of the valley is worth it.
Embark on the second part of the cycling route. The initial section of the Vatnahalsen - Kardal route consists of relatively steep switchbacks, which are safer to walk down while leading the bike. If you want to spice up the journey a bit, you can choose an alternative to Kardal - take a zip line; your bike will also be transported for free. It is the longest zip line in Scandinavia, with a total length of 1381 m. It starts at the Vatnahalsen Hotel and ends down in the valley in Kårdal. More info here.
In Kardal, get on your bike and you can ride down along the river to Flam. Here, you might occasionally encounter a car, and the road is busier, so be extra careful. Watch out for the Flamsbana train going up towards Myrdal. Seeing this old train winding through the valley is quite an experience.
Stop by the local wooden church or sit in the local cemetery.
Have a coffee and some sweet treat here! Don't forget to return the bike to the train station beforehand.
You're in for about a three- to four-hour trip to the iconic Stegastein viewpoint, which you can extend to the highest mountain in the Prest area. In the evening, you can relax in the local sauna by the fjord.
You can book one of the commercial buses, but there is also a regular bus (currently number 851) or a boat to Aurland from Flam. Ask about the timetable at the huge visitor center in the middle of Flam, you can also inquire here.
This is where you get off the bus. You can check out the small center of Aurland and then go for a hike.
The iconic Stegastein viewpoint is 3 km uphill, and it will take you about 2 hours to get there.
If you want to extend it into a challenging full-day trip, you can continue to the highest point in the area, Mount Prest (1478 m). It is 7.5 km from the sea and about 5 hours walk to the top.
The advantage is that Stegastein is very popular and can be easily reached by car, whereas Prest is mostly visited by locals and offers even more beautiful views of the fjord than Stegastein.
The entire route map is here.
Alternatively, you can skip the steep climb to Stegastein and book a bus to the parking lot below Prest directly from Flam. More info here. From the parking lot, it is approximately 2 hours back up to Prest.
A trip to Prest from the sea is a really challenging full-day hike, but it's worth it.
After the hike, you can take a swim at the beach or go for a coffee and carrot cake at Marianne's.
Here you can really relax in the evening. The sauna floats on the sea, so you can cool off directly in the fjord! More info here.
Relaxing day - you will take a boat trip on the most beautiful fjord in Norway, visit a Viking village in Gudvangen, and take an evening walk in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline sports.
Sightseeing cruise on the most beautiful Norwegian fjord, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO list. Watch waterfalls, mountain peaks and dwellings that are scattered around the hills and can only be reached by sea. You will definitely be accompanied by seagulls and other birds, but you may also be lucky enough to see seals or dolphins.
This company is cheaper and uses an older boat, only stops in Gudvangen.
Here you can check out cruises with a new electric boat, which is more expensive. Just book a one way trip and without a shuttle bus back to Flam - you will continue by bus to Voss.
In Gudvangen, you can visit the Viking Valley, which isn't exactly a museum, but rather a private initiative by several enthusiasts who have strived to build a replica of a Viking settlement and demonstrate how people lived in early medieval Scandinavia. A large festival is regularly held here in July. More info here.
Check bus departures from Gudvangen here.
In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Voss, the adrenaline sports center of western Norway. Take a walk around the center; at the end of Vangsgata, there's a relatively inexpensive outlet with Norwegian sports brands. The library on the shore of the lake is also a lovely place to sit, with a huge glass wall offering beautiful views of the water and the surrounding mountains. If you don't want to take the gondola to Hanguren the next day, you can go this evening – on some days in the summer, it runs until 9:30 PM.
If you're up for a short walk, you can easily walk from the center to the small gorge Bordalsgjelet. The route is well described here, it's about 2.5 km and a 45-minute walk on flat ground from the center.
Voss is the center of Norwegian adrenaline, the Ekstremsportveko festival takes place here every year. So it's up to you to choose what activity you want, Voss really offers a lot of them. You can find a good overview of possible activities here.
Many people come to Voss for rafting; in my opinion, it's the top activity here. If you're interested, I recommend checking out the Voss Active website and booking an activity there according to difficulty. They also offer hotel pick-up.
If you just want to take a regular hike, take the gondola up to Hangurstoppen and head to Lonahorgi.
You can also hike up Hanguren. In that case, you'll pass by the Voss Folkemuseum open-air museum, where you should definitely stop.
The route to Lonahorgi is 8 km one way (from the top station of the gondola) and will take you about 7 hours (there and back). Some days the gondola runs until 9:30 PM in the summer, check it out here.
You can end the day in the pleasant Tre Bror café, located in the city center next to the shop of local native Kari Traa.
If the weather is nice, enjoy the evening on the beach at Lake Vangsvatnet - or go for a swim right in it!
You will see the historical center of Bergen with the Bryggen wharf, Hakonshallen, and the fish market, but there will also be a simple hike up Mount Fløyen.
Getting from Voss to Bergen is fairly easy. You can choose whether to go by train or bus.
Remnants of a medieval castle, today it is the reconstructed Hakonshallen - the hall of King Hakon. There's not much else inside, so if you're not a complete history buff, the entrance fee is not worth it.
Iconic Hanseatic houses on the waterfront in Bergen, which got the city's historic center on the UNESCO list. Enjoy the view mainly from the outside, inside you will find mainly overpriced souvenir shops.
Fish market in the very center of the city, great for sightseeing, but locals don't really recommend buying fish here, whether it's about quality or price.
There's a cable car going to the hill above the city, but you can also easily walk up in about an hour. You'll enjoy a beautiful view of Bergen, but also wander among the white wooden houses, which is personally my favorite part of Bergen.
From Fløyen, head back to the center and walk across the square (pedestrian zone with shops) to the red Protestant church on the hill. Next to it is the modern library and the University of Bergen. Stroll through the alleys around, for example, in the area of Sydneskleiven, there are charming colorful houses.
Artistically inclined souls will surely enjoy a visit to the KODE museum - you'll find works by Edvard Munch here, as well as exhibitions by contemporary artists. More info here.
Use the time to shop for souvenirs; you definitely need to bring home some brown cheese (brunost) or a little troll. Pack your backpack and hop on the Bybanen light rail, which will take you to the airport.
If you want to make a stop on the way to the airport, I recommend this wooden church, one of the famous stave churches with dragon heads. However, this is just a replica; the original was burned down in 1992 by members of a Norwegian metal band. It's quite a walk to the church from the Bybanen Fantoft stop, so consider the stop if you have a heavy suitcase.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Happy flight home.
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful Norwegian nature and the weather was good to you!
itinerary by Barbora Horinova
Do you like sports and want to be surrounded by beautiful nature? Then you've come to the right place! We'll take you to one of the most beautiful Norwegian fjords, you'll cycle across the plateau, go sea kayaking, run to the famous Stegastein viewpoint, or raft down the wild river in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline. You can also look forward to a cruise on the fjord, a taste of Norwegian beer and a little relaxation in the cafes of Bergen.
Don't forget to book everything you need online in advance. More info in the itinerary.
You're landing in Western Norway! Take the local train to the city center, check in, and enjoy an evening in Bergen. You can find the necessary information about public transport in Norway here.
To the center, you can take the Bybanen light rail from Bergen Airport, the journey takes about 45 minutes and currently costs 51 NOK, children are free. It goes in the direction of Byparken.
Alternatively, there is also a flybuss, which is more expensive - you will pay around 150 NOK for the journey from the airport.
You'll take a bus to Flam, where you'll enjoy a sea kayaking trip in the afternoon, and if you feel like it, you can take an evening run to the Brekkefossen waterfall.
There's a bus from Bergen to Flam, hop on the early one, the journey takes 3 hours, so you can still enjoy the rest of the day. Check the bus departure times at Entur.no.
Flam is a small picturesque village at the end of one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway. It is quite busy in the summer and offers plenty of sports activities that you can try. Settle in and go explore the surrounding area.
If you fancy an afternoon activity, let yourself be rocked on a sea kayak on a short trip organized from the beach in Flam. I recommend wool clothing for your comfort in the kayak (wet cotton is cold, wool is warm even when wet), but otherwise everyone can handle it. More info here - according to the current listed times, you can take a ride on the fjord in the afternoon, or in the morning another day.
Run to the waterfall, you will have a great view of Flam and the fjord. It is about an hour from the center of Flam to the waterfall, half of it is on a flat asphalt road, then it goes steeply uphill. The path is clearly marked, so you won't get lost.
Want to taste Norwegian beer? In Flam, there is a brewery where they are brewing just such a Viking one - and it is not bad at all.
Today, the famous Rallarvegen awaits you. First, you'll take a train to Finse on the plateau (1222 m above sea level), then you'll cycle the same route back to Flåm by the sea. The cycle route is 55 km long and not very challenging, but you'll definitely spend a lot of time stopping for photos.
You have a long day ahead, so take the first train from Flam to Myrdal, then change at Myrdal to the train to Finse (towards Oslo S). The journey will take about an hour and a half in total. Find the train departure time on vy.no and buy a ticket right away. The train from Flam to Myrdal is often sold out in season - it's the famous Flamsbana!
Get off at the station in the middle of the plateau. Enjoy the view of Lake Finsevatnet and the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. You can take advantage of the refreshment options, as there will be nothing available along the way - the next one is at the Vatnahalsen hotel.
Pick up your bike at the rental shop, you can book it here or here. Be sure to book your bike in advance! Check when you have to return the bike in Flam at the station.
Enjoy the ride, relax in the sun, maybe even take a swim if it's warm.
A mountain hotel where you can grab a snack. It'll probably be the most expensive snack of your life, but sitting there with a view of the valley is worth it.
Embark on the second part of the cycling route. The initial section of the Vatnahalsen - Kardal route consists of relatively steep switchbacks, which are safer to walk down while leading the bike. If you want to spice up the journey a bit, you can choose an alternative to Kardal - take a zip line; your bike will also be transported for free. It is the longest zip line in Scandinavia, with a total length of 1381 m. It starts at the Vatnahalsen Hotel and ends down in the valley in Kårdal. More info here.
In Kardal, get on your bike and you can ride down along the river to Flam. Here, you might occasionally encounter a car, and the road is busier, so be extra careful. Watch out for the Flamsbana train going up towards Myrdal. Seeing this old train winding through the valley is quite an experience.
Stop by the local wooden church or sit in the local cemetery.
Have a coffee and some sweet treat here! Don't forget to return the bike to the train station beforehand.
You're in for about a three- to four-hour trip to the iconic Stegastein viewpoint, which you can extend to the highest mountain in the Prest area. In the evening, you can relax in the local sauna by the fjord.
You can book one of the commercial buses, but there is also a regular bus (currently number 851) or a boat to Aurland from Flam. Ask about the timetable at the huge visitor center in the middle of Flam, you can also inquire here.
This is where you get off the bus. You can check out the small center of Aurland and then go for a hike.
The iconic Stegastein viewpoint is 3 km uphill, and it will take you about 2 hours to get there.
If you want to extend it into a challenging full-day trip, you can continue to the highest point in the area, Mount Prest (1478 m). It is 7.5 km from the sea and about 5 hours walk to the top.
The advantage is that Stegastein is very popular and can be easily reached by car, whereas Prest is mostly visited by locals and offers even more beautiful views of the fjord than Stegastein.
The entire route map is here.
Alternatively, you can skip the steep climb to Stegastein and book a bus to the parking lot below Prest directly from Flam. More info here. From the parking lot, it is approximately 2 hours back up to Prest.
A trip to Prest from the sea is a really challenging full-day hike, but it's worth it.
After the hike, you can take a swim at the beach or go for a coffee and carrot cake at Marianne's.
Here you can really relax in the evening. The sauna floats on the sea, so you can cool off directly in the fjord! More info here.
Relaxing day - you will take a boat trip on the most beautiful fjord in Norway, visit a Viking village in Gudvangen, and take an evening walk in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline sports.
Sightseeing cruise on the most beautiful Norwegian fjord, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO list. Watch waterfalls, mountain peaks and dwellings that are scattered around the hills and can only be reached by sea. You will definitely be accompanied by seagulls and other birds, but you may also be lucky enough to see seals or dolphins.
This company is cheaper and uses an older boat, only stops in Gudvangen.
Here you can check out cruises with a new electric boat, which is more expensive. Just book a one way trip and without a shuttle bus back to Flam - you will continue by bus to Voss.
In Gudvangen, you can visit the Viking Valley, which isn't exactly a museum, but rather a private initiative by several enthusiasts who have strived to build a replica of a Viking settlement and demonstrate how people lived in early medieval Scandinavia. A large festival is regularly held here in July. More info here.
Check bus departures from Gudvangen here.
In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Voss, the adrenaline sports center of western Norway. Take a walk around the center; at the end of Vangsgata, there's a relatively inexpensive outlet with Norwegian sports brands. The library on the shore of the lake is also a lovely place to sit, with a huge glass wall offering beautiful views of the water and the surrounding mountains. If you don't want to take the gondola to Hanguren the next day, you can go this evening – on some days in the summer, it runs until 9:30 PM.
If you're up for a short walk, you can easily walk from the center to the small gorge Bordalsgjelet. The route is well described here, it's about 2.5 km and a 45-minute walk on flat ground from the center.
Voss is the center of Norwegian adrenaline, the Ekstremsportveko festival takes place here every year. So it's up to you to choose what activity you want, Voss really offers a lot of them. You can find a good overview of possible activities here.
Many people come to Voss for rafting; in my opinion, it's the top activity here. If you're interested, I recommend checking out the Voss Active website and booking an activity there according to difficulty. They also offer hotel pick-up.
If you just want to take a regular hike, take the gondola up to Hangurstoppen and head to Lonahorgi.
You can also hike up Hanguren. In that case, you'll pass by the Voss Folkemuseum open-air museum, where you should definitely stop.
The route to Lonahorgi is 8 km one way (from the top station of the gondola) and will take you about 7 hours (there and back). Some days the gondola runs until 9:30 PM in the summer, check it out here.
You can end the day in the pleasant Tre Bror café, located in the city center next to the shop of local native Kari Traa.
If the weather is nice, enjoy the evening on the beach at Lake Vangsvatnet - or go for a swim right in it!
You will see the historical center of Bergen with the Bryggen wharf, Hakonshallen, and the fish market, but there will also be a simple hike up Mount Fløyen.
Getting from Voss to Bergen is fairly easy. You can choose whether to go by train or bus.
Remnants of a medieval castle, today it is the reconstructed Hakonshallen - the hall of King Hakon. There's not much else inside, so if you're not a complete history buff, the entrance fee is not worth it.
Iconic Hanseatic houses on the waterfront in Bergen, which got the city's historic center on the UNESCO list. Enjoy the view mainly from the outside, inside you will find mainly overpriced souvenir shops.
Fish market in the very center of the city, great for sightseeing, but locals don't really recommend buying fish here, whether it's about quality or price.
There's a cable car going to the hill above the city, but you can also easily walk up in about an hour. You'll enjoy a beautiful view of Bergen, but also wander among the white wooden houses, which is personally my favorite part of Bergen.
From Fløyen, head back to the center and walk across the square (pedestrian zone with shops) to the red Protestant church on the hill. Next to it is the modern library and the University of Bergen. Stroll through the alleys around, for example, in the area of Sydneskleiven, there are charming colorful houses.
Artistically inclined souls will surely enjoy a visit to the KODE museum - you'll find works by Edvard Munch here, as well as exhibitions by contemporary artists. More info here.
Use the time to shop for souvenirs; you definitely need to bring home some brown cheese (brunost) or a little troll. Pack your backpack and hop on the Bybanen light rail, which will take you to the airport.
If you want to make a stop on the way to the airport, I recommend this wooden church, one of the famous stave churches with dragon heads. However, this is just a replica; the original was burned down in 1992 by members of a Norwegian metal band. It's quite a walk to the church from the Bybanen Fantoft stop, so consider the stop if you have a heavy suitcase.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Happy flight home.
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful Norwegian nature and the weather was good to you!
Do you like sports and want to be surrounded by beautiful nature? Then you've come to the right place! We'll take you to one of the most beautiful Norwegian fjords, you'll cycle across the plateau, go sea kayaking, run to the famous Stegastein viewpoint, or raft down the wild river in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline. You can also look forward to a cruise on the fjord, a taste of Norwegian beer and a little relaxation in the cafes of Bergen.
Don't forget to book everything you need online in advance. More info in the itinerary.
You're landing in Western Norway! Take the local train to the city center, check in, and enjoy an evening in Bergen. You can find the necessary information about public transport in Norway here.
To the center, you can take the Bybanen light rail from Bergen Airport, the journey takes about 45 minutes and currently costs 51 NOK, children are free. It goes in the direction of Byparken.
Alternatively, there is also a flybuss, which is more expensive - you will pay around 150 NOK for the journey from the airport.
You'll take a bus to Flam, where you'll enjoy a sea kayaking trip in the afternoon, and if you feel like it, you can take an evening run to the Brekkefossen waterfall.
There's a bus from Bergen to Flam, hop on the early one, the journey takes 3 hours, so you can still enjoy the rest of the day. Check the bus departure times at Entur.no.
Flam is a small picturesque village at the end of one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway. It is quite busy in the summer and offers plenty of sports activities that you can try. Settle in and go explore the surrounding area.
If you fancy an afternoon activity, let yourself be rocked on a sea kayak on a short trip organized from the beach in Flam. I recommend wool clothing for your comfort in the kayak (wet cotton is cold, wool is warm even when wet), but otherwise everyone can handle it. More info here - according to the current listed times, you can take a ride on the fjord in the afternoon, or in the morning another day.
Run to the waterfall, you will have a great view of Flam and the fjord. It is about an hour from the center of Flam to the waterfall, half of it is on a flat asphalt road, then it goes steeply uphill. The path is clearly marked, so you won't get lost.
Want to taste Norwegian beer? In Flam, there is a brewery where they are brewing just such a Viking one - and it is not bad at all.
Today, the famous Rallarvegen awaits you. First, you'll take a train to Finse on the plateau (1222 m above sea level), then you'll cycle the same route back to Flåm by the sea. The cycle route is 55 km long and not very challenging, but you'll definitely spend a lot of time stopping for photos.
You have a long day ahead, so take the first train from Flam to Myrdal, then change at Myrdal to the train to Finse (towards Oslo S). The journey will take about an hour and a half in total. Find the train departure time on vy.no and buy a ticket right away. The train from Flam to Myrdal is often sold out in season - it's the famous Flamsbana!
Get off at the station in the middle of the plateau. Enjoy the view of Lake Finsevatnet and the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. You can take advantage of the refreshment options, as there will be nothing available along the way - the next one is at the Vatnahalsen hotel.
Pick up your bike at the rental shop, you can book it here or here. Be sure to book your bike in advance! Check when you have to return the bike in Flam at the station.
Enjoy the ride, relax in the sun, maybe even take a swim if it's warm.
A mountain hotel where you can grab a snack. It'll probably be the most expensive snack of your life, but sitting there with a view of the valley is worth it.
Embark on the second part of the cycling route. The initial section of the Vatnahalsen - Kardal route consists of relatively steep switchbacks, which are safer to walk down while leading the bike. If you want to spice up the journey a bit, you can choose an alternative to Kardal - take a zip line; your bike will also be transported for free. It is the longest zip line in Scandinavia, with a total length of 1381 m. It starts at the Vatnahalsen Hotel and ends down in the valley in Kårdal. More info here.
In Kardal, get on your bike and you can ride down along the river to Flam. Here, you might occasionally encounter a car, and the road is busier, so be extra careful. Watch out for the Flamsbana train going up towards Myrdal. Seeing this old train winding through the valley is quite an experience.
Stop by the local wooden church or sit in the local cemetery.
Have a coffee and some sweet treat here! Don't forget to return the bike to the train station beforehand.
You're in for about a three- to four-hour trip to the iconic Stegastein viewpoint, which you can extend to the highest mountain in the Prest area. In the evening, you can relax in the local sauna by the fjord.
You can book one of the commercial buses, but there is also a regular bus (currently number 851) or a boat to Aurland from Flam. Ask about the timetable at the huge visitor center in the middle of Flam, you can also inquire here.
This is where you get off the bus. You can check out the small center of Aurland and then go for a hike.
The iconic Stegastein viewpoint is 3 km uphill, and it will take you about 2 hours to get there.
If you want to extend it into a challenging full-day trip, you can continue to the highest point in the area, Mount Prest (1478 m). It is 7.5 km from the sea and about 5 hours walk to the top.
The advantage is that Stegastein is very popular and can be easily reached by car, whereas Prest is mostly visited by locals and offers even more beautiful views of the fjord than Stegastein.
The entire route map is here.
Alternatively, you can skip the steep climb to Stegastein and book a bus to the parking lot below Prest directly from Flam. More info here. From the parking lot, it is approximately 2 hours back up to Prest.
A trip to Prest from the sea is a really challenging full-day hike, but it's worth it.
After the hike, you can take a swim at the beach or go for a coffee and carrot cake at Marianne's.
Here you can really relax in the evening. The sauna floats on the sea, so you can cool off directly in the fjord! More info here.
Relaxing day - you will take a boat trip on the most beautiful fjord in Norway, visit a Viking village in Gudvangen, and take an evening walk in Voss, the center of Norwegian adrenaline sports.
Sightseeing cruise on the most beautiful Norwegian fjord, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO list. Watch waterfalls, mountain peaks and dwellings that are scattered around the hills and can only be reached by sea. You will definitely be accompanied by seagulls and other birds, but you may also be lucky enough to see seals or dolphins.
This company is cheaper and uses an older boat, only stops in Gudvangen.
Here you can check out cruises with a new electric boat, which is more expensive. Just book a one way trip and without a shuttle bus back to Flam - you will continue by bus to Voss.
In Gudvangen, you can visit the Viking Valley, which isn't exactly a museum, but rather a private initiative by several enthusiasts who have strived to build a replica of a Viking settlement and demonstrate how people lived in early medieval Scandinavia. A large festival is regularly held here in July. More info here.
Check bus departures from Gudvangen here.
In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Voss, the adrenaline sports center of western Norway. Take a walk around the center; at the end of Vangsgata, there's a relatively inexpensive outlet with Norwegian sports brands. The library on the shore of the lake is also a lovely place to sit, with a huge glass wall offering beautiful views of the water and the surrounding mountains. If you don't want to take the gondola to Hanguren the next day, you can go this evening – on some days in the summer, it runs until 9:30 PM.
If you're up for a short walk, you can easily walk from the center to the small gorge Bordalsgjelet. The route is well described here, it's about 2.5 km and a 45-minute walk on flat ground from the center.
Voss is the center of Norwegian adrenaline, the Ekstremsportveko festival takes place here every year. So it's up to you to choose what activity you want, Voss really offers a lot of them. You can find a good overview of possible activities here.
Many people come to Voss for rafting; in my opinion, it's the top activity here. If you're interested, I recommend checking out the Voss Active website and booking an activity there according to difficulty. They also offer hotel pick-up.
If you just want to take a regular hike, take the gondola up to Hangurstoppen and head to Lonahorgi.
You can also hike up Hanguren. In that case, you'll pass by the Voss Folkemuseum open-air museum, where you should definitely stop.
The route to Lonahorgi is 8 km one way (from the top station of the gondola) and will take you about 7 hours (there and back). Some days the gondola runs until 9:30 PM in the summer, check it out here.
You can end the day in the pleasant Tre Bror café, located in the city center next to the shop of local native Kari Traa.
If the weather is nice, enjoy the evening on the beach at Lake Vangsvatnet - or go for a swim right in it!
You will see the historical center of Bergen with the Bryggen wharf, Hakonshallen, and the fish market, but there will also be a simple hike up Mount Fløyen.
Getting from Voss to Bergen is fairly easy. You can choose whether to go by train or bus.
Remnants of a medieval castle, today it is the reconstructed Hakonshallen - the hall of King Hakon. There's not much else inside, so if you're not a complete history buff, the entrance fee is not worth it.
Iconic Hanseatic houses on the waterfront in Bergen, which got the city's historic center on the UNESCO list. Enjoy the view mainly from the outside, inside you will find mainly overpriced souvenir shops.
Fish market in the very center of the city, great for sightseeing, but locals don't really recommend buying fish here, whether it's about quality or price.
There's a cable car going to the hill above the city, but you can also easily walk up in about an hour. You'll enjoy a beautiful view of Bergen, but also wander among the white wooden houses, which is personally my favorite part of Bergen.
From Fløyen, head back to the center and walk across the square (pedestrian zone with shops) to the red Protestant church on the hill. Next to it is the modern library and the University of Bergen. Stroll through the alleys around, for example, in the area of Sydneskleiven, there are charming colorful houses.
Artistically inclined souls will surely enjoy a visit to the KODE museum - you'll find works by Edvard Munch here, as well as exhibitions by contemporary artists. More info here.
Use the time to shop for souvenirs; you definitely need to bring home some brown cheese (brunost) or a little troll. Pack your backpack and hop on the Bybanen light rail, which will take you to the airport.
If you want to make a stop on the way to the airport, I recommend this wooden church, one of the famous stave churches with dragon heads. However, this is just a replica; the original was burned down in 1992 by members of a Norwegian metal band. It's quite a walk to the church from the Bybanen Fantoft stop, so consider the stop if you have a heavy suitcase.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Happy flight home.
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful Norwegian nature and the weather was good to you!
