Hotels near Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord

The biggest reason most visitors come to Bergen is to see the western fjords. Sognefjord is Norway's longest at 205 km, and its narrowest arm Nærøyfjord (UNESCO-listed, 17 km long with cliffs rising 1300 metres) is the most dramatic. The popular Norway in a Nutshell itinerary runs Bergen-Voss-Gudvangen-Flam-Myrdal-Bergen as a 12-hour rail-and-boat round trip.

Shorter alternatives: a 3-hour Bergen-Mostraumen fjord cruise (no train, departs Fish Market 10:00 and 14:00, 750 NOK) hits the Mostraumen channel and a few waterfalls, decent if you can't spare a full day. The full Norway in a Nutshell costs 2200-2700 NOK depending on direction. Book through Vy or Norway in a Nutshell directly - boats fill 1-2 weeks ahead in July-August.

Pro Tip: Do the Nutshell Bergen-Oslo direction starting from Bergen, not the reverse - the dramatic Flam Railway and the Nærøyfjord cruise come in the morning when the light is best.