Bergen - Balestrand

• STORESVINGEN FJELLSTOVE

  1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  On the decent from Vikafjell mountain to Vik, the bus will stop at the viewpoint “Storesvingen”(about one hour from Voss). The viewpoint offers excellent photo opportunities with magnificent views of Vik Village and Sognefjorden.

• Hopperstad Stave Church

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  The village of Vik has a rich cultural heritage. The main attraction in Vik is the richly decorated stave church “Hopperstad Stavkirke”. Hopperstad was built in 1130 and is, together with Urnes, the oldest stave church in existence. There will be a 30 min. stop to visit the Church. You can join a guided tour of the church or explore at your own pace. The local guide speaks English and Norwegian and the tour is included in the price.

• Fjærlandsfjorden

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Fjordcruise across the Sognefjord to Balestrand. From the church we take a short drive to the harbour in Vik where the tour continues by boat to Balestrand. The fjord cruise last about 30 minutes and the ticket is included. The boat has indoor seating as well as the possibility to stand outside on deck and take in the beautiful scenery.

• Balestrand

  45 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Lunch On arrival Balestrand there will be lunch at local restaurant. Lunch is included in ticket.

• The Cider House - Cidertasting and Shop

  1 hours 45 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  The Ciderhouse The Cider House is a family run micro cidery (winery). They live in an organic orchard with a range of different fruits. They produce ciders, fruit wines and brandy. On the Ciderhouse we join one of the family members and learn about how they grow fruit in their organic orchard, and how they turn fruit and berries into juice, cider, fruit wine, and brandy. You will learn how they make exclusive sparkling cider using the "méthode traditionnelle" (Champagne method). The program ends with five cider samples in the restaurant. (Alternatively non-alcoholic samples)

• Balestrand

  24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  The beautiful village of Balestrand Balestrand is known for spectacular nature and fantastic light conditions. Several painters have taken the trip here to capture the special light, and traces of German and English architecture can be seen in the many villas. There are also several galleries and exhibitions that are open throughout the summer. The bus will bring you from The Ciderhouse back to Centre of Balestrand and Kvikne’s Hotel for check in. Dinner at Kvikne’s Hotel from 19:00. Kviknes Hotel's traditions of hospitality go right back to 1752. Kviknes is a modern hotel with old-world charm and atmosphere and with 190 guest rooms is one of the most traditional hotels in Norway. The hotel is graced with an extensive collection of artworks and antiques, which give it its special style.
• Accommodations

  “Kviknes” Hotel in Balestrand, a 4-star hotel. The hotel is placed in beautiful Norwegian national romantic scenery.

  Food And Drinks

  Lunch

  Dinner