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Hardangerfjord Hotel
HOTEL
( 56 55 63 00;
www.hardangerfjord-hotell.no
; s/d from Nkr1330/1950; )
This large modern hotel on the fjord has views across the water to mountains crowned by
the Folgefonna icecap. Rooms have been renovated and are comfortable, if on the bland
side. It has a restaurant, heated swimming pool and minigolf, and can arrange other activit-
ies.
Getting There & Away
There are at least five daily buses between Øystese and Bergen (Nkr135, 1¾ hours) via
Norheimsund.
Ulvik
Pop 1129
Located in the innermost reaches of Hardangerfjord at the heart of Norway's apple-grow-
ing region, Ulvik is framed by mountains and affords wonderful views up the fjord. You're
in the heart of stunning fjord country dotted with farmsteads and almost too many cycling
and hiking opportunities in the surrounding hills. The town is bathed in silence once the
tourist boats disappear.
Sights & Activities
The tourist office can point you in the direction of hikes in the surrounding area, including
a 5km trail that takes you past four
fruit farms
in the hills above town; one of these, the
also produces apple cider. Visits to the farms are possible for groups, but ask the tourist of-
fice if you can tag along on a tour that's already going.
Sleeping & Eating
