Hardangerfjorden

A flexible day in the Hardangerfjord region with iconic fjord scenery, waterfall moments at Furebergfossen, and optional stops for Salmon Eye and destination dining.

A lake with a small boat and mountainous landscape in the background under a clear sky.

Quick facts

  • Duration: By request (8 hour day trip or multi-day with overnight)

  • Departure: Bergen

  • Best for: Scenic explorers, couples, small groups, guests who want a โ€œbig dayโ€ outside Bergen

  • Season: Year-round (route and stops adjusted to conditions)

  • Included: Refreshments, snacks + 2 alcoholic drinks per guest

  • Add-ons: Salmon Eye, restaurant stops, overnight options (on request)

  • From price: From NOK 60,000

Scenic view of a fjord with tall mountains on either side, a waterfall on the right side, and a calm body of water reflecting the mountains and sky.
A white yacht docked at a marina during evening with blue and yellow lighting, Canadian flag flying, and a background of trees and parked cars.

Highlights

  • A fjord day built around your preferred pace and distance

  • Furebergfossen waterfall stop where you can get very close to the water

  • Optional visit to Salmon Eye, described as the worldโ€™s largest floating art installation and an aquaculture learning experience

  • Multiple route options: Rosendal, Norheimsund, ร˜ystese, Ulvik, Odda and more

  • If going all the way to Odda, an optional dining stop at Buer, located by the โ€œentrance gateโ€ to the Folgefonna glacier

Route and notable stops

Hardanger gives you many routing options depending on how long your guests want to be out, whether you want a dining focus, and whether you want to include a landmark stop.

Typical route highlights (selected based on your plan)

  • Rosendal (Salmon Eye access point) โ€“ Salmon Eye experiences typically start at the pier in Rosenda

  • Salmon Eye โ€“ Floating art installation and learning experience focused on aquaculture

  • Furebergfossen โ€“ Along Route 551 between ร…rsnes and Sunndal, flowing under the road into Maurangerfjord (a branch of Hardangerfjord)

  • Hardanger villages โ€“ Optional routing via Norheimsund, ร˜ystese, Ulvik, and Odda depending on desired distance

  • Buer (near Odda) โ€“ Restaurant stop near Folgefonna, surrounded by dramatic mountain landscape

Whatโ€™s included

  • Private charter reserved for your group

  • Captain and crew with local expertise

  • Fuel and standard port fees

  • Safety briefing plus life jackets on board

  • 2 alcoholic drinks per guest

  • Fruit, snacks, mineral water, coffee, and tea

Optional add-ons

  • Salmon Eye visit (learning experience; we plan timing and logistics with you)

  • Restaurant stops along the route (one or multiple, depending on timing)

  • Buer restaurant (Odda) (lunch plates by day; evenings typically offered as a 3-course menu concept, depending on their setup that day)

  • Overnight option (multi-day plan with accommodation and expanded routing)

Onboard experience

This trip is designed as a premium โ€œchoose-your-ownโ€ Hardanger day. Some groups want maximum scenery and landmark stops, others want a slower pace with one standout dining moment. We build the timing around your priorities and keep the route comfortable and seamless, with the crew handling the details as conditions evolve.

A scenic village with colorful houses, a stone bridge over a river, and a waterfall in the background surrounded by green trees.