Hardangerfjord tour from Bergen: Ferry crossings & waterfalls

Cross the fjord and walk behind a towering waterfall

A guided tour from Bergen to Hardangerfjord combines two ferry crossings with stops at named waterfalls and the villages of Jondal, Utne and Norheimsund. The route travels in an air-conditioned Mercedes minibus with an English-speaking guide, departing early and returning to Bergen around 6 p.m. Children are welcome from age 4. No food is included, though restaurants and cafés are available at several stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hardangerfjord15m
2. KODE Art Museumspassing by

Hardangerfjord tour with waterfalls and ferry

• Stop at Bjørkheim Cafe for break
• Photo stop at Fossen Bratte waterfall
• Visit Steinsdalsfossen waterfall
• Explore Norheimsund and lunch break
• Ferry crossing from Kvandal to Utne
• Arrive and view village of Utne
• Break at marina in Herand
• Scenic drive from Utne to Jondal with photo stops
• Ferry crossing from Jondal to Tørvikbygd
• Drive back to Bergen
• Return to Bergen Tourist Information

The experience

The day starts with a drive south from Bergen along the fjord, stopping first at Bjørkheim Cafe for 15 minutes to see the water from above, then at Fossen Bratte: a 79-meter waterfall that drops in a single cascade. The minibus then takes you to Steinsdalsfossen near Norheimsund, where a path runs behind the 50-meter drop so you can stand between the rock face and the water without getting wet. This is one of Norway's most visited waterfalls, and a small café sits just beyond the stone arch bridge that leads to it. You'll have less than half an hour here before moving on to Norheimsund itself, a town on the fjord with restaurants and shops where most travelers stop for lunch.

After Norheimsund, the route follows the fjord for 40 minutes to Kvandal, where you board the first ferry at 2 p.m. The crossing to Utne takes 20 minutes. The upper deck offers views and photo stops. Utne is a small village with traditional wooden houses and a 300-year-old hotel, and the minibus pauses there before continuing along road 550 toward Jondal: a 35-minute drive through orchards that line the fjord, with photo stops as weather allows. A second ferry then crosses the main arm of the fjord from Jondal to Tørvikbygd in about 20 minutes, after which the route heads directly back to Bergen, arriving around 6 p.m.

The minibus is air-conditioned and seats a small group. Bathrooms and kiosks are available on both ferries and at most stops. The pace is steady but not rushed, with time built in at each waterfall and village to walk, rest or eat.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned Mercedes minibus.
• English-speaking guide.
• ferry tickets for both crossings.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Fjordrive Tours AS

Is this one for you?The tour runs a fixed schedule with a 2 p.m. ferry departure, so the timing of both crossings and all stops is set. Book this if the afternoon ferry suits your day in Bergen. Most of the journey is by minibus and ferry, so it suits travelers who prefer sitting and watching over hiking or climbing, though the short walks at the waterfalls and villages add variety to the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I walk behind Steinsdalsfossen without getting wet?

Yes. A path runs behind the 50-meter waterfall so you stand between the rock face and the water. The walk is short and the path is well-maintained, with a stone arch bridge leading to it from the car park.

What is the ferry crossing like on this tour?

You take two ferries, each crossing about 20 minutes. The first departs Kvandal at 2 p.m. and reaches Utne. The second goes from Jondal to Tørvikbygd across the main arm of the fjord. Both have bathrooms, kiosks and upper decks for photos and views.

Where can I eat during the tour?

No meals are included, but Norheimsund has several restaurants and a bistro where most travelers stop for lunch around midday. Cafés are also located at Steinsdalsfossen and at small marinas along the route, and both ferries have kiosks.

How much walking is involved?

Walking is light. You'll walk a short path to Steinsdalsfossen, a few hundred meters along an old road at Fossen Bratte for photos, and brief walks in the villages of Utne and Norheimsund. Most of the day is spent in the minibus or on the ferries.

What time does the tour return to Bergen?

The minibus returns to Bergen Tourist Information around 6 p.m., making this roughly an eight-and-a-half-hour day from start to finish.