Photo: Jon Kjoes

The UNESCO Fjord Bus tour

Hit the road between Sogndal and Geiranger for a ride through the world’s most spectacular landscapes. Overnight it along the way, and indulge in a unique, exciting activity or two!

Good to know

  • bus This is a bus trip through Norway's most beautiful fjord and mountain scenery
  • info-alt You can start from Songdal, Stryn, Loen or Geiranger
  • info-alt Season: 19.JUN - 13.AUG

Timetable & Brochure

Check out the UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour timetable HERE and read the tour brochure HERE.

UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour - Sogndal to Geiranger
Sightseeing and guided tours

UNESCO Fjord Bus tour between Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord

The easiest way to tour Norway's natural marvels is our tour bus.

The Sognefjord-Geirangerfjord UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour is the ride of a lifetime through the most spectacular fjord regions in Norway, packed with towering peaks, roaring waterfalls, charming villages and idyllic farmland.

Hop off the bus for an overnight stay along the route to soak in local atmosphere before riding on. Pressed for time? No problem — take a one-day round trip.

Featured highlights

The area between Sogndal and Geiranger is chock full of one-of-a-kind sights,with beautiful towns and villages and activities. An overnight stay along the way guarantees enough time to enjoy them all.


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Geiranger

Situated in the inner Geirangerfjord, Geiranger offers a real taste of World Heritage!

The worlds most beautiful fjord

Snuggled in the inner Geirangerfjord,which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Geiranger village boasts myriad activities, such as kayaking, RIB boat trips and fjord cruise safaris. In Geiranger you have time to enjoy activities such as kayaking, a rib-boat trip, a fjord cruise safari or simply relax by the fjord. Want to stay and extra day? You can easily book accommodation in Geiranger along with your tour.

Flydalsjuvet Viewpoint

Flydalsjuvet is a spectacular viewpoint that offers impressive views and excellent...

Enjoy the view!

The bus makes a short stop at Flydalsjuvet view point, perched high above Geiranger village, for impressive views and excellent Geirangerfjord photo-ops.

Loen

Loen is a small village situated innermost in Nordfjord, below the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier. This is the home of Loen Skylift, and the perfect place for exploring the mountains during the day, and...

Norwegian fjord village

Tucked in the innermost Nordfjord, under the great Jostedalbreen glacier, tiny Loen village, home to the new Loen Skylift — is perfect for exploring mountains by day, and pampering yourself by night The spectacular Loen Skylift rockets you 3,315 feet high in just minutes! At the top, enjoy fjord views from a restaurant table or hike one of the many mountain trails.

Sogndal

Sogndal is a village beautifully situated by the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. This area is considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

Perfect for hiking trips & relaxing

Charming Sogndal village lies on the stunning Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord and one of the world’s most scenic travel destinations in the world. Sogndal is perfect for hikes or just relaxing by the fjord.

Travel tip

Take the tour any way you like — in one day, as a complete round trip or a one-way tour. Or, split it up into shorter legs, to enjoy overnight stays and activities en route. Spend a night in Geiranger, for a taste of World Heritage, or Loen, a favorite with Norwegians and tourists alike. Both offer good connections to/from Oslo, Bergen, Flåm and Ålesund. 

Get active with unique activities!

Combine this tour with exciting and unique activities — and memories that will last a lifetime! There are several unique and exciting activities along the way. In Loen you can take the Loen Skylift or climb the Loen Via Ferrata. There are also loads of things to do in Geiranger. Some activities may require overnight stays depend on season, availability and travel route.

Things to do during the tour

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Loen Skylift

Take the Loen Skylift - from fjord to the sky in 5 minutes! This spectacular new cable car...
Duration 5-7 minutes one-way
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Fjord Safari

with RIB-boat in Geiranger
Duration 1 hour
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Via Ferrata tour

with guide in Loen
Duration 6-8 hours
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The Seven Sisters

kayaking on the Geirangerfjord
Duration 3 hours
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Fjord Sightseeing

with boat in Geiranger
Duration 1h, 30min
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Sightseeing in Geiranger

Experience the majesty of Geiranger and the areas surrounding the Geirangerfjord from a...
Duration Hop on, hop off
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Spa at Hotel Union in Geiranger

Relax and enjoy a luxurious spa experience at Hotel Union in Geiranger!

Places to stay on the tour

Perfect your tour with one or more nights, at favorable rates, at our hand-picked selection of choice hotels!

Quality Hotel Sogndal

Hotel Alexandra

Hotel Union Geiranger

Hotel Loenfjord

How to get to Geirangerfjord from Oslo or Bergen

Take Europe's top scenic rail journeys, cruise the king of the fjords, enjoy a scenic bus journey between mountain peaks to the world famous fjords of Norway. Learn more about the tour below.

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Sognefjord in a nutshell & UNESCO Fjord Bus tour

Daily departures from Oslo and Bergen. Incl. train, bus and fjord cruise
Duration Customize - 3 days or more (19.06 - 13.08)

Enjoy the fjords!