The 4 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 $128Best value

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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