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.

Take the UNESCO-listed Flåm Railway down 870 meters from Myrdal mountain station into Flåm Valley, covering 20 kilometers through Western Norway's winter scenery. Board a scenic boat from Flåm to Gudvangen and cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, two narrow side arms of Sognefjord. Walk through Bergen's historic Bryggen district to see preserved wooden Hanseatic houses and visit the traditional fish market, great for Christmas and New Year travelers looking for Norway's fjord experiences by rail and boat.