Taste award-winning apple cider

Thousands of fruit trees bloom in Ryfylke in the spring. The mild climate and fertile soil give apples a delicious, fresh flavour. The local producers are very quality-conscious, and both apple juice and apple cider from the region have won numerous prestigious awards. Even if spring is early in the season, visitors to the fruit farms can go on a guided tour and sample the unique products, as well as buy them in the farm shops.

Traveling by bus has never been easier

Experience panoramic views and extra comfort when you travel with Kystbussen’s new double decker on the express route between Bergen and Stavanger. With plenty of space and extra comfortable seats you can look forward to a relaxing trip along the beautiful west coast of Norway. Come Discover the new way to travel. Traveling by bus has never been this comfortable. Kick back in comfortable seats and enjoy the ride. Make yourself a stress free travel between Bergen and Stavanger.

Festivals and events bring the region alive

Springtime is time for music festivals, food- and drink festivals and great events in the region.

We will only name a few of them and if your travelers are interested in culture, food and events, springtime is a perfect time to visit our region.
Taste the cider at the Hardanger Internasjonale Siderfest 11–13 May and visit the biggest food festival in Norway - Gladmat in Stavanger 28 June - 1 July.  For rock and metal lovers visit Trandalrock 9-10 June in Hjørundfjord south of Ålesund or Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 4-6 May just outside Haugesund. Travel from Bergen to Balestrand along the Sognefjord for Balejazz 5–7 May You can also experience great Jazz at Vossajazz 31 March - 2 April and at Maijazz in Stavanger, which takes place 9–14 May.

Meet spring with the puffins and wild life adventures 
Every spring around 1^st of April magic happens at the island of Runde south of Ålesund when the puffins return to the southernmost bird cliff in Norway. Opplev Runde offers guided tours on the island. A nature guide will indulge you into the special lives of the seabirds, local history from Runde, and of course the story about a secret gold treasure. Northwest of Kristiansund, the island of Smøla offers authentic experiences in the magnificent fishing village Veiholmen with spectacular wildlife in and on the sea. The abundance of islets, skerries and sandbanks are perfect for diving, snorkeling, kayaking or what about an eagle safari?

Visit Selja Monastery and the legend of St. Sunniva

People have traveled here for over 1000 years, to experience Norway's first pilgrimage place, with unique cultural heritage from the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Join a guided boat cruise to the Island of Selja and Selja Monastery. The first pilgrimage in the country when King Olav Tryggvason found relics in a cave on the island. For season 2023 there is a new extra boat suitable for small groups up till 12 pax. Open for request all year round.

Ultimate spring adventures in Nordfjord

Catch a ride to the top with the spectacular Loen Skylift. The cable car takes you from fjord to sky in 5 minutes – to the wonderland at Mount Hoven, at 1011 m/3316 ft. While it’s green and warm temperatures down by the fjord, the winter is still present at these heights in springtime. Visit the snow caves, go sledding or go skiing. Or just relax by the fireplace in Hoven Restaurant & Bar.  

The teal-colored fjord, surrounded by snowcapped mountains. Birds are singing, and the fields are getting green. Nature coming to life after a long winter. Explore it all from the fjord point of view together with local guides from Loen Active, in steady double kayaks. The excursion can be combined with hikes and other adventures. Loen Active also have SUP boards, also including a dry suit in case you want to make sure you don’t get wet.

The iconic Via Ferrata Loen opens on the 1st of May. This spectacular climbing route leaves you speechless, while taking in the views. The experienced instructors from Loen Active will guide you all the way, and even bring some nice local stories to the table.  

Blue Ice Caves. Discover the land of FROZEN!

Experience a unique play of colours when daylight penetrates the several thousand-year-old glacier ice. A world unlike any other you have ever seen. The sapphire blue light, formations and patterns in the ice are so seductively beautiful and unique that it is seen by many as an out of this world experience.

Roundtrips to experience Springfulness

Many of Norway's most impressive waterfalls are found in Fjord Norway. Witness how the dramatic Norwegian waterfalls roar to life in May, when the ice and snow melts away and joins the cascades of water that already plunge down the mountainsides. Read about our epic waterfalls here.

To make it easier for you to create itineraries for spring adventures in Fjord Norway, we have made a roundtrip to discover the waterfalls in spring in the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord area. In the Sognefjord you can visit Vettisfossen in Utladalen which was named Norway's most beautiful waterfall and is Norway's highest free waterfall with its 275 meters. A brand new viewing platform was ready autumn 2022! Another area where the waterfalls are impressive, is in Møre and Romsdal, where we have Sunndalen as a paradise for waterfalls and of course the beautiful waterfalls in Geirangerfjord. We hope you can use this for your guests or as an inspiration for yourself for new and existing itineraries.

We have also made a roundtrip, focusing on the fruit blossom and cider tasting.

The Great Waterfall and Fjord Tour™

Experience the majestic Hardangerfjord, and two of Norway's most famous waterfalls – all in one day! Travel through a landscape of majestic mountains, idyllic orchards, and spectacular waterfalls! Experience first-hand the power of Northern Europe’s largest waterfall Vøringsfossen and walk behind the gorgeous Steinsdalsfossen. Your waterfall adventure also includes a fjord cruise on the enchanting Hardangerfjord. Read more on fjordtours.com.

Skiing in a T-shirt – winter and spring hand in hand

Spring offers the most enjoyable skiing, and early spring is the main season for ski touring, the highlight is to view the fjord from the top of the mountain. Experience some delightful late-season runs at popular ski resorts like Strandafjellet, Myrkdalen, Voss or Folgefonna. More inspiration on spring skiing you can find in this article.

Practical information

In the region there are some of our popular scenic routes that are winter closed. They all open late spring, most of the from middle of May. However it is possible to experience our region by driving alternative routes and there are only a few that are closed. Here is a list over winter closed roads and when they are normally opened.

FV13 - Gaularfjellet road, normally open May to December.

FV55 - Sognefjell road, normally open May to October.

FV63 - Geirangervegen, normally open May to October.

FV63 - Trollstigen road, open end of May - end of October.

FV258 Old Strynefjell road, normally open June to October.

FV520 - Breiborg - Røldal, normally open June to December.

Årdal - Turtagrø (Sogn og Fjordane) (private road), normally open from 20th of May to 29th of October.

Aurland - Erdal/Aurlandsvegen/Snow road (Sogn & Fjordane), normally open from May/June to October.

Brokke - Suleskar (Rogaland), normally open from June to November.

The dates for the opening of winter closed roads will depend on local weather and driving conditions. Call the Vegmeldingstjenesten (Road conditions information line) for more information: Tel. in Norway: 175 Tel. from abroad: + 47 815 48 991.

Content bank you can use for free!
You can download the campaign material and images here. You can also visit our Springfulness campaign page for more information. You will also find our Springfulness films on Youtube.

Your contact B2B at Fjord Norway:

Marianne Johnsen
Director of Sales
marianne@fjordnorway.com
fjordnorway.com