Hardangerfjord from Bergen: Waterfalls and Vøringsfossen
Updated October 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Choose the 11.5-hour Vøringsfossen waterfall tour when the waterfall is non-negotiable; choose the 7.5-hour scenic Hardangerfjord tour with waterfalls and lunch when you want a shorter overview. They are not interchangeable versions of the same day.
Three useful comparisons
| Day trip | Duration | From | Reviews | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Hardangerfjord with waterfalls and lunch | 7.5 hours | €162.73 | 110 | Shorter landscape day |
| Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord and three waterfalls | 9 hours | €190.49 | 87 | Eidfjord and several falls |
| Vøringsfossen waterfall tour | 11.5 hours | €258.46 | 45 | Vøringsfossen as the goal |
What the extra hours buy
The 7.5-hour tour is a round-trip bus tour with a ferry crossing and, according to the provider, lunch in a garden. It fits travellers who want Hardanger scenery without giving up the entire waking day. The nine-hour option adds Eidfjord and three waterfalls. The longest tour makes Vøringsfossen the explicit headline, which removes the uncertainty of assuming a generic Hardanger tour goes there.
Read the stop list before booking. A waterfall named in a title is a stronger promise than “waterfalls” in a general description, but weather, road conditions and safety decisions still shape how long you spend outside. Viewpoints can be wet and exposed; bring a waterproof layer and footwear with grip.
Hardanger or Mostraumen?
Mostraumen is a half-day boat trip from central Bergen. Hardanger is a road-and-fjord day with villages, waterfalls and much more travel time. Choose Mostraumen for a short stay; choose Hardanger when the journey through the region is the day’s purpose. Browse the full day-trip selection from Bergen.
Our recommendation
For most visitors with one spare day, the scenic 7.5-hour Hardangerfjord tour balances scenery and time. If you would be disappointed to return without Vøringsfossen, book the dedicated 11.5-hour waterfall tour instead.
