SHORE EXCURSIONS · BY REGION
The best days ashore.
The 8 most popular norwegian fjords shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Guided half-day shore trip from Flåm with Stegastein views, Borgund Stave Church, Aurlandsfjord, Lærdal Tunnel, and Lærdalsøyri.
Most Popular“We saw so much in a five-hour period. The driver Sophie was amazing on the narrow roads and our guide Alexa was a wealth of information.”
Langfoss waterfall and Åkrafjorden fjord views plus Haraldshaugen on a 5-6 hour Haugesund shore excursion with English guide.
“Very picturesque waterfall. As there's not a lot to see in haugesund it's well worth a visit. The guide was very knowledgeable and chatty.”
A guided Olden shore trip to Briksdal Glacier with scenic drives, lake photo stops, and a rewarding uphill walk past waterfalls.
“Despite the weather, rain, it was a great adventure, walking up to see the glacier. Be prepared to get wet at the waterfall halfway up.”
Chase three waterfalls from Bergen, walk behind Steindal Fosssen, then ride the Hardangerfjord with stops for photos and Norheimsund coffee.
“A wonderful day out of Bergen to see nearby countryside, a fjord, and of course, waterfalls. Bas was a great guide who shared many stories. Highly recommended especially if you don’t have a car during your Bergen trip!”
A guided hike to Briksdal Glacier from Olden, with bus transport, stunning waterfall-and-mountain views, and a back-to-ship guarantee in 4 hours.
“The hike was easy to follow and one of the best hikes we have ever been on with incredible views!! Moderate to easy hike, able to accommodate our group ages 7-75! Great excursion!!”
Private Lofoten shore excursion from Leknes to Hauklandstranda, Nusfjord, seaweed shop and Reine, with coffee, water and private transport.
“Amazing trip. Gunnar was a perfect host who loves his country with a passion. Lofoten Islands has always been on our bucket list and we would say its our favourite place in Norway now.”
4-hour Karmøy bus tour: Åkrasanden Blue Flag beach, Skudeneshavn lunch, Ferkingstad fishermen, Viking Avaldsnes and St. Olav.
Private Lofoten shore tour with Nusfjord, Skagsanden, Reine, Å i Lofoten and yellow rorbuer cabins. Cruise pickup, 6–7 hours.
“This was a magnificent day. Eric was very informative and rich in experience. This is our most favorite tour. What a beautiful place”
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