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The 15 Best Fjord Cruises from Bergen

85 trips  ·  from $78 a head

Bergen puts the quay in the middle of town, so the decision is only ever how much of the day to spend on the water. These 15 range from three hours up the Osterfjord to Mostraumen to the full Naeroyfjord and Flam Railway loop, each priced and timed.

From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen - Osterfjord: the scenery grows steeper
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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

1.The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,440 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93Our pick

Cruise from Bergen’s Fish Market through Osterfjord to the narrow Mostraumen strait aboard a comfortable Rødne boat. You’ll see Bryggen, steep mountains, waterfalls, and possibly eagles, with English and Norwegian audio commentary. Hot drinks, cinnamon buns, waffles, and simple food are sold onboard. Winter ice may change the route.

“The trip was absolutely stunning! The boat was warm and comfortable and it was easy to move around! Lovely coffee and waffles(or cinnamon buns) to warm you up after being on deck and reasonable prices The fjord is breathtaking taking”

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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - with Local Tour Guides - Cityfjord and Salhusfjord: the scenery builds slowly
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – with Local Tour Guides

2.Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – with Local Tour Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,849 reviews · 3h 30m · from $78Best value

You’ll cruise from central Bergen through Cityfjord, Salhusfjord, and the 27-kilometer Osterfjord to narrow Mostraumen Channel. Local hosts, including guide John on some departures, provide English commentary, while indoor seating, outdoor decks, toilets, and a snack kiosk keep the 210-minute trip comfortable.

“The route and the view was just spectacular! The boat was comfortable for both standing outside and sitting inside”

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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Local Guide - Leaving Bergen beside Bryggen
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Local Guide

3.Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,169 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Cruise from Bergen’s Zachariasbryggen to Modalen and back in 3.5 hours. An English-speaking guide points out Bryggen, Sandviken, Osterfjord, waterfalls, and the narrow Mostraumen tidal stream. You get indoor seating, deck access, onboard waffles and drinks for purchase, plus a multilingual booklet.

“Excellent fjord cruise tour. We were lucky and had beautiful sunshine so the views were really breathtaking! Comfortable seats and good service at the bar for hot chocolate and waffles. It did get a little crowded on the top deck when people were outside taking photos but this fjord cruise was really a highlight of our holiday. Would definitely recommend.”

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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway - The bus ride into Norway’s fjord country
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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

4.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418

Join a live English or Spanish-speaking guide from Bergen for a full day through Norway’s fjord country. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Linda, Maria, Ivan, and Tracy are praised for clear instructions, humor, and local detail.

“Spectacurlar scenery excellent guides who engaged personally with guests. Tour was avery good choice to get the flavour of the country travelling by rail including the Flam as well as a cruise tour in the fjords.”

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Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise - Dale and Tvindefossen: an easy start to the day
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Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein – Viewpoint Cruise

5.Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein – Viewpoint Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,021 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $318

Travel from Bergen by small minibus to Tvindefossen, Stegastein, Gudvangen, and Flåm. Your guide, possibly Bjarte, Thomas, Stig, or Geir, handles the winding roads and shares local stories. The highlight is a two-hour electric-ferry journey through UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.

“Wonderful, thanks to a great tour guide / driver, thomas. The weather was great so it helps, and I love the smalll tour mini bus. Quite a long day, but many stops and overall great experience.”

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator - Passing Nordhordland Bridge
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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator

6.Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about four hours cruising from Bergen past Bryggen, Nordhordland Bridge, and Osterfjorden to the narrow Mostraumen passage. You will have indoor seating, a small kiosk, toilets, WiFi, commentary, and outdoor decks. The route runs in most weather, though winter ice may require a change near the fjord’s end.

“A 2-hr trip up a picturesque fjord with best, most interesting sights at the 1/2-way point at the end of the fjord. Then boat turns around and goes by same route back to Bergen. On a nice day, a lovely boat ride. On A rainy, cold day, expect to spend the majority in the cabin. Get to the boat early to get a seat inside Next to a window.”

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Bergen: UNESCO Fjord Cruise, Flåm & Stegastein - Incl. Lunch - Tvindefossen and the seasonal schedule
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Bergen: UNESCO Fjord Cruise, Flåm & Stegastein – Incl. Lunch

7.UNESCO Fjord Cruise, Flåm & Stegastein – Incl. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 588 reviews · 11 hours · from $304

From Bergen, you travel by modern coach through Voss and Gudvangen, cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord for two hours, stop in Flåm, and climb to Stegastein. An English-speaking guide such as Jan, Maria, or Alexandra provides stories along the way. Lunch and coffee with local pastry are included, with seasonal changes to the meal and stops.

“10/10 ⭐️ Everything during our trip was amazing - Our guide and our bus driver were amazing, views were amazing, the people on board were wonderful.”

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Bergen: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour - Tvindefossen starts the day with a 110-meter drop
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Bergen: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

8.Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 558 reviews · 11 hours · from $309

Travel from Bergen by comfortable, climate-controlled minibus to Tvindefossen, Stegastein, Flåm, and Nærøyfjord. You’ll cruise for two hours on a battery-powered boat, with an English-speaking guide such as Bjarte, Stig, or Thomas sharing local stories and adding photo stops when time allows.

“Our guide Gear made sure we were comfortable and had a lot of knowlegde. We were also somehow beating the crowds in each place which was great. We were a small group in low season which turned out for the best. The fjords are absolutely incredible even with rain and fog, pictures don’t do it justice! Overall, even if it is expensive (that’s norway for you) it was completely worth it and something you need to see at least once.”

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Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - Stalheim and the Nærøydal valley
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Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

9.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours moving through western Norway by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, and return to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, and Lora have led departures, with Spanish guidance offered from July to September.

“We felt we lucked out with the weather in that it wasn’t raining like in Bergen. We got an excellent position on the boat. The Viking village was very interesting with our guide being animated. The Flam rail was relaxing with a surprise at the stop.”

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Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord - Boarding at Strandkaiterminalen
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Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

10.Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 328 reviews · 7 hours · from $91

Take Rødne’s modern catamaran from Bergen to Rosendal, passing Bryggen and coastal scenery on a two-hour ride. You get 3.5 hours to walk to Hatteberg Waterfall, hike toward Sjethaug viewpoint, visit the Folgefonn Centre, or explore the village. This is a self-guided trip with heated indoor seating, large windows, and an open viewing deck.

“Super fun experience, if the weather is nice sit on the top. The fjords were beautiful and I hiked to a waterfall in Rosendal.”

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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - What the boat is really like
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

11.Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 272 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

You’ll cruise from Bergen’s Zachariasbryggen quay toward the narrow Mostraumen fjord and tiny Modalen, passing waterfalls, mountain villages, and steep-sided waterways. The modern catamaran has indoor seating, an open sundeck, a kiosk, restrooms, and Norwegian and English audio-guiding. The captain may collect icy mountain water near a waterfall for you to taste.

“Very comfortable boat tour of the Fjords with viewing opportunities from both inside and outside warm comfortable cabin and outside on the deck. Some historical information provided as well. Crew helped create opportunities for photos.”

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Bergen: Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion - Fossen Bratte and the waterfall viewpoints
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Bergen: Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

12.Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101

From Bergen, you’ll follow a scenic route to three waterfalls, including Steinsdalsfossen, where a short path passes behind the falling water. You’ll also stop at Fossen Bratte, visit Norheimsund, view Hardangerfjord and fruit orchards, and hear local stories from an English-speaking guide such as Bas, Bailey, or Salome.

“The tour showed us different waterfalls and the guide was very well versed about them and showed them to the group”

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From Bergen: Flam Full-Day Cruise to Sognefjord - Leaving Bergen and passing the shoreline villages
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From Bergen: Flam Full-Day Cruise to Sognefjord

13.Flam Full-Day Cruise to Sognefjord

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 261 reviews · from $162

You’ll sail from Bergen to Flåm on a Norled boat through Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. The trip passes 11 shoreline stops and allows free time in Flåm, though the full round trip can mean many hours aboard. Bring a jacket, confirm your separate Norled ticket, and book the railway early if you want that ride.

“It was very interesting. Traveling to Flam ~5.5 hours and back. The stop in Flame was ~ 1.5 hours. For us it was one of central actions in Norway. I think it was reasonable investment time, money and efforts. I am not agree with comments that it is too long. The fiord is sufficient long and it looks different in different directions”

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Bergen: Hardangerfjord & Waterfalls Bus Tour with Apple Pie - The first waterfalls appear before Hardangerfjord
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Bergen: Hardangerfjord & Waterfalls Bus Tour with Apple Pie

14.Hardangerfjord & Waterfalls Bus Tour with Apple Pie

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 205 reviews · 6h 30m · from $157

Travel from Bergen to Hardanger by comfortable coach, with commentary from guides such as Maria or Jan. Stop for waterfalls, Stone Age carvings, Norheimsund, fjord views, and apple cake with coffee or tea. This 6.5-hour trip is a practical choice when you want countryside scenery without committing to a 12-hour fjord excursion.

“It was a beautiful day with unforgettable views and sceneries and our guide Maria was very entertaining and knowledgeable.”

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Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat - Getting from Bergen to the water
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Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat

15.Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $568Top rated

Leave central Bergen by private car or train, suit up in warm flotation gear, and cruise quiet fjord arms near Vikanes, Veafjorden, and Bolstadstraumen. Choose a stable pontoon boat or faster RIB/Zodiac, with guides including Bjørn, Andrea, Erik, and Eric. Return to Bergen by scenic train or private vehicle.

“This was truly a magical beautiful experience. Hands down best day in Norway! It truly is worth the cost and completely siren, tranquil and fully private. Gorgeous fjord and scenery. The tour guide has an awesome personality and really is knowledgeable about the area. You must book!”

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