Fjord & Glacier
The boat trip starts in Vik and goes via Balestrand to Fjærland, where you can visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum and see the Bøyabreen glacier before the boat takes you back to Vik.
You can also choose to travel from Bergen or Voss by bus to Vik. Read more about it further down the page.
Departure from : Vik (can also hop on in Balestrand)
Duration: 6 hours
Season: May 15-September 30 *
Price 2026: From NOK 1,665,- *
* May be minor adjustments
Buy ticket
Choose whether you want to hop on the boat in Vik or Balestrand - or if you want to take a bus from Bergen or Voss.
From Bergen
07:30 - 20:35
From Voss
09:00 - 19:00
From Vik
11:00 - 17:20
From Balestrand
12:00 - 16:50
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.
Learn about climate and glaciers
When you arrive in Fjærland, a bus will be waiting to take you to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. This is an interactive museum for the whole family, where you will gain insight into glaciers and climate, presented in new and innovative ways.
Get up close to the glacier
From the Glacier Museum, the tour continues up to Bøyabreen, an arm of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. Here you will have the opportunity to see the glacier up close, as it hangs over the mountainside.
Afterwards, the bus will take you back to the pier where the boat to Vik departs.
An eventful bus tour roundtrip from Bergen
Join us on a magnificent day trip from the coastal city of Bergen to the fjord village of Vik – an experience where history, nature and local knowledge come together. With a knowledgeable and engaging driver as your guide, you will gain a vivid insight into the culture and landscape along the way.
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.
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 10:20 we stop at the Storesvingen viewpoint, with panoramic views 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 Fjærland. Continue by bus to the Glacier Museum and Bøyabreen, before returning to the boat that takes you back to Vik. More about this further up the page.
Departure from Vik: At approximately 17:25 we continue, with a short photo stop at the beautiful Hopperstad Stave Church. Note: we do not enter the church.
Tvindefossen: Around 18:30 we stop at the impressive waterfall. Here you will find a souvenir shop, coffee stop – and toilet (payment machine).
Return to Bergen: After dropping off passengers in Voss, we will be back in Bergen at approximately 20:35.
Practical information
All transport by bus and boat is included in the ticket, in addition to entrance tickets to the Glacier Museum.
Food and drinks are not included. There is a café both at the Glacier Museum and at Bøyabreen, and there is a small cafeteria on board the boat.
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
