Cruising the Norwegian Fjords with Fred. Olsen

Boudicca in Eidfjord, Norway

Cruising with Fred. Olsen into the heart of the fjordland is the best way to appreciate the spectacular scenery of this other-worldly setting. We expertly craft our Norwegian fjords cruises to showcase the very best of this breathtaking part of the world, taking advantage of our extensive Norwegian heritage and smaller ships ready-made for navigating size-restricted waterways, to bring awe-inspiring natural wonders and enchanting destinations closer to you. 

With Fred. Olsen you can cruise the twisting Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord, National Geographic’s top Natural Heritage Sites worldwide; marvel at the glorious Briksdal Glacier; [ReadMoreMob]ride the famous Flamsbana Railway; go kayaking in Hardangerfjord; admire cascading waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters from the comfort of your ship; delve into the Hanseatic history of Bergen; and much more. [ReadMoreDesk]

So, whether you’re embarking on your first exciting foray into the fjords, or returning – like many others – for another exploration of this astonishing region, you’ll find that the captivating beauty of Fred. Olsen’s homeland is as special as it gets. Find your perfect Norwegian fjord cruise below.

Popular Norwegian Fjord Experiences

Briksdal Glacier
Briksdal Glacier & National Park with Troll Car
Dramatic landscapes of Briksdalen Valley
  • Marvel at the magnificent Briksdal Glacier
  • Travel through the Briksdalen Valley by troll car
  • Enjoy refreshments on your return

This tour will allow guests with limited mobility the chance to view the Briksdal Glacier, as a troll car ride is included. 

Your excursion starts from the charming village of Olden, where you pass the church dating back to 1759 and, further up the valley, a red-painted church from the early 1900s. Continue along the beautiful, narrow Olden Lake to Rustøen, situated at the far end of the fjord. Here small, colourful farms cover the wide, fertile valley, and numerous waterfalls descend from the ice field. In front, you will see the Melkevoll Glacier.

At Briksdal Inn, having passed through woodland en route, you will start your journey by troll car to the wonderful viewpoint, which should take approximately 45 minutes. The track crosses the river and ascends above a waterfall to the top, where you will have a view of the Briksdal Glacier – an arm of the mighty Jostedal Glacier. At the end of the track you will see the Briksdal Glacier, but a 15 to 20 minute walk will take you closer if you are able, in order to view the ice from across the glacial lake. Having returned to the Briksdal Inn via the same route, you will be invited to enjoy some refreshments before joining the coach back to Olden and your awaiting ship.

Tour experience available on cruises to Olden

Bergen Funicular
Bergen's Fløibanen Funicular
Funicular railway travelling to the summit of Mount Fløyen

• Admire a bird’s-eye view of the city from Mount Fløyen
• Be whisked up the funicular railway in just a few minutes
• See the best of Bergen from the comfort of your coach

Bergen was once the capital of Norway and is known as ‘gateway to the fjords’. Boasting nearly 1,000 years’ experience of welcoming visitors to the area, the inhabitants are justly proud of their beautiful city that has a great shipping, trading and cultural tradition. In 1070, King Olav Kyrre gave this Viking harbour the status of a town, and ever since then, Bergen has been open to the world. Today it is second in size only to the capital city of Oslo.

You will depart from the pier by coach and en route pass the medieval King Hakon’s Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower. Also pass the picturesque old wooden buildings at Bryggen –the Hanseatic quarter of Bergen. Your sightseeing tour will continue as you head past the Fish Market and drive towards the peninsula of Nordnes, known for its white houses from the 19th century and the Bergen Aquarium, which is home to one of Europe’s largest marine life collections (not visited). Continuing along the peninsula there are beautiful views of the harbour.

Your short tour will end with a ride on the funicular railway to the summit of Mount Fløyen. Rising some 1,000 feet above sea level, there are breathtaking views (weather permitting). Here you will have time at leisure –there are a number of walking routes, a small shop and a refreshment kiosk available for you to enjoy.

Tour experience available on cruises to Bergen

Fjord Gondala
Fjord Gondola
Stunning views of the majestic mountains
  • Catch the cable car up to the peak viewpoint of Mount Roalden
  • Marvel at stunning views of the majestic mountains
  • Have your camera to hand to capture the beautiful vistas

Enjoy this scenic round trip to the popular Stranda Mountain Resort and enjoy a cable car ride to the viewpoint to capture stunning views overlooking the Storfjord and the Sunnmore Alps.

Leaving the quayside you will travel by coach and soon arrive at the cable car station. Enjoy a ride up to the peak viewpoint of Mount Roalden – 1,067 metres (3,500 feet) above sea level. Once you reach the top there is a pavilion from which you can enjoy magnificent views of the mountains. View all the way along the Storfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage area boasting beautiful landscapes, and the village of Stranda. Make sure you have your camera ready to capture the impressive views. After enjoying refreshments, you will return down the mountain by cable car and then commence your return drive to Hellesylt.

Tour experience available on cruises to Hellesylt

Flam Railway
Flåm Railway & Vatnahalsen Hotel
Famous Flam railway travelling through Flåmsvalley
  • Enjoy a ride on the scenic Flåm Railway
  • Have your camera ready at Kjosfossen Waterfall
  • Stop at Vatnahalsen Hotel for refreshments

Combine a journey on the renowned Flåm Railway, with refreshments at the rustic Vatnahalsen Hotel.

A short walk takes you to Flåm station to board a train on the Flåm Railway. The railway is only nine miles long, but the track you will follow is an engineering wonder, ascending to 867 metres within just 50 minutes. It has a gradient of one in 18, and crosses back and forth across rivers and through 20 tunnels. The world-famous railway was built between 1920 and 1940 and was in fact opened by German troops, who had a large military camp in Flåm.

Wind your way up through several tunnels, over bridges and past thundering waterfalls. Narrow paths twist up the mountainsides, used by only the deftest goats, and beautiful vistas of the valley unfold below. On the way, the train makes a stop at the lovely Kjosfossen waterfall, where you may leave the train for a few minutes to take some photos. Vatnahalsen Hotel is the next to last station on this magnificent railway journey, and it is where you leave the train. You can admire beautiful views of the mountains as well as Lake Ringedalsvatnet. Here you have tea or coffee and a waffle before returning on the railway.

Tour experience available on cruises to Flåm 

Lovatnet Lake
Kjenndalen Glacier & Lovatnet Lake Cruise
Breathtaking views of Kjenndalen Glacier over the Lovatnet Lake Cruise
  • Admire the mighty Kjenndalen Glacier
  • Relax and enjoy a cruise on the lovely Lovatnet Lake
  • Enjoy refreshments at a mountain lodge

Travel through the wild, winding roads of the Kjenndalen Valley and experience the magnificent Kjenndalen Glacier, surrounded by high peaks, as well as a tranquil lake cruise.

Travel along the fjord until you arrive at the picturesque village of Loen. This popular yet peaceful resort has it all – fjord, fertile land, views of mountains and glaciers, and the Lovatnet Lake. From Loen, continue to Kjenndalen Valley for your first stop. Here, you will walk to the Kjenndalen Glacier – an arm of the mighty Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in mainland Europe – for a fantastic view. Back on board the coach, you journey to Kjenndalen Mountain Lodge for delightful refreshments.

The next part of your tour is by boat. You will cruise down the 11 kilometre (six mile) Lovatnet Lake to Sande. For the duration, you can simply relax and take in the view, including that of the ill-reputed Ravnefjellet – Raven’s Mountain.

Tour experience available on cruises to Olden

Nigardsbreen Glacier
Nigardsbreen Glacier
View across the Nigardsbreen Glacier on a sunny day
  • Marvel at the beautiful colours and the sheer magnitude of the glacier
  • Enjoy an interesting visit to the Breheimsenteret Glacier Centre
  • Admire the natural wonder that is the Nigardsbreen glacier – a glacier arm of the mighty Jostedal glacier

Discover how nature has carved and formed the Jostedalen Valley and appreciate the natural landscape whilst capturing on film the beauty of the Nigardsbreen glacier.

This short trip to Jostedalen takes you along the fjord from Skjolden to Gaupne, then through the narrow Jostedalen Valley all the way up to Nigardsbreen. The coach will park close to the Nigardsbreen glacier, which offers a fantastic view and great possibilities for photographs. The mass of blue ice is viewed from across a small glacier lake. Continue to the Breheimsenteret Glacier Centre, where you will have the opportunity to view a short film or slideshow about the glacier. The interactive exhibitions here will help you to discover more about this natural wonder. From the terrace there is the chance of a good view towards the glacier. You will enjoy refreshments here before returning to your awaiting ship.

Tour experience available on cruises to Skjolden

Smaller ships that can navigate narrow waterways

Experience a RIB Tour

Taking you even closer, by RIB our ‘closer’ experience doesn’t stop when you reach your destination.

Wherever possible and at an additional cost, our exciting on board RIBs can divert away from regular tourist trails on a journey of serendipity, reaching narrow waterways and natural wonders that regular cruise line guests never get to see.

Every trip is an exclusive, immersive experience – an unmissable chance to stimulate the senses and to take in the world from a different perspective.

"A great addition to the fleet, my RIB experience was THE highlight of the cruise, I will certainly do it again!"

 
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