Our tour starts in the city of Bergen - the Gateway to the Fjords. The city was founded in 1070 and contains many historical and cultural landmarks. We will pass some of them on our way from the city and on our return to Bergen.

Nous nous rendons à Dale, où se trouve la célèbre fabrique de pulls « Dale of Norway ». Nous pourrons y visiter le magasin d'usine et y acheter quelques souvenirs en laine. De septembre à mai, le magasin d'usine est fermé le dimanche.

Nous traverserons la ville de Voss en route vers Gudvangen. Les principaux sites historiques sont Vangskyrkja, une église de 1277, et la croix de Saint-Olaf de 1023. Nous pourrons faire une halte à Voss en route vers le Sognefjord ou, alternativement, sur le chemin du retour vers Bergen.

We make a stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, located 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Voss town center. We can come close to this cascading 110 meters (360 ft) tall waterfall. In autumn and spring Tvindefossen is usually at its fullest flow, due to the autumn rainfalls and melting snow in spring. During winter months the waterfall can freeze.

Our next stop is at Stalheim Hotel, an establishment which history is closely related to postal service in Norway and goes back all the way to 1647. The hotel is closed from the end of September until May, but we visit Stalheim Folk Museum – a private collection of old farm buildings dating back to 1500s. A short walk up a moderately steep path is required to get to the lookout, that offers a magnificent view of the Nærøydalen valley – a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The heritage site consists of 2 fjords – the Nærøyfjord and the Aurlandsfjord – adjacent valleys and surrounding mountains.

The small village of Gudvangen, in the very end of the Nærøyfjord. This cozy little village, snuggly located under the tallest waterfall in Norway, Kjelfossen (840 meters / 2755 feet), has attracted tourists ever since the 19th century. We recommend taking a 2-hour fjord cruise from Gundangen to Flåm. As this tour is an open schedule tour, the fjord cruise is not included. We will be happy to make suggestions and help you with the booking. Alternatively, we can spend more time in Gudvangen, have lunch and visit the Viking Town.

Optional: Njardarheimr is the name of the Viking Town in Gudvangen. If you decide to spend more time in Gudvangen, we can visit the village with a guided group tour (a private Viking guide can also be arranged for an additional fee), learn about Viking history, culture and society, and take part in activities like archery and axe throwing. There are also some interesting people to meet: real modern-day Vikings who come to live in the Viking Town and engage in their authentic arts and crafts. We recommend planning a stop and spending some time here!

Recommended option: The Nærøyfjord is one of the most gorgeous fjords in Norway (and the world!). Its unique and pristine beauty was the reason for including it on the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 2005. We recommend seeing it on a 2-hour fjord cruise aboard a passenger ferry or a private RIB. As this tour is an open schedule tour, the fjord cruise is not included. We can offer several alternatives which are available, help you with purchasing tickets or making a booking. The fjord cruise should be arranged in advance. Alternatively, we can spend more time in Gudvangen and the Viking Town and visit other secluded places other people rarely go to.

After leaving Gudvangen - by either ferry, private RIB or car - you come to Aurland or Flåm, villages located at the very end of the Aurlandsfjord. We can discuss and you decide where you will get off the boat. We save time and escape crowds if you get off in Aurland.

The town of Aurlandsvangen is the local administration center. Before driving to Stegastein lookout, we stop here for lunch.

From Aurland we go to Stegastein lookout, located at the top of a hairpin turn road overlooking the Aurlandsfjord at 640 meters / 2099 feet above sea level. Wonderful thrilling ride and a stunning view! After this stop it is time to return to Bergen.