Bergen–Balestrand day trip
approx. 12.5 hours from Bergen
Day trip to Balestrand from Bergen
Departure from : Bergen, at 07:30 – every day in the season. Duration: approx. 12.5 hours return to Bergen
Season: May 20- Sept. 30, 2026
Price 2026: Adult: NOK 1450,- Child: NOK 725,-
Experience the beautiful fjord and art village of Balestrand on this spectacular day trip from Bergen.
Balestrand is a true Norwegian gem, known for its stunning natural beauty, and cultural attractions such as the Swiss-style wooden hotel Kviknes and the 17th-century St. Olav's Church. Balestrand also offers the Norwegian Travel Museum , which tells the story of how Norway became one of the world's most famous destinations, and local tasting experiences at the Cider House or the Bistro at Kviknes .
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Content rich bus and boat round trip from Bergen or Voss
The tour starts outside the tourist information office in Bergen, and takes you by bus to Voss, over the spectacular Vikafjell to Vik, where the fjord awaits. From Vik we cruise through the Sognefjord, Norway's deepest and longest fjord, arriving in Balestrand at 11:50.
About the tour
Departure: The tour starts at 07:30 from the Tourist Information in Bergen city center.
First stop: After about 1.5 hours, we will take a short break in Voss to pick up more travelers.
Tvindefossen: Around 09:20 we stop at the impressive waterfall. Here you will also find a souvenir shop.
Break at Vinje: Short stop at a gas station by the river, a magical and peaceful little break, perfect for a cup of coffee and a trip to the restroom.
Further into the mountains: We continue over the spectacular Vikafjellet mountain, where patches of snow often remain even in the middle of summer, a beautiful encounter with several seasons.
Photo stop: At approximately 10:40 AM we stop at the Storesvingen viewpoint, with a panoramic view down towards the charming village of Vik. Here you can get off the bus and take pictures.
Arrival in Vik: Here, a boat trip awaits in the vicinity of the glacier, an experience that takes you close to the mighty nature of the area.
Boat trip to Balestrand , arriving at approx. 11:50.
Balestrand. When you arrive in Balestrand you have almost 5 hours to freely explore the village and its attractions, such as Cider tasting with lunch board , Norwegian Tourism Museum , Sognefjord Aquarium, St Olaf's Church etc.
Boat back to Vik . At 16:50 the boat leaves and the trip goes back to Vik from the quay in Balestrand. Meet in good time.
Departure from Vik: At approximately 17:25 we will continue by bus from Vik, with a short photo stop at the beautiful Hopperstad stave church. Note: we will not go inside the church.
Return to Bergen: After dropping off passengers in Voss, we will be back in Bergen at approximately 20:35.
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Experience the Sognefjord
We cruise through the Sognefjord, Norway's deepest and longest fjord, and sail into the peaceful Fjærlandsfjord. This branch of the fjord stretches approximately 25 kilometers, surrounded by majestic mountains on both sides, and offers some of the most magnificent fjord scenery Norway has to offer.
Practical information
All bus and boat transportation is included in the ticket
Food and drinks are not included. There is a small cafeteria on board the boat, otherwise there are places to eat in Balestrand.
Bring warm clothes, the weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Remember your camera, this is a trip with many photo opportunities!
Toilet stops are included along the way, but there may be a fee in some places.
Contact info: tel.: +47 91 72 17 19 e-mail: booking@glaciertour.no