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

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    "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

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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.