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Mountain hike or trip on the fjord? Visit a city or go on a train trip? Culture or skiing? The autumn darkness or winter cold is no obstacle to experiencing Fjord Norway as a tourist. When the temperatures start to fall in late autumn, new opportunities always arise. The changes in nature are new and exciting in themselves. Being here when the golden colours of autumn suddenly change into snow-capped mountains and frozen mountain lakes is a very special experience. You can only experience the tranquillity and almost hypnotic peace of the landscape at this time of the year, when the birds seek refuge in warmer climes and many small animals go into hibernation. The only sound you can then hear is the sigh of the wind and the whisper of the stream, or the crunch of snow under your boots.
This is a magical time in the fjords, which can be combined with exciting autumn and winter activities, both outdoors and indoors. It’s important to make the most of the few hours of daylight before you pop past an exciting art exhibition, an evening concert or curl up in front of a roaring fire.
Remember to keep warm and dry and to wear the right clothes for your winter adventure – you can find a survival guide to winter in the fjords here!
See the list of activities and attractions at the bottom of this page.
Take the short trip on the Fløibanen funicular or the Ulriken cable car and enjoy panoramic views of a winter-clad Bergen. There are daily bus trips from Flåm up the hairpin bends to the impressive Stegastein viewing platform, where breath-taking views of the Aurlandsfjord await you. Loen Skylift in Nordfjord has one of the most spectacular views in the region, summer and winter alike. Here, you can take the cable car and save yourself a hike up 1,000 metres to the top of Mount Hoven, where you can go on a summit tour, do cross-country skiing or walk on snowshoes, or simply have fun sledging on the prepared slopes.
There are fjord trips all year round from Bergen and Stavanger to Mostraumen and the spectacular Lysefjord, and though you can enjoy the views from a window seat, the best way to experience the winter-clad fjord landscape is out on deck.
Norway in a Nutshell is a full-day adventure, where you experience the magnificent contrasts of the fjord and mountain landscape from a train, boat and bus. Waterfalls and snow-capped mountains await you on a trip with the Flåm Railway, before a boat transports you silently through the dark Nærøyfjord, surrounded by towering mountains.
The little village of Flåm is in a beautiful setting at the end of the Sognefjord, with good transport connections to Bergen and Oslo or as part of the package trip Norway in a Nutshell. You can go on a guided snowshoe tour when there is snow on the ground from January to March, and you can go on a high-speed RIB safari all year round, with a stop to taste local delicacies en route. When you have hung up your outer clothes and put your shoes aside to dry, it’s time to relax in front of the fire in the lounge at Fretheim Hotel or at Ægir BrewPub.
Skiing enthusiasts will find many opportunities for summit tours and cross-country skiing trips in beautiful scenery, and there are good transport services for those travelling by public transport. From Stavanger, you can take the ‘ski boat’ and the bus that corresponds with it to Sauda Skisenter every Saturday and Sunday. The mountain town Voss is just an hour by train from Bergen, and those who love the sound of snow under their boots, and fresh, cold air in their lungs will find it the perfect place to spend a couple of days. Beginners will have access to both equipment and qualified instructors at the ski school, and the whole family can go on a sleigh ride or sledge down the snow-covered slopes at Myrkdalen.
The cities have their own unique history, and interesting museums and cultural experiences bear witness to the events that have formed them and the people who have lived there through the centuries. The Norwegian Canning Museum in Stavanger has a unique collection of industrial history items and interiors that you will not find anywhere else. At Bryggens Museum in Bergen, you can see the foundations of the city’s oldest buildings dating from the Middle Ages, before you jump a few centuries forward in time to the intricate oil paintings of Norway’s golden age and the Munch collection at the KODE art museums.
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the oldest orchestras in the world with roots dating back to 1765, is based in the Grieg Hall. The orchestra has a varied programme, including concerts every Thursday when it performs both classical and modern pieces, and special performances of film music and opera.
There are lots of activities for children, come rain or shine, if you are taking a family holiday. If it’s really bucketing down, getting rid of some energy at the VilVite science centre might be a good idea, or getting to know the local and exotic animals at Bergen Aquarium. On the top of Mount Fløyen, it’s important to first say hello to the ‘Fløyen troll’ before you explore the troll forest and the climbing park, or go on a walk on well-marked paths from the station. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger has interactive and educational exhibitions where adults and children alike can climb, try the maze and solve tasks.
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Stavanger – Preikestolen – Suldal – Nesflaten – Røldal – Trolltunga – Voss – Bergen
7 -10 days > 556 km > 2 ferries
Type of tour: Active
Discovery Route is the historic tourist route through Fjord Norway, from Stavanger to Bergen. The route was…
Bergen – Os – Lofthus – Ulvik – Norheimsund – Bergen
5 - 7 days > 370 km > 2 ferries
Type of tour: Local food
An autumn trip with a taste of local food! Bergen, Os and Hardanger offer wonderful food experiences, from gourmet to simple cuisine, and…
Bergen – Mostraumen – Rosendal – Trolltunga (Odda) – Bergen
4 - 7 days > Without a car
Type of tour: Fjords & Scenery
It's easy to get around without a car in Fjord Norway! The shipping company Rødne operates tours from Bergen all year, and, on…
Activity provider: Rødne Fjord Cruise
Amazing Preikestolen Feast your eyes on majestic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) seeming to reach into the sky above incredible Lysefjord. This exciting fjord cruise creates memories for life. We also take you…
Experience fjords and mountains on a 3 hour cruise to Osterfjord and the picturesque Mostraumen where boats are just able to pass through!
Take Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen. Magnificent view of Bergen, great children's playground and ideal for mountain walks.
Bergen – Flåm – Voss/Myrkdalen – Bergen – Stavanger
5 - 8 days > Without a car
Type of tour: Fjords & Scenery
This roundtrip shows you how to experience a time of year that truly brings forward the authentic toughness of what Fjord Life is all…
Bergen – Myrdal – Flåm Railway – Flåm – Gudvangen – Voss – Bergen
1 - 5 days > Without a car
Type of tour: Fjords & Scenery
On this legendary Fjord Tours tour, you get to experience some of the best that Fjord Norway has to offer: Bergen and…
Come and experience the Norwegian winter on snowshoes!
This guided hike will take you into our local mountains, for an exceptional view of the fjord at Stegastein viewpoint in Aurland. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Aurlandsfjord and…
Bergen – Myrdal – Flåm – Sogndal – Bergen
2 - 4 days > Without a car
Type of tour: Fjords & Scenery
Winter in the fjords brings a calmness and serenity that no other season can match. Unlike the unruly ocean, the mighty Sognefjord is still like a…
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