The 15 Best Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves in Norway

1.Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

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

This 10-hour English-language day trip takes you from Bergen to Steindalsfossen, across Hardangerfjord, and into Folgefonna National Park. You’ll walk roughly 45 minutes to an hour each way to Bondhusvatnet, with time for a picnic beside the glacier lake. Guides have included Alexa, Salome, Bailey, Sam, and others.

“Fabulous Trip - the Guide was interesting and knowledgeable. The whole day was brilliant, beautiful scenery the whole way - plenty of stops for photos. The hike to the lake was fairly easy and the scenery on the way was spectacular as was the lake itself. We had a wonderful day.”

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2.Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

Meet near Olden’s cruise pier for a guided ride along Oldevatnet, a photo stop, and a walk from Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge to the glacier lake. The trail is wide but uphill, with waterfalls and mountain views. Troll cars can shorten the walk, though a final walk remains.

“This was an amazing excursion. Lulu was our guide and she did an incredible job. She explained things that the bus drove by. This was a double decker bus. On the hike every step you took was gorgeous. The waterfalls and river were torrential but beautiful. The glacier itself was so amazing. It was just above a beautiful lake filled with glacial water. The trail was paved and quite easy.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

Travel from Bergen to Steinsdalsfossen, cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry, and hike through Folgefonna National Park to turquoise Bondhusvatnet. Guides such as Sam and Alexa add Norwegian history and humor along the way. The day lasts about 10 hours, includes transport and ferries, and requires you to bring your own snacks.

“Superb tour and whilst the fjords, waterfalls and glaciers were amazing, they were only enhanced by our guide “Sam”. She was superb and despite less than ideal conditions (no microphone on the mini bus) she dealt with it all professionally and with style. A great tour and would recommend!”

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4.Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

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

Travel from Olden’s cruise pier through Olden Valley to Briksdal Glacier. Your English-speaking guide leads a 45 to 60 minute uphill walk past waterfalls and meltwater streams to a glacier viewpoint. The return trip includes a back-to-ship guarantee for cruise passengers who provide ship details when booking.

“the scenery was BREATHTAKING. definitely worth your time. there is an option to be taken up in a buggy if you're not able to do the hike (not too strenuous, just a little steep at times). you will still have to walk the last 500m if you take the buggy. if you hike you will have wonderful views the whole time though”

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5.Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour – From BERGEN

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · from $295

Travel from Bergen by vehicle and boat to Vik and Fjærland, passing waterfalls, villages, and steep mountains. You’ll visit Hopperstad Stave Church, cruise the Sognefjord, tour the Norwegian Glacier Museum, and see Bøyabreen glacier. The day also includes Storesvingen viewpoint and Tvindefossen waterfall.

“The scenery of the trip was memorable. Watching all the natural beauty of the landscape was really beautiful. Highly recommended”

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6.Nigards: Kayaking and Glacier Hike

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

Follow your guide from Labben to Nigardsbrevatnet, paddle across the lake, then walk to Nigardsbreen for a two-hour crampon-and-rope glacier outing. Guides including Tato, Marcelo, Darwin, and Nahir Leila have earned praise for clear glacier talks and careful group support. Bring lunch, warm layers, rain gear, and a vehicle for the drive.

“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

Travel from Bergen by minibus and boat through Sognefjord and Fjærlandsfjord. You’ll see Hopperstad Stave Church, Tvindefossen, the Storesvingen viewpoint, the Norwegian Glacier Museum, and Bøyabreen, a branch of Jostedalsbreen. The English or Norwegian-speaking guide handles the route, while you focus on the views.

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8.Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour to Fjærland

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

Sail from Balestrand through the narrow Fjærlandsfjord, then ride by bus to the Norwegian Glacier Museum and Bøyabreen, a branch of Jostedalsbreen. An English or Norwegian guide adds context along the way. The $142 price includes transport, museum entry, fees, and taxes, but not food or drinks.

“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 $371

Leave Bergen at 8:00 a.m. for a full-day fjord journey through coastal islands, Sognefjord, Balestrand, and Fjærlandsfjord. A bus carries you to the Norwegian Glacier Museum and Bøyabreen Glacier before the boat returns to Bergen. Expect a scenic day with limited time for lunch, the museum, and glacier viewing.

“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 $106Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Olden cruise kai for a four-hour trip through Olden Valley to Briksdal Glacier. You’ll ride an air-conditioned vehicle past Olden Lake, then walk a gravel path with steady uphill sections to the glacier viewpoint. Guide Elisabet has led some departures, and cruise passengers receive a back-to-ship guarantee when ship details are registered.

“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.Igloo Ice Hotel and Hiking to the Frozen Waterfall.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $282

Join Altatour for five hours in Alta, with pickup, a guided visit to the rebuilt Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, and a 2 km snowshoe hike toward frozen Gargia Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Dimitri lead the trip for groups of up to eight. Hot drinks, a snack, transport, and entry are included.

“Our tour guide Dimitri was fabulous, very engaging and passionate and informative about the North of Norway. As the weather was too bad to trek to the frozen waterfall, he had a plan B all ready to go.”

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12.Fjord & Glacier Tour – From VOSS

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $253

From Voss, ride through mountain country to Vik, visit 1130 Hopperstad Stave Church, cruise Fjærlandsfjord, explore the Norwegian Glacier Museum, and see Bøyabreen, a branch of Jostedalsbreen. The small group is capped at 16 people. Driver Thomas has been praised for his friendly explanations, though guide assignment can vary.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $647

Join Vlad for an eight-hour private trip from Bergen to Folgefonna Glacier. You’ll ride through fjord country, cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry, walk behind Steinsdalsfossen, stop at Fossen Bratte, and reach the glacier at about 1,200 meters. Pickup is available from Bergen hotels and cruise terminals.

“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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14.Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $377

Meet guide Andreas at Olden cruise terminal or your hotel for a private day through the Olden Valley. Ride a Troll Car to Briksdal Glacier, walk to its meltwater lake, then take Loen Skylift for fjord views. The tour includes transfers, tickets, snacks, drinks, and a picnic lunch.

“This tour was beyond fabulous. Between Andreas as our guide and the scenery of the Briksdal glacier and atop the Loen Lift, our day with Andreas couldn’t have been better. He is very personable, easy to converse with and will provide you with so much more information than you would get on a group tour. Andreas also provided us with a nice lunch of some Norwegian food items and beer. The day flew by and we were sorry that it had to end. I can’t recommend this tour and guide enough.”

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15.2-Day Round Trip from Bergen: THE GRAND SOGNEFJORD – fjords, waterfalls, glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $1,524

Travel privately from Bergen with local guide Vlad through Norway’s great fjord country. See Tvindefossen, Nærøyfjord, Flåm, Stegastein, old stave churches, and Nigardsbreen glacier. Train, ferry, museum, meals, and hotels cost extra, so plan the optional stops and overnight stay before departure.

“Our guide,Vlad made this trip so memorable for us. He went above & beyond to make sure we were able to visit another area in Norway where I knew my family came from. He truly loves Norway and sharing its beauty and history with his customers. We took the two day trip and had some long days but we saw so much. The Fjords and mountains are spectacular”

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