Christmas & New Year Tours & Trips in Western Norway

Celebrate the holidays seeing Western Norway's fjord region from Bergen through Sognefjord to Hardangerfjord with seven nights at historic hotels like Kviknes Hotel and Brakanes Hotel. The self-drive itinerary includes festive stops at Balestrand, Nærøyfjord cruises from Flåm to Gudvangen, and visits to Vøringsfossen waterfall near Eidfjord. Winter activities feature Mount Fløien funicular views in Bergen, Norwegian Glacier Museum access in Fjærland, and seasonal time around Ulvik's mountain surroundings.

Western Norway's fjord country opens up during the festive season with accommodation at historic properties including Thon Hotel Jølster in Sunnfjord and stays along Hardangerfjord in Ulvik. You'll drive through snow-dusted landscapes to see Vøringsfossen, one of Norway's most famous waterfalls near Eidfjord, and cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Traditional Norwegian hospitality awaits at Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand on Sognefjord's shores, with optional winter excursions to Jostedalen Glacier viewing points at Bøyabreen and the Norwegian Glacier Museum at Fjærland.

This self-guided winter adventure takes you through Bergen's UNESCO-listed Bryggen quarter and into the spectacular Sognefjord region. Ride a RIB boat through the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord, where you'll spot seals and eagles along the way. Hike across Nigardsbreen Glacier in Jostedalsbreen National Park with professional guides leading the way. Stay at Hotel Fretheim in Flåm and Jostedal Hotel, both offering comfortable accommodations throughout your trip. Try e-biking to Brekkefossen waterfall and white-water rafting on the icy Jostedal torrents. This trip works well for families ages 5+ looking for a mix of comfort and outdoor activities in Western Norway.

Ring in the season with a trip from Oslo through Western Norway, cruising the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen and riding the spectacular Flåm Railway. Check out Bergen's festive atmosphere at the historic Bryggen wharf before a scenic ferry to Stavanger, then cruise the Lysefjord to view the iconic Preikestolen rising 600 meters above the water. This eight-day winter adventure includes seven nights in comfort hotels with breakfast and seamless train connections through Kristiansand back to Oslo.

Ring in the New Year with skiing in Voss, staying three nights in a self-catering hut with access to top-quality slopes. Ride the iconic Flåm Railway through snow-covered mountains and take a scenic fjord cruise along the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Start and end in Bergen, walking through its historic Bryggen wharf and staying in selected accommodations with breakfast included.