Bergen: Gudvangen Viking Market & Nærøyfjord Private Tour

The Viking Market in Gudvangen: What Draws You Back to Bergen Changed

You travel from Bergen through fjord valleys and past waterfalls to reach the Viking Market in Gudvangen, open only in summer. The day includes private transportation, a guided walk through the Viking Village (with your choice of group or private guide), lunch, and entry to Njardarheimr. You return to Bergen by early evening, with the option to add a cable car ride in Voss on the way back.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour from Bergen to Viking Market

• Start tour in Bergen city
• Pass historical landmarks in Bergen
• Drive through Voss town
• Stop at Tvindefossen waterfall
• Visit Stalheim Hotel terrace view
• Arrive in Gudvangen for lunch
• Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village
• Take guided tour and activities in Viking Village
• Drive to Bakka village and view fjord
• Return via Voss town
• End tour back in Bergen

What’s included

• Your day includes private transportation from Bergen with a local driver-guide, bottled water throughout, all fees and taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Entry to the Viking Village and a guided tour (either group or private) are included.
• You'll stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, Stalheim Hotel, and Bakka Church on the Nærøyfjord.
• Lunch in Gudvangen is on your own.
• The optional Voss Gondol cable car ride costs extra.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English, Norwegian and Russian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

Operated by JANDIS AS

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

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The experience

There's something about the pull of a place you've only heard about in stories. The Viking Market at Njardarheimr opens just two months a year (July and August), and when it does, local artisans and Viking craftspeople from across Europe set up in Gudvangen, a small village tucked under Norway's tallest waterfall, Kjelfossen. You leave Bergen in the morning and spend the next nine to ten hours moving through Western Norway's landscape: past the Tvindefossen waterfall (110 meters of white water dropping near Voss), through valleys that look almost unreal in their tidiness, and finally down to the Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site that sits between steep mountains and water so still it reflects everything above it.

Your driver is both driver and guide, which means the stops aren't rushed. You pull over at Stalheim Hotel, perched 373 meters above the Nærøydalen valley, where the view alone justifies the detour. The hotel's been there since 1647, and the terrace still holds that same vantage point. Then you arrive in Gudvangen for lunch (you choose where, the local hotel restaurant or inside the Viking Village itself), and after eating, you have time to walk through Njardarheimr. The village offers two ways to experience it: a regular entrance with a scheduled group tour led by a local guide, or a private option where a Viking guide stays with your party for a full hour, moving at your pace. Either way, you see the crafts, the archery and axe-throwing setups, and you get to browse the market itself: the real reason people come. The goods are genuine: leather work, Viking-inspired jewelry, hand-forged items, things you won't find in Bergen's shops.

On the drive back, you pass through Voss again, and there's an option to ride the Voss Gondol cable car up Mount Hangur (though that costs extra and eats into your return time). The tour ends back in Bergen around 6pm. Because it's private (just you and your group with one driver-guide), you can ask to stop wherever you want for photos or just to stand in the quiet and listen to the water. That flexibility is what separates this from a bus tour where everyone gets fifteen minutes at each spot.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Norwegian and Russian.

When is the Viking Market open?

July and August only. The market runs during those two months when Viking artisans and local producers set up in Gudvangen.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation, bottled water, all fees and taxes, air-conditioned vehicle, and a local professional driver-guide. Entry to the Viking Village is included. Lunch is separate.

How long is the tour?

9 to 10 hours total. You leave Bergen in the morning and return around 6pm.

Can I choose between a group tour and a private guide at the Viking Village?

Yes. You can take a scheduled group tour with a local guide, or pay for a private Viking guide who stays with your party for one hour.

What stops are included on the drive?

Tvindefossen waterfall (near Voss), Stalheim Hotel (with views of Nærøydalen valley), Bakka Church and the Nærøyfjord, and Gudvangen for the Viking Market. You can request additional photo stops.

Is the Voss Gondol cable car included?

No. It's an optional add-on with extra cost. Taking it requires additional time and means a later return to Bergen.

What is the Nærøyfjord?

A UNESCO World Heritage Site fjord in Western Norway, known for steep mountains and calm water. You see it from several stops during the tour.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Children can participate in activities like archery and axe-throwing at the Viking Village.