The 12 Best Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves in Norway

1.Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 589 reviews · 10 hours · from $222Our pick

Review of Bergen’s Folgefonna tour, with Bondhusvatnet hike, Steindalsfossen, fjord ferries, scenery, value, and practical tips.

“Sam was a fantastic guide. I didn’t really know what to expect … but we had a few photo stops, she talked the whole way about history and facts about Norway. The hike was beautiful as was the waterfall. She even switch the order to avoid the rain. I would absolutely do it again.”

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2.Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Review of Olden’s Briksdal Glacier shore excursion, with hike details, pricing, transport advice, weather tips, and who should book.

“A wonderful experience definitely a must to do. This was described as a strenuous activity but wasn't too difficult people were pushing pushchairs up to the glacier but obviously if you have mobility problems then maybe not walk but book the troll cars.”

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3.Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Review of Bergen’s Folgefonna day tour, with waterfalls, ferry rides, a glacier lake, hiking tips, price advice, and practical details.

“Nice hike on a gravel trail to an area at the lake with picnic tables. To hike further to the falls is on an ankle breaker trail.”

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4.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Hike from Olden to Briksdal Glacier through waterfalls, mountain scenery, and Olden Lake, with bus transport and a cruise ship back-time guarantee.

“A very worthwhile tour, a must if you have the time. Wonderful country side views and spectacular scenes and stops - you should do it.”

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5.Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour – From BERGEN

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · from $296

Review of Bergen’s 13-hour fjord and glacier tour, with Hopperstad Stave Church, Sognefjord cruise, glacier museum, Bøyabreen, and practical tips.

“Norway is a phenomenally beautiful country and this tour showcases that. I would have given 5 stars but it felt a little disorganized despite being given an itinerary. There’ there are a lot of handoffs and communication could have been better. Also the driver of the bus to the glacier museum needs to be miked.”

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6.Nigards: Kayaking and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $157

Kayak across Nigardsbrevatnet, walk on Nigardsbreen, and learn glacier skills on this six-hour Norway adventure.

“Ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis – mit dem Kanu über den See und hinauf auf den Berg, wirklich einzigartig! Leider hat unser Guide das Ganze sehr getrübt. Ich erinnere mich nicht genau an seinen Namen, vielleicht „Manne“ oder ähnlich. Jedenfalls hat man bei ihm das Gefühl, man müsse Profisportler sein und alles so perfekt können wie er. Wer etwas langsamer paddelt, bleibt zurück – vom viel beschworenen „Teamspirit“ keine Spur. Während die Gruppe schon weit voraus war, wurden wir allein gelassen. Als wir wegen der Strömung steckenblieben, bekamen wir keine Hilfe, sondern nur Anschreien, wir sollten besser zuhören. In so einer Situation bringt das gar nichts, außer Frust. Respektlos, unfreundlich...”

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7.Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour to Fjærland

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · from $342

Cruise Sognefjord, visit Hopperstad Stave Church and Bøyabreen Glacier on a full-day guided trip from Bergen.

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8.From Balestrand: Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour to Fjærland

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $142

Cruise from Balestrand to Fjærland for fjord views, Bøyabreen Glacier, and the Norwegian Glacier Museum in 4.5 hours.

“The meeting point was easy to find, the trip itself from Balestrand to Fjærland was absolutely stunning, it was all just beautiful views for the whole two hours. The tour was also very interesting, with the guide sharing so many insightful details about the places we passed by. Loved the Glacier museum and the wonderful cinematic piece they shared, and finally, absolutely loved the Bøyabreen Glaciers that we got to see up close. Every second on this tour was utterly beautiful, and I absolutely recommend going on it if you have an extra day to spare in Balestrand, or even making extra time just to make this tour.Read more”

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9.Fjord Cruise to Sognefjord and Bøyabreen Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $372

Review of Bergen’s 13-hour Sognefjord and Bøyabreen Glacier cruise, with fjord scenery, museum visit, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Great trip and experience. Only very little time at the museum and for lunch and even less time at the glacier. But everything beautiful”

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10.Olden 4 Hour Briksdal Glacier Tour in Briksdalsbreen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107Best value

Review of Olden’s four-hour Briksdal Glacier tour, with hike tips, cruise timing, pricing, guide details, transport, and booking advice.

“Nice tour, well organized, plenty of time at the glacier. Good commentary. The hike to the glacier is moderately strenuous.”

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11.Fjord & Glacier Tour – From VOSS

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $254

Review of the Voss Fjord and Glacier Tour, with Sognefjord cruising, Hopperstad Stave Church, Bøyabreen Glacier, and practical value tips.

“Thomas, our driver, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of information about the region and about Norway in general. Our boat ride was also really lovely and informative. Highly recommend!”

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12.PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier roundtrip from Bergen, 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $648

Review of Bergen’s private Folgefonna Glacier tour, with fjord ferries, waterfalls, hotel pickup, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“Our family was in Bergen for just a few days and we wanted to maximize our stay with a visit to the glacier. We booked this trip with Vlad who was an exceptional guide/driver. His communication prior to our visit was professional and responsive and helped us plan our time efficiently. His knowledge of Bergen and Norway was exceptional and his heartfelt love of Norway was wonderful. During our trip he enthusiastically pointed out stunning scenery and personalized our trip so we could stop and take photos while also keeping us on schedule since he was so familiar with the country. He made this such an exceptional day for our…”

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