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- Summer (June to August): Summer is the most popular time to visit the Sognefjord. The weather is relatively mild, with daytime temperatures ranging from comfortable to cool. The scenery is lush and green, and you can enjoy outdoor activities in the extended daylight hours.
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Cruising along the fjords offers a unique perspective of the stunning landscapes, allowing travelers to appreciate the natural beauty from the water. The journey itself becomes a memorable part of the adventure. And it takes approx 5 hours one way. Daily Flights: Connecting Sognefjord to the World.
Plan your trip to the Sognefjord area. Book your next Norwegian holiday adventure now. Highlights in the Sognefjord area include Nærøyfjorden, the Flåm railway, Utladalen valley, the Nigardsbreen glacier, and villages like Sogndal and Lærdal.
- How to Visit The Sognefjord
- Balestrand
- Fjærland
- Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord & Flåm
- Stave Churches on The Sognefjord
- Lærdal
- Sognefjellet Mountain Road
- Jostedal National Park
- Cycling The Sognefjord
- Getting to The Sognefjord
You could spend weeks travelling around the region and still not see everything, so it's best not to try. If ever an area called out for a ‘slow travel' approach, it's this one. You will get so much more enjoyment from spending more time in a well-chosen idyllic village, centuries-old farmstead, abundant fruit orchard or well-worn hiking trail, tha...
The most picturesque of the inner Sognefjord’s villages, Balestrandis a great place to base yourself while exploring the wider region. The lush vegetation and colorful timber houses provide a relaxing environment following a day's hiking. Pick up a free map at Balestrand Tourist Information and follow the Culture Trail, a two-mile self-guided walk ...
An alternative stop to Balestrand is the pretty village Fjærland, located at the foot of the epic Jostedal Glacier. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, the village offers visitors a few hidden surprises. A handful of second-hand bookshops give old buildings a new lease of life. Locals claim there is more than two miles of shelving filled with dust...
The Sognefjord’s two southernmost arms (the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord) reach into the heart of Aurland municipality, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire country. Filled with ancient forest trails and long-abandoned farmsteads, the Aurland valley is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. These fjords are surprisingly accessibl...
If Norway's stave churchesare high up on your bucket list, then the Sognefjord region is for you. Some of the country's best examples of this unique architecture include the churches at Kaupanger and Urnes. The photogenic Borgund stave churchis also nearby, a short drive from the village of Lærdal. Speaking of which…
The historical heart of the valley, Lærdalsuffered a devastating fire in 2014 that destroyed many of its well-preserved timber houses. Plenty remain though, making a stroll around Lærdal a welcome distraction when passing through. Driving this way is highly recommend as two superb driving experiences are nearby. Early in the summer, dramatic cliffs...
Slicing through the Norwegian landscape from the very end of the Sognefjord to central Norway, the Fv55 National Scenic Routeis one of the country’s greatest driving experiences and well worth planning a full day for. The road slices through mountainous scenery between Jotunheimen National Park and Breheimen National Park, and past the tallest moun...
If you want to learn about the last Ice Age there are few better places on the planet than the imposing Jostedalsbreen glacier on the northern side of the fjord. Mainland northern Europe’s largest glacier had for years continued to grow rather than retreat, but in recent years this trend has started to reverse. Even so, the ice still covers an area...
One of the best ways to explore the wonders of this fjord is on two wheels. Recent guest on the Life in Norway Show, Mike Emery, told me of a charity cycle ride he's set up to help people do just that. “What I decided to do was create a bike ride that takes three days of riding. We ride from the far west of the fjord all the way into the end of the...
Although driving allows you to enjoy the best the region has to offer, the system of high-speed passenger ferries run by Bergen-based Norledprovide an enjoyable alternative as they essentially serve as a sightseeing cruise of the Sognefjord. The five-hour service from Bergen to Sogndal runs all year although there is just one early evening departur...
Plan your trip to the Sognefjord area. Along Norway's longest fjord you can hike in some of the country's most popular mountain areas, get tasteful traditions on a plate, and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Nærøyfjord. The western coast is known for its magnificent fjords.
If you only have time to visit one of these stunning fjords, you may be wondering whether Sognefjord or Nærøyfjord is the best option. Both fjords are well worth a visit, so you should do some research and decide which you’d prefer to see in person and what location is most convenient for your trip.
Summer (June to August): Summer is the most popular time to visit the Sognefjord. The weather is relatively mild, with daytime temperatures ranging from comfortable to cool. The scenery is lush and green, and you can enjoy outdoor activities in the extended daylight hours.
Maps & Guides from the Sognefjord. Browse through our official Sognefjord Guide from the area which includes all accommodation, activities, attractions, transport, food & drinks, or download brochures/maps from different kinds of hiking trips in the Sognefjord area.
