Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, Bergen 5003 Norway
A cluster of medieval merchant houses that belonged to the German Trading Hanseatic League that is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. The center of trade in Scandinavia from the start of 14th century. Narrow passages between old wooden houses preserved spirit of passed centuries. The most of buildings here were re-erected after the most destructive Bergen fire in 1702. Bergen is the only one place in the world were architectural traces of Hanseatic can be seen concentrated in one place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bergenhus Fortress, Bergenhus, Bergen 5003 Norway
Bergenhus Fortress became the seat for Norwegian kings from the end of 11th century. Haakon Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower both erected in 13th century give us visibal information about medieval Bergen and Norwegian royal family, when Norway was the strongest country in Scandinavia.View of the the city fjord and islands in front of the harbor from fortress bastions is unforgettable.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fossen Bratte, E16 Bergen to Norhemisund Road FV 49 i Samnanger, mellom Bergen og Kvam, Eikedalen 5650 Norway
Waterfall Bratte you will reach in 1 hour by your vehicle after leaving old quaters of Bergen. Road to this waterfall is also attraction. It goes along Osterøy Fjord and through the mountain region Kvamskogen. Waterfall Bratte is more known here under the name of Bride`s Veil waterfall due to its shape. During your private tour you will stop beside narrow trail coming to the bottom of deep ravine that became the house for speedy mountain river with rainbow trout. This river is falling down from the steep cliff forming waterfall shaped as bride`s veil.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall, Mo ved Steinsdalen, Norheimsund, Kvam 5600 Norway
Steinsdalsfossen waterfall has its own unique history that differs this waterfall from thousands others. We know when this waterfall occurred. In 1699 strong earthquake in the region of Myklavatnet lake high up in the mountains changed the course of Fosselva river that started to fall from 50m high cliff. Natural nisha along the mountain slope allows visitors to walk safe behind falling water of this waterfall and stay dry. From the view point beside the waterfall you can see snow clad mountains heading above Hardanger Fjord.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hardangerfjord, Bergen 5601 Norway
Hardanger Fjord or the "Queen of Fjords" is the second longest Norwegian Fjord and the 4th longest fjord in the world. Its deepest point equal to 879m (2900ft). The whole region along this fjord is known as the largest Norwegian fruit garden. For example apple trees here were counted more than 1.5 million. Hardanger Fjord is known as one of the best places for fish farms. Every year Hardanger region can supply market with more than 40000 tones of farmed salmon. Zig-zag road along the fjord has many special parking places for photographers. From them in sunny day you can see also the top of Folgefonna glacier on oposite side of the fjord.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Goldfish Lake, Skar, Kvam 5610 Norway
More than 100 years ago one of local farmers brought with him from distant place a small number of gold fish (carp family). Gold fish population increased quickly and after a couple of years a big lake where gold fish were released got new name Goldfish Lake. Today families and groups are common visitors to this lake where you can make a barbeque in a special place and to feed gold fish that in a big number coming close to the shore.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bjørkheim park, Bjørkheim 26, 5652 Samnanger, Norway
After the lunch in one of the restaurants in Hardanger you will set on a tour back to your hotel or cruise ship in Bergen. After crossing Kvamskogen mountain region you will continue along Osteroy Fjord to the center of Bergen. Bjorkheim is just in the middle of your trip back.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Fishmarket in Bergen, Torget 5, 5014 Bergen, Norway
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels in Bergen, Norway
Ports
Bride's Veil and Steinsdalsfossen waterfalls with sceneries of Hardanger Fjord
5/19/2019 - 6/3/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
7 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : holb1517
We arrived to Bergen a couple of days before the day of our Viking cruise on 20th of May. Bergen is named as the capital of fjords. This is truth. We set on a half day trip to the region of Hardangerfjord. This fjord is often called as the Queen of fjords. Amazing landscapes around. Tour was combination of the city sightseeing tour, funicular trip and return tour to the mountain region that is close to bergen. This region is the country of waterfalls and lakes. We managed to visit to waterfalls. One is shaped as bride`s veil, thus get this nickname as Bride`s Veil. Nice day.
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Posted On : 2023-01-21
Posted By : roger9292
After our walking tour in Bergen we agreed with our guide to hire him for the tour to Hardanger Fjord. The Fjord and waterfalls along mountain road attracted us and we took on this decision. In addition I had sharp desire to pick up eatable mushrooms as many tourists did with this agency. I have never had chance to try myself in this hobby - picking up of eatable forest mushrooms. After the stop at two amazing waterfalls we arrived to the Gold Fish Lake high up in the mountains. You can see fish of different color coming to the lake shores. It was so interesting process. Mushrooms are hidden in the grass or bushes of juniper. Experienced people can find them also not quickly. You have to know places where they are growing up. It was very delicious lunch! On the way back to Bergen we have visited also fruit farm that was not included in the program. We decided to repeat this tour next year again.
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Posted On : 2019-12-20
Posted By : jimrich2212
I was doubting about buying the whole day trip to Hardanger. December. Cold time. Hardanger is very popular tourist destination area in Central Norway. Thousands of square kilometres of National parks around the second longest fjord in Norway. Finally I bought private tour Bergen - Hardanger - Bergen. 9 hours. Tourist company gave me considerable discount, because 1 day before I ordered walking tour in Old Bergen from the same tourist agency. It was right decision. As all visitors to Norway I wanted to see fjords, mountains and waterfalls. During this trip we have stopped at 3 of very impressive waterfalls. In winter they are not so powerful as in summer but still very impressive. My guide knows so many real stories and legends about places that we have visited that I really was felling spirit of viking times the whole trip. Winter landscapes in Norway are very beautiful
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Posted On : 2019-12-13
Posted By : wsusan431
We decided to order the wholeday trip from vinol tours in addition to our Bergen walking tour. I am happy that we decided to do it. All tourists are speaking about Norwegian fjords. This is truth that they are very beautiful. We got more. Two waterfalls, lake with gold fish, and the Queen of fjords - Hardanger fjord. Fosselva river is the sourse for Steindalsfossen, that is the most popular waterfall in the area of Hardanger Fjord. We were walking behind falling water of the waterfall and nothing bad happened with us! Our guide told us that 300 years ago earthquake in the mountains changed the route of Fosselva river that started to fall down from steep kleef. Thus, it was created naturaly safe way for people to walk behind the waterfall and to stay dry-feet.
We stayed for the lunch in small restaurant on the the shore of the Hardanger Fjord. On the way back to Bergen the guide teached us how to find in Norwegian forests eatable mushrooms and how to cook them. This is absolutly new experience for me! I think that we will come back to Norway again!
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Posted On : 2019-10-14
