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Welcome to Western Norway

Go west: See the Norway of your dreams

Sky-high peaks and shimmering fjords. Waterfalls, glaciers and skerries. Cosy fishing villages and sophisticated ports. Coastal boat journeys. Cross-country ski treks. Seafood-rich waters and fruit-laden valleys. History and heritage. Welcome to western Norway … the Norway of your holiday dreams

Fjord tours from Bergen

Couple standing in the front of a fjord boat

Sognefjord and Fjærland by boat from Bergen

Round trip from Bergen on the Sognefjord to Fjærland and Bøyabreen glacier
From NOK 3150
Fjord boat from Rødne cruising through the narrow strait of Mostraumen

Fjord Cruise Mostraumen

3-hour boat cruise through Mostraumen and Osterfjord
From NOK 790

Experience Folgefonna Glacier

woman padling a kayak by the edge of a glacier

Folgefonna Glacier Kayak Trip

Paddle in the turquoise waters of the glacial lake in Folgefonna National Park
From NOK 2890
A group of hikers climbing on Folgefonna glacier

Blue Ice Hike at Folgefonna Glacier

Guided glacier hike at Folgefonna
From NOK 1090
Three people on a glacier hike to Folgefonna

Folgefonna Glacier Hike

Peaceful Hardangerfjord cruise and adventurous glacier hike at Folgefonna
From NOK 1760

Balestrand experiences

fjord boat cruising on the Fjærlandsfjord

Fjærlandsfjord and Bøyabreen tour from Balestrand

Day trip from Balestrand to Fjærland and Bøyabreen glacier
From NOK 1250
Rib boat on sightseeing on the Sognefjord

RIB Sightseeing in Balestrand

A fun boat trip with stops at several major attractions in the area
Destillery at Balestrand Cider House

Balestrand Cider Tasting and Lunch

Enjoy sampling distinct ciders and a seasonal lunch while overlooking the Sognefjord
From NOK 775

Where fjords meet mountains

The region offers a rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural experiences like fjord cruises and mountain hikes

Some 1,752 kilometers long and 430 wide, all of Norway is vast, diverse and full of marvelous things to see and do. But the three counties making up its extreme west — Rogaland, Vestland and Møre og Romsdal — are home to the iconic Norwegian musts at the top of any holiday bucket list worth its salt. Plying fjords like a latter-day Viking. Hiking a glacier. Climbing up precarious Pulpit Rock. 

Western Norway — in Norwegian, Vestlandet — is also so much more … unexpected… Island-hop via postal boat. Wrap yourself in woolen wear from a local workshop. Cycle along a fjord. Marvel at stave churches and savor Norway’s unique brown — and “old” — cheese.

Read more about Western Norway!

From Stavanger in the south, and some 500 kilometers north to Kristiansund, the fjord- and skerry-ridden coast of western Norway is strewn with lively and charming ports, large and small. These harbors once sent forth waves of Vikings and, later, emigrants seeking a better life abroad. But they’ve always laid out the welcome mat for newcomers, too — from medieval merchants to 19th century British sportsmen, Norway’s first proper tourists. And now, if you will, you and yours. 

City and country, valley and peak. And, of course, the unmatchable fjords. Culture and nature meet in one spectacular holiday in western Norway. You’ve seen it in your dreams. Now live it for yourself.

If Western Norway is on your travel itinerary, you have come to the right place. Stick with us and have fun adventuring!

Experience the gems of Western Norway

Flåm fjord village and surrounding mountains

Flåm by Bus and Sognefjord Cruise

Cruise on the Sognefjord, take in scenic landscapes and explore famous Flåm
Coastal cruise with the postal boat at Bulandet island group

Island Hopping to Bulandet and Værlandet

Board a postal boat for a unique tour to remote islands and small communities at Bulandet
From NOK 2060
Sightseeing bus from Go Fjords driving next to Vøringsfossen waterfall

Hardangerfjord Cruise and Vøringsfossen Waterfall

Cruise on the Hardangerfjord and explore the mighty Vøringsfossen waterfall
From NOK 1851

Explore the highlights along the Lysefjord

A fjord boat from Norled sailing on the Lysefjord

Lysefjord & Preikestolen Cruise Summer

Cruise along the Lysefjord and admire cascading waterfalls and Preikestolen from below
From NOK 690
Tourist standing on top of Kjerag boulder

Kjerag Express Bus Round trip

Easy access to complete the hike to the world famous Kjerag boulder
From NOK 880
Hikers on top of Preikestolen plateau

Preikestolen Express Bus Round Trip

Express bus between Stavanger and Preikestolen hiking trail
From NOK 476