Where is the Hardangerfjord?
The Hardangerfjord (or Hardangerfjorden in Norwegian), is located south-east of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. The fjord heads in a north east direction and passes several islands including Bømlo, Stord and Tysnes before it is surrounded by only mainland. You can drive from Bergen to Hardangerfjord in just over one hour.
Is the Hardangerbunad Norway’s most popular costume?
Some claim that the Hardangerbunad is Norway’s most popular national costume, with its various colour and embroidery combinations. In nearby Utne, the Hardanger Folk Museum will give you a deeper understanding of the rich traditions and folklore of the area.
What to do in Ulvik and Hardanger?
Hardanger is known as Norway’s orchard. The fruit and cidre route in Ulvik you can visit three different fruit farms, takste the apples and fruits in liquid form and learn about its production and history. Several farm shops in Hardanger are open, selling local specialties from the region.
The Hardangerfjord is located in the county of Vestland, near Bergen, in the middle of Western Norway. At Taste Hardanger you get an overview of the many apple-tree- and cider-farms that you can visit in Hardanger. Dronningsstien, one of HM Queen Sonja´s favorite hiking trails.
What do you see on a Hardangerfjord cruise?
You will experience the Hardangerfjord, the Queen of the Fjords. You will see picturesque villages along the fjord and a beautiful lush landscape with waterfalls, rivers and steep mountains. The cruise starts at Nordheimsund and ends up in Eidfjord.
What to do in Hardanger?
The Hardangerfjord is located in the county of Vestland, near Bergen, in the middle of Western Norway. At Taste Hardanger you get an overview of the many apple-tree- and cider-farms that you can visit in Hardanger. Dronningsstien, one of HM Queen Sonja´s favorite hiking trails. Trolltunga is one of the greatest hiking icons in Norway.
How long is the Hardangervidda Road in Norway?
The 67-kilometer-long road passes through the Hardangervidda National Park and Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau. The Måbødalen valley and Vøringsfossen Waterfall are two tourist attractions you can see from the road. There might be a chance that the road is closed in short periods during winter.