Rosendal: all 8 tours and excursions for your cruise

Spanning some six hours and miles of breathtaking Hardangerfjord terrain, the beauty on this scenic drive never seems to end. It begins right out of the gate as your coach winds northward from Rosendal along the sparkling Hardangerfjord, stopping to capture the graceful torrent of Fureberg Waterfall before turning inland toward charming Odda. Further along, traverse a narrow valley, pass expansive Sande Lake and winding watercourses, and reach the Låtefossen Waterfalls' twin majestic...

Give your adrenaline a boost and your inner adventurer a rare sense of freedom as you board a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) for a 90-minute spin on the Hardangerfjord. Your able skipper knows how to handle this nimble craft at exhilarating speeds and also when to slow it down for up-close inspection of scenic landmarks and natural features. From the pier, it’s just a few-minute walk to the RIB station, where you’ll receive your safety briefing and get geared up with flotation suit,...

This activity is conducted by Silversea Expedition Team. Experience glorious Norwegian fjord country on a hike to the top of Skålafjell, offering magnificent views over the surrounding community, mountains and Hardangerfjord region.This hike takes you from the center of Rosendal along a gravel road and a well-maintained path to the top of nearby Skålafjell. Enroute you will pass the large Navarhaug cairn - erected in 2001 to commemorate Rosendal Turnlag’s (hiking team) 100th anniversary....

Marvel in the breathtaking scenery surrounding Bondhus Lake as you walk to a vantage point with a view of the Folgefonna Glacier arm, Bondhus Glacier, nestled in between the valley, surrounded by waterfalls and high peaks. Depart Rosendal and drive to the Bondhus Glacier Lake. Upon arrival, meet your Expedition Team and commence your walk to Bondhus Lake along the historic path constructed in 1822 for the transportation of ice from Folgefonna, aptly named the 'ice road'. As you arrive...

Explore two of tiny Rosendal’s biggest landmarks – the Barony of Rosendal and Kvinnherad Church – on a guided walk through this comely village nestled along the Hardangerfjord. Enjoy the surprise of discovering a remote Norwegian town as generously endowed with cultural richness as it is with unspoiled natural beauty.   Note Please note: This tour is conducted entirely on foot and guests must be able to walk for approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) including some uneven...

This invigorating Hardangerfjord excursion begins gently, with an über-scenic 45-minute spin along the fjord's shoreline toward picturesque Fureberg Waterfall. Miles of dramatic mountain peaks and glistening water please the eye as your guide provides a fascinating soundtrack about the history and way of life here in this remote Norwegian realm. A brief stop is made for awesome photos of the waterfall (it cascades down the mountainside right next to – and under – the roadway!)...

While the natural grandeur of Rosendal’s setting along the Hardangerfjord is majestic, a lesser-known surprise about this charming little village is how deep its cultural roots run. On this easy guided town walk, you’ll visit two key landmarks that tell much of that story. The Baroniet Rosendal Setting out from the pier on foot, you’ll soon reach the Barony of Rosendal – and find yourself hurled back to the 1660s. That’s when a fabulously wealthy Norwegian bride...

Few locales on the planet are as majestic as Norway’s fjordlands, and this scenic Hardanger drive immerses you in the region’s crisp beauty. Departing from Rosendal pier, settle into a comfortable seat for a panoramic coach journey, winding through lush valleys and along the crystal-clear waters of Maurangerfjord, the local arm of the vast Hardangerfjord. Soon, you’ll hear the rush of water cascading in the distance, then see the reason: the multiple white rivulets of Furebergsfossen,...