Norway's Fjords Walking & Hiking Tour
Norway's Fjords Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
2025: Jul-Sep2026: Jun-Sep
Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen
Fjords—extraordinary geologic wonders. And Norway is home to an enviable collection. Be humbled as your ferry cruises across magnificent Sognefjord, Norway's deepest fjord, an ideal gateway to vigorous Norway hikes through serene valleys, quiet villages and dense pine forests. Welcome to a gloriously unique perspective.
Highlights
- Boat among some of Norway's numerous breathtaking glacier-carved fjords, with cliffs plunging to the sea
- Hike past idyllic farms, waterfalls and colorful wildflowers, learning about the native wildlife from a local guide
- Explore the Viking-age village of Balestrand, where welcoming artists now ply their creative trade
- Enjoy a guided excursion on Nigardsbreen Glacier and experience a close encounter with sparkling glacial-blue ice
StartVoss
EndBergen
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Walk across fertile valleys dotted with wildflowers, farms and waterfalls • Visit privately owned Stalheim Folk Museum, where exhibits depict Norwegian life from the Middle Ages to World War II • Savor delicious handmade specialties at a mountain farm.
Night 1
With stunning views of Norway's highest waterfall and the Nærøyfjord Valley, this rustic hotel has its own folk museum.
Days 2-3
Boat among Norway's pristine fjords • Join a local guide to explore the rural landscape and learn more about its flora and fauna • Behold Urnes Stave Church, a World Heritage site built in the 12th century • Ferry through spectacular Nærøyfjord, Europe's narrowest fjord • A guided hiking tour on sapphire-blue Nigardsbreen Glacier awaits.
Nights 2-3
This small family-built inn, dating back more than 300 years, offers charming guest rooms and a lovely setting along the Sognefjord.
Days 4-6
From the charming waterfront community of Fjærland, a steep walk leads to a fantastic vista of Jostedalsbreen Glacier • The world-famous Norwegian Glacier Museum is a must-see • Take a challenging and unforgettable hike to the foot of Flatbreen Glacier or a ramble through peaceful Mundal Valley—the choice is yours! • Luxuriate in a memorable floating sauna on the fjord • Get to know historic Balestrand, an inviting artists' village with two burial mounds from the Viking age • Sweeping views of the Sognefjord's sparkling waters and surrounding snowcapped peaks await in Balestølen • If you're feeling brave, indulge in a post-hike dip in the invigorating glacier-fed waters • Enjoy dinner at a unique eatery set in the middle of an orchard.
Nights 4-5
Admire panoramic views of one of the world's longest fjords from the rambling verandas of this Swiss-style inn, operating since 1752.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
We ordinarily staff our trips with three leaders: two leaders out on the trail offering support—allowing everyone to have the experience they want, whether it’s an easygoing interpretative walk or a rigorous hike—while the third leader moves the van from trailhead to trail end. This trip is a little different in that our routes are a combination of loop hikes and out-and-back trails that begin and end in the same location. This means that you’ll still have the same two leaders providing excellent trail support without the need for a third leader to move the van. Occasionally we also hike with local guides, allowing us to offer even more support options on these routes.
The historic hotels on this trip offer proximity to our favorite hikes and fantastic views. Guest rooms are clean and comfortable but simpler and smaller than the typical Backroads standard. Also, due to the remote locations of our properties, dinners on this trip tend to be either buffet-style or a set or limited-choice menu.
The combination of Norway’s many waterfalls, steep mountains, vibrant green landscapes, warm ocean currents and deep fjords makes this country unlike any other. Norway’s climate can be as surprising as its terrain, with weather patterns and microclimates that may bring sun, wind, fog, sleet and rain in the same day (or hour!). Or it could rain all day, every day. Please be sure to bring warm layers and waterproof gear for each day of the trip. In addition, the fluctuating weather may result in ferry or mid-trip itinerary changes, but your Backroads Leaders are always prepared to make necessary adjustments to ensure a great trip while keeping safety the top priority.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Casual Hotel
With stunning views of Norway's highest waterfall and the Nærøyfjord Valley, this rustic hotel has its own folk museum.
Nights 2-3
*Deluxe Hotel
This small family-built inn, dating back more than 300 years, offers charming guest rooms and a lovely setting along the Sognefjord.
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Admire panoramic views of one of the world's longest fjords from the rambling verandas of this Swiss-style inn, operating since 1752.
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Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 23 customers
My first Backroads trip: Excellent Trip, Excellent Leaders
Here is a blog post I wrote about the trip: watsonm.substack.com/p/our-backroads-norway-fjords-hiking
A perfect 10! This trip was awesome. Exceeded expectations.
One of the best trips I've ever taken. It was my first trip with Backroads and after this experience, I highly recommend them and I will go with them again. It exceeded my expectations...the accommodations, the food and of course the hikes and activities were all amazing. Everything was perfect.
Norway hiking trip was fantastic.
Nice variety of hikes every day to accommodate different levels of fitness and strength. The guides were fun and helpful. Norway is a beautiful country to explore. Highly recommend this trip.
Amazing Trip!
The Norway Fjords Walking & Hiking Trip was our first Backroads experience. The entire trip was fabulous! Our leaders Jess and Brian were outstanding and worked hard to make sure we all had a great experience. Backroads has clearly put so much into the trip planning aspect and it all comes together seamlessly. Most days we had a choice between a more moderate hike and a challenging hike, and it was great to have these options. The scenery on this trip is hard to put into words, it's "stupidly beautiful." If you haven't been to Norway, you should do this trip. Even if you have been to Norway before, you should do this trip. Our experience could not have been any better.
Stunning scenery & fascinating history above Arctic Circle
This trip not only takes you into the beautiful, wild and remote scenery about the Arctic Circle, but also immerses you in the surprisingly fascinating history of cod fishing. I would never have guessed that cod were so interesting, but they are! And the role the fishing industry played in the Norwegian economy was genuinely interesting to learn about and in no way detracted from the quality of the hiking. Our daily hikes were challenging yet completely manageable, especially with such comfortable lodgings waiting for us. The trip leaders were knowledgable, friendly and attentive, without being overbearing or intrusive. Our fellow travelers were interesting and friendly. A fantastic trip I highly recommend.
Fantastic hiking in the fjords
First class accommodations, meals, and trip leaders. We had amazing weather throughout the week which was the icing on the cake!
Amazing trip! Amazing leaders! Amazing hikes! Amazing meals!
Trip leaders were amazing. Weather was unbelievable! A week of sun in Norway?? #grateful
Unbelievable beauty
So many experiences I'll never forget. Simply amazing views. The farm and sea to table meals exceeded all my expectations.
Definitely put this trip on your bucket list
This was our first Backroads trip. We were so impressed we have signed up for another adventure. We were awed by the Norway scenery, envigorated by the hikes (especially the glacier hike and the Raudmelen hike) and the food at every stop was delicious. Our guides catered to all of our whims. We were treated like royalty.
This trip was better than we could have imagined
We love Backroads. This was our third trip. They are so well organized. Nothing to worry about. They take care of you with plenty of snacks and food. Our recent trip to Norway was so memorable - from the beautiful scenery, delicious food, great accommodations and best of all, new friends! There was plenty of activity, there's always a choice of hike. I had a real feeling of fulfillment having completed all the hikes. Highly recommend this trip.
Dates & Prices
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