The 15 Best Glacier Hikes in Norway

1.Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 589 reviews · 10 hours · from $222Our pick

Ride ferries, walk behind Steindalsfossen, and hike to Bondhusvatnet on a scenic 10-hour day trip from Bergen.

“The trip was great, the guide Salome was amazing and made the time pass super fast. She was well informed, super knowledgeable and on top, entertaining. The views amazing and we were blessed with great weather which made it just fantastic. I recommend this to anyone visiting Bergen!”

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2.Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

Walk from Olden to Briksdal Glacier through waterfalls, mountain views, and a glacial lake on this practical four-hour shore excursion.

“Great excursion to the Briksdal Glacier. Amazing views all around. Quite an easy walk on sealed roads. Tour guide was fantastic, as is usually the case with Viator.”

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3.Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

Review of Bergen’s Folgefonna tour, with waterfalls, ferry rides, a glacier lake, hiking advice, price details, and practical tips.

“Amazing day in every way! The sights were incredible, our guide Sam was so knowledgeable and interesting, and everything worked according to plan. I highly recommend this if you are staying in Bergen for a few days.”

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4.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Hike to Briksdal Glacier from Olden with a guide, mountain views, waterfalls, and cruise-safe transport in four memorable hours.

“The hike was easy to follow and one of the best hikes we have ever been on with incredible views!! Moderate to easy hike, able to accommodate our group ages 7-75! Great excursion!!”

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5.Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour – From BERGEN

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · from $295

Review of Bergen’s 13-hour fjord and glacier tour, with a stave church, Sognefjord cruise, Glacier Museum, Bøyabreen, and practical value tips.

“The fjord tour was one of the most amazing in my life, the landscape is really like from a different world, breathtaking doesn't come close. And to be so close to a real glacier! We also got to see a real stave church. Well worth the price! Our bus driver was also a lovely chap and we felt safe. The whole tour was well organised.”

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6.Nigards: Kayaking and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $157

Kayak Nigardsbrevatnet, walk across Nigardsbreen, and learn glacier lore on this six-hour small-group adventure in Norway.

“Ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis – mit dem Kanu über den See und hinauf auf den Berg, wirklich einzigartig! Leider hat unser Guide das Ganze sehr getrübt. Ich erinnere mich nicht genau an seinen Namen, vielleicht „Manne“ oder ähnlich. Jedenfalls hat man bei ihm das Gefühl, man müsse Profisportler sein und alles so perfekt können wie er. Wer etwas langsamer paddelt, bleibt zurück – vom viel beschworenen „Teamspirit“ keine Spur. Während die Gruppe schon weit voraus war, wurden wir allein gelassen. Als wir wegen der Strömung steckenblieben, bekamen wir keine Hilfe, sondern nur Anschreien, wir sollten besser zuhören. In so einer Situation bringt das gar nichts, außer Frust. Respektlos, unfreundlich...”

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7.Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour to Fjærland

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · from $342

Review of Bergen’s 13-hour Fjærland fjord and glacier tour, with Sognefjord cruising, Hopperstad Stave Church, Bøyabreen, and practical tips.

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8.From Balestrand: Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour to Fjærland

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $142

Cruise from Balestrand through Fjærlandsfjord to Bøyabreen Glacier, with a museum visit, mountain views, and easy bus connections.

“The meeting point was easy to find, the trip itself from Balestrand to Fjærland was absolutely stunning, it was all just beautiful views for the whole two hours. The tour was also very interesting, with the guide sharing so many insightful details about the places we passed by. Loved the Glacier museum and the wonderful cinematic piece they shared, and finally, absolutely loved the Bøyabreen Glaciers that we got to see up close. Every second on this tour was utterly beautiful, and I absolutely recommend going on it if you have an extra day to spare in Balestrand, or even making extra time just to make this tour.Read more”

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9.Fjord Cruise to Sognefjord and Bøyabreen Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $371

Review of Bergen’s 13-hour Sognefjord and Bøyabreen Glacier cruise, with Fjærland, the Glacier Museum, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Great trip and experience. Only very little time at the museum and for lunch and even less time at the glacier. But everything beautiful”

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10.Olden 4 Hour Briksdal Glacier Tour in Briksdalsbreen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106Best value

Review of Olden’s Briksdal Glacier tour, with hiking advice, transport details, cruise timing, costs, and tips for the best glacier visit.

“Great views of the glacier. The walkway is gravel and does have a pretty good incline there. Wear layers as you will shed some during the day. If you want to take the troll car - order days ahead because there were none available when we got there. The complete hike (to/fro) took us 2 hours with brief stops. The guide gave us some history but I would have enjoyed more. It was just a lovely day.”

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11.Fjord & Glacier Tour – From VOSS

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $253

Review the Voss Fjord and Glacier Tour, with Sognefjord cruising, Hopperstad Stave Church, Bøyabreen glacier, and practical booking advice.

“Thomas, our driver, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of information about the region and about Norway in general. Our boat ride was also really lovely and informative. Highly recommend!”

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12.PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier roundtrip from Bergen, 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $647

Review of Bergen’s private Folgefonna Glacier tour, with fjord ferries, waterfalls, scenic roads, picnic options, timing, and value tips.

“Our family was in Bergen for just a few days and we wanted to maximize our stay with a visit to the glacier. We booked this trip with Vlad who was an exceptional guide/driver. His communication prior to our visit was professional and responsive and helped us plan our time efficiently. His knowledge of Bergen and Norway was exceptional and his heartfelt love of Norway was wonderful. During our trip he enthusiastically pointed out stunning scenery and personalized our trip so we could stop and take photos while also keeping us on schedule since he was so familiar with the country. He made this such an exceptional day for our…”

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13.Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $377

Review of the Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift tour, with Troll Cars, fjord views, picnic lunch, private transport, and practical tips.

“Andrea’s was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was a wonderful companion throughout the day. The sites were spectacular and his picnic lunch was very enjoyable. Easy 5-star review and thoroughly recommended.”

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14.2-Day Round Trip from Bergen: THE GRAND SOGNEFJORD – fjords, waterfalls, glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $1,524

Explore Sognefjord, Nærøyfjord, waterfalls, stave churches, Flåmsbana, Stegastein, and Nigardsbreen on a private Bergen tour.

“Our guide,Vlad made this trip so memorable for us. He went above & beyond to make sure we were able to visit another area in Norway where I knew my family came from. He truly loves Norway and sharing its beauty and history with his customers. We took the two day trip and had some long days but we saw so much. The Fjords and mountains are spectacular”

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15.PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier & Bondhus Valley from Bergen, 10 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $901

Explore Folgefonna Glacier, Bondhus Valley, waterfalls, and Hardangerfjord on a private 10-hour tour from Bergen with guide and transport.

“My family's day with Vlad visiting the Hardangerfjord and Folgefonna glacier was, unanimously among all seven of us, the highlight of our two weeks in northern Europe. It is clear how passionate Vlad is about Norway's culture, history, and landRead more”

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