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Fjord and cider
The boat trip starts in Vik and goes to Balestrand. From here you walk about 1 kilometer to the Cider House, where you will get a guided tour and a tasting of apple cider. Here you will experience a charming, family-owned Cider House in Balestrand, beautifully situated by the Sognefjord.
You can also choose to travel from Bergen or Voss by bus to Vik. See more info further down the page.
Departure from : Vik
Duration: 6 hours
Season: May 15 to September 30
Price 2025: From NOK 1,600,-
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Choose whether you want to jump on the boat in Vik - or whether 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
Cider tasting with lunch board
Experience the flavors of Sogn with a guided cider tasting in an organic orchard by the fjord – combined with a carefully curated lunch board of finger food. This is a sensory and educational experience for those who love local food, drink and history.
This is what you get to do:
Tour of the orchard
You start the experience in the organic orchard at the Cider House in Balestrand. Here you will learn how apples are grown and why the climate, soil and special light of the Sognefjord give the fruit its unique taste.Communication and insight
You will meet one of the family members who runs the Cider House. They will explain how the fruit is processed into cider, fruit wine and spirits, and how they make sparkling cider using the same method used in Champagne.Cider tasting with five styles
You will taste five different ciders, from light, fresh "veranda ciders" to more complex and tannin-rich food ciders. Here you will truly discover that apples can taste much more than just apples!Lunch board with small dishes
For the tasting, you will be served a lunch board with five small dishes, each adapted to the taste of the cider it is served with. Here you will experience how food and drink work together.Alcohol-free option available
The oldest apple region in Norway
Sogn is the oldest apple area in Norway, here apple trees have flourished since the Viking Age.
At the Cider House you can taste high-quality ciders and learn about ciders, fruit wines and fruit spirits, served with knowledge and passion from one of the family members behind the production.
Informative bus tour round trip 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 story-loving driver as your guide, you will get a vivid insight into the culture and landscape along the way.
About the trip
Departure: The tour starts at 07:30 from the Tourist Information Center in Bergen city center.
First stop: After about 1.5 hours we take a short break in Voss to pick up more travelers.
Break at Vinje: A 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 toilet.
Further into the mountains: We continue over the spectacular Vikafjellet, where patches of snow often remain even in the middle of summer, a beautiful meeting of several seasons.
Photo stop: At approximately 10:20 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.
Arriving in Vik: A boat trip to Balestrand awaits you, an experience that takes you up close to the powerful nature in the area.
Boat trip to Balestrand. Further walk to the Cider House. After cider tasting and tour, the boat takes us back to the boat - which takes us to Vik.
Departure from Vik: At approximately 17:25 we continue, with a short photo stop at the beautiful Hopperstad stave church. Note: we do not go inside the church.
Tvindefossen: Around 6:30 PM 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 8:35 PM.
Practical information
All bus and boat transportation is included in the ticket, as well as entrance tickets to the glacier museum.
Bring warm clothes, the weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Bring your camera, this is a trip with lots of photo opportunities!
Toilet stops are provided along the way, but there may be a fee in some places.
Contact info: tel.: +47 947 15 085 e-mail: booking@glaciertour.no
