Fjord Hikes Worldwide: The 14 Best

1.Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $148Our pick

Cruise Lysefjord, hike Preikestolen, and return to Stavanger by bus on this scenic, self-guided Norwegian adventure.

“Barca molto bella e comoda, Bellissimo giro sui fiordi. L'autobus di ritorno ha la stessa compagnia di quello dell'andata e bisogna chiedere informazioni sugli orari di ritorno all'autista. Nel nostro caso c'erano solo due orari, 16 o 18, noi siamo riusciti a prendere il primo. Il percorso del trekking è ben segnalato e impossibile sbagliare strada.”

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2.Best View of the Oslofjord Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Hike Oslo’s forest trails to Vettakollen for sweeping Oslofjord views, with an English-speaking guide and metro travel included.

“Pleasant hike in quiet forest and good views of Oslo and surroundings. The hike was interesting and peaceful but the pace was too quick at times leaving little time to enjoy the surroundings. At times our guide seemed more focussed on keeping a timeline than enjoying the hike. I would have preferred a more relaxed pace.”

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3.Fjord Hiking – Public tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $245

Hike Bergen’s fjord country in a group of four, with mountain guides, local snacks, flexible routes, and wide-open summit views.

“It would have been so easy to cancel because of a little rain, but Norman with his deep knowledge of the fjords and the Bergen area /Norway outdoors made this one of the highlights of my trip. He was careful to make sure I was navigating the trail (a little water and mud) but the hike was invigorating and the view from the top was breathtaking. I learned so much about Bergen, Norway, and life on this hike. We may have had a little rain but Norman brought the sunshine.”

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4.Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $187

Hike to 92-meter Månafossen, paddle Frafjord, and enjoy door-to-door transport from Stavanger on this active seven-hour Norway tour.

“Really great trip, Gabriel is super friendly and chill. Very knowledgeable on the area, and although we were lucky to have had great weather that day given it was the end of September, he was still cautious of the weather when kayaking. The waterfall was awesome and the route up/down to it was pretty fun. Highly recommend :)”

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5.Fjord Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 6 hours · from $240

Review of Bergen Fjord Hiking, a small-group mountain walk with fjord views, local guides, transport, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The tour was cancelled without notice. I was waiting for my guide at the meeting point but no one appeared. I called the organiser and he told me they sent an email to me the day before but I didn’t receive anything. Such a bad experience”

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6.Best View of the Oslofjord Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $141

Hike Oslo’s Vettakollen for fjord views, forest trails, a scenic metro ride, and friendly English guidance in a small group.

“Our tour was great. Our guide Mustapha was experienced, extremely pleasant and very sensitive to our needs and interests. He was very knowledgeable about the city’s history, the natural environment, cultural landmarks and he even shared some interesting information about living in Oslo.”

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7.Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $286

Review of the Te Anau Fiordland heli-hike, with helicopter views, Luxmore Summit, Kepler Track hiking, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Great communication, great pilot, great views and a lot of fun. Highly recommended. I can't say enough great things about how well the company is run and how much we enjoyed the day.”

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8.Lysefjorden cruise & Preikestolen guided hike – winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $269

Cruise Lysefjorden and hike Preikestolen in winter with a small group, warm gear, lunch, transport, and a mountain guide.

“We loved every moment. Erlend was the best guide we could ask for. He got in touch with us the day before the tour so that everything was covered from our gear to our dietary preferences. The first part of the trip - the cruise - was great. There were plenty of seats, great commentaries and the food too was satisfactory. Then Erlend was kind enough to pick up our lunch and druve us to the basecamp. Erlend had all the gears needed - poles, head lamps, backup hiking shoes, hot tea and so much more. He made sure no one was left behind and stayed calm with us. As…”

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9.Fjord Hiking – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Review of Bergen’s private fjord hike, with summit views, flexible mountain routes, guide details, fitness advice, price value, and practical tips.

“Our guide (and owner of the company) was excellent! His expertise and kindness made for a once in a lifetime experience. Very, very highly recommend!”

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10.Panoramic Fjord Hike Lead by a Local Guide and Dog

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $215

Review of Oslo’s gentle fjord-view forest hike with a local guide, friendly dog, fire, Norwegian Christmas lunch, and a scenic tower.

“I had the BEST time on this hike! The trail was the perfect balance, not too challenging, but still exciting enough to keep it fun. Reaching the top of the Fire Tower was absolutely worth it! The view from up there was breathtaking and easily the highlight of the day! Along the way, I loved picking fresh blueberries, which made the hike feel even more special. Before finishing, we took a moment to sit down and enjoy some tea, which was the perfect way to soak everything in. Overall, it was such a memorable experience, and I would definitely do it again!”

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11.Panoramic Peaks – Oslo’s Most Beautiful Fjord Views Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $103

Hike Oslo’s forest trails to Vettakollen for fjord views, quiet lakes, practical tips, seasonal advice, and honest value guidance.

“Fantastic tour - the forest in the snow was so quiet, peaceful and truly beautiful like out of a fairy tale”

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12.Discovery hike along the Trondheimsfjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72Best value

Walk Trondheim’s Ladestien from Korsvika to Rotvoll, with fjord views, WWII ruins, local stories, and practical bus tips.

“J’ai eu la chance de participer à cette randonnée guidée, et je ne peux que la recommander à 100 % ! Le parcours était magnifique, parfaitement adapté au groupe, avec des paysages à couper le souffle. Mais ce qui a vraiment fait toute la différence, c’est notre guide. Passionné, attentif, extrêmement compétent et toujours de bonne humeur, il a su créer une ambiance conviviale et rassurante du début à la fin. Il partageait avec enthousiasme ses connaissances de l’histoire de la région… Un vrai plaisir d’apprendre tout en marchant !”

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13.Oslo’s Ultimate Fjord View Hike & Norwegian Waffle Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Hike Oslo’s forest to Vettakollen, enjoy fjord views, and cook Norwegian waffles over a bonfire with a small local group.

“Andreas was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. For a very reasonable price, I learned so much about Norwegian language, culture, and food while on a beautiful scenic hike. He also gave me a great itinerary for the rest of my time in Oslo! As a bonus, he is a chef and very well traveled, so the authentic waffle was delicious, and he can connect with people from various cultures. I highly recommend this experience!”

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14.Panoramic Peaks and Oslo’s Best Fjord Views Hike

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Review of Oslo’s four-and-a-half-hour guided hike, with fjord views, forest trails, practical meeting tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“Here's the text of an email I sent to them, no response received. We were supposed to go on the subject excursion this morning. We arrived at the tiger statue at 11:30. We waited and looked for the tour guide until 12:30. We saw no one identifying them self with the tour during this time. We asked several people if they were our guide and all of them said no. Antoine sent an email at 12:15 which I did not receive until 12:35. I am requesting a full refund of $185.56 USD. Viator booking ref no. 1240602753.”

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