REACHING THE FJORDS BY FERRY, FROM BERGEN ON NORWAY’S MOST POPULAR ROUTES
The Norwegian fjords are Norway’s main attraction. Millions of tourists from all over the world come to Bergen to sail among these wonders of nature. Ferry trips from Bergen into the fjords are the most popular routes in Norway.
Port of Bergen: the entrance to the Fjords
With its 396000 inhabitants Bergen is the second most populated metropolitan area in Norway. It is located within a fjord on the west coast of the Scandinavian peninsula.
The
port of Bergen
, Bryggen, is Norway‘s main port considered the
entrance to the fjords
. It owes this fame to its strategic location between the two most important in Scandinavia:
- The 207-km-long Sognefjord is the longest in Norway. It stretches from the northern part of Bergen to the village of Skjolden. It is known as the King of the Fjords because of its majestic grandeur.
- Hardangerfjord is just shorter, thanks to its 179 km it is the second shortest in Norway. It is located on the southern coast of Bergen. The main attractions of Hardangerfjord are the repeating waterfalls and lush cider plantations. This fjord, also is famous for its suspension bridge among the longest and most impressive in the world.
The ferry routes in the Norwegian Fjords
The ferry from Bergen is one of Norway’s most popular means of transportation and the best way to visit the beautiful fjords. Sailing amidst these spectacular wonders of nature is a unique and inimitable thrill.
Most popular Bergen ferry routes:
- Bergen – Balestrand
- Bergen – Vik
- Bergen Askvoll
- Bergen – Flesland
- Bergen – Stavanger
- Bergen – Langesund
- Bergen – Nordheide
- Bergen – Rysjedalsvika
- Bergen – MJØMNA
- Bergen – Rosendal
What are the best ferries for sailing between the Norwegian fjords?
There are a number of Shipping Companies that operate in the port of Bergen and make it possible to reach the most important Norwegian fjords. Not all ferries are the same, there are faster and slower ones, and some of them are even equipped with saunas on board.
The best ferries for sailing the fjords: Norled, Fjord Line and Rødne Fjord Cruise.
Booking ferries in Northern Europe
Are you interested in ferry travel in Northern Europe? Perhaps you might be interested in this article on the NORTHERN EUROPE FERRIES: THE STOCKHOLM – HELSINKI ROUTE
To book your Northern European trip to the Norwegian fjords linked to the Ferryfineder site. Query the search engine and you will find the route you are looking for at the cheapest price on the market. Remember to book early throughout the year
