Bergen Classic - Private Hiking
A long classic hike between the mountains that surround Bergen.Price each group.
Overview
Activity details
The Vidden Trail – Bergen’s Most Iconic Mountain Hike
Walk across the legendary Vidden Plateau with a private guide and experience the hike every Bergenser loves. This unforgettable full-day trek between Mt. Ulriken and Mt. Fløyen takes you high above the city and deep into the heart of Bergen’s mountain landscape.
Tour Details
🕘 Start Time: 09:15
⏳ Duration: 6–8 hours (adapted to group pace)
📏 Distance: 15 km
🥾 Difficulty: Hard
⛰️ Elevation Gain/Loss: From 643 m (Ulriken) to 300 m (Fløyen)
🌿 Terrain: Rocky, uneven, and partly wet (boggy areas)
What to Expect
This iconic trail starts at Mt. Ulriken (643 meters)—Bergen’s highest peak—and takes you across the expansive Vidden Plateau to Mt. Fløyen (300 meters). The hike is moderately challenging, with several ups and downs, rocky paths, and potential wet areas. While not technically difficult, it’s a real workout and requires solid fitness and some hiking experience.
Along the way, your guide will point out all seven mountains surrounding Bergen and share stories of Norwegian nature, local culture, and our deep love for hiking. The views change constantly as you cross the plateau, offering a real taste of mountain wilderness just minutes from the city.
At the finish on Mt. Fløyen, you can either walk down or take the Fløibanen funicular back to the city center.
📍 Meeting Point: Tourist Information, Strandkaien 3, Bergen
🚠 Transport : Ulriken gondola tickets and Fløibanen funicular tickets not included
Why Choose This Hike?
✔️ Bergen’s Classic Mountain Route – A must-do for outdoor lovers visiting the city
✔️ Summit-to-Summit Adventure – Hike from Mt. Ulriken to Mt. Fløyen along the Vidden Plateau
✔️ Unbeatable Views – See all of Bergen’s seven surrounding mountains and panoramic city vistas
✔️ Local Stories & Nature – Learn about Bergen, Norway, and our outdoor traditions from your guide
✔️ Great Challenge – Ideal for active hikers wanting a longer, more demanding day out
What's included
- Professional local guide
What's not included
- Bus to Ulriken
- Gondola up Ulriken
Additional information
What to bring
🎒 Small backpack
🥾 Sturdy hiking shoes or boots (mandatory)
🧥 Wind- and waterproof jacket and trousers
🧢 Hat and gloves
🕶️ Sunglasses & sunscreen
📸 Camera
🥤 Plenty of water
🍎 Packed lunch & snacks
👕 Spare clothing
🚶♀️ Hiking poles(optional, but helpful)
Disclaimers
⚠️ This is a hard hike (15 km). You must be in good shape and have experience hiking in varied terrain. If you’re unsure if this hike suits you, consider our Bergen Panorama Hike or On Top of Bergen tour.
🎫 Gondola and funicular tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. Bergen Card not valid.
🥾 The guide may reject participants without proper footwear. Trail or hiking shoes are required.
Cancellations
All bookings: If the customer cancels at least 10 days (240 hours) in advance of the scheduled departure they'll receive a full refund - except for a 10% administration fee.
Other post-booking policies
We reserve the right to cancel a customers booking for a full refund in case of circumstances that can affect our guests safety
Note: Hikers must wear practical clothes to complete the tour. Good shoes and warm clothes are a minimum requirement. If the guide has to reject participants due to a lack of this, there will not be refunded for the trip.