BERGEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A One‑Hour Seaplane Window onto Hardangerfjord and Folgefonna
A 60‑minute seaplane flight from Bergen that soars over the 183‑km Hardangerfjord and up to the 1,700‑metre Folgefonna glacier, returning over Bergen’s city centre and Fishmarket.
A One‑Hour Seaplane Window onto Hardangerfjord and Folgefonna.
Board a Scandinavian Seaplanes seaplane for a compact, high‑altitude perspective on some of western Norway’s largest natural features: a 60‑minute circuit that crosses the 183‑kilometre Hardangerfjord and climbs toward the 1,700‑metre expanse of the Folgefonna ice cap before passing overhead Bergen’s city centre and Fishmarket and landing back at the seaplane base in Sandviken.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Across the scale of Hardangerfjord
The flight covers Norway’s second biggest fjord — the Hardangerfjord — an approximately 183‑kilometre waterway ranked as the world’s fifth biggest fjord, offering a sense of scale that is best appreciated from above.
Up toward Folgefonna’s ice fields
The route climbs toward the Folgefonna glacier, reaching elevations up to about 1,700 metres and showcasing the third‑largest glacier in Norway from an aerial vantage.
Aerial return over Bergen and the Fishmarket
On the return leg the flight passes directly overhead Bergen’s city centre and the Fishmarket before descending to land back in the city fjord at the seaplane base in Sandviken.
What the day feels like
How the hour unfolds
The experience is a single, continuous flight: takeoff from the city fjord, a traverse over the vast Hardangerfjord, an ascent toward the Folgefonna glacier reaching roughly 1,700 metres, and a scenic return that passes over Bergen’s central waterfront and Fishmarket before landing back at the Sandviken seaplane base.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided trip information.
The trip data does not specify required equipment or clothing; consult the operator at booking for any additional guidance.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Bergen Fjord & Glacier flight?
The flight is 60 minutes in duration.
When does the 2026 season begin and when can I book?
Flights for the 2026 season start on 6 April 2026 and all bookings will be available from that date.
Is there a minimum number of tickets required?
Yes — a minimum of three tickets must be selected and purchased for each reservation.
Are there passenger weight limits?
Yes — the total maximum passenger weight is 340 kg and the maximum weight per passenger is 120 kg.
What is the minimum age to fly?
The experience is for ages 2 years and above.
Where does the flight pass and where does it land?
The flight passes over the Hardangerfjord and the Folgefonna glacier, then returns overhead Bergen’s city centre and Fishmarket before landing in the city fjord at the Sandviken seaplane base.