Hardangerfjord RIB Safari to Secluded Fyksesund from Norheimsund

Discover one of the most secluded parts of the Hardangerfjord on a small-group RIB safari from Norheimsund. This guided boat tour takes you into Fyksesund, a narrow and peaceful fjord branch where large tour boats cannot go. Surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls, and quiet waters, you’ll experience a more intimate side of the fjord landscape. Along the way, your local captain shares stories about the area’s nature, history, and fjord life. You’ll cruise past dramatic scenery, slow down for photo stops, and visit the roadless hamlet of Botnen – a historic settlement that offers a glimpse into life in this remote part of Hardanger. Fyksesund changes character throughout the year. In spring and after rainfall, waterfalls stream down the mountainsides. In winter, many freeze into striking ice formations. This 75-minute RIB tour is ideal for travelers who want to combine scenic beauty, local storytelling, and a thrilling boat ride without the crowds in every season.

Itinerary

1. The Samlafjord is a wider section of the Hardangerfjord with great view towards the mountains and small villages along the fjord. (15 min)
2. Kvamsøy has a weather station from the Meteorological Institute that sends weather data four times a day to the entire world, a so-called synoptic station. The weather station is located at Austerhaugen. There is also a small beacon, which is still in operation, on this mound. There are several burial mounds on both Kvamsøy and Tjuvholmen, and bus discoveries have been made from both the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, between other parts of a bronze ax. (5 min)
3. The first supension brigde crossing the Hardangerfjord which opened in 1937. (5 min)
4. The Fyksesund fjord branch is 11 km long and has the most narrow part of the whole Hardangerfjord. This is a beautiful fjord branch midway through the Hardangerfjord which has nice steep mountainsides and lots of small waterfalls. (30 min)
5. At the end of the Fyksesund fjord lays the old village of Botnen. A historical village and stunning nature. (10 min)
6. The Samlafjord is a wider section of the Hardangerfjord with great view towards the mountains and small villages along the fjord. (10 min)

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