Geiranger Fjord Tour from Hellesylt: Three Waterfalls

One hour through three waterfalls and mountain farms perched on cliffs

A one-hour fjord tour from Hellesylt to Geiranger through a UNESCO World Heritage site, with stops at Friaren, Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls. You taste water collected straight from Friaren, pass the abandoned clifftop farms of Knivsflå and Skageflå, and see the dramatic views from Ørnesvingen before arriving in Geiranger town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Geiranger Fjord sightseeing tour

• Start at Hellesylt car ferry quay
• Sightseeing through Geiranger Fjord
• Collect water at Friaren waterfall
• Stop by Seven Sisters waterfalls
• Stop by Bridal Veil waterfall
• Pass Knivsflå farm near Seven Sisters
• Pass farm on cliff above fjord
• End at Geiranger town ferry quay

The experience

The boat leaves Hellesylt car ferry quay and heads into the Geiranger Fjord, where the route passes three major waterfalls in sequence. At Friaren, known as the Bachelor, the crew collects pure water from the falls for you to taste, a moment that anchors the tour's focus on the fjord itself rather than just the view from the boat. The Seven Sisters waterfall comes next, a series of seven cascades dropping side by side down the rock face, followed by the Bridal Veil, where the water mist sometimes catches light and creates a rainbow across the cliff.

Between the waterfalls, the tour passes the Knivsflå and Skageflå farms, both perched on cliffs 250 meters above the fjord. Knivsflå was abandoned in 1898 because of rockfall danger, but the structures remain visible from the water as a reminder of how people once lived in this landscape. The route also includes Ørnesvingen, the Eagle Road lookout, before concluding at the Geiranger town quay. A live English-speaking guide narrates the journey and points out details as the boat moves through the fjord.

What’s included

• Private transportation on the fjord.
• water tasting from Friaren waterfall.
• live guide commentary in English.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years): free · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 180

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruise Service AS

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to taste water from Friaren Waterfall and hear stories about the mountain farms: the guide stops long enough for both, unlike faster boat routes through the fjord.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years): free; Infant (under 6).

What are the Seven Sisters waterfalls?

The Seven Sisters is a series of seven waterfalls that cascade down the cliff face side by side in the Geiranger Fjord, one of the major stops on the tour.

Do I get to taste the waterfall water?

Yes. At Friaren waterfall, the crew collects pure water directly from the falls and gives you a taste during the tour.

What are the mountain farms I'll see?

Knivsflå and Skageflå are two farms built on clifftops 250 meters above the fjord. Knivsflå was abandoned in 1898 due to rockfall danger, but both remain visible from the boat as historic landmarks of fjord settlement.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour departs from Hellesylt car ferry quay, across the bridge by the waterfall, and concludes at Geiranger town quay after passing through the fjord.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide narrates the journey and explains the waterfalls, farms and landmarks as you travel through the fjord.