Norway : Norwegian Fjord Highlights

Day 4 Lofthus-Flam depart Lofthus and trace the coastline north. Continue through Brimnes to Eidfjord and perhaps visit the Nature Centre. Turn back to Brimnes and take the car ferry across to Bruravik, travelling north to Voss with its attractive lakeside setting. The striking church is well worth a visit with the interior as unusual as its exterior. From Lake Vangsvatnet continue to Flam for an overnight stay at the Flamsbrygga Hotel – and perhaps take a trip on the famous scenic railway.

Day 5 Flam-Balestrand if not riding the railway today, set off from the Flamsbrygga and drive through beautiful countryside to Vangsnes, where a 12m hilltop statue of a legendary Viking chief looks down over the jetty. From here take the ferry across to Dragsvik, drive to Balestrand on the shores of Sognefjord and check in at Hotel Kviknes, home for the next two nights.

Day 6 Balestrand a day at leisure to explore Balestrand on foot or by bicycle, make use of the facilities at your hotel, go hiking in the mountains, take a boat trip or perhaps rent fishing equipment or a rowing boat and head down to the water.

Day 7 Balestrand-Bergen drive west along the fjord, still admiring the scenery, to Lavik and take the ferry across to Oppdal, ready for the leisurely drive south back to Bergen. Overnight in Bergen at Hotel Augustin or similar.

Day 8 Bergen-London if travelling home later today, you’ll still have time for a little shopping or sightseeing before heading to the airport. Drop off your vehicle before taking a late afternoon/evening flight back to the UK, either direct or via Oslo, depending on your chosen route. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to pass the time in Bergen so why not consider extending your stay for another night or two?