Bergen & Balestrand multi-centre holiday

Experience Bergen’s lively waterfront and Balestrand’s peaceful fjord views

The charming city of Bergen sits on the waters edge. Freckled with multi-coloured houses, it's the perfect place for sightseeing, walking and day tripping. Balestrand on the other hand, is a retreat to nature with its peaceful location on the shores of the Sognefjord.

This is a fantastic multi-centre holiday for those wanting to experience the city of Bergen and then go on to seek out nature in Balestrand. There's plenty to do in Bergen, from exploring museums and galleries to day-tripping to somewhere new. All the while, Balestrand is an escape to nature with stunning scenery and a slower pace of life.

Our Walking Specialists can tailor your trip to the dates, durations and hotels that suit you. We can also offer this mutli-centre starting in Balestrand and ending in Bergen, it is also possible to add an extra night stay in Bergen at the start or end of your holiday.

Bergen is a beautiful city which tends to feel more like a large town than a busy city, with its colourful houses perched on the water's edge and a surrounding backdrop of mountains.

As with most city breaks, you may want to hit the museums and galleries or visit some historical sites, but Bergen is also great for walking. With seven mountains surrounding the city, you’re not short on walking trails (or challenges for that matter), so why not explore on foot and admire the city from above.

The public transport is also great in Bergen if you’re looking to get a little out of the centre. The buses run frequently and there are also boats and ferries available to take you to nearby areas.

Journey by ferry to beautiful Balestrand– the journey takes around 4 hours. This small village sits on the shores of Norway’s largest fjord, the Sognefjord. It’s fantastic for those wanting to get amongst nature and experience the incredible views.

We find that the best way to immerse yourself in the landscapes is to enjoy them on foot. Around Balestrand, you’ll find a number of walking trails, for those up to the challenge, hike up the mountains and look down over the fjords for some breathtaking views.

The village itself is very peaceful with a few sites to see and a couple of day trips on offer; however, you'll find it's hard to tear yourself away from those incredible views.