9 Historical & Heritage Tours in Sogn og Fjordane That You Shouldn't Miss

September 1, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Rich in mountains, islands, glaciers, farmlands and fjords, Sogn og Fjordane is best known for Sognefjord, the longest in Norway and the second-longest in the world. One of its arms, Nærøyfjord, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the 12th-century Urnes Stave Church near Lustrafjorden, an excellent example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on mainland Europe, is home to a national park with several museums and visitor centers.
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1. Private Norway in Miniature tour with Stegastein viewpoint

Bergen, Norway Vinol Tours
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Whole day trip is the best one option how to get knowledge about Norwegian history, every day life and to enjoy beautiful northern nature. Our Norway in Miniature tour gives you in addition chance to become acquainted with local cuisine and to enjoy views of UNESCO protected Narray fjord, to taste fresh water from famous waterfall and to make pictures from mountain lookout points.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Ferry tickets for Narray Fjord cruise - 650NOK/person, All food expences not included

Reviewed By Pearlr503

I have visited Norway just before the start of pandemic Covid-19 spreading. Unfortunaly, I didn' t have during my stay in Norway any walking tours in one of the most popular Norwegian historical cities - Bergen. Suddenly I discovered that one of Bergen tourist agencies suggests virtual online walking tours. It was so nice. International tourism is almost died now. Live online tour was a discovery for me. I was sitting with my smartphone at home enjoying stories of my local guide Ole, who was doing the real tour for me in the center of old Bergen passing with his camera medieval quarters. Tour was shorter than standard real tours. For me 1 hour was enough both for getting historical information and for the shopping at the end of the tour. My trophy became 3 magnets, a cup and 10 cans of blue berry in capsules that help to encrease immune system. Ole sent me them with DHL. My recommendations!

2. Flam: The Spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint Tour

Aurland Harbour, Gnr 36 Bnr 159, 5743 Flåm, Norway Wow A Tour: Flam
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If you are on a cruise porting in Flam, or staying in Flam this trip to the spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint is a must. This structure, which juts out 30 metres from the mountainside, 650 metres above the fjord, offers an unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape is hard to imagine.

Inclusions: Roudtrip transport with audio guide to Stegastein Viewpoint , Free time at Stegastein Viewpoint

Exclusions: Food and drink

3. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Highlights of Norway – Trip to the Sognefjord – SUMMER

Jandis Tour Operator

Experience the highlights of Western Norway on our tour to the Sognefjord. This tour starts and ends in Bergen. You will visit Voss, little quaint villages of Gudvangen and Flåm, witness the majestic beauty of this region: lush valleys and magnificent fjords surrounded by sheer mountains. We travel through a UNESCO World Heritage site: West-Norwegian Fjord Landscape area. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time (except on the fjord cruise and the train ride) and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. Duration is approx. 10.5 hours. Please, see suggested itinerary in the attractions section. For a complete experience, we recommend taking a fjord cruise and Flåmsbana train. Alternatively, we can make more stops and visit more places. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Norwegian Passenger Transport Licence.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Local professional driver-guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Passenger ferry tickets, Train tickets

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

4. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Highlights of Norway – Trip to the Sognefjord – WINTER

Jandis Tour Operator

Experience the highlights of Western Norway on our tour to the Sognefjord. This tour starts and ends in Bergen. You will visit Voss, little quaint villages of Gudvangen and Flåm, witness the majestic beauty of this region: lush valleys and magnificent fjords surrounded by sheer mountains. We travel through a UNESCO World Heritage site: West-Norwegian Fjord Landscape area. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time (except on the fjord cruise and the train ride) and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. Duration is approx. 10.5 hours. Please, see suggested itinerary in the attractions section. For a complete experience, we recommend taking a fjord cruise and Flåmsbana train. Alternatively, we can make more stops and visit more places. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Norwegian Passenger Transport Licence.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Private transportation, Local professional driver-guide

Exclusions: Passenger ferry tickets, Train tickets, Lunch

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

5. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm

JANDIS tours in Flåm

On this amazing sightseeing tour from Flåm on a minivan with a private driver-guide, you will explore the natural wonders of the Norwgian Fjord landscape are – inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list, and visit Njardarheimr – a reconstructed Viking Village with real modern day Vikings. You will first stop at Stalheim hotel to enjoy the view of the stunning Nærøydalen valley, then take a drive down the Stalheimskleiva hairpin turn road (open May–September) and walk up close to the Stalheimsfossen waterfall. In Gudvangen you can to witness the gorgeous Nærøyfjord – one of the two UNESCO World Heritage fjords, and visit the Vikings, learn about their history and culture. After Gudvangen, on to the famous Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord. A thrilling ride on a hairpin turn road takes you to an elevation of 640 meters / 2099 feet above sea level. The view is stunning! From Stegastein you retunr to Flåm, where the tour ends. Duration of the tour: 4-5 hours.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local professional driver-guide, Bottled water, Visit to the Viking Village Njardarheimr, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

6. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape tour, from Flåm, OFF-SEASON

JANDIS tours in Flåm

On this amazing sightseeing tour from Flåm on a minivan with a private driver-guide, you will explore the natural wonders of the Norwgian Fjord landscape are - inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list. You will first stop at Stalheim hotel to enjoy the view of the stunning Nærøydalen valley, then walk up close to the Stalheimsfossen waterfall, before coming to the charming village of Gudvangen. In Gudvangen you can to witness the gorgeous Nærøyfjord – one of the two UNESCO World Heritage fjords. Here you can also visit a real modern day Viking Town (optional). After Gudvangen, on to the famous Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord. A thrilling ride on a hairpin turn road takes you to an elevation of 640 meters / 2099 feet above sea level. The view is stunning! Duration of the tour: approx. 4.5 hours. You may choose to visit the Viking town or have more time on our scheduled stops to soak up the natural beauty of the western fjords.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local professional driver-guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tickets to the Viking Village (optional)

7. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Sketches of Norway – Gudvangen and Stegastein, 12.5 hours

Jandis Tour Operator

On this tour you will travel to the region of Sognefjord. This tour starts and ends in Bergen. You will visit little quaint villages of Gudvangen, Flåm and Aurland, stop at two lookouts – both with marvellous views, witness the majestic beauty: deep valleys and magnificent fjords surrounded by sheer mountains. We travel through a UNESCO World Heritage site: West-Norwegian Fjord Landscape area. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time (except on the fjord cruise) and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. Duration is approx. 12.5 hours. Please, see suggested itinerary in the attractions section. For a complete experience, we recommend taking a fjord cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm. Alternatively, we can make more stops and visit more places. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Norwegian Passenger Transport Licence.

Inclusions: Local professional driver-guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Private transportation, Entrance to Stalheim Folk Museum

Exclusions: Passenger ferry tickets, Lunch

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

8. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: King of the Fjords – round trip to the Sognefjord, 11 hours

Jandis Tour Operator

Come and meet the King of the Fjords – on our tour to the longest fjord in Norway: the Sognefjord. On this tour we travel through beautiful scenery of Western Norway: you will see lush valleys, barren mounain landscapes, raging waterfalls and, of course, the fjords. The main destination on this tour is the Sognefjord. A scenic relaxing fjord cruise on a small car ferry, that only local people use, is included. We stop at marvellous places with stunning views and visit such attractions as the wooden Hopperstad stave church from 1130. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. Duration is approx. 11 hours. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Norwegian Passenger Transport Licence.

Inclusions: Local professional driver-guide, Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Fjord ferry tickets, Tickets to Hopperstad stave church

Exclusions: May be purchased on this tour., May be purchased on this tour., Entrance fee to Bjørn West museum

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

9. 2-Day Round Trip from Bergen: THE GRAND SOGNEFJORD – fjords, waterfalls, glacier

Jandis Tour Operator

Experience the Best of Western Norway on this 2-day Grand round trip to the longest fjord in Norway: the Sognefjord, or as it is sometimes called – the King of the Fjords. Magninficent vistas await: majestic fjords, sheer mountains, vast plateaus, raging rivers and waterfalls, and mesmerising glaciers. From Bergen, we head out to the Inner Sogn region, visit natural, historical and cultural sights, and return to Bergen on the next day. Please, see the suggested itinerary for 2 full days. The tour is customizable, and the final itinerary will depend on your interests and choices. Several options are possible: 2 fjord cruises and Flåm railway ride are among the options mentioned. It is also possible to extend the tour with one to several additional days. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Norwegian Passenger Transport Licence.

Inclusions: Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, Local professional driver-guide, Bottled water, Lunch pack for glacier hike, Hiking shoes and rain gear (depending on available sizes), Car ferry fees

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums etc., Train and passenger ferry / fjord cruise tickets, Meals and accommodation

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

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