The Norwegian Fjords extend from the western coast, and offer some of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring landscapes on earth.
Luxury Fjord Holidays in Norway
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A word from our travel specialist
On my latest trip to Norway, some of the best moments were spent out on the fjords.
I did a cruise from Bergen through the Osterfjord and into the narrow Mostraumen straits. The landscape was dramatic, with towering cliffs and waterfalls, and at one point the boat got close enough that I felt the mist on my face. I also went on a cruise through the Nærøyfjord, which was absolutely stunning. It’s so narrow and steep, with little villages in the valley and waterfalls everywhere. The boats were modern and comfortable, and I loved standing out on the top deck even when the wind picked up. Another highlight was sailing on the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. I found a quiet spot by the big windows inside, but also went out on the sun deck to take in the huge, peaceful landscape.
Helga
Nordic Experience Curator
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Norwegian Fjords holidays, designed around you
Take a sailing trip by yacht, catamaran or RIB boat to experience the sheer scale and beauty of the Norwegian fjords on a sea level. Get up close to magnificent waterfalls, lush valleys and native wildlife on this unmissable adventure.
Experience urban life in Fjord Norway. From colourful cosmopolitan cities, each with their own unique heritage, to idyllic villages nestled in remote parts of the Norwegian fjords.
Where to Stay: Handpicked for You
Handpicked for their fjordside views and Nordic charm, our stays in Fjord Norway range from elegant historic hotels to nature-immersed eco-retreats.
Hotel Aurlandsfjord
Boutique historic farm-hotel, mountains, waterfalls and fjord views
Solstrand Hotel & Spa
Boutique Spa Hotel Outside of Bergen, mountains, waterfalls and fjord views
Malangen Resort
Malangen Resort on Malangen Fjord, where Arctic peaks and skies meet. A tailored Norwegian escape of adventure, wellness and calm.
Flesje Gard
Waterfront retreat in Sognefjord: peace, style and fjord views from your private deck, where mountains, sailing and quiet await.
Hotel Union Øye
Follow in the footsteps of adventurers, royals, writers, and lovers
Molja Lighthouse
Upstairs in the circular bedroom lie and watch the boats sail pastThe Guidebook
Explore Fjord Norway
Sculpted and carved by ancient glaciers, the Norwegian Fjords are a collection of geological masterpieces. Sheer cliff faces and deep, sea flooded valleys wrapped in wild rugged terrain set the stage for an adventurers’ paradise. In addition there are a whole host of incredible places to stay such as lighthouses, boutique hotels and lodges.
Begin your adventure in the official “Gateway to the Fjords”, Bergen, where you can experience some of the areas most popular tourist attractions such as the Norway in a Nutshell tour by train, land and sea, or for something a little less mainstream you could head to the nearby charming Art Nouveau town of Alesund where a host of tours can be arranged privately such as chocolate tasting, helicopter rides and hiking.
A must whilst visiting Fjord Norway is to witness Geirangerfjord – the UNESCO listed jewel of Fjord Norway and quite possibly the country’s most iconic place of natural beauty.
Getting There
Bergen is an excellent hub for the Fjord Norway region offering great flight connections to the world. In addition to a large selection of direct flights to Bergen from all over the world, you can also arrive by ferry or cruise, by train from Oslo or Flåm or by car along the scenic fjords and coast to Bergen. There are also a number of other domestic airports which are well serviced through connections in the immediate region, Oslo and elsewhere in Norway.
Climate
The climate in Fjord Norway weather is warmer than the latitude might suggest. Temperatures below -10 degrees Celsius are rare. Summer temperatures sometimes reach the upper 20’s, but the city sees temperatures over 30 degrees only a few days each decade.
Fjords
Fjords are found in locations where current or past glaciation extended below current sea level. A fjord is formed when a glacier retreats, after carving its typical U-shaped valley, and the sea fills the resulting valley floor.
This forms a narrow, steep sided inlet (in Norway, sometimes deeper than 1300 metres) connected to the sea. The terminal moraine pushed down the valley by the glacier is left underwater at the fjord’s entrance, causing the water at the neck of the fjord to be shallower than the main body of the fjord behind it.
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Tori
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Karen
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
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Sophie & Guy
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
Kelly
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
Hello Lucy!! Kim and I had a fantastic time in Iceland! Probably one of my top 3 trips I’ve ever taken!
It was everything we asked for and you did a wonderful job coordinating it all so beautifully!!
Thank you very much and we will contact you again when we get ready to plan our trip to Norway and Lapland!
Doreen