Travel Reference
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Admission is 50NOK ($7.10) for adults, 30NOK ($4.25) for seniors and stu-
dents, and free for children under 12.
Back in the center of Eidfjord, the Eidfjord Kirke dates from the 14th century.
Built of stone, it can be visited with a guide; ask the tourist office (see “Visitor
Information,” above) to make arrangements. The local tourist office also rents
rowboats and bicycles. Bikes cost 100NOK ($14) per half day, 150NOK ($21)
per day. Rowboats cost 200NOK ($28) per half day, 450NOK ($64) per day.
You can also make an excursion to a small mountain farm at Kjeåsen
Farm , lying 6km (3 3 4 miles) northeast of Eidfjord. This is one of the most
panoramic sites in all the fjord country. If you climb to the top of the mountain,
allow 3 hours there and back. The climb is extremely difficult and only recom-
mended for those in Olympic-competition physical shape. The farm lies 600m
(1,968 ft.) above sea level by the Simafjord.
Numerous lakes and rivers in the county offer good trout fishing. Two rivers,
the Eio and the Bjoreio, as well as Eidfjord Lake, boast salmon fishing.
WHERE TO STAY & DINE
Eidfjord Hotel Right next door to the Eidfjord bus stop, this hotel was orig-
inally built in 1974 to house workers from the Tyssedal Power Station nearby.
In 1994 it was converted into this comfortable fjord hotel. Bedrooms have
wooden floors and solid, comfortable furnishings, with half of the accommoda-
tions opening onto views of the fjord. Each unit comes with a small, shower-
only bathroom. On-site is a well-run dining room serving quite good
Norwegian food, with meals starting at 160NOK ($23).
N-5783 Eidfjord. & 53-66-52-64. Fax 53-66-52-12. 28 units. 890NOK ($126) double. Children under 6 stay
free in parent's room. Rates include continental breakfast. DC, MC, V. Closed Jan. Amenities: Restaurant; bar;
sauna; limited room service. In room: TV, no phone.
Fossli Hotel This local landmark dates from 1891 when it was con-
structed by Konow Lund, a local farmer. For four generations, members of the
Garen family have directed the hotel, which was massively renovated in 1990.
Today it offers basic but exceedingly comfortable bedrooms, opening onto views
of the Måbø Valley. Many of the rooms are decorated with period pieces from
the 1930s to the 1950s. Each comes with a small bathroom with shower. Good-
tasting and rather classic Norwegian food such as reindeer and freshly caught
trout are served, with meals costing from 175NOK ($25). The staff can arrange
hunting and fishing trips along Hardangerfjord.
Vøringsfoss, N-5783 Eidfjord. & 53-66-57-77. Fax 53-66-50-34. 30 units. 960NOK ($136) double. 460NOK
($65) extra person. Rates include continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Oct-May 19. Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; limited room service. In room: No phone.
Hotell Voringfoss This hotel, completed in 2001, lies by the fjord in
Nedre Eidfjord, close to the bus station. Since 1880 visitors to Eidfjord have been
staying in an old hotel that stood on this spot. But it was completely torn down
and rebuilt, although an old-fashioned decor remains, with a plentiful use of
antiques. Some 40 of the rooms open onto views of the fjord. Most of them are
carpeted and quite large. The 40 rooms that open onto the fjord also contain
complete tub/shower bathrooms, the rest come equipped with a shower. The din-
ner buffet here is the best tasting and best value, at 195NOK ($28), at the resort.
There's often evening entertainment at the piano bar Monday to Saturday.
N-5783 Eidfjord. & 53-67-41-00. Fax 53-67-41-11. www.choicehotels.no. 81 units. 790NOK-1,230NOK
($112-$175) double; 1,500NOK-2,000NOK ($213-$284) suite. Children under 16 stay free in parent's room.
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