norway.nordicvisitor.com HARDANGERFJORD IN A NUTSHELL ITINERARY
DAY 1 DAY 1: ARRIVAL & WELCOME TO THE FJORDS Arrive to Bergen Airport. For an easy and comfortable way to get to your hotel in central Bergen, we are happy to arrange a private transfer for you.
Despite being Norway’s second largest city and a major cruise port, Bergen has retained the atmosphere and charm of a small town. Here you will find the old wharf of Bryggen - a UNESCO World Heritage site, centuries-old houses, a vibrant fish and flower market and an interesting range of museums. For a good overview of Bergen, take the one-hour “mini-train” sightseeing tour through city centre, which includes sights like Maria Church, the Rosenkrantz Tower and King Håkon’s Hall as well as a panoramic view of the city from the Fjellveien Road. If you arrive early, we recommend getting the Bergen Card, which provides free travel on all public transport, free admission to museums and discounts on other attractions, sightseeing tours, restaurants and shops. Spend the night in Bergen. Attractions: Bergen
DAY 2 DAY 2: WONDROUS WESTERN FJORDS & ADVENTURE Today you will be heading toward the queen of the western fjords in Norway, the Hardangerfjord. You will be starting your trip with a train ride to the adventure capital of Norway – Voss. From Voss you will board an hour long bus that takes you to Ulvik, from which a boat transports you into the innermost parts of the fjord towards Eidfjord. From town, you can join a sightseeing bus ride up to Vøringsfossen, with its majestic 182 metre fall, cascading from the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Hardangervidda Nature Center. The trip returns to Eidfjord after a stop by the waterfall, giving you the afternoon to explore at your leisure. You will spend the night in Eidfjord. Departure from Bergen: 08:43 Arrival in Eidfjord after sightseeing tour: 14:20 Attractions: Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Ulvik, Voss, Vøringfossen
1/2 DAY 3 DAY 3: LUSH FJORDS & RETURN TO BERGEN Today you will be spending the morning at your leisure in Eidfjord. If the weather is nice you can choose to relax at the beach by the fjord or hike some trails surrounding the town. In the afternoon, it is time to continue with your Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell journey as you board your boat from Eidfjord to Norheimsund. From Norheimsund you will board a bus that will take you to the last stretch of the journey to Bergen where you can enjoy views of the lush fjord. Return to Bergen in the evening, where you will spend one final night in Norway. Departure from Eidfjord: 14:40 Arrival in Bergen: 19:05 Note: Location of accommodation for night 2 can be changed to Voss, Ulvik or Norheimsund. This will of course rearrange the travel route slightly. Attractions: Norheimsund
DAY 4 DAY 4: LEISURE TIME & DEPARTURE For transportation to Bergen-Flesland Airport, you can take the airport bus (Flybussen) from one of the various departure points in city centre or you can take a taxi directly from your hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to do some last-minute shopping, visit one of Bergen‘s many museums or enjoy a relaxing lunch at a café after this amazing journey.
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