Hardangerfjord Helicopter Tour — Apple Blossoms, Glaciers and Iconic Cliffs
Hardangerfjord is Norway's fourth-longest fjord and arguably its most varied — apple-blossom orchards in spring, the thundering Vøringsfossen waterfall, Folgefonna glacier, and the iconic Trolltunga cliff all within one fjord system. A single helicopter day-tour gives you the entire region.
Why Hardangerfjord stands out
Where most Norwegian fjords are pure rock and water, Hardangerfjord adds cultivated landscape — apple, plum and pear orchards covering the southern shore. In May, the entire fjord side turns pink and white. From the air this transformation is breathtaking. Couple this with iconic landmarks accessible nowhere else, and Hardangerfjord becomes Norway's most concentrated fjord highlight reel.
Most clients combine this with our specific landmark tours: Trolltunga from above, Vøringsfossen waterfall, and Folgefonna glacier. We can package all three plus the fjord itself in a single 2-2.5h tour.
Highlights along Hardangerfjord
Apple blossom valleys
Lofthus, Ulvik, Eidfjord — pink and white orchards in May. Norway's fruit basket from above.
Vøringsfossen
182m vertical waterfall plunging into Måbødalen.
Trolltunga
Iconic cliff above Ringedalsvatnet. See it without the 12-hour hike.
Folgefonna glacier
Norway's third-largest glacier on the southern shore.
Eidfjord cruise port
Direct departures, perfect for shore excursions.
Ulvik & Lofthus villages
Picturesque traditional fjord villages with wooden churches and fruit farms.
Tour structure
- From Bergen Airport (BGO): 90 min total
- Direct from Eidfjord cruise port: 60 min
- Full Hardanger package: + Trolltunga + Vøringsfossen + Folgefonna in 2-2.5h
Best season
- May (apple blossom): signature Hardanger experience
- June-Aug: max waterfall flow + green
- Sep-Oct: harvest colours
Discover Hardangerfjord by helicopter
Tailored routes from cruise ports, hotels and Bergen. See all the highlights in one tour.
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