Now you can easily experience Viking history by taking the express boat to Rysjedalsvika in the morning, and then continuing with a shuttle bus to the attractions in Hyllestad. Return in the evening.
Season: July 4th – August 17th.
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Express boat schedule Bergen – Rysjedalsvika:
08:00 Departure Bergen, Strandkaiterminalen
09:57 Arrival Rysjedalsvika
18:35 Departure express boat Rysjedalsvika
20:45 Arrival express boat Bergen
Book your express boat ticket here: norled.no
Shuttle bus schedule Rysjedalsvika – Viking Footprints – Hyllestad Center – Rysjedalsvika:
10:05 Departure from Rysjedalsvika
10:15 Arrival at Leirvik (Hotel Sognefjord)
10:30 Arrival at Viking Footprints, Hyllestad
12:30 Departure from Viking Footprints
12:40 Arrival at Hyllestad town center
17:55 Departure from Hyllestad town center (via Leirvik and Hotel Sognefjord)
18:25 Arrival at Rysjedalsvika
About the tour:
At Viking Footprints, you'll have the opportunity to step back in time and learn about life during the Viking Age, as well as try your hand at engaging activities. The Millstone Park in Hyllestad is an outdoor museum showcasing the largest Viking and medieval millstone quarry. Here, you'll receive a guided tour and can participate in various activities. After your tour and activities at Viking Footprints, you can choose to follow the shuttle bus to Hyllestad Center and the Millstone Park, or walk the approximately 2 km.
Practical information:
There are no cafes/restaurants in Hyllestad. Food can be purchased at the SPAR store in Hyllestad Center, or you can bring your own snacks.
More about the Millstone Park can be found here: Millstone Park
More about Viking Footprints can be found here: Viking Footprints
Book your shuttle bus ticket Rysjedalsvika – Hyllestad – Rysjedalsvika here: booking.fjordkysten.no
If you wish to experience more of Hyllestad, you can find accommodation here: Accommodation in Hyllestad
Prices:
Shuttle bus and guided tour: Adults NOK 575, Student/Senior NOK 540, Children (0-17) NOK 225, Children under 4 years travel free.
Round-trip express boat ticket Bergen – Rysjedalsvika: Adults NOK 802, Senior NOK 536, Children (4-16 years) NOK 536, Student NOK 536.