Geilo: Bus Tour to Bergen via Hardangervidda & Hardangerjord
ID: GYG860148-1357040
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Admire the highlights of the Hardangervidda plateau & Hardangerfjord such as the Vøringfossen waterfall on the way from Geilo to Bergen Ride a train from Oslo to Geilo then continue on a bus to Bergen
If you are staying in Geilo and want to travel on to Bergen, this tour could be an alternative for you instead of the train.
But even if you are planning a trip from Oslo to Bergen, you should take a closer look at this tour. We want to show you the best of this route from the bus. But the best thing to do is to read on, this tour will certainly be interesting for you.
Begin your adventure on an air-conditioned bus through the Hardangevidda mountain plateau, home to Europe's largest reindeer population. The plateau reaches 1500 meters above sea level, with snow sometimes lasting until August.
Watch the landscape transform as you ascend the plateau, far above the tree line.
Stop at the Vøringfossen waterfall, a stunning natural wonder with a 182-meter drop. Spend 30 minutes admiring the waterfall and visit the Fossli Hotel café and public toilets.
Next, drive into the valley to the charming village of Eidfjord. Continue along the fjord until you pass through a tunnel, with a traffic circle inside the tunnel
and reach the Hardanger Bridge, a 55-meter-tall, 1,380-meter-long engineering feat that is the longest bridge in Norway and the 10th-longest in the world when it opened.
Now continue on the other side of the Hardangerfjord, this part of the Fjord is renowned for its natural beauty, and later drive through the charming village of Øystese and Norheimsund.
Lastly, visit Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, where you can walk behind the 50-meter cascade. Enjoy time at the cozy café and souvenir store.
Board the bus for the final 1.5-hour journey to Bergen, where you'll be dropped off in the city center.
This tour will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Feel a sense of awe as you drive across the Hardangervidda high plateau
- Take in the spetacular scenery and landscapes far above the tree line
- Marvel at the stunning Vøringsfossen and Steindalsfossen waterfalls
- Enjoy a picturesque drive along the Hardangerfjord, Norway's scenic gem.
- See the Hardanger Bridge and local villages like Eidfjord and Øystese
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THE BUS DEPARTS AT 12.45 DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN STATION IN GEILO AND HAS A SIGN IN THE WINDSHIELD SAYING JAUNT NORWAY TOUR TO BERGEN.
THE DRIVER WILL TRY TO PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE STATION; IF THIS BUS STOP IS TAKEN BY OTHER BUSES, YOU WILL FIND IT A FEW METERS FURTHER DOWN IN THE VILLAGE.
THERE IS ALSO A PUBLIC TOILET, SHOPS, AND RESTAURANTS. THE FIRST TOILET STOP AFTER DEPARTURE IN GEILO IS IN ABOUT ONE AND A HALF HOURS.
YOU CAN'T FIND THE BUS, CALL THIS NUMBER 0047 467 56 325
Look for the bus (Mercedes Sprinter or large coach) directly in front of the train station in Geilo. It will have a sign in the windshield saying Jaunt Norway Tour to Bergen.
If the bus stop is taken by other buses, you will find the bus a few meters further down in the village.
DEPARTURE TIME FROM GEILO AT 12:45
You can't find the bus, pleas call 0047 467 56 325
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
