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Former county (fylke) of Norway
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Hordaland is a former county (fylke) in West Norway. Hordaland stretched from the weather-beaten islands on the North Sea coast, through the gentle fertile slopes of the great fjords, toward alpine mountains with glaciers and high plateaus inland. Bergen—Norway's second city and an important destination—sits in the middle of the county, and other key settlements worth visiting are on the islands and along the fjords.
the area defined by the grand, iconic Hardangerfjord
Southern coastal region
By plane
Hordaland has two airports of interest to the traveller:
By train
There are several departures every day between Bergen and Oslo on the Bergensbanen, and a long stretch of the railway line runs through Hordaland.
By car
By car, Hordaland can be entered from all its neighbouring counties, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Telemark, and Buskerud.
By bus
If you would like to travel by bus or coach, the national coach operator is called NOR-WAY Bussekspress.
By car
Where trains, boats and buses are not available, you will need to travel by car. Norwegian roads are frequently ridiculed for poor standards. The standard varies from location to location.
By train
Travelling on the small but scenic railways of Western Norway can be a scenic and breathtaking experience.
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Bergen · International · BGO
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island and suburb to Bergen
archipelago south of Bergen
archipelago
Os is in Hordaland county in Norway. It is south of Bergen, and most visitors visit on day trips from the city.
Hardanger is a traditional region in Hordaland, Norway. It comprises the Hardangerfjord, the surrounding shores and valleys, and related uplands, mountains and glaciers.
Etne is a municipality in Hordaland, which is now Vestland County in Norway. It is located farthest south-east in the county, and with European Route 134 running through it, it serves as a mighty mountainous gateway into the higher inlands.
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