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Hardanger Fjord—
Norway's largest fjord reaches deep into its mountainous heartland. Traditional villages
amid spectacular scenery. Playground for outdoor activities in all seasons.
(Note:
This destination requires use of rental car.)
THE
HARDANGER FJORD REACHES DEEP
INTO NORWAY'S MOUNTAINOUS HEARTLAND.
Attractions in the Hardanger region: Traditional Norwegian villages; rugged glaciated mountains, spectacular
waterfalls, and remote farming communities; scenic railway and steamship journeys; summer skiing and hiking wonderland.
Lodgings: HOME AT FIRST's lodging is a small, traditional Norwegian hotel located along the Hardanger Fjord. The hotel has an excellent restaurant.
VILLAGE ON THE HARDANGER FJORD
"The hotel at the Hardanger Fjord provided a very personal reception. Dinner there was exquisite." —B. & P. McKee, Arizona
"The hotel on the Hardanger Fjord was very special. We greatly enjoyed our time there. Our room featured an exquisite view overlooking the fjord!" —L. Wold, California
Actitivities Possible: Nearby are a fine museum of Hardanger folk
culture, and a "living" museum devoted to traditional boat building. Among
natural wonders reachable by car are Norway's largest waterfall, the Vψringfossen, and
Folgefonn Glacier with excellent walking and summer skiing. Further afield, but reachable
as a day-trip is the remarkable Sogn Fjord region with its narrow sea arms, fjord cruises,
and the narrow gauge Flεm railway that climbs steeply from the fjord to Myrdal station
high in the mountains.
VIEW FROM THE FOLGEFONN GLACIER OF THE HARDANGER FJORD
Getting Around the Hardanger region: Use of a rental car permits flexibility and independence—especially
for those wanting to stop and enjoy the scenery, and explore small, out-of-the-way places.
It is important to note that time-consuming fjord crossings by ferry boat are ofter
necessary in this region, making travel slow, but providing a chance to enjoy the superb
scenery from the boat.
CROSSING THE HARDANGER FJORD BY FERRY
Getting to/from the Hardanger region: Rental Car from Bergen or Oslo or Stavanger.
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