Sognefjord in a Nutshell in 3 days
Want to spend more than one day on the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour? Here you will find our recommendations and tips on how to make the most out of your Sognefjord adventure!
Tour alternatives
The Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour can be started from Oslo, Bergen, and Voss. There are many alternative travel routes and options you can take from all cities. Below you will find one of the most popular alternatives, which we have put together to show you how you can customize and book an exciting trip over several days.
Photo: Balestrand Hotel
Round trip from Oslo
Day 1: Oslo - Balestrand
On the first day, you travel from Oslo to Balestrand, enjoying scenic train rides on the Bergen- and Flam Railway and a cruise on the "King of the fjords", the Sognefjord. On the fjord cruise with the express boat from Flåm to Balestrand you are passing by stunning waterfalls and small and charming villages by the fjord. You arrive at Balestrand in the afternoon and check-in at your hotel.
In the evening a relaxing walk in this beautiful art village is recommendable and why not join in on a Cider tasting at the Ciderhuset to learn more about the fascinating history of Cider from Sogn and get a taste of the precious drops?
Photo: Balestrand Fjord Adventures
Day 2: Balestrand - Bergen
After a good night's sleep, you wake up to a new day with exciting adventures waiting for you. If you like the excitement with rib stretchers and fantastic surroundings a RIB-boat tour to the hidden gem Finnabotn is highly recommendable. Are you looking for a calmer activity, you can join in on a kayak trip on the fjord, or perhaps you want to go on a Fjord cruise to Fjærland to explore the Boyarbreen glacier and the Norwegian Glacier Museum? The options are many, check them all out HERE!
After a day in Balestrand, it is time to continue the trip to Bergen by the express boat on the Sognefjord. The Sognefjord is not only the longest fjord in Norway, it is also an area of exceptional natural beauty. On the boat ride, you go from the innermost narrow part of the Sognefjord to the open coastal scenery with its islets and reefs.
After an exciting day on the fjord, you arrive in Bergen in the evening and it is quite a sight to see the "city among the seven mountains" reveals itself from seaside! You check into your hotel and can take a late evening walk along the Bryggen Harbour in Bergen, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list before you go to sleep.
Photo: ©Rødne Fjord Cruise
Day 3: Bergen - Oslo
The next day, Bergen is a city well worth exploring, and a fun and interesting way to see the city is on a guided segway tour. For those who like to be on the water, the fjord cruise to Mostraumen will be a good choice. If you have the time, spend some extra days in Bergen, enjoy a culinary experience at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant and ride the funicular to Mount Fløyen, before returning to Oslo. Bergen has a wide range of activities and sights well worth seeing, check HERE
After your stay in Bergen, it is time to return to Oslo by the Bergen railway, enjoying one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. Spend some days in the Norwegian Capital and enjoy the many things this great city has to offer. Add whatever catches your interest to your tour!
Photo: Marensolem_Instagram
Food during the tour
There are no meals included in the tour package, but no worries, there are plenty of options for you to enjoy a bite during the tour.
On board on the train from Oslo to Myrdal and on the express-boat between Flåm, Balestrand and Bergen there is a cafeteria section where you can buy small dishes of hot and cold food, snacks and drinks. They also have options for vegetarians/vegans.
In Flåm and Balestrand you will find quality restaurants in the hotels, which serve tasty local food and drinks. If you prefer a lighter meal drop by the local bakery or the "snack bar". You can also shop in several grocery stores in the towns.
Are you interested in knowing more about traditional Norwegian food, join in on a food tour, check the tours we offer HERE.
Photo: Flåmsbrygga Hotell
How do I book this tour package?
Step by step
- Select start- and end point of the tour, if roundtrip the start and end is the same location
- Select date and number of persons
- Press the schedule dropdown button to select an "earlier " or "later " departure time from Oslo - depend upon availability
- On location Balestrand you might add hotels and activities
- On location Bergen you might add hotels and activities
- Press the schedule dropdown button to select an "earlier " or "later " departure time from Bergen - depend upon availability
- On location Oslo you might add hotels and activities