Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords, Norway
Bergen's wooden wharf opens onto the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord, where ferries, mountain railways and hikes reach Norway's most photographed scenery.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- May: Apple and cherry blossom along the Hardangerfjord
- June, July, August: Long daylight for hiking; Trolltunga trail open without a guide from mid-June
- May, June, July, August, September: Cruise ships call at Bergen, Flåm and Geiranger
November, December, January, February, March: Many fjord cruises, mountain roads and countryside hotels close; heavy rain and little daylight
Where to stay in Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords
- Bryggen / Bergen centre: The Hanseatic wharf, fish market and funicular, all walkable.
- Flåm: Village at the end of the Aurlandsfjord and the famous railway.
- Balestrand: Historic fjord hotel village on the Sognefjord.
- Hardangerfjord (Ulvik / Lofthus): Fruit orchards, waterfalls and the Trolltunga trailhead.
- Ålesund / Geiranger: Art nouveau town and the UNESCO fjord for a longer loop.
What to do in Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords
- Ride the Flåm Railway and cruise the Nærøyfjord
- Take the Fløibanen funicular above Bergen
- Hike to Trolltunga or Preikestolen
- Walk the Bryggen wharf and the fish market
- Drive the Hardanger fruit road in blossom
- Do the Norway in a Nutshell loop by train, bus and boat
Good to know
| Airports | Bergen Flesland (BGO) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Oslo |
| Kind of trip | nature, lake-mountain, cruise-port, adventure, road-trip |
Questions about Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords
When is the best time to visit Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords?
May, June, July, August and September. November, December, January, February, March: Many fjord cruises, mountain roads and countryside hotels close; heavy rain and little daylight
Do US citizens need a passport for Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords?
Yes. Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords is in Norway; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords on the ground?
Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.