Bergen: Hardangerfjord, Waterfalls, Culture & Apple pie
Overview
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6 hours
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This half-day guided bus tour takes you from Bergen to the heart of Hardanger – a region known for world-class fjords, impressive waterfalls, and strong local craft traditions.
Throughout the journey, your guide shares stories and insights about the landscapes and places you pass along the way.
The tour departs from Strandkaien 17 at 09:15 AM and from the Jekteviken Cruise Terminal at 09:30 AM. It returns to the same locations at approximately 3:45 PM.
On this trip you will experience some of Hardanger’s most beautiful highlights — from the famous Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall and nearby Stone Age rock carvings to the impressive Hardangerfjord itself.
In Norheimsund, the charming capital of the fjord region, you’ll visit a living Maritime Centre, where you can explore workshops, watch craftsmen at work, and experience local maritime culture.
And round off the visit, enjoy a delicious apple pie, baked with local apples — a sweet taste of Hardanger’s long fruit-growing traditions!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Osterfjorden
The journey begins with a scenic drive along the Osterfjord, with Osterøy — Northern Europe’s largest inland island — on the left-hand side. At the fjord’s narrowest point, you’ll see the elegant suspension bridge connecting Osterøy to the mainland, before continuing through the varied landscapes of Vestland County, accompanied by engaging stories from your guide along the way.
Our first stop will be at the beautifull waterfall ''Mørkholsfossen''. The surrounding area is ideal for short hikes and nature walks. A scenic path along the river leads you to the best viewpoint, where the waterfall reveals its full beauty. The sound of rushing water dominates the atmosphere, creating a calming backdrop for picnics, photography, or simply soaking in the tranquility.
What‘s Included
with a delicious apple pie baked with local apples
Visit to the Hardanger Maritime Centre in Norheimsund
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Stone Age rock carvings and panoramic views over the fjord
Three waterfalls – including the spectacular Steinsdalsfossen
Scenic bus tour to the famous Hardangerfjord
Lunch
Gratuities
Options
Scenic Hardanger -Fjord, waterfalls and orchards
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delicious apple pie
V G,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long bus ride. Guide very talkstive. Beautiful countryside and great weather. Don’t buy this excursion through your cruise. Much less expensive to buy it through Visturs.
Gorgeous drive
HikingLover,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A gorgeous drive around the fjord area. We did drive past the advertised photo of an island with red houses, but no opportunity to take a photo - though other photo stops were provided. The guide was delightful with cultural topics, history and trivia. Loved it. The apple farm was charming. To add on to your Norway experience, or as a scouting trip for a future visit, this tour was great.
It’s only essential...
JustynaAnna B,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It’s only essential points like 2 waterfalls and visit at the apple farm . It should be more stops even for a few minutes and while trip would be more interesting.
Great scenic and informative trip. Perfect for before my evening cruise. Pie is great!!
Sunshine576622,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this bus tour around Hardange Fjord. Jahn and Anita are fabulous. Scenery was amazing and we got bonus i formation about the history and traditions of the area, as well as current global connections and economic and ethical leadership. Lots of humorous mementos, as well. It is wonderfully timed with a break from the bus about every hour to see Waterfalls and stop to visit an apple farm where we not only learned about apples, juice and ciders (they have a gold medal for their cider), we were served a glass of their refreshing apple juice and a slice of the most delicious apple pie from the chef, himself. Lovely day trip!!
5-star Tour! 0-stars for the Tour Guide
T9325YFstephanies,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The sights were great! The Waterfalls and the beautiful scenery were wonderful. The orchard experience was less than expected but the apple pie was to die for. Our tour guide was another story. Meme, was more interested in talking about the alcohol consumption and sex life of the Norwegian young people and discussing her own relationship than anything else. We were really disappointed in her tour guide abilities. She should remember who her audience is.
A brilliant day in beautiful Hardanger
kaya1991,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour! I'd visited Bergen before, so this time I wanted to get out of the city and see more of Norway's beautiful nature. This trip certainly did that - I couldn't take my eyes off the scenery, even during the longer drives! Mimi was a great guide, and I came away feeling like I'd genuinely learned a lot about Hardanger and Norway. Thanks also to Rune for driving us around safely, even in the tricky narrow roads! My personal highlight was Steindalsfossen, though really it was just lovely to see and learn so much about the area. The apple pie was also delicious - absolutely the best I've ever had! All in all, I highly recommend Travel North and this tour. I appreciated the WhatsApp message a couple of days before the tour with a reminder of all the important information, and the whole experience was very easy and enjoyable. Thanks Mimi and Rune!
Beautiful countryside, Norway
james p,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find meeting place the travel outside Bergen was beautiful. Tour guide was excellent!Very warm and friendly.
Learned a lot about...
Hannah S,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a lot about Norwegian history + culture and saw some beautiful fjords! We had a marvelous time!
ABSOLUTELY WORST TOUR EVER. DON’T TAKE IT!
Connie M,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00WORST TOUR, WORST GUIDE EVER! The guide, Mimi, spoke non-stop for 7 hours, and if I had a krona for every time she said, “you know”, “okay”, “um” or “uh”, I could have paid for everyone’s ticket. She never took a breath and allowed the passengers to talk among themselves or just be quiet. I have never enjoyed a trip less. Mimi’s inane banter was so bad that all I could think about was getting off this tour and having a double aquavit or tequila. She spent 20 minutes on 3 separate occasions talking about the perils and pitfalls of dating a Norwegian as if she were talking to a bus full of debutants. We were supposed to visit an apple orchard and I thought learn something about Hardvanger apples, but we visited a cafe where we had apple juice, apple pie and coffee for maybe 30 minutes and this was after a 3 hour bus ride. The cafe people gave a 5 or maybe 10 minute talk about apples while standing and without benefit of microphone. There was not much to see of the fjord from the road. Most of it was blocked by trees. There was one stop in the beginning that allowed a view OVER the fjord, and a bathroom stop that had 2 toilets for a bus load of maybe 60 people. There was one stop to see pre-historic rock etchings that were of a moose, deer and a man, but literally impossible to see them. Steep, small gravel path to get down to see them. The waterfall stops were at maximum about 20 minutes each and coupled with 2 toilets for a bus load of folks. No time to shop for a snack or souvenirs. Oh, and there crying babies and crying toddlers on board. Not just an occasional cry, but full throttle screaming. Last, but not least, the tour started late and ended late thereby interfering with our evening plans. This is my last time to use Viator. My
Good waterfalls excursion
joycecQ8754LD,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good excursion. Would have preferred more time at the prehistoric inscribed stones and perhaps at the 2nd waterfall. It was a struggle to get back uphill to the coach on time (aged over 70). Could perhaps cut some time from the stay for apple cake. That was excellent, but didn't need so long there.
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