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.
Highlights
HM Queen Sonja’s panoramic hiking trail
Hike to Vøringsfossen waterfall
Trolltunga
Four beautiful waterfalls, Husedalen valley
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Best Adventures (formerly FlatEarth Adventures)
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Sæbøvegen 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…
Hardanger Maritime Museum
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Postboks 53Kaldestad
5601, 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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5785, VøringsfossExperience 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,…
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 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
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Vasstun 15750, Odda
Finally, the spectacular new Trolltunga Via Ferrata is here! Enjoy a guided tour filled with exciting activities and attractions. The tour combines mountain biking and hiking, as well as climbing the stunning Via Ferrata route to the famous…
Tyssedal Via Ferrata
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5750, OddaTrolltunga Active invites you to a spectacular experience in the Tyssedal mountains! You will have the opportunity to feel how the everyday life was for the navvy people who built the waterpower stations, when they secured mountain constructions,…
Vøringsfossen
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Fossli5785, 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.…
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…
Galleri 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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5783, EidfjordThe 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…
Fjordcruise with RIB - Trolltunga Active
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Torget 25750, Odda
Be adventurous and join Trolltunga Active on their RIB Boat Fjord Safari on the Hardangerfjord. Along the route, you`ll see different attractions, spots of wildlife, and their professional guides will tell fascinating natural- and cultural stories…
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…
Furebergsfossen
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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…
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.
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.…
Bicycle tourism in Hardanger
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5628, HerandThe Hardangerfjord route is a part of National cycle route no. 6 between Voss and Leirvik (191 km). Along the route there are many attractions and good places for accommodation and food. www.cyclingnorway.no Norske Bygdeopplevelser offers a several…
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…
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…
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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5783, EidfjordHardangervidda 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
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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 -…
Norsk Natursenter Hardanger
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5784, Øvre EidfjordAn exciting experience centre for Norwegian nature, climate and environment with thematic exhibits covering 3 floors. In the cinema you can see the panoramic film “Fjord-Mountain- Waterfall” produced by Ivo Caprino, 20 thrilling minutes on a…
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…
Sightseeing Eidfjord
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5783, Eidfjord2.5 hours roundtrip through dramatic nature by coach. Starting in Eidfjord, stop at Hardangervidda Nature Centre, continue to Vøringsfossen waterfall and return to Eidfjord. Correspondence with Hardangerfjord Sightseeing from the quay in Eidfjord…
Syse Gard
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Syse Gard5730, 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…