Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Join us on the most populare half-day tour from Bergen to the scenic Osterfjord and Mostraumen Channel. Experience the majestic Norwegian fjords on a scenic boat tour. On board the high speed catamaran you will experience the magnificent landscape in Bergen's nearby fjords and the Nordhordland region. When sailing out from the city's inner harbor you will have a great view to some of the oldest and most relevant historical sites in the city, including the medieval fortress Bergenhus, St Mary's Church and the colorful Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. From there, we sail through beautiful Western-Norwegian scenery in the Cityfjord, Salhusfjord and Osterfjord towards the dramatic Mostraumen Channel. The captain safely steers the boat through narrow sounds, a maze of islands, deep fjords and beautiful waterfalls.
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise starts and ends in the city centre. Duration: 3,5 - 4 hours
Options
Departure from Dreggekaien
Starting point:
Skur 8/Dreggekaien, Slottsgaten 1, 5003 Bergen, Norway
What's included in Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Osterfjorden is a fjord in Vestland county. The fjord is one of three fjords surrounding the island of Osterøy. The fjord runs along the municipal border of Lindås and Osterøy municipalities. The fjord begins at the Romarheimsfjorden and flows to the west for 27 kilometres (17 mi) before ending near the village of Knarvik at the confluence of four fjords: Osterfjorden, Radfjorden (to the north), Sørfjorden (to the south), and Salhusfjorden (to the west). The Osterfjorden is generally about 1 to 3 kilometres (0.62 to 1.86 mi) wide and the deepest point in the fjord reaches a depth of 639 metres (2,096 ft) below sea level.
Canalized river with tidal water deep into the Osterfjord. The stream is about 600 metres long and between 50 and 60 meters wide at the most narrow place. Mostraumen was canalized (dredged) about 1913.
Inclusions
- Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour will go in rain or shine. In the winter months, it can happen that the sea freezes in the innermost part of the fjord where there is a lot of fresh water mixed with the sea water, brackish water. If there is so much ice that there is no safe passage for boats, the captain will then choose an alternative route in this area. This is beyond our control and it does not give grounds for claiming a refund for the trip. We will always do our best to give our customers great experiences, even on days when the forces of nature are not easy to handle.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure from Börshopen pier - 9.00AM, 12.00PM & 2.00PM Address: Strandkaien 13, Bergen The pier is located between "Mathallen" indoor sea food market and Strandkaien Terminal. The fjord cruise boat will arrive at Börshopen pier about 30 minutes before departure time to pick up the passengers.