Included
- doneFive nights (price per person in a double room)
- done5 x breakfast
- done5 x self-packed lunch
- done4 x 3-course dinner/buffet
- doneTrain Bergen-Voss (Day 1)
- doneHardangerfjord Express Boat, Rosendal-Bergen (Day 6)
- doneLuggage transfer
- doneTour description
- doneDigital bicycle maps (gpx) to download in your smartphone
Add-on Extras
- doneExtra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two days
- doneSupplement for single rooms: 2 950 NOK
- doneTouring/trekking bike: 3 100 NOK (6 days)
- doneElectric bike: 4 000 NOK (6 days)
This Hardanger Fjord Bicycle Tour offers a breathtaking journey through some of Norway’s most stunning landscapes, showcasing magnificent views of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. As you pedal along, you’ll experience these awe-inspiring sights in a leisurely and immersive manner.
The adventure commences with a scenic train ride from Bergen to Voss, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Hardanger is renowned for being Norway’s primary source of fruits and berries, and your route will take you through picturesque fruit farms. Early summer reveals a burst of colorful blooms, while late summer and fall provide the opportunity to purchase fresh fruit from farm stands by simply leaving your payment in a box.
The tour runs on charming roads with very little traffic, but also on roads with more traffic. You’ll encounter rolling hills, traverse alongside majestic fjords, and even cross via ferry, providing moments of relaxation to soak in the fjord’s breathtaking views. Additionally, you’ll have the thrilling opportunity to pedal across the newly constructed, jaw-dropping Hardanger Fjord Bridge. The tour concludes in the quaint village of Rosendal, where we highly recommend a visit to the historic Barony to round off your memorable journey. From Rosendal the Hardanger Fjord Express offers a great sea voyage back to Bergen. Part of the tour follows Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger.
This trip can be extended with the tour in Sunnhordland, from Rosendal to Bergen.
Day 1 - Individual arrival Bergen and Voss
hotelFleischers Hotel, Voss
directions_bikeTrain (90 min)
Photo: Jarle Waeler, Statens Vegvesen.
The tour starts in Bergen, where you pick up the rental bikes. Train from Bergen to Voss. It is worth spending some extra time on Voss. Voss Gondol is open all year and takes you from the hotel/train station in Voss to Mount Hanguren (820 masl) in under nine minutes.
On the opposite side of Vangsvatnet Lake, you find Bordalsgjelet Gorge. This is a spectacular natural attraction within walking/biking distance from Central Voss. Accommodation awaits at Fleischers Hotel in Voss.
Day 2 - Voss - Ulvik
hotelBrakanes Hotel, Ulvik
restaurantBreakfast, self-packed lunch and dinner
directions_bike43 km
Skjervefossen Waterfall not far from Voss.
The morning starts with breakfast at the hotel. The destination for today is the beautiful village of Ulvik.
From Voss, you start with some uphill cycling to Skjervet, where you ride down the old road, past the spectacular Skjervsfossen Waterfall to Granvin. From here you bike uphill, through Espelandsdalen, and continue down to the beautiful fruit village of Ulvik. Accommodation at Brakanes Hotel, Ulvik.
Day 3 - Discover Ulvik and the Fjord
hotelBrakanes Hotel, Ulvik
restaurantBreakfast, self-packed lunch and dinner
directions_bike20 km
Cycling towards Ulvik. Photo: Lux Stein.
Ulvik is nestled on the shores of the Hardangerfjord, offering visitors spectacular views of the deep blue waters and the surrounding mountains. This is a good place for relaxation or a day full of nature experiences.
Embark on a bicycle tour to Osa, covering 20 kilometers (round trip), and possibly venture further into the mountains. Another alternative is to explore the remarkable cider farms in Ulvik, where you can visit one or more of the three renowned cider producers. Another alternative is scenic boat ride from Ulvik to Eidfjord, followed by a bicycle tour in that area. From Eidfjord, you also have the option to join the Vøringsfossen Sightseeing Tour, which takes you to the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall. Accommodation at Brakanes Hotel, Ulvik.
Day 4 - Ulvik - Kinsarvik (alternative routes to Norheimsund)
hotelThon Hotel Sandven, Norheimsund
restaurantBreakfast, self-packed lunch and dinner
directions_bike36 km
Steindalsfossen, Norheimsund. Photo: Roger Ellingsen, Statens Vegvesen.
From Ulvik you bike along narrow fjords, to the new and spectacular Hardangerfjord Bridge. The bridge offers an exciting trip across the fjord before continuing south to Kinsarvik. For those in good shape, it's nice to take a detour up the Husa Valley, with magnificent waterfalls and great hiking.
Several alternative routes from Kinsarvik to Norheimsund:
1. Boat from Kinsarvik to Norheimsund (or you can take the ferry to Utne and the boat from there).
2. Ferry from Kinsarvik to Utne, bike to Herand (23 km), boat from Herand to Norheimsund.
3. Ferry from Kinsarvik to Utne and another ferry from Utne to Kvanndal, bike from Kvanndal to Norheimsund (40 km).
Accommodation at Thon Hotel Sandven, Norheimsund
Day 5 - Tørvikbygd - Gjermundshamn - Rosendal
hotelRosendal Fjordhotel, Rosendal
restaurantBreakfast, self-packed lunch and dinner
directions_bike64 km (ferry 20 min to Årsnes)
Baroniet in Rosendal. Photo: Karen L. Vaaga.
Today you start by biking to Tørvikbygd, and from there a nice ride along the fjord, to Gjermundshamn (55 km). Some minor climbs, but not much traffic.
Ferry crossing to the south side of the fjord and continue biking to the small village of Rosendal (9 km).
The Baroniet Rosendal is Scandinavia's smallest castle. The barony is centrally located in Rosendal and is renowned for its rich cultural program and its rose garden. Accommodation at Rosendal Fjordhotel.
Day 6 - Breakfast and departure
restaurantBreakfast
directions_bike(Boat trip 2 h to Bergen)
Fjordcruise Rosendal to Bergen.
The cycle tour ends with a boat trip with The Hardangerfjord Express back to Bergen. The boat trip is a fantastic cruise through the wild and beautiful western Norwegian nature, making it an experience in itself.
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Discover Hardangerfjord by Bike
This Hardanger Fjord Bicycle Tour offers a breathtaking journey through some of Norway's most stunning landscapes, showcasing magnificent views of fjords, mountains, and glaciers.
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