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Hardanger

Traditional district in Norway

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Overview

Hardanger is a traditional region in Hordaland, Norway. It comprises the Hardangerfjord, the surrounding shores and valleys, and related uplands, mountains and glaciers. Despite its location below the glacier and the rough highlands, Hardanger enjoys a mild climate and has for centuries been a centre for fruit production in Norway. Hardanger also include wild waterfalls, alpine summits, high plateaus and major glaciers.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Den Grøne Kafe
The Green Cafe
Address
Promenaden 7, 5730 Ulvik
Phone
+47 56 52 61 87
Website
fjordcafe.no

Sleep5 places

Ulvik Fjord Hotelkr 950,-
Privately owned, family run. 19 rooms, WLAN, restaurant, bar, Large garden.
Price
kr 950,-
Check-in
14.00
Check-out
12.00
Address
Eikjeledbakkjen 2, 5730 Ulvik, Hardanger
Phone
+47 56 52 61 70
Website
ulvikfjordpensjonat.no
Rica Brakanes Hotel
143 rooms, wlan, pub, bar, etc.
Address
5730 Ulvik, Hardanger
Phone
+47 56 52 61 05
Website
brakanes-hotel.no
Rica Ulvik Hotel
Restaurant. The guests have access to all the facilities of Rica Brakanes Hotel.
Address
5730 Ulvik, Hardanger
Phone
+47 56 52 62 00
Website
brakanes-hotel.no
Rica Strand Fjordhotel
Restaurant and swimming pool. The guests have access to all the facilities of Rica Brakanes Hotel.
Address
5730 Ulvik, Hardanger
Phone
+47 56 52 63 05
Website
brakanes-hotel.no
Øydvin Gardsturisme
High standard holiday home by the fjord.
Address
Øydve Ulvik
Website
oydvin-gard.no

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
By train
Bergen and Voss are the nearest railway stations. Finse station is the only railway station in Hardanger, but at the high plateau and without road connections.
By boat

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Getting around

By car
The easiest way of getting around once you reach Hardanger, is by using a car.
By bus
If you would like to travel by bus or coach, the national coach operator is called NOR-WAY Bussekspress.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Bergen Airport, Flesland

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largest mountain plateau in Europe and the largest national park in Norway.

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UnderstandWhen thinking of Norway, most people think of fjords and mountains, and to that degree, Hardanger is one of the most stereotypical Norwegian areas in Norway.

Get inFrom Oslo and East Norway From Oslo there are several routes.

Get aroundIf you bring a bicycle, the area is well suited for biking trips. Hiking in Hardanger is also recommended.

SeeThe hardanger fiddle (hardingfele) is a characteristic instrument from Norway. The oldest existing hardanger fiddle was built in 1651 by Ole Jaastad, sheriff of Ullensvang.

EatHardanger is famous for its fruit. Small fruit stalls can be found along all major roads from late summer 'till mid-fall. Most of these stalls are not manned, but rely on the honesty of the customer.

DrinkSeveral apple farmers produce fine apple juice and cider from various types of apple. The cider comes in alcoholic and non-alcoholic variants.

SleepThree of Ulvik's four hotels are owned by the same hotel chain. All four are located in Ulvik village.

Stay safeVisitors should keep a generous distance to glaciers. Hiking on glaciers is only for experts and visitors must join a guided tour for a walk on the ice. Waterfalls are surrounded by slippery and treacherous areas.

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