The nature and the heritage in the Hardangerfjord region forms the perfect backdrop for a wide range of
activities and adventures. Some of the highlights are the hike to
Trolltunga, guided blue ice hikes on
Folgefonna glacier, great drives along the
National Tourist Routes and living heritage in the many villages and towns along the fjord.
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Highlights
Hike to Vøringsfossen waterfall
Four beautiful waterfalls, Husedalen valley
Trolltunga
Steinstølia, Steinstø - Bjørke
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Baroniet Rosendal
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5486, RosendalThe only barony in Norway is in Rosendal, and the Manor House from 1665 is the smallest of its kind in Scandinavia. Visiting Baroniet Rosendal is a time travel through changing eras, with rooms and interiors created by the owners for 250 years. The…
Best Adventures
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Sæbøtunet 45784, Øvre Eidfjord
Best Adventures offers a range of daily activities during the summer season. Choose between: Sea kayaking, river kayaking, rafting, white water jump and full day glacier trip. Winter activities on request include snowshoe and ski tours, kiting and…
Cider safari in Sørfjorden
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Torget 2-45750, Odda
Cider from Hardanger has exploded in popularity over the past few years. Increasingly more people have caught the eye for the award-winning product, and from May to September, you can combine the best of both worlds with a cider safari in Sørfjorden…
Folgefonna Glacier Center
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Folgefonnvegen 18305627, Jondal
Experience the new tourism icon on top of the Folgefonna glacier! The new Folgefonna Glacier Center, with its unique architectural design, is located just a stone's throw away from the glacier itself.
Folgefonni Glacier Team
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5627, Jondalrange of activities in and near Folgefonna National Park. Guided glacier hike at Juklavass glacier, from 7 years old. 4-6 hours, from NOK 790 incl. equipment. Guided hike and ice climbing from Botnabreen glacier to Jordalsbreen glacier, 7-8 hours,…
Four beautiful waterfalls, Husedalen valley
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5782, KinsarvikThe scenery and waterfalls in Husedalen simply take your breath away. Four stunning waterfalls are close to each other along the hiking trail from Kinsarvik up to the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. A hike from the car park to the uppermost fall…
Furebergsfossen waterfall
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5476, MaurangerThe Furebergfossen waterfall is situated along route 551 between Årsnes and Sunndal. The waterfall flows under the road and directly into the Maurangerfjord, and arm of the Hardangerfjord. The waterfall follows the steep mountain side towards the…
Hardanger Maritime Museum
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Sandvenvegen 505600, Norheimsund
Family friendly maritime museum emphasizing activities and open workshops. You will experience ropemaking, forging and wooden boat building. You can make wooden figures, make ropes, build small boats and learn about knots. Hire a traditional wooden…
Hardangerbadet
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Hardangerfjordvegen 6155610, Øystese
The new Hardangerbadet is a multidisciplinary centre located down by the fjord in Øystese. A wide range of services are offered including swimming and training facilities, various health services, café and a salmon visitor centre. The core at the…
Hike to Vøringsfossen waterfall
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Fosslivegen 2525785, Vøringsfoss
Experience the Vøringsfossen waterfall at close range. Feel the power of the waterfall cascading down from the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. This is a spectacular hike through a wild canyon.
Parking at Fossatromma / Vøringfoss Cafeteria,…
Kjeåsen Mountain Farm in Eidfjord
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Kjeåsvegen 35783, Eidfjord
High above the fjord, 600 metres above sea level lie the two Kjeåsen mountain farms.
Nowadays of course it’s a comfortable car ride through a tunnel, blasted out by the power company in Sima but until 1974 there were no roads to Kjeåsen, just –…
Lake Bondhusvatnet
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5476, MaurangerBondhusbrea and Bondhusvatnet have been a popular destination since the mid-1800s, and it has not become less popular over the years. Pictures of the photo-friendly glacier water appear more and more frequently on social media, and it is not without…
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
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Mo ved Steinsdalen5600, Norheimsund
One of the most popular waterfalls in Norway. The Steinsdalsfossen has a fall of 50 m and is special because you can walk safe and dry behind it. The fall occured in 1699 when the river changed course. There is a footpath from the car park up to and…
The fruit- and cider walk Ulvik
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5730, UlvikThe fruit and cider walk Lekve – Syse – Hakestad. The 3 farms that constitute the fruit and cider walk have a south-facing and sunny position in the middle of the fruit farming village of Ulvik. The farms are within walking distance of each other,…
The Olav H. Hauge Centre
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Promenaden 75730, Ulvik
The Hauge Centre is beautifully situated on the quay by the fjord in Ulvik. You will get to know the works and life of the great poet, and you may discover poetry in many varieties in new and exciting ways. There are exhibits, a library of poetry, a…
Trolltunga
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Skjeggedal5770, Tyssedal
At the western edge of the Hardangervidda plateau, you’ll find Trolltunga – the most spectacular rock formation in Norway. Trolltunga is a rock jutting into space 700 metres above Ringedalsvatnet lake! The hike through high-mountain terrain up to…
Trolltunga Active
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Skjeggedal 205770, Tyssedal
Experience one of the most spectacular rock formations in the world together with Trolltunga Active.The activity company and their specially trained guides offered a double number of exciting activities on and around Trolltunga with sustainability,…
Trolltunga Sunset/Sunrise
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Skjeggedal 205770, Tyssedal
Experience one of the most spectacular rock formations in the world together with Trolltunga Active. Trolltunga Sunset / Sunrise is a unique overnight trip in a see-through dome with comfortable facilities. The hike is with a guide, goes over two…
Trolltunga Via Ferrata - Trolltunga Active
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Skjeggedal 205770, Tyssedal
Dare to take the most exciting route to Norway's most spectacular rock formation - book the Trolltunga Via Ferrata with Trolltunga Active. Perfect for those looking for an "off-the-beaten-track", adrenaline-filled adventure.
Tyssedal Via Ferrata - Trolltunga Active
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Naustbakken 75770, Tyssedal
Did you know that most of Norway's electricity today is generated by hydropower? On this guided Via Ferrata climb with Trolltunga Active in Tyssedal you will experience how this development started.
Vøringsfossen
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Fosslivegen 2525785, Vøringsfoss
The best-known waterfall in Norway. See vast quantities of water plunge 182 m from the Hardangervidda plateau into the Måbødalen valley. Spectacular viewing platforms near Fossli Hotel 1 km from route 7 Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda.…
Gallery G Guddal
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Guddalsvegen 1815472, Seimsfoss
At the beautiful Guddal farm 5 km south of Rosendal there is an art gallery with a café and rooms for hire. The farm has a long and interesting history, and was awarded the “Olavsrosa” from Norwegian Cultural Heritage in 1993. Gøril Guddal…
Hardanger Fjordsafari
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Ostangvegen 235783, Eidfjord
The tour starts in Eidfjord Harbor after you get dressed and receive and a short safety briefing. We will have stops underway, without leaving the boat, where the boat driver will tell you about what you see. You may want to have a camera easily…
Trolltunga Adventures
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5770, TyssedalExperienced provider of authentic mountain experiences, including staying overnight at Trolltunga. Their skilled guides take smaller groups on tour, and you get an exclusive sunset and sunrise experience on the rock formation. Trolltunga Adventures…
FONNA Glacier Ski Resort, summer ski
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5629, JondalFonna is a summer ski centre on the glacier Folgefonna. Alpine skiing for the whole family, freestyle park, cross country tracks and snow shoe hikes options. Amazing views from the top of the ski lift over the Hardangerfjord, the glacier and the…
HM Queen Sonja’s panoramic hiking trail
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5780, KinsarvikHM Queen Sonja of Norway is a passionate mountain hiker, and this is one of her favorite hikes in the Hardangerfjord region. The trail is in the high mountains between Kinsarvik and Lofthus and offers magnificent fjord views.
RIB boat fjord safari with cider tasting - Trolltunga Active
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Torget 45750, Odda
Experience the Hardangerfjord, the surrounding mountains, waterfalls, the Folgefonna Glacier, and Hardanger culture on a RIB boat fjord safari with Trolltunga Active from Odda. You are welcome to book a Hardanger cider sample tasting together with…
Agatunet
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Aga5776, Nå
Agatunet is one of the few remaining and the largest listed historic hamlet in Norway. It consists of 45 listed houses, the oldest from the Middle Ages, and ten associated boathouses.
The main building is the Lagmannstova, the oldest documented…
B-Active Centre
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Tyssevikvegen 705730, Ulvik
B-Active is located at Strand Fjordhotel in the centre of Ulvik and offers activities and equipment rental. Join us for a walk into the old water tunnels in Osa, nature related courses and workshops, guided hikes and coach tours or indoor archery.…
Folgefonn Centre
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Skålafjæro 175470, Rosendal
The Folgefonn centre opened in 2017. It is a centre for learning about Folgefonna National Park, life in the Hardangerfjord, the global cycle of water and climate changes. There are 18 interactive stations and in the auditorium you can see 4…
Folgefonna National Park
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5627, JondalFolgefonna National Park was established in 2005 and is one of 42 National Parks in Norway. The Folgefonna glacier is the glacier furthest south in Norway, and the third largest. In the National Park and its surrounding areas there is a wide range…
Go Vøringsfossen
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Ostangvegen 235783, Eidfjord
Attend a 2,5 hour sightseeing tour of dramatic and beautiful Norwegian scenery.
The sightseeing tour starts by bus from the pier in Eidfjord to Norwegian Nature Centre - Hardanger. At the center you'll see an exciting panoramic film by Ivo…
Halsnøy Monastery
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Halsnøy Kloster5455, Halsnøy Kloster
The monastery was established in 1163 by Erling Skakke. Visitors today will find monastery ruins from the 14th century, a large farmhouse from 1841, and gardens. Guided tours, exhibitions, lectures, and concerts. The area is beautifully located at…
Hardanger Akvasenter
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Hardangerfjordvegen 6155610, Øystese
Hardanger Akvasenter is an informative visitor center for aquaculture. It includes a modern, interactive exhibition in the Hardangerbadet building in Øystese and a floating salmon farm in full production on the Hardangerfjord. The exhibition in…
Hardanger Folk Museum
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Utne5778, Utne
Regional museum for Hardanger, exhibiting Hardanger embroidery, traditional costumes and Norway’s largest collection of old Hardanger fiddles. Temporary art exhibitions. Open air museum with historic buildings and land art. Museum shop and cafe.…
Hardangerfjord in a nutshell and Hardangerfjord in a nutshell & Rosendal
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Møllendalsveien 1A5009, Bergen
"Hardangerfjord in a nutshell" and "Hardangerfjorden in a nutshell & Rosendal" are two ready-made roundtrips starting in Oslo or Bergen including the Hardangerfjord region. All travel by train, bus and passenger ferries, and includes a sightseeing…
Hardangerfjord sightseeing
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5600, NorheimsundDaily fjordcruise departing Norheimsund in the morning to Eidfjord. Calling the ports of Herand, Utne, Lofthus, Kinsarvik, Ulvik and Eidfjord. Return in the evening. Corresponding bus from Bergen 07:25, return from Norheimsund 17:45. In Eidfjord you…
Hardangervidda National Park
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Hardangervidda 4945785, Vøringsfoss
Hardangervidda National Park is the largest national park in Norway. This vast mountain plateau offers excellent hiking opportunities for both seasoned hikers and recreational hikers. The national park has a wide network of trails for summer hikes…
Kabuso Art Centre & Ingebrigt Vik Museum
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Hardangerfjordvegen 6265610, Øystese
Kabuso has temporary exhibitions, concerts and other arrangements through the year. The art installation Hardanger Skyspace by the American artist James Turrell gives you a magic light experience. The ingegrigt Vik museum houses a fine collection of…
Kraftmuseet
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Naustbakken 75770, Tyssedal
The beautiful power station at the fjord is a monument of the hydropower adventure that started in 1906. Today it is a museum with guided tours, films and exhibits. Museum shop and cafe. Tailored programs for groups, meetings and seminars…
Mikkelparken
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Husevegen 65780, Kinsarvik
Family park with a range of activities and lots of fun for kids between 1-10 years. Featuring water complex with slides, electric cars, bumper-boats, train, jungle trail, indoor playing area and animals. Entertainment every day.
National Tourist Routes
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5600, NorheimsundScenic roads for exploring Norway’s breathtaking landscapes - comprising selected stretches from north to south. 2 of them are in Hardanger. Route 7 Halne/Hardangervidda –Steinsdalsfossen/Norheimsund. Route 550 Utne – Jondal. Route 13 Kinsarvik -…
Norwegian Nature Center
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Sæbøtunet 115784, Øvre Eidfjord
Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger, established in 1995, changed its name and content in April 2018. Innovation and entrepreneurship led to the establishment of Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger- an experience centre for Norwegian nature, climate and…
Røldal Stave Church
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Røldal5760, Røldal
The church was built between 1200 and 1250, and is famous for its healing crucifix still in the church. According to legend it sweats once a year on “Olsok” (July 6th after the Julian calendar), and the sweat has healing power. Røldal was one of the…
Syse Gard
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Syse GardApalvegen 104
5730, Ulvik
Syse Gard is a family-run traditional farm. Gro and Hans, who is the fifth generation to operate the farm and ecomuseum, process and sell lamb meat according to old traditions (salt and smoked).
In the farm shop you will find something for…
Waterfalls in the Hardangerfjord region
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5600, NorheimsundDriving in Hardanger takes you to the waterfalls (“foss” in Norwegian). The most famous are Vøringsfossen in Eidfjord (route 7), Steinsdalsfossen in Norheimsund (route 7) and Låtefoss in Odda (route 13). VØRINGSFOSSEN The best-known waterfall in…