From City Lights to Fjord Sights

We offer two pickup locations for this tour: one at Strandkaien 17, conveniently located near the express boat terminal in the city center, and another at the Hurtigruten Terminal.

If you’re arriving in Bergen by cruise ship at Jekteviken, the Hurtigruten Terminal is just a 5-minute walk from the cruise pier. Guests joining us there will enjoy a short bus ride into the city center, where we continue the tour on foot.

The walking tour begins with your local guide leading you through the historic heart of Bergen. You’ll explore the city’s rich history, architecture, and cultural legacy, learning how Bergen developed as an important trading city within the Hanseatic League and once served as the capital of Norway. Along the way, you’ll hear about the city’s many challenges and how Bergen has evolved into a vibrant city where history, nature, and modern life exist side by side.

Leaving the city center, we drive through Sandviken and Bergen’s northern districts, offering a different perspective on the city beyond the historic core. This relaxed bus ride is a comfortable way to see everyday life in Bergen, from residential areas to coastal scenery, all from the comfort of a modern coach.

Along the way, we pass through several mountain tunnels — a hallmark of Norwegian engineering — showing how infrastructure has been shaped to connect city, coast, and fjord landscapes efficiently and seamlessly.

We stop at Breistein fergekai, an active ferry quay that reflects how Norway’s dramatic landscape has shaped everyday transport. With fjords cutting deep into the land, ferry connections are an essential part of daily life for many communities across the country. This short stop offers a glimpse into authentic Norwegian life, where ferries are not a sightseeing feature, but a natural and practical way to travel.

We cross the Osterfjord by local ferry from Breistein to Valestrand. This short ferry ride offers beautiful views of the fjord and surrounding hills and is a natural part of everyday transport in the region. Traveling this way gives a genuine sense of how people move across fjords in daily life, not just as visitors but as locals.

On Osterøy, we visit Hosanger, a traditional village setting known for its rural character and calm surroundings. 

Lunch is served at this family-run seaside venue, run by Terje and Erlend Mjøs, who proudly carry on the history of the old boathouse. Originally built as a coffin factory, the building has been transformed into a cozy meeting place by the water. Here, a simple but carefully prepared lunch is enjoyed at a relaxed pace, allowing time to unwind and experience the slower rhythm of island life. 

This part of the tour offers a genuine glimpse into everyday life in the fjord region, far from the busy city center.

On our way back to Bergen, we cross the Osterøy Bridge, one of Norway’s longest suspension bridges. The bridge connects Osterøy Island with the mainland and spans the Osterfjord high above the water. We make a photo stop (15 min) here to take in the wide fjord views and appreciate how modern Norwegian engineering has made everyday travel across dramatic landscapes both possible and efficient.

At the end of the tour, we offer two drop-off points, the same as in the morning: Jekteviken Cruise Terminal and the city center at Strandkaien 17.

Thank you for choosing Travel North. We look forward to welcoming you on our other tours departing from Bergen, Ålesund, and Oslo.