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The best day trips from Bergen, ranked
Bergen sits at the mouth of fjord country, and a coach, a train or a boat can take you deep into it and back by night. Below, the best day trips from Bergen line up by hours, guest scores and starting price.
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Editorial team, daytripfrombergen.comUpdated October 19, 2026Reading time about 6 minutes43 sources
The short list
- 01Top pick
- Viking village, Nærøyfjord and Flåm Railway: 10.5 hours, rated 4.78 by 1,286 guests.
- 02With Stegastein
- Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm and Stegastein with lunch: 12 hours, from $310.
- 03Highest rated
- Folgefonna and the Bondhusvatnet glacier lake: rated 4.89 from 785 reviews.
- 04Cheapest
- The boat to Rosendal on the Hardangerfjord, from $93 for 7 hours.
- 05Half a day
- Mostraumen by boat: a 3.5 to 4-hour round trip through the Osterfjord.1
How the trips were put in order
Every trip on this page leaves Bergen and brings you back the same day, so you never change hotels. We put them in order by what matters on a single day in western Norway: a landscape you cannot see from the city, a fair share of time out of the vehicle, and a long record of satisfied guests on the listing itself. Price came last, because choosing the wrong day costs more than a few dollars of difference between two good tours.
Scores and review totals are taken straight from each listing, which means they rest on hundreds of real bookings, not on our personal taste. Long days are flagged as long. Hours in a vehicle are not wasted when the place at the end of them is the reason you flew to Norway.
One caveat before the list: the weather in Bergen changes fast, and no ranking can promise blue sky over a fjord. Read the list as a guide to the kind of day that suits you, look at the fjord forecast the night before, and remember that each guided trip here can be cancelled until a day ahead. A grey morning in Bergen often clears further inland, and the reverse happens too, so judge by the forecast for the fjord you are heading to rather than the view from your hotel window.
Flåm Railway, Nærøyfjord and the Viking village
The tour this site recommends packs the classic fjord route into one loop. It runs 10.5 hours, holds a 4.78 rating from 1,286 reviews and starts from $422. The ticket covers the Bergen Railway, the Flåm Railway, a 2-hour cruise on the Nærøyfjord and a guided hour in the Viking village of Njardarheimr at Gudvangen.
The railway drops from Myrdal, 867 m above sea level, to Flåm at 2 m, and the fjord that follows is only 250 m wide at its narrowest point.23 In one day you see western Norway from several angles: high plateau, steep valley, then still water between cliffs.
The price of that variety is time in transit and a fixed rhythm. Food is not included, and the order of the day can flip, railway first or Viking village first, depending on season and timetable. Got a single fjord day and want rail as well as water? Then this remains the one to book. Book it early in your stay, so a stormy forecast leaves you room to move the date rather than lose the day.
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Day trips from Bergen compared
| Trip | Length | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway, fjord, Viking village | 10.5 hrs | 4.78 | 1,286 | from $422 |
| Fjord, Flåm, Stegastein, lunch | 12 hrs | 4.74 | 1,127 | from $310 |
| Folgefonna glacier lake | 10.5 hrs | 4.89 | 785 | from $197 |
| Fjord, Flåm, Stegastein minibus | 11 hrs | 4.84 | 629 | from $312 |
| Boat to Rosendal | 7 hrs | 4.43 | 559 | from $93 |
| Hardanger waterfalls, apple pie | 6.5 hrs | 4.47 | 232 | from $159 |
| Norway in a Nutshell, self-guided | 10 hrs | 4.49 | 158 | from $434 |
| Mostraumen, Fløyen, city | 6.5 hrs | 4.74 | 57 | from $209 |
| Fjærland glacier | 13 hrs | 4.40 | 42 | from $280 |
Starting prices, durations and guest scores as each trip's GetYourGuide page states them; today's price can differ.
Decision helper
Which day out of Bergen suits you?
Pick what matters most for your one free day
Railway and fjord loop
Both railways and a 2-hour Nærøyfjord cruise in 10.5 hours.
Stegastein day
A platform 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord, with lunch included on the tour.4
Folgefonna
2.5 hours in the national park and a packed lunch by the lake.
Rosendal boat
From $93, self-guided, with free time in the village.
Mostraumen cruise
A 3.5 to 4-hour round trip from the centre.1
Bergen is The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway, and offers a number of day trips to both the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord
Stegastein and Flåm by coach and boat
Two tours trade the railway for the Stegastein viewpoint. The larger one runs 12 hours, includes lunch and holds 4.74 from 1,127 reviews. It drives along the Osterfjord, cruises the Nærøyfjord for 2 hours, gives you 40 minutes in Flåm and 30 minutes on the platform at Stegastein.
Stegastein juts 30 m out from the mountainside, 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord, with the view running far down the fjord.4 The smaller minibus version takes 11 hours and holds 4.84 from 629 reviews, with 30 minutes at the viewpoint.
Choose these if a panoramic view matters more to you than the mountain railway. Both start early from the quay in the centre, so plan breakfast the night before, and bring a warm layer for the open platform, where the wind can be sharp even on a sunny day. A lunch-included tour also saves you queuing for food in Flåm, which matters when the stop there is short.
Map
Where the day trips from Bergen go
Railway, fjords and waterfalls lie east of the city; the long hikes and Geiranger are much further.
1Strandkaien, Bergen2Voss3Myrdal4Flåm5Gudvangen6Stegastein7Tvindefossen8Steinsdalsfossen9Vøringsfossen10Rosendal11Bondhusvatnet12Odda13Mostraumen14Hardanger Bridge
1Strandkaien, Bergen15Bryggen16Bergen station17Fløyen18Ulriken
1Strandkaien, Bergen19Trolltunga20Pulpit Rock21Geiranger22Stavanger4Flåm23Fjærland
- 1Strandkaien, Bergen
Many guided day tours meet along this quay, and the driving times on this site are measured from here.6
In Google Maps ↗ - 2Voss
Just over an hour from Bergen by train, with trains about once an hour.78
In Google Maps ↗ - 3Myrdal
The mountain station at 867 m where the Flåm Railway begins; no road leads here.29
In Google Maps ↗ - 4Flåm
The sea-level end of the 20 km Flåm Railway, at the head of the Aurlandsfjord.210
In Google Maps ↗ - 5Gudvangen
The inner end of the Nærøyfjord, with the Njardarheimr Viking village 150 m from the ferry pier.11
In Google Maps ↗ - 6Stegastein
A platform 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord; the road up from Aurland stays open all year.412
In Google Maps ↗ - 7Tvindefossen
A waterfall that drops 110 m in steps, north of Voss.13
In Google Maps ↗ - 8Steinsdalsfossen
A fall of around 50 m with a path behind the water, 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Bergen.1415
In Google Maps ↗ - 9Vøringsfossen
Falls 182 m into the Måbødalen valley; parts of the site close in winter.1617
In Google Maps ↗ - 10Rosendal
The village of the Barony, built in 1665, about two hours from Bergen by express boat.1819
In Google Maps ↗ - 11Bondhusvatnet
The glacier lake in Folgefonna National Park where the glacier lake tour has its picnic.
In Google Maps ↗ - 12Odda
The town below Trolltunga; bus 930 from Bergen takes about 3 hours.20
In Google Maps ↗ - 13Mostraumen
The narrow strait at the far end of the classic 3.5 to 4-hour cruise from Bergen.1
In Google Maps ↗ - 14Hardanger Bridge
A suspension bridge across the Hardangerfjord, completed in 2013.21
In Google Maps ↗ - 15Bryggen
The Hanseatic wharf, on the World Heritage List since 1979, where some 62 old buildings remain.2223
In Google Maps ↗ - 16Bergen station
Trains to Voss and Myrdal leave here, and Norway in a Nutshell departs around 08:00.724
In Google Maps ↗ - 17Fløyen
The 320 m viewpoint above the city, about 6 minutes up by funicular.2526
In Google Maps ↗ - 18Ulriken
The highest of Bergen's 7 mountains, 643 m above sea level.2728
In Google Maps ↗ - 19Trolltunga
The rock ledge at 1,180 m, reached on a hike of 7 to 12 hours.2930
In Google Maps ↗ - 20Pulpit Rock
A cliff 604 m above the fjord, 5 hours 11 minutes by road from Bergen.3132
In Google Maps ↗ - 21Geiranger
The other World Heritage fjord, 120 km from the Nærøyfjord and 6 hours 11 minutes by road from Bergen.3334
In Google Maps ↗ - 22Stavanger
The city nearest Pulpit Rock, 4 hours from Bergen on the E39.35
In Google Maps ↗ - 23Fjærland
The glacier village at the end of the Fjærlandsfjord, reachable only by boat until 1986.3637
In Google Maps ↗
Checklist
Before any long day out of Bergen
01
Pack
- Shoes with grip for wet paths
- A rain jacket, whatever the forecast
- Food and water for the road
- A warm layer for boat decks and viewpoints
02
Check
- The exact meeting point and time
- The free cancellation deadline, 24 hours ahead
- Whether lunch is included on your tour
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Nine day trips from Bergen, from Voss to Balestrand
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Hardangerfjord, waterfalls and a glacier lake
If you are hunting for the best scenic day trips from Bergen, Norway, look south-east as well as east. There lies the Hardangerfjord, the second longest fjord in Norway at 179 km and an orchard region that grows about 40% of the country's fruit.3839 The highest-rated trip on this page goes there: the Folgefonna glacier lake tour holds 4.89 from 785 reviews and runs 10.5 hours with a packed lunch.
That day crosses the fjord by ferry to Jondal, stops 45 minutes at Steinsdalsfossen, where a path leads behind the falling water, and gives you 2.5 hours in Folgefonna National Park for a gentle walk to the glacier lake Bondhusvatnet.14
For a shorter day, the waterfall and apple pie tour takes 6.5 hours from $159, and the Vøringsfossen day runs 11.5 hours to a waterfall that falls 182 m into the Måbødalen valley.16 The Hardangerfjord page sets all of them side by side. As a rule of thumb, the shorter Hardanger days leave you a relaxed evening in Bergen, while the glacier lake and Vøringsfossen days are full outings that end around dinner time.
Boats only: Rosendal and Mostraumen
If you would rather spend the day on the water than on the road, two boat trips leave from the centre of Bergen. The Hardangerfjord Express to Rosendal is the cheapest full day on this page, from $93, with 3.5 hours of free time in the village. It is self-guided, with no commentary on board.
Rosendal is the home of the Barony, built in 1665 and surrounded by a Renaissance garden.18 On weekdays the boat leaves Bergen at 08:50 and is back at 16:20, which leaves an evening in the city.40
The shortest option is the classic cruise to Mostraumen, a 3.5 to 4-hour round trip through the Osterfjord to a strait so narrow the boat seems to squeeze through.1 It fits a morning or an afternoon, and one operator runs it all year from behind the Tourist Information.41 It is the easiest way to show children a fjord without a long day in a vehicle, and it combines well with a visit to the fish market and Bryggen afterwards.
Further: the Sognefjord and the Fjærland glacier
The longest day trip in this ranking goes north to Fjærland. The guided tour runs 13 hours and holds 4.40 from 42 reviews, crossing the mountains to Vik, sailing the Sognefjord and the Fjærlandsfjord, and visiting the Norwegian Glacier Museum and the Bøyabreen glacier.
The Sognefjord is the longest fjord in Norway at 205 km and the deepest, dropping 1,308 m below sea level.4243 Fjærland, at the end of its side arm, could only be reached by boat until 1986.37 It is a long day, but it ends beside the ice.
Choose it if glaciers are the thing you came for, and accept that the coach part is long. If you are less sure, the Hardangerfjord trips reach a glacier lake in a shorter day, and the Sognefjord page explains the options in more detail.
What did not make the list, and why
Trolltunga, Pulpit Rock and Geiranger are the names everyone asks about, and they are spectacular. They are also far: the route planner of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration puts Geiranger at 6 hours 11 minutes of driving from Bergen, one way.34 A separate page explains what is realistic.
Private tours did not make the ranking either, because a private day is a different product, with its own guide and vehicle for your party, and does not compare fairly with a seat on a coach. The private day on the Flåm route with the most reviews starts from $1,258 and includes hotel pickup. Our private tours page covers when that is worth it.
Finally, Norway in a Nutshell, the self-guided round trip on public trains, bus and boat, is a strong alternative to the guided loop at the top of this list. It departs every day of the year from Bergen station around 08:00.24 Read its own page if you prefer to travel without a guide. The trade-off is simple: you keep the freedom to linger, and you lose the stories and the help a guide gives when a connection runs late.
Plan your loop
Railway, fjord and Viking village in one day.
Hold your seat now, settle the bill later, and step back free of charge up to a day before.
You ask,we answer.
Which day suits a first visit to Bergen?
The railway and fjord loop. It has the most reviews of the day trips compared here, 1,286 with a 4.78 rating, and it combines both railways with a Nærøyfjord cruise.
Which day trip is the cheapest?
The boat to Rosendal. It starts from $93 for a 7-hour day on the Hardangerfjord, without a guide on board.
Which trip is rated highest?
The Folgefonna glacier lake tour. Of the trips compared here with hundreds of reviews, it has the highest score: 4.89 from 785.
Is there a short trip for a morning?
Yes, Mostraumen. The classic cruise takes 3.5 to 4 hours there and back.1
Can I see Stegastein on the same day as the Nærøyfjord?
Yes. The 12-hour tour with lunch includes a 2-hour Nærøyfjord cruise and 30 minutes at Stegastein.
What if the forecast turns against me?
Cancel up to a day ahead. The three most reviewed trips here refund you in full if you cancel 24 hours before the start.
Is Trolltunga possible as a day trip?
Not comfortably. The hike alone takes 7 to 12 hours, before the drive from Bergen.30
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Where the information comes from
- 1Visit BergenMostraumen fjord cruises from Bergen↩
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- 6Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)Route planner: Bergen to Flåm station↩
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- 8Visit BergenThings to do in Voss↩
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- 15Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)Route planner: Bergen to Steinsdalsfossen↩
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- 26Visit BergenFløibanen funicular↩
- 27Visit BergenUlriken643 (Ulriken cable car)↩
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- 32Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)Route planner: Bergen to Preikestolen Fjellstue (Pulpit Rock trailhead)↩
- 33UNESCO World Heritage CentreWest Norwegian Fjords: Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord↩
- 34Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)Route planner: Bergen to Geiranger↩
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