Does this fjord road trip itinerary make sense?

Hey all, planning a road trip through the fjords with a small group (4-5 people including my mom, so no crazy multi-day hikes) in late June, so hopefully long days and decent weather.

The rough plan:

Day 1 (Mon) — Fly into Bergen, pick up rental car, drive straight to the Hardangerfjord area (Lofthus/Ulvik). Don't plan to spend time in Bergen itself.

Day 2 (Tue) — Explore Hardangerfjord. Thinking cider farms, Vøringsfossen, maybe a boat trip from Eidfjord or the Kinso River walk. Relaxed day.

Day 3 (Wed) — Drive north over Aurlandsfjellet (heard it's incredible if it's open) and continue to Loen/Stryn area. Loen Skylift in the afternoon if the weather cooperates. Skip Flåm entirely.

Day 4 (Thu) — Morning around Nordfjord, maybe Briksdalsbreen approach. Then drive to Hjørundfjord. Afternoon in Norangsdalen / Lygnstøylvatnet. Stay in Øye or Sæbø.

Day 5 (Fri) — Full day in Hjørundfjord. Ferry, maybe kayaking, Christian Gaard, short hikes. This is meant to be the highlight.

Day 6 (Sat) — Drive to Ålesund, explore the town, Aksla viewpoint, maybe Alnes lighthouse.

Day 7 (Sun) — Fly out of Ålesund.

Some questions:

  • Is Aurlandsfjellet usually open by late June or is that still risky?
  • Any accommodation recommendations along the route?
  • Are we trying to fit too much in?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Posted Apr 7, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC

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