Fjord Cruise to Rosendal, Bergen
Take in the dramatic fjord scenery on a roundtrip cruise to charming Rosendal, where you'll have a few hours to explore.
Lovely ride on the ferry and a beautiful walk to the waterfall. That’s about all we had time for.
Summer + Nice weather = Bees. Mostly just around the dock and port/cafe nearby but there were a ton of bees. We had the best hike... Read more
Nice day trip, we hiked to the waterfall! Hiked through pastures of sheep, was delightful. Steep hills at times during hike that were good workout for... Read more
Fast and modern boat. Great view the whole way. I’d recommend taking a jacket if you want to sit outside on the boat. Even on a... Read more
We enjoyed our cruise and time in Rosendal. A highlight was the hike we did, walking from the town to Hattebergfossen Waterfall Trail, a loop trail.... Read more
Overview
Highlights
- Serenly cruise the fjords, taking in the views of wildlife, fisheries, farms, villages, and waterfalls
- Learn about Norway's third-largest glacier at the Folgefonne Centre
- Visit the Barony Rosendal, Scandinavia's smallest castle, and its beautiful rose garden
- Hike to Hattebergfossen waterfall through picturesque countryside and dare to take a cold plunge
Know before you go
8h
All ages
Self guided
What you'll do
Your day trip begins at Bergen's harbor, where you'll board a comfortable and modern boat, equipped with indoor and outdoor seating areas as well as a kiosk offering snacks and drinks. As you sail across the water toward Hardangerfjord—often referred to as the "queen of the fjords"—you'll enjoy views of steep mountains and cascading waterfalls.
Upon arrival in Rosendal, you'll be greeted by a picturesque village tucked between towering mountains. In the summer, wander through the village and make your way to the historic manor, Barony Rosendal, which dates to 1665 and is known as Scandinavia's smallest castle. Wander its landscaped grounds and romantic rose gardens, then enjoy lunch in the newly renovated greenhouse, which serves delicious dishes prepared with local ingredients. Alternatively, consider hiking to nearby Hattebergfossen and refresh with a cool dip beneath its waterfall. There's also the option to kayak, canoe, glacier hike, or off-road bike.
You could also check out the Folgefonnsenteret (Folgefonne Centre), where friendly staff are on hand to tell you about the local icecap, which covers a total of 77 square miles (200 sq km) in the center of Folgefonna National Park, as well as the Hardangerfjord's marine life and sustainability, from exhibitions set up in collaboration with oceanographers and climate researchers. After about 3.5 hours, it'll be time to catch the return boat back to Bergen.
Start times
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Monday8:50 am
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Tuesday8:50 am
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Wednesday8:50 am
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Thursday8:50 am
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Friday8:50 am
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Saturday11:00 am
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Sunday11:00 am
What's included
- Round-trip fjord cruise
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We skipped this activity. It was a 2 hour ferry ride both ways and we had just spent 4 hours on a ferry to get to Bergen the night before. It would have taken up all our free time in Bergen.
It's a 2 hour ferry ride to get there and then you have to pay to see anything
It was wonderful to be on the water, but this is not one of the narrow fjord cruises. We loved getting to Rosendal and hiking to the waterfall. We had a wonderful lunch at Gjoa and caught the boat back to Bergen.
This is a great option to travelers who want a day on the water and a relatively easy hike to beautiful waterfalls.
We enjoyed our cruise and time in Rosendal. A highlight was the hike we did, walking from the town to Hattebergfossen Waterfall Trail, a loop trail. Beautiful.
The day trip to Rosendal was quite beautiful, especially the hike up to the waterfall, but it did end up being a bit long. While the experience itself was lovely, it left us feeling like we missed out on exploring more of Bergen. If there were more time to spend in Bergen, it could have been a great additional activity.
The Fjord Cruise to Rosendal was the highlight of my husband’s and my part of the journey. It was quite cold, but the ferry was nice with a lovely breakfast bar. You could get a variety of hot and cold drinks, making the experience very enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular, and the weather held up beautifully!
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