The tour takes you from Bergen harbor with a view of UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen and the wooden buildings along the city fjord. Heading north in Byfjorden, you can observe the development of the settlements as the city expanded. Further along, the tour passes the well-known industrial town of Salhus before crossing the Nordhordland Bridge, which was once the world's longest floating bridge.
The journey continues around Bergen’s northernmost point towards the Sørfjord, where the landscape begins to change. The nature becomes gradually wilder, the mountains taller, and you get a stronger fjord experience. The tour then passes the industrial town of Ytre Arna and the beautiful village of Garnes.
On the port side, you will soon spot Havråtunet, an old cluster farm where traditional farming is still practiced.
Further inland, you will come across the idyllic village of Bruvik, where you can make a stop at the local shop to buy "skillingsboller", a typical cinnamon bun from Bergen. It’s a perfect opportunity for a nice lunch with tea and coffee.
The nature becomes more dramatic, the fjord narrower, and the mountains higher. At Stamnes, you will see the world-famous Vosso salmon river, where the tour makes a detour to the spectacular Hesjedalsfossen waterfall behind the stone bridge before rounding the northern end of Osterøy.
In this idyllic area, you can also see the old salmon towers – the only place in the world where salmon were caught in this way.
The course is then set southward through Osterfjorden, first navigating between small islets in a beautiful cultural landscape before the fjord opens up on the way back to Bergen. You will pass the more than 500-year-old Hamre Church, which has a history spanning over 1,000 years. If desired, you can arrange with the captain for a stop here.
As you approach Byfjorden, you will see the city nestled between the seven mountains. For old sailors, the approach to Bergen was one of the two most beautiful harbor approaches in the world, and it’s easy to see why as you get closer.
Choose between two boats:
For this tour, you can choose between two boats. Please specify your preferred boat when booking. Both boats have a captain who also serves as a guide on board, and the captain speaks both Norwegian and English.
About the Weller:
TSMY Weller is a 50-foot-long, beautifully crafted English-built wooden yacht with excellent comfort and all necessary amenities. It has two kitchens, two bathrooms, two cabins, and a lounge. You can move from the foredeck to the aft deck and up to the flybridge. Gliding almost silently through the water while gazing at the fjord landscape creates a nearly magical atmosphere. Weller stands out with its spacious areas both indoors and outdoors and features charming details from the 1960s and 70s. The boat has been restored and upgraded to meet modern technical standards.
About the Princess 50-foot Iselin Bella:
This boat is 50 feet long, featuring a large flybridge and a lounge area both indoors and outdoors. Iselin Bella has a kitchen, two cabins, and two bathrooms, as well as air conditioning and heating. Here, you get top modern standards in a luxurious atmosphere.
Maximum number of passengers:
Both boats accommodate up to 12 passengers plus the captain.
Dining and service:
Both boats are fully licensed, offering beer, wine, and food service. Coffee, tea, and snacks are complimentary.
Departure point:
The tour starts from Dreggekaien, at the far end of Bryggen. Other departure locations can be arranged if needed.
Season:
The tour is available year-round. The summer season runs from 1 April to 31 October, and the winter season from 1 November to 31 March.
Prices for TSMY Weller 50-foot:
Summer season: NOK 30,000 incl. VAT for 10 hours.
Prices for Princess 50-foot:
Summer season: NOK 39,000 incl. VAT for approx. 8 hours.
Winter season: NOK 34,000 incl. VAT for approx. 6-7 hours (a slightly shorter tour adjusted to daylight hours in winter).
Booking:
The tour can be booked via email (click the email icon at the top of the page) or by phone. Please remember to specify which boat you prefer.
Customized tours on request.
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TSMY Weller