Langfoss and Stordalvatnet from Haugesund: Small-Group Tour

Half a day chasing waterfalls and fjord views from a ship dock near Haugesund

A small-group tour from Haugesund exploring Langfoss waterfall and Stordalvatnet lake over 5–6 hours in a Mercedes-Benz electric van, with an English-speaking guide leading stops at Åkrafjord, the Rising Tide sculpture park, and Haraldshaugen national monument. The group stays under eight people, allowing the van to reach narrower valleys and higher viewpoints than larger coaches can access. Children from age 6 are welcome. The tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour of Langfoss and Stordalsvatnet

• Begin tour at Risøy island port
• Drive over Risøy bridge to Haugesund
• Pass Haugesund city hall
• Drive 1 hr 15 mins to Stordal lake
• Toilet stop at Stordal lake
• Photo stop above Stordal lake
• Visit Langfoss waterfall for 30 minutes
• Panoramic view of Langfoss and Åkrafjord
• Toilet and coffee break at Åkrafjordtunet cafe
• Photo stop at Etnefjord
• Visit Rising Tide sculpture park in Kvalsvik
• Visit Haraldshaugen national monument
• Pass Haugesund old post office, Wrangell Villa, and Our Saviour's Church
• Return to ship or city centre drop-off

The experience

How do you see Norway's western fjords and waterfalls without renting a car or joining a coach full of people? This tour departs from the cruise ship dock on Risøy island and heads straight into the landscape. The guide points out Haugesund's landmarks as you drive through the city, then the route climbs inland toward the Stordal valley. After roughly an hour and fifteen minutes, you stop at the lake itself for a toilet break, then climb higher for a panoramic view down across Stordalvatnet before pushing on to Langfoss.

Langfoss is the centerpiece: you get about thirty minutes to walk close to the waterfall and photograph it from the valley floor, then the van climbs again for a second vantage point looking down at both the falls and the Åkrafjord beyond. The electric van is smaller than a coach, which is why the itinerary reaches these higher viewpoints and narrower side valleys at all. On the return, you stop at Åkrafjordtunet, a local café with a shop selling goat cheese, brown cheese and other regional specialties, then climb to a photo stop overlooking the Etnefjord from high above. The route then passes the Rising Tide sculpture park (a set of sculptures placed in the sea near Kvalsvik), and arrives at Haraldshaugen, the national monument erected in 1872 to mark a thousand years since King Harald Fairhair unified Norway after the Battle of Hafrsfjord.

The return to the ship includes a final drive past Haugesund's old post office, Wrangell Villa, and Our Saviour's Church. If time allows and you want to explore the city center on your own, you can ask to be dropped off in town instead of heading straight back to the dock.

What’s included

• Transport in a Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer electric van.
• an English-speaking guide sharing local history and culture.
• stops at Langfoss waterfall, Stordalvatnet lake, Åkrafjord, the Rising Tide sculpture park, Haraldshaugen national monument, and Etnefjord viewpoint.
• a toilet and coffee break at Åkrafjordtunet café.
• the option to be dropped in Haugesund city center if time permits.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 66 years) · Senior (67 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch and Russian

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Discovery Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're on a cruise and want waterfall and fjord views without missing your ship: the 5-6 hour timeframe works for port days, and the electric van reaches high viewpoints and narrow valleys that larger coaches can't access.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 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.

How long does this tour take, and does it leave time to explore Haugesund afterward?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total. If you want to spend time in Haugesund city center, you can ask the guide to drop you off there on the return, giving you the rest of your port day to walk around on your own.

What is Langfoss like when you actually get there?

Langfoss is a tall waterfall in a narrow valley. You stop for about thirty minutes to walk up close to it and take photos from the valley floor, then the van climbs to a second viewpoint higher up where you can see the falls and the Åkrafjord together.

What does the guide talk about during the drive?

The guide speaks English and shares insights into Norwegian history and culture. You'll hear about Haugesund's landmarks as you leave the city, and on the return drive you'll get general information about Norway's language, religion and heritage.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

Food and beverages are not included in the tour price. At Åkrafjordtunet café, you can buy coffee, snacks and local specialties like goat cheese if you want to, but this is optional and at your own cost.