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Above Hardangerfjord: A private seaplane sweep past Folgefonna to Trolltunga and into Bergen's harbor
An 80‑minute private seaplane flight from Bergen that flies over Hardangerfjord and the Folgefonna glacier, circles Trolltunga and returns via the city waterfront—ideal for travelers who want a compact, high‑altitude perspective.
Above Hardangerfjord: A private seaplane sweep past Folgefonna to Trolltunga and into Bergen's harbor.
This intimate sightseeing flight lifts directly out of Bergen's fjord and carries a maximum of four passengers across Norway’s Hardangerfjord, along the ice of Folgefonna and toward the sheer plateau of Trolltunga before returning to land in Sandviken—an aerial shortcut to some of Vestland’s most dramatic terrain.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hardangerfjord and Folgefonna from the air
The flight traverses Hardangerfjord—the country’s second largest and one of the world’s longest fjords—and climbs toward the Folgefonna ice cap, putting the glacier’s 1,700‑metre high reaches into clear aerial perspective.
Trolltunga as a sky‑borne landmark
Rather than a long hike, this route gives a sweeping visual of Trolltunga from above—an aerial vantage that contextualizes the rock formation against fjord and plateau without setting foot on the trail.
Bergen’s waterfront and Fishmarket from seaplane altitude
On the return leg the aircraft passes right over Bergen’s city centre and the Fishmarket before settling back into the city fjord, folding the urban waterfront into the same frame as the region’s alpine geology.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
The trip is a concentrated visual tour: a lift from the city fjord, a guided sweep over Hardangerfjord and the expanse of Folgefonna, a targeted pass near Trolltunga and a seaside approach back into Sandviken. With only up to four passengers aboard, the flight is deeply personal—short, panoramic and focused on curated aerial viewpoints rather than prolonged in‑air transit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scheduled flight time is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
This is a private flight for up to four passengers; maximum total passenger weight for four people is 340 kg and maximum weight per passenger is 120 kg.
The flight departs and returns to the seaplane base in Sandviken, landing back in the city fjord at Sandviken.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The flight duration is 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
How many passengers can the flight accommodate?
This is a private flight that can take a maximum of four passengers.
Are there weight restrictions?
Yes: the maximum total passenger weight for four passengers is 340 kg, and the maximum weight per passenger is 120 kg.
Who operates the flight?
The flight is operated by Scandinavian Seaplanes.
Where does the flight land and return?
The seaplane lands back in the city fjord at the operator’s seaplane base in Sandviken.
Is there a minimum age for passengers?
The published context notes suitability from age two and above.