Fjord Boat Cruise from Sogndal to Fimreite & Haug Gard with Cider Tasting

Embark on an inclusive boat cruise along the Sogndalfjord from Sogndal to Fimreite and Haug Gard Farm, with a local cider tasting!

Sogndal is a municipality in Vestland County, Norway, situated on the northern shore of the country’s longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjorden. On this boat tour, you’ll enjoy a scenic cruise along the fjord and visit the nearby Fimreite historic site and Haug Gard Farm!

The adventure begins at the starting point in the village of Sogndal, where you’ll be welcomed on board the comfortable boat. You’ll meet the experienced guide and receive a quick safety briefing, before setting sail along the breathtaking Sognefjord. Enjoy the magnificent views of the diverse Norwegian landscape, with lush greenery, towering mountains, and sloping valleys.

After a 1-hour boat cruise along the fjord, you’ll arrive at Fimreite, a historic site famous for its battlefield, where the Battle of Fimreite took place in 1184. During the Viking Age, over 5000 soldiers fought here in a battle between Sverre Sigurdsson and Magnus Erlingsson, in a struggle for control over the Norwegian throne. You’ll learn more about this site and its significance in Norwegian history from the guide.

Then, you’ll visit Haug Gard, a historic farm situated at Fimreite in the picturesque Sogndal Valley. Haug Gard has a rich history dating back several centuries. You’ll learn about fruit growing, cider production, and the family farm’s impressive history and involvement in the famous Battle of Fimreite. The friendly host will tell you stories about what it’s like to be a cider producer in Norway’s oldest fruit district. Then, you’ll get to taste different flavours of ciders and fruit wines from Odelsgut (an alcohol-free alternative is also available). At the end of the tour, you’ll board the boat and enjoy the scenic return journey to the starting point in Sogndal.

For an informative and unique tour in Fimreite and Haug Gard, book this fjord boat cruise from Sogndal with cider tasting now!