Summer in the Norwegian Fjords
Trip highlights
- Ride Fløyen funicular
- Climb the Folgefonna Glacier
- A scenic Fjord cruise to Flåm
- Visit the stunning Jotunheimen National Park
- Private boat trips in Hjorundfjord
- A wildlife at sea safari in Alesund
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Colourful coastal houses in Bergen
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Hikers above the fjords
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A hearty Norwegian meal
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Turquoise waters at Solvorn
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A white-tailed sea eagle
Bespoke trips with Jacada
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Private tours and experiences
- Full support from your travel designer and concierge
- Help with restaurant recommendations and reservations
- Days 1–3 Bergen
- Days 3–5 Solvorn
- Days 5–6 Hjorundfjord
- Days 6–9 Alesund
- Days 8–10 Oslo
- Days 1–3 Bergen
- Days 3–5 Solvorn
- Days 5–6 Hjorundfjord
- Days 6–9 Alesund
- Days 8–10 Oslo
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Three days of exclusive experience in Bergen
Spend your time exploring the city of Bergen, Norway‘s UNESCO gateway city to the fjords. Filled with history and tradition, this big city enjoys a small-town charm and is easily explored on foot. Stroll around the fairy-tale-like old cobbled streets and small wooden houses and discover the Hanseatic wharf, Bryggen, with its unique architecture that saw this area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
On your explorations be sure to stop at the city’s fish market for a little bit of local hustle and bustle in a picturesque setting before taking a trip up the funicular to Mount Floyen for remarkable views back across Bergen.
Where you could stay
Norwegian Fjords
Overview
Located on the shores of Bjørnefjorden and just 30km from downtown Bergen is Solstrand Hotel, a quaint hotel with panoramic views of the mountains and fjords.
The Swiss-style hotel has been welcoming people to the fjordlands since 1896 and it is the perfect place from which to explore this beautiful part of Norway. The hotel features 135 rooms, the majority of which offer views of the fjord. High ceilings and Norwegian woodwork give a feeling of tradition, while offering all the facilities you would expect from a luxury hotel.
Enjoy local fish and seafood in the restaurant that overlooks the fjord, then relax in the spa which features a sauna, indoor pool and fitness room. The design of the spa itself is very Nordic with birch wood, soapstone, marble and shale. There is also a heated outdoor pool and 124 acres of gardens in which to relax.
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Ice
Land
Folgefonna Glacier hike
Situated on the southern shore of the beautiful Hardangerfjord and in the heart of the National Park is the breathtaking glacier of Folgefonna — the third largest on mainland Norway. Folgefonna actually consists of three glaciers: Nordfonna, Midtfonna and Søfonna, as well as numerous tiny glaciers, altogether covering a total of 207 square kilometres.Today you can choose to hike or remain on land to marvel at the incredible hulks of blue ice.
Hardanger and Hardangerfjord
Hardanger’s thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and fruit trees in bloom make this a naturally stunning region. There are few places on the planet where you can experience summer by the fjord and winter on the blue ice of a glacier all in one day, or learn about folk music and traditional costumes, followed by a visit to contemporary art galleries and modern industry museums.
Explore Flåm
Fjord cruise to Flåm with a cultural and culinary farm experience in Aurland
Discover the Nærøyfjord, a 17 kilometre longbranch of the Sognefjord, as you cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm. This fjord is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some of the most extreme and spectacular scenery in the world. There are 100 species of birds and animals in the area, including golden eagles and harbour seals. Pass tiny villages, goat and sheep farms and the smallest post office in the world. Once on land you will get to learn about farming and food culture in Aurland. Take an easy walk to a summer farm where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
Two nights in Solvorn
Spend two days exploring the beautiful area of Solvorn and visiting its most interesting and naturally astonishing attractions. Discover traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions, and Romanesque architecture at Urnes Stave Church, one of the oldest stave churches in the country and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Standing in the Sogn og Fjordane, it was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is a good example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture.
Jotunheimen National Park is part of a large mountain range including some of the highest mountains in northern Europe. With numerous huts and marked trails the park is one of the country’s most popular hiking areas, and you will get to go on a guided walk to admire its natural beauty.
Where you could stay
Norwegian Fjords
Overview
Set beside a fjord in the idyllic village of Solvorn, this charming hotel is one of the oldest family-run hotels in Norway, having been owned by the same family since 1690.
The 22 comfortable rooms look out over the mountains, garden and Sognefjord. In fact, the gardens are among the hotel’s most prized features. Stroll between lilacs and fruit trees – it’s a peaceful and evocative place to unwind.
Every evening a set four-course dinner is served as guests share tales of their day exploring the region. Enjoy dishes such as langoustines from the fjord, venison from the mountains, berries from nearby fields, farmhouse cheeses, home-made apple juice, and raspberry nectar.
To celebrate the Nitter Walaker family’s 300-year jubilee at the hotel, a gallery was opened in 1990. The building was constructed in 1883 from material from an old church which dated back to around 1600. Work by local and international artists is featured, with many of them attending the opening of their exhibitions.
Spend time exploring the fjords, rivers and small towns around the hotel. A variety of walking trails will take you to waterfalls, glaciers and stave churches.
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Explore glaciers and delve into history, on your way to Hjorundfjord
Enjoy a scenic transfer to Hjorundfjord
Hop into your luxury vehicle and make your way to your hotel in Hjorundfjord, with a photo stop along the way at the Bøya Glacier. A branch of the Jostedal Glacier, Bøya is the biggest glacier in mainland Europe. You will also visit a handicraft centre in Skei, stop for lunch in Sandane and pop in at the Nordfjord Folk Museum, followed by an easy walk in Nordangsdal.
Spend a night in Hjørundfjorden
Like so much of this part of Norway, Hjørundfjorden is a place of complete natural beauty. This fjord is 20 kilometres long, belonging to the larger Storfjorden. Part of the dramatic appeal of this fjord is the surrounding Sunnmørsalpene mountain range, where some peaks reach as high as 1,700 metres into the bright blue sky and are covered in dense green forests. There are several small villages along the fjord that possess a true charm and a wonderful insight into Norwegian culture.
One of the best ways to explore the area is to hop aboard a boat to sail the twinkling waters or perhaps try your hand at kayaking or fishing. There will also be an opportunity to take a walk along the beautiful shoreline.
Two nights exploring Alesund
You will spend two glorious days in the fantasy-like port town of Alesund, considered the most beautiful city in Norway, where sparkling fjords tower above turrets and ornate facades. Lined with art nouveau properties, Alesund owes its famously elegant architecture to a devastating fire in 1904. Having destroyed the entire city, the streets were re-built with Jugendstil design, creating a romantic, ornamental character.
Wander these pretty streets that stretch out to the sea and dine on local seafood before delving into a land of fjords and high peaks for epic adventure. With the jaw-dropping Hjorundfjord and Sunnmore Alps surrounding the city, there’s plenty of opportunity to hike, sail and explore the natural splendour.
Where you could stay
Alesund
Overview
Sitting on a wooded hillside overlooking the dramatic Stor fjord and Sunnmore Alps is an idyllic rural retreat. Dressed with handcrafted log walls, designer furniture and carefully chosen antiques, Storfjord Hotel blends cosy Norwegian tradition with elegant, modern design.
Spacious rooms look out to towering fjords, forests and mountains from a private balcony, while the suites will please the most discerning traveller. A grand fireplace, four-poster bed, free-standing bath and separate rain shower offer utter comfort after a day of trekking and kayaking.
The finest local delicacies are then cooked up to create a gourmet but unpretentious fine dining experience, complemented of course by spectacular nature scenes.
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In the town
Out of town
Private sightseeing tour of Alesund
Meet with your private guide today to wander the quaint streets lined with art nouveau buildings and learn about Alesund’s fascinating history. Your guide will explain how a fire decimated the town centre on 23 January 1904 and how this disaster and the subsequent rebuild is what led to the distinctive architectural styles and colourful buildings that can be found today. Your guide will lead you to the popular sites such as the museum of Norwegian Art Nouveau and the aquarium.
A fascinating wildlife sea safari at Runde
Enjoy an exciting, private wildlife sea safari today to ‘bird cliffs’ at Runde where you’ll find the widest variety of seabirds in Scandinavia. Nesting season is from February to August and over this period 500,000 sea birds take over the island. Keep an eye out for the 100,000 pairs of nesting puffins. A guided hike or kayak tour can be arranged as an alternative if you’d prefer.
Two nights in Oslo
Spend two nights enjoying exclusive private excursions tailored to suit you perfectly in the capital of Oslo. The geographical location, at the head of a fjord, surrounded by forests and deep blue waters gives Oslo a special atmosphere and easy access to activities in the great outdoors, whilst being immersed in cosmopolitan city life. Oslo has the highest population of any city in Norway, however, this means it’s really not that big and is the perfect size for exploring on foot the eclectic mix of old and new architecture, world-class museums, animated nightlife and outdoor activities.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the beautiful Vigeland Sculpture Park is the perfect place for a stroll and skiing is possible on the snow clad slopes of the Tryvann.
Where you could stay
Oslo
Overview
With enough avant-garde design to make the most discerning art collector turn green, impressive views steal your attention every way you turn at The Thief. From inspiring contemporary art gracing guestrooms to Julian Opie animations playing in the elevators and an Andy Warhol piece sitting in the restaurant – and not forgetting those fjord panoramas – this is Oslo’s exciting, cutting-edge design hotel.
Facing the water’s edge in the Tjuvholmen district, now deemed a hotspot for innovative design, with the Astrup Fearnely Museum of Modern Art next door and superb restaurants scattered among pedestrianised streets and squares, this boutique bolt-hole fits perfectly into its creative environment.
Closely tied to its Norwegian setting, The Thief is adorned with local designers’ furniture while the restaurant’s seasonal menu is peppered with regional accents. Drinks and views then come hand in hand up at the gorgeous roof terrace, though each room and suite also offers private vistas from floor-to-ceiling windows and French balconies.
Scenery isn’t the only thing your room provides either. Infused with gadgets, carefully chosen artwork and luxuries including rainforest showers, bespoke woollen blankets, slippers and bathrobes, the accommodation here is superb.
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Overview
Hotel Continental Oslo’s location is as central as it gets, directly across from the National Theatre, and a stone’s throw from the parliamentary building and royal palace.
A beacon of luxury since its opening in 1900, the hotel is the country’s only five-star hotel, with 155 individually designed rooms and suites.
Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage while the historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo’s most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the maritime-style Steamen Café, or at the popular Dagligstuen bar which homes a privately owned collection of graphic works by Edvard Munch.
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Overview
First opening its doors in 1874, the Grand Hotel is steeped in classic history and regarded as the original landmark hotel of Oslo. Sitting on the city’s main street, Karl Johans Gate, the Grand strikes a palatial pose with its timeless elegant design.
While the city lies at your doorstep, you can relax in utter luxury within. Traditional and modern indulgences come together to create a first-class service, from handsomely furnished rooms and suites to a complete spa experience and numerous dining choices.
Tuck into delicious meals and afternoon tea at the Grand Cafe and Palmen Restaurant, before taking in the cityscape from the top floor bar and rooftop terrace.
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Explore Oslo
A private tour of Oslo
This privately guided tour of Norway’s capital will be structured with your interests in mind. Your local guide will introduce you to some of the city’s most important and interesting sites. You could take a tour of the Viking Ship Museum and learn all about the Scandinavians who explored Europe by its seas and rivers. Stop in at the open-air Norwegian Folk Museum, the country’s largest museum of cultural history, where there are a variety of exhibitions of folk art, costumes, toys and Sami culture. Or spend some time in the Vigeland Sculpture Park which boasts more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron, all crafted by Gustav Vigeland. You can also take a turn past Holmenkollen ski jump hill and the Ski Museum below it. The museum’s exhibitions outline 4000 years of ski history.
Why book with Jacada
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We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
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