Bøyabreen
Enjoy a 25-minute photo stop by the beautiful Bøyabreen, a branch of the imposing Jostedalsbreen glacier. Being the largest glacier on the European mainland, Jostedalsbreen has around 50 glacier arms with Bøyabreen being one of them.
Gamalost
Sample Gamalost, a traditional Norwegian cheese with roots back to the Viking Age. Made from fermented skimmed milk the cheese is low in fat and salt, but rich in both taste and protein. Vik has the last remaining factory producing gamalost in Norway.
Hopperstad Stave Church
You get to step inside this historic church that was built in 1130, almost 1,000 years ago. Hopperstad is one of the oldest stave churches in Norway. The richly decorated facade is known as Viking handcraft - see if you can spot the dragons in the carving
Guided town walk
A local and experienced guide will take you for a guided town walk through the charming streets of Vik. The tour will take you to some of Vik’s top cultural heritage sites. Do not hesitate to ask questions along the way.
Tvindefossen
Famous for its beauty, Tvindefossen waterfall is a sought-after attraction as the water cascades down on several plateaus from a height of 110 metres (360ft). The waterfall has been a source to several myths, and still continues to enchant visitors
Credit: Roar Werner Vangsnes
Fjord cruise on Sognefjord
The Sognefjord is nicknamed King of Fjords. It extends more than 200 km inland (127mi) making it the second longest fjord in the world and the longest in Norway. The remains of abandoned transhunt farms add to the cultural dimension
Norwegian Glacier Museum
A trip to this award-winning hands-on museum is included in your trip. The exhibitions are rich in interactive models and exciting experiments using real glacier ice. Do not miss the brand new and unique panoramic movie showcasing Jostedalsbreen glacier.
Itinerary for Sognefjord Cruise, Jostedalsbreen and Vik
00:00
Overnight at Blix Hotel
Blix Hotel
07:00
Breakfast at Blix Hotel
Blix Hotel
11:30
Guided City Walk
Town of Vik
12:20
Cheese Tasting (Gamalost)
Tine Dairy Factory
12:45
Light Lunch
Blix Hotel
13:45
Free time
Town of Vik
15:05
Guided Visit
Hopperstad Stave Church
15:05
Bus to Fjærland
Bøyabreen / Jostedalsbreen Glacier
15:20
Boat to Balestrand Pier
Fjærland Pier
15:35
Bus to Bergen
Hopperstad Stave Church
18:00
Dinner at Blix Hotel
Blix Hotel
18:45
Arrival in Bergen
Bergen Tourist Information
14:30
Bus to Bøyabreen / Jostedalsbreen Glacier
Norwegian Glacier Museum
14:40
Photo stop at Bøyabreen / Jostedalsbreen Glacier
Bøyabreen / Jostedalsbreen Glacier
13:45
Visit to Norwegian Glacier Museum
Norwegian Glacier Museum
13:40
Bus to Norwegian Glacier Museum
Fjærland Pier
11:55
Boat to Fjærland
Balestrand Pier
08:00
Boat to Balestrand
Bergen Strandkaiterminal
16:55
Boat to Vik
Balestrand Pier
Important on this trip
Food Included
- Cheese sampling (Gamalost) at Tine Cheese Bar in Vik.
- A cold lunch buffet at Blix Hotel in Vik mainly consisting of bread, spreadings, coffee, tea and juice.
- Hotel dinner (day1) and breakfast (day2) at Blix Hotel in Vik.
Clothing
We recommend you to bring a windproof jacket in case of winds and cool temperatures on the fjord cruise.
Tickets included
Tickets to Norwegian Glacier Museum and Hopperstad Stave Church are included in this tour as well as a guided town tour in Vik.
Meeting Point
Boat: At Strandkaiterminalen in Bergen.
Bus: The Central Bus Station, platform O.
Please meet 15 minutes before departure.
Hotel Accomadation
This tour includes an overnight at historical Blix Hotel in Vik in Sogn.
Snacks
You may purchase snacks and beverages at the local stores in Vik, on the Sognefjord cruise and at the Norwegian Glacier Museum.