Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HARDANGERFJORD
Running from the Atlantic to the steep wall of central Norway's Hardangervidda Plateau,
Hardangerfjord is classic Norwegian fjord country. There are many beautiful corners, al-
though our pick would probably be Eidfjord, Ulvik and Utne, while Folgefonna National
Park offers glacier walks and top-level hiking. For details about exploring Hardangerfjord
from Bergen,
Click here
. Also check out
www.hardangerfjord.com
.
Norheimsund
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Quiet little Norheimsund serves as the gateway to Hardangerfjord. There are more beautiful
places further into the fjord network, but it's a pretty little town nonetheless and makes for
a pleasant introduction to what lies ahead. Ferries from here head to Eidfjord, making it a
useful staging post if you're travelling on public transport.
Sights
Steinsdalfossen
WATERFALL
Just 1km west of Norheimsund along Rv7, this 50m-high waterfall is a far cry from Nor-
way's highest, but it does offer the chance to walk behind the water. It can get overcrowded
with tour buses in summer; inexplicably, this is one of the most visited natural sites in Nor-
way.
Hardanger
Fartøyvernsenter
BOAT-BUILDING
MUSEUM
( 56 55 33 50;
www.fartoyvern.no
;
adult/child Nkr80/30; 10am-5pm early May-
early Sep)
This engaging museum keeps alive the local boat-building tradition and is home
tooldwoodenboats,exhibitionsonrestorationproceduresandrope-making,aswellastem-
porary exhibitions. Children can also try their hand at building a boat. From late June to
early August at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday, the museum also offers two-hour cruises
on the fjord in a restored cutter; prices vary depending on the number of people.
