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UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen wharf in Bergen with colorful historic buildings at blue hour evening light
Visitors exploring historic shops and ateliers at UNESCO Bryggen Bergen.
The Nærøyfjord winds through rocky green cliffs with boat on blue water.
Woman relaxing on gallery sofa at Kode Art Museum in Bergen, Norway, enjoying modern art exhibition
Visitors at Mount Fløyen viewpoint enjoying panoramic views of Bergen city, fjords and surrounding mountains
Fresh seafood platter served at waterfront restaurant in Bergen harbor with traditional Norwegian fish dishes
Smiling family of six posing on lively city street in sunlight.

Bergen - the gateway to Norways most beautiful fjords

Explore Bergen - your perfect starting point for Norway's most stunning fjords and mountain landscapes. Discover why this vibrant coastal city is known as the Gateway to the Fjords.

Bergen - A city built on history

Discover UNESCO-listed Bryggen with its colorful wooden buildings, narrow alleyways, and rich Hanseatic trading history.

Your journey to Norway's spectacular fjords begins here!

Bergen serves as the perfect gateway to Norway's majestic fjords, with direct access to world-renowned cruises exploring the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and the grand Sognefjord.

A cultural hub all year round

Enjoy Bergen's vibrant cultural scene with Grieg's music heritage, KODE art museums, and exciting seasonal festivals.

Seven mountains, endless views!

Take the Fløibanen funicular for amazing views over Bergen's colorful cityscape, harbor, and surrounding mountains. Easily accessible hiking trails begin just minutes from the city center, perfect for all experience levels.

Taste the flavors of the sea

Visit Bergen's famous Fish Market where fresh seafood becomes delicious Norwegian culinary experiences.

Plan your Bergen adventure

  • See our recommended Bergen itineraries
  • Discover the best things to do in Bergen in every season
  • Explore our popular Norway in a Nutshell® from Bergen
  • Find the perfect fjord tour from Bergen
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Discover Bergen on our popular fjord and rail tours

Experience Norway's most spectacular fjords and scenic railways from Bergen. Journey through UNESCO-listed landscapes on these iconic routes.
Woman in yellow sweater leans from green train window, gazing at autumn forest landscape.
Flexible itinerary
The classic journey
Norway in a Nutshell®
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See the highlights: UNESCO Nærøyfjord, Flåm and Bergen Railway
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From 1 day · Add extra nights
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Start in Oslo or Bergen
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Available year-round
From 2698 NOK
Boat on Sognefjord with flag flying, wake trailing behind on calm water.
Flexible itinerary
Slow & comfortable
Sognefjord in a Nutshell™
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Cruise Norway's longest fjord at a relaxed pace
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From 1 day · Add extra nights
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Start in Oslo or Bergen
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Available April – October
From 2745 NOK
Havila coastal cruise ship sailing through scenic Norwegian fjords between Trondheim and Bergen
Flexible itinerary
With Norway in a Nutshell®
Cultural cities & scenic trains
Cities and Coastal Cruise
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Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, linked by scenic trains and a coastal voyage
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From 4 days · Add extra nights
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Start in Oslo or Bergen · Round trip
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Available year-round
From 11931 NOK
Grass-roof cabins on hillside overlook fjord, waterfall, peaks.
Flexible itinerary
Fjords, coast & alpine views
Geirangerfjord in a Nutshell™
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UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, coastal scenery, and alpine mountains
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From 2 days · Add extra nights
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Start in Oslo or Bergen
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Available June – September
From 5968 NOK
Turquoise fjord with cruise ships, forested mountains and snow.
Flexible itinerary
With Norway in a Nutshell®
Fjords, coast & mountains
Geirangerfjord and Norway in a Nutshell®
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Geirangerfjord plus Norway’s most famous scenic route, Trollstigen
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From 3 days · Add extra nights
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Start in Oslo or Bergen
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Available June – September
From 9672 NOK
Person in outdoor gear on the Preikestolen, overlooking the Lysefjord , sky reflections
Active adventure
Lysefjord in a Nutshell™
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Cruise the Lysefjord, hike the famous Preikestolen & explore Stavanger
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From 2 days · Add extra nights
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Available May – September
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Start from Bergen, Oslo or Stavanger
From 3660 NOK
Fjord cruise boat approaching Balestrand through the Sognefjord
Fully planned
Slow down on the shores of Sognefjord
Sognefjord Cruise & Balestrand Stay
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Fjord cruise, glacier tour & 2 nights in Balestrand
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3 days · Fixed itinerary
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Start in Oslo or Bergen
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Available May – September
From 9477 NOK
standing at the scenic viewpoint overlooking the dramatic 182-meter Vøringsfossen waterfall cascading into the valley
Flexible itinerary
Bookings for 2027 open soon
Fjords & waterfalls
Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell™
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The calmer side of fjord Norway and the roaring Vøringsfossen waterfall
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From 1 day · Add extra nights
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Start in Bergen · Round trip
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Available May – September
From 1991 NOK
Winter evening on Aurlandsfjord - aerial view of fjord boat with snowy mountain peaks at golden hour
Winter magic on Norway's most popular tour
Norway in a Nutshell® Winter

Experience Norway in a Nutshell® in winter. Ride the winter rails on two of the top train journeys in the world and cruise the snowy fjords on a quiet electric fjord cruise. Start from Oslo or Bergen.

From 2482 NOK
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