Hardangerfjord Tour: Waterfalls and Apple Farm

Explore Hardanger’s stunning fjords, charming villages, and majestic waterfalls on a scenic bus tour. Discover Norway’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hardangerfjord - Upon reaching Mundheim, the breathtaking Hardangerfjord will greet us. We will journey alongside the fjord for approximately one hour, taking in the picturesque villages, the majestic mountains, and the abundant orchards.
  • Oystese - Øystese is a delightful village nestled amidst towering mountains and the Hardangerfjord.
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What's Included
  • Ferry crossing on the Fusafjord/Hardangerfjord
  • In-person Guide
  • Visit to the Fossen Bratte Waterfalls
  • Visit to the Spildegarden Apple Farm
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Visit to the Steinsdalsfossen Waterfalls
  • Visit to Øystese
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Hardanger on this memorable day trip along the magnificent Hardangerfjord.
This bus tour includes a ferry crossing of the fjord, which is an integral part of Norway’s road network, and a scenic drive along the picturesque Hardangerfjord.
In Øystese, the tour will visit an apple farm where guests can savor “The world’s…

Location
Strandkaien 17
Strandkaien
The bus will park at the bus-stop near STRANDKAITERMINALEN / FAST BOATS TRIPS. The bus may have parked in a slighty different space, but it’s in the area on the link. This is because of traffic in the area. Depaturetime: 09:00 AM – Meeting time 08:45
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angeladk9666yx
Aug 2, 2025
Best apple cake ever! - A beautifully scenic ride. We all enjoyed it very much. Good amount of time at each stop. Informative guide. Just the right duration. The apple pie was one of the best I’ve ever had. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Bryantaylorrobinson
Jul 31, 2025
Great Day Tour. - Was a lot of fun and an easy way to quickly see the fjords near Bergen. Our guide Jahn gave a great historic, political, economic, and environmental overview of the country:)
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Patrickmreardon405
Jul 29, 2025
Scenic Norway - We took a bus from Bergen to a ferry where the bus drove onto the ferry. Once we got off the ferry on the other side we stopped for several photo stops over the fjord. We arrived at the apple farm which was in a very cute small town. We had cider and apple pie (cake), both were delicious. We then got to stop at 3 waterfalls on the way back to Bergen. 2 of the 3 were stunning. This excursion was a nice way to see another piece of Norway besides the main cities.
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Gary_d
Jul 27, 2025
We spent most of the time... - We spent most of the time on the bus, which was fine with me. It’s very pretty countryside and our guide was informative on my topics of Norwegian culture and economy. The two stops were for apple cake and waterfall.
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Olya_s
Jul 16, 2025
Best tour! - A day tour packed with stunning scenery! Absolutely loved it!!! Strongly recommend! The tour guide was lovely!!
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Tobin
Jul 7, 2025
Fun experience - The drive provided beautiful scenery, and the apple farm was a great experience. The waterfall was gorgeous. Mimi was kind and wanted everyone to enjoy themselves.
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Krisnert
Aug 5, 2025
Hardanger Bus Tour, lovely rainy day - Hardanger! Great tour but i prefer the grand Hardanger tour including the Voringfossen waterfalls. (They change coz the lack of coaches?) :( went to apple farm visit in Spildegarden & We had able to taste apple cider and one of the best apple pie in Norway .. our tour guide Maria also very knowledgeable telling about Norwegian cultures same with Dan. Only one of my feedback is.. i do hope there will stops and recommendations to a place/scenery/views even just 10 mins to take more photos. Not just seating & riding in a bus.. 🫠
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Jeff_j
Jul 7, 2025
Just ok - way to kill time in Bergen - The tour was just ok. Almost your entire time is sightseeing from the bus. The weather affects the scenery (especially looking thru bus windows), so if it is rainy/misty, not great viewing. Also, our guide spoke non-stop. Not something I enjoy for 6 hours. Mostly trivial things that weren't pertinent to what we were seeing. The apple pie was very good.
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Kaushik_d
Aug 6, 2025
Disaster! - The trip is already chaotic from the beginning and we didn't get bus. No ferry ride as well. Now there will be reduced trip (maybe) and no announcement of refunds!
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Andrew_m
Jul 5, 2025
False Advertising— Not a fjord Tour - This tour was a major letdown. The itinerary claims you’ll spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes on the bus across five scenic stops—but the reality is over 5 hours on the bus and only about 90 minutes off at three actual stops. It’s marketed as a fjord tour, but you never really experience the fjords. I would have much rather spent my time and money on the water, actually surrounded by the fjord landscape. The “ferry ride” is less than 10 minutes long. You’re told you can step off the bus for five minutes—but if you’re not back in time, the bus leaves without you. There’s nothing to see while sitting inside the bus during the ferry crossing, and no commentary or direction from the guide about what you’re looking at. Stop 1: The “Orchard” Don’t let the itinerary fool you—there’s no orchard tour and no exploration. After a 3+ hour drive, you’re dropped off at a café that only serves cider, a slice of cake and coffee/tea with just 50 minutes, not the two hours promised. There is no lunch option all day. If you’re not among the first off the bus, good luck getting a seat or any cake. My family of eight was told by the cider maker that if we wanted seats, we should’ve exited the bus first. When we asked about allergens, no help was offered. The staff were dismissive and rude, which unfortunately became a theme throughout the day. This stop was overcrowded, rushed, and deeply underwhelming. Stop 2: Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall The itinerary said we’d have 30 minutes to enjoy the waterfall and walk behind it. As we got off the bus, the guide announced we only had 15 minutes. When I asked how we were supposed to enjoy the stop or complete the short hike in that time, the guide publicly ridiculed me, then begrudgingly gave us an extra five minutes. Once back on the bus, he again called us out and told the group we were now “running late.” It then became clear that we would not be stopping in the village of Øystese as promised, nor at any scenic viewpoints of the Hardangerfjord. When we asked the driver, he said we had “plenty of time” to take photos from the bus during the 3+ hours drive to the orchard cafe. Despite hours of commentary, the guide never once mentioned where to look for fjord views or when to have your camera ready. Stop 3: Fossen Bratte This final stop was off the beaten path and surprisingly beautiful—honestly, the best part of the day. But again, stop times were shorter than expected. Also, access is not mobility-friendly. The path is unpaved, muddy, and steep—dangerous for anyone with balance or mobility concerns. No warning was given about this in advance. Final Thoughts While the guide was knowledgeable and offered constant information, the attitude, inaccuracy, and lack of scenic engagement made this tour incredibly frustrating. This is not a fjord tour. It’s a long drive to a café and two waterfalls, with minimal opportunity to actually experience the natural beauty Bergen is known for. If you’re comfortable with narrow, winding roads (think: foggy Road to Hana), rent a car, do your research, and tour the region at your own pace. I traveled all the way to Bergen hoping to see stunning fjord landscapes—and left feeling like I’d seen more from a slideshow. I could’ve saved money and just Googled it. Lastly, from the start, it was clear the tone would be off. Early in the day, the guide stated he “wasn’t a feminist” and proceeded to make repeated comments about women belonging in the home. He concluded the tour by telling the women on the bus to leave their men alone when they get home because coming home from work is like “returning from the hunt.” These kinds of remarks were sexist, outdated, and completely inappropriate for a professional setting. In addition to the gender-based comments, the guide made several jokes about Chinese people and repeatedly claimed that “Norway is better than every other country.” It went from light commentary to uncomfortable nationalism and cultural insensitivity. This behavior was not only unprofessional but made my entire group uncomfortable—and it certainly overshadowed any historical or cultural information he shared. Ratings: • Apple Orchard Experience: 1/5 • Guide: 1/5 (informative but insensitive and dismissive) • Driver: 5/5 • Tour Accuracy vs. Itinerary: 0/5 • Overall Value: 0/5 Do yourself a favor: skip this tour. I would love a refund.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).