GUIDED TOUR: Secrets of the Fjords - the Osterfjord and Mo, 6.5 hours

Bergen, Norway
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Experience the majestic beauty of the Western Norway on this is a short 6.5-hour round-trip by car from Bergen. In a comfortable car or minivan, with a driver-guide, you will travel to the secluded areas around the island of Osterøy and the Osterfjord surrounding it. On this tour, you will see narrow fjords, gorgeous waterfalls, experience the amazingly beautiful nature of the region. The driver-guide provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. The car and the driver-guide is with you during all of the tour. The tour ends in Bergen centre.

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 Passenger Transport Licence.

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bergenhus Fortress, Bergenhus, Bergen 5003 Norway

This is a short round-trip by car to the amazing Osterfjord area.

Our professional driver-guide picks you up at your hotel in Bergen centre (or cruise ship port) and our tour starts. Departure is usually at 9:00am unless otherwise agreed. 

Leaving Bergen we drive past some of the sights. The Medieval fortress of Bergenhus is one of them.

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Osterøy Bridge, Fv566, 5264 Bergen, Norway

From Bergen, we will travel to the Osterfjord – a fjord that surrounds one on the largest continental islands in Europe – Osterøy island, 127 square miles (330 km2).

Our first stop is at the viewpoint right after crossing the bridge over the fjord.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Dale of Norway Factory Outlet & Museum, Sandlivegen 2, 5722 Dalekvam, Norway

Returning to mainland, we move on to Dale, where the famous sweater factory is located – “Dale of Norway”. We can visit the factory outlet and maybe pick up some woolen souvenirs there.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Skipshelleren, 5727 Vaksdal, Norway

From Dale we take one of lesser-known roads going north: steep mountains, narrow fjords and secluded villages along the way.

Our next stop is at the Stone Age settlement on the Bolstadfjord: a short walk on a moderately steep trail is required.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hesjedalsfossen, Fv569 540, 5727 Stamnes, Norway

Moving on we come to yet another narrow fjord – the Eidsfjord – and make a stop at the magical Hesjedalsfossen waterfall: one of the most iconic sights, and yet an offbeat attraction.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mo, Mo, Modalen Municipality, Hordaland, Western Norway

We continue our journey and reach Mo (pronounced “Moo”) – a cosy village between two waterfalls: Geitaskaret and Kvernhusfossen. Here we can have lunch at a small restaurant/café overlooking the Mofjord and Geitaskaret waterfall.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Kvernhusfossen, Fv569 71, 5729 Modalen, Norway

Leaving Mo, we make a short stop at the Kvernhusfossen waterfall before returning to Bergen – an almost non-stop 1.5-hour drive. 

In the winter, some of the waterfalls and fjords may be frozen.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mostraumen, Modalen, Norway

Our next and last stop on this tour is at the Mostraumen strait - the 600 meters long, very narrow channel connecting two fjords. During the tide there is a strong current here and, of course, an amazing view (regardless of the tide).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Osterfjorden, Alver, Norway

On our way back to Bergen we'll continue our ride along the Osterfjord - now to the west of Osterøy island.
(Usually we do not stop here.)

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Nordhordlandsbrua, Bergen, Norway

Before returning to Bergen we will cross the fjord on the second longest bridge in Norway - the Nordhordlandsbrua - part floating part suspension bridge.
(Usually we do not stop here)

Duration: 1 minute

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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