Stalheim is a truly amazing place and so worth a visit! It’s a small place with massive mountains and impressive scenery only 2 hours drive from Bergen. Stalheim Hotel lies in a truly spectacular location! Located between Voss and Aurland it lies at the entrance to the UNESCO world heritage area of the Nærøyfjord, and has unbelievable opportunities for exploring the valley,…
This time of year the weather may be varied in the high mountains, but the autumn colours are usually very pretty. We often spend a few weekends in Geilo during the autumn since we have a place there. Beautiful view towards Geilo, Kikut, and the valley from the top of Urundberget, 1218 m.a.s.l. at Geilo, Norway. In Geilo the most known hike…
Ulriken is the highest among the seven Bergen city mountains. Hiking at Mt Ulriken (643 m.a.s.l.) is always an experience, even if you have been there several times before. Every time we go there the view stuns us, overlooking the entire Bergen valley with the Bergen fjords, and the mountain plateau Vidden. Ulriken offers amazing views over Bergen and the fjords. If…
If you are looking for a hike with plenty of fjord view, but do not want to spend all day travelling or hiking, this is the perfect hike easily accessible from Bergen. Arnanipa fjord hike Arnanipa lies in Indre Arna, just outside Bergen, and offers stunning fjord view as it is located on kind of a peninsula between Arnavågen and Sørfjorden (Osterøy).…
Usually once or twice during winter Bergen gets a snowfall that lasts for at least a few days, or if we are lucky a couple of weeks. Amazingly the nearest skitrack is only 6 minutes away from the city via Fløibanene at the top of Mt Fløyen. This is one of the coldest areas near the city where it is often possible…
If you are in Bergen in a rainy period the small hidden waterfall Starefossen will quickly get a lot of water down its steep fall off its cliffs. Starefossen waterfall has water coming down from the lake Skomakerdiket. The fall is located in the residential area also named Starefossen, between Mt Fløyen and Bergen city centre. Starefossen waterfall is located behind these…
Uskedalen is located between Husnes and Rosendal, and lies right at the entry to the Kvinnherad alps. It being easily accessible by sea, it was the perfect destination for a weekend sailing trip from Bergen that we wanted to combine in a sail and hike trip. From Uskedalen there are several real mountains up to more than 1200 m.a.s.l to choose from:…
Two weeks ago we went on a "sail and hike" trip out of Bergen with friends. This weekend we wanted to stay in a port we did not know so well from before, and do a new and different hike. The mountains Englafjell and Manen seen from the sail towards Uskedalen. As we headed out of Bergen the temperature said 29,5 degrees…
A great way to have a fun time and experience the fjords up close is to join a rib boat fjord safari. We had a unique experience and so much fun joining Hardangerfjord Adventure for a sponsored rib boat trip in the Hardangerfjord. If you think a rib boat fjord safari is all about speed, think again. The boat is fast, yes,…
When driving from Bergen to Hardanger the road wil take you right past these two amazing waterfalls if you go the route via Kvamskogen. This time of year, when the snow is melting in the high mountains the waterfalls are particularly impressive and powerful. Bring your rain coat and go exploring. These waterfalls are just there, waiting for you to come close…