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Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell

4 Days / 2 locations in Norway

The Hardangerfjord, not far from Bergen, is especially known for fruit tree blossoming in spring, Folgefonna Glacier and Vøringsfossen Waterfall.

Experience the Hardangerfjord by joining a Hardangerfjord cruise connected with bus from Voss and Bergen. The cruise starts in and returns to Norheimsund, and calls on the villages of Herand, Utne, Lofthus, Kinsarvik, Ulvik and Eidfjord.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Bergen
Accommodation: First Hotel Marin

Arrive to Bergen and self transfer to the hotel.

The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant andimportant area of the city for many centuries. Bryggen has been ravaged by many fires, thegreat fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced the whole of the city to ashes. The area was rebuilt on the foundations that had been there since the 12th century, which means that Bryggen is basically unchanged despite the passing centuries.

When you arrive Bergen, make sure you visit the Fishmarket, Troldhaugen (where the worldfamous composer Edward Grieg lived) and Fløibanen. Bryggen is now part of our common heritage and has a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and the city of Bergen is a designated World Heritage City. The world heritage site consists of the old Hanseatic wharf and buildings, and one of the best known urban areas from the Middle Ages in all of Norway.

Overnight and breakfast at First Hotel Marin, Bergen

 
Day 2     Lofthus
Accommodation: Ullensvang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

BERGEN – NORHEIMSUND – LOFTHUS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Bus from Bergen to NorheimsundDep. 07.25Arr. 08.55

Departure from Bergen Bus Terminal – Platform O – Hardanger Line.

Cruise on the Hardangerfjord to LofthusDep. 09.00Arr. 10.15

Or there is an afternoon departure as well!

Bus from Bergen to NorheimsundDep. 15.25Arr. 16.50

Cruise from Norheimsund to LofthusDep. 17.40Arr. 18.55

Dinner and overnight at Ullensvang Hotel – Fjord view room!

 
Day 3     Bergen
Accommodation: First Hotel Marin
Meals: Breakfast

LOFTHUS – EIDFJORD – ULVIK – VOSS - BERGEN

Enjoy a lovely breakfast at the hotel & morning at your leisure! Cruise on the Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord Dep. 10.15Arr. 11.45

Continue on a sightseeing tour in Eidfjord – 2,5 hours

On this sightseeing tour from the quay in Eidfjord we visit the Hardangervidda Nature Centre. We join a journey past fjords, mountains and waterfalls with the panoramic cinema built in cooperation with Ivo Caprino. We promise you a wonderful experience of high mountains and deep fjords with hairraising drops over steep gorges and gentle sequences over mountain lakes and glaciers.At the centre you can learn more about the interaction between nature and human activites.

The sightseeing continues up the valley of Måbødalen, offering views of Norway’s No. 1 tourist attraction, the spectacular waterfall at Vøringsfossen. The waterfall has a vertical drop of 145 meter, and a total fall of 182 meters before the water ends up in the river below. After a photo stop the coach returns to Eidfjord. Time to look around in Eidfjord before continuing your trip to Bergen!

Cruise from Eidfjord to UlvikDep. 14.40Arr. 15.15

Bus from Ulvik to Voss Dep. 15.30 Arr. 16.25

Train from Voss to Bergen Dep. 16.40Arr. 17.52

Overnight and breakfast at First Hotel Marin

 
Day 4     Bergen
Meals: Breakfast

Service ends after breakfast.

 
Price Includes
Sightseeing to Eidfjord
Boat & Bus
Dinners As Mentioned
Daily Breakfast
Hotel Accommodations
TRY-1269
1.28.15.WP26