EIDFJORD 2022 PRODUCT MANUAL FOR GROUPS AND TOUR OPERATORS - Destinasjon Eidfjord AS
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EIDFJORD 2022 PRODUCT MANUAL FOR GROUPS AND TOUR OPERATORS Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Tel. +47 53 67 34 00 turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no visiteidfjord.no
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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES - HARDANGERVIDDA ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES - HARDANGERVIDDA ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES - HARDANGERVIDDA ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES - HARDANGERVIDDA HALNE FJELLSTUGU - Experience one of HALNEKONGEN - Halne Fjellstugu is the home to HARDANGER GUIDE SERVICE Do you want to ex- SYSENDAMMEN Is one of Norway’s largest Norway’s finest and wildest mountain areas from the the boat Halnekongen. The popular boat route has perience a snowshoe walk at the Hardangervidda? stone-filled dams. The total length of the dam is dog sled. Two full days with your own team of huskies been operating since 1954, when the pond at Sleipa Are you looking for amazing landscapes and 1.160m, and it consist of 3,6 mill. m3 stone and mo- that you will take care of the entire trip. An overnight was built. Take the boat across the Halnefjord as a complete silence? We offer daily snowshoe walks raine fell. View of the glacier Hardangerjøkulen from stay at Halne + a two-day trip to the mountain cabin at start of a hike, or as a round trip. Or how about tak- guaranteed as from 2 participants adapted to your the parking lot. Skaupa. Here you will have both a unique nature ex- ing one or more nights at Halnefjord cabin that we shape and tailored to your wishes. You don’t need perience and get some new hairy friends. You will get rent out. Halnekongen goes from Halne Fjellstugu to experience, only warm clothes and good winter- all meals from Halne Fjellstugu, with local products of Skaupa / Sleipa. The crossing takes about 40 min- shoes. Guiding in English, German, French, Dutch the highest quality! Here you get a taste of Hardan- utes and there is place for 37 passengers. It is not and Norwegian. Maximum 6 persons per tour. For gervidda in every way. This mountain cabin in the necessary to pre-book tickets during the time when bigger groups - availabilities and prices on request. middle of nature also offers shorter dogsledding tours Halnekongen follow a timetable, unless you are in a Included: Transport / Guiding / Snowshoes /Walking in March, April and May for groups, families and in- group. Until 23 August we recommend the first sticks / Coffee -Tea. Info about different tours - con- dividuals. In addition, you can experience snowshoe departure from Halne. tact us or the Tourist Office. All tours are subject to tours, guided tours in the area and stories about the snow and weather conditions and are not suited for life on Europe’s largest mountain plateau. We would children
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VØRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL, THE NEW STEP NORWEGIAN NATURE CENTRE – HARDANGER – KJEÅSEN MOUNTAIN FARM is described as the HARDANGER FJORDSAFARI - RIB-boat safari in
BRIDGE AND WALKING TRAIL Enjoy the breath- A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR NORWAY The Norwe- world’s most isolated settlement, it is like an eagle’s Eidfjord and Hardanger, capacity 24 (2 boats, each
taking view of Norways most famous waterfall. See gian Nature Centre is an exciting experience centre nest 530 m above the Simadalsfjord. The farm re- 12 passengers). The tour starts in Eidfjord Harbor
great amounts of water dive 182 m from the Hardan- for Norwegian nature, climate and environment with cieved its car road related to the power development after getting dressed in our gear, and a short safety
gervidda mountain plateau down to the Måbø valley. modern design and innovative teaching technolo- in 1974. The road to the farm starts in Simadal, about briefing. We have different tours to both Hotle, the
Nice viewpoint and parking by Fossli Hotel. The new gies. In the Norwegian Nature Centre, the guests can 8 km from Eidfjord/Rv7. The road up to the farm is 5 Hardangerbridge and Simadal where the boat driver
view points by Fossli Hotel were finished in 2018 and explore Norway’s natural and cultural history, geol- km long and consists of about 2.5 km windy road, the will explain what you see. You may want to have a
August 2020 the trail and the spectacular bridge ogy and landscape in new and thrilling ways. They rest through a narrow tunnel. Due to the narrow road, camera easily accessible.
crossing over the waterfall was completed. Parking will come closer to wildlife, nature, weather and cli- hourly driving has been introduced. Traffic up to
and toilet facilities at Fossli are available April 1st – mate and be able to explore the interaction between Kjeåsen every full hour, traffic down from Kjeåsen on
October 31st subject to small / normal amounts of nature, mankind, culture and environment. A tour the half hour. Drive up to enjoy the spectacular view.
snow. Might open later and /or close earlier due to through the Nature Centre offers modern, interac-
snow, ice and weather conditions. When entering tive stations, models, aquariums, illustrations, wildlife
the different view points, consideration must be giv- projections, an art&nature theatre and the panoramic
en to weather and ice/snow conditions. film «Fjord, Mountain and Waterfall» produced by Ivo
Caprino. By watching, touching, listening and learn-
ing you yourself become an active and creative part
of Norway’s natural and cultural history. The Nature
Centre was founded due to the increasing demand
of the established tourism industry and the national
and international guests’ wish to extend their expe-
rience and knowledge about Norway’s natural and
cultural history beyond what could be experienced
out in nature while travelling through Norway.
Distance from the centre: 20 km Distance from the centre: 7 km Distance from the centre: 13 km Distance from the centre: 0 m
Duration of visit: 30 min - 1 hour. Distance from bus parking: 50 m Distance from bus parking: 500 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m
Season: ca. April – October Duration of visit: about 1 - 1,5 hour Duration of visit: 0,25 - 1 hour (view only) Duration of visit: 1 – 2 hours
Booking: Norsk Natursenter Season: May – September, according to weather Booking: Hardanger Fjordsafari AS
Tel: (+47) 53 67 40 00 | post@norsknatursenter.no Tel. (+47) 919 90 932
www.norsknatursenter.no hardangerfjordsafari@gmail.com
Season: April – October daily, groups all year on www.hardangerfjordsafari.no
request Season: groups all year on request
Prices: on request Prices: on request
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BEST ADVENTURES Action by the Hardangerfjord THE TROLL TRAIN 1 hour tour of Eidfjord for pre- RAVENHEART HARDANGER “In the footsteps of THE NILS BERGSLIEN GALLERY is located inside
with experienced and dedicated instructors! For booked groups and cruise passengers. The tour the Vikings”. Are you interested in the daily vikinglife the Quality Hotel Vøringfoss. The gallery shows Eid-
the adventurous guests we offer white water jump- goes to the Hæreid plateau with Western Norways in Hardanger? Do you want to discover more about fjord Municipalitys unique collection of Nils Berg-
ing, river rafting, white water kayaking and guid- largest burial ground from the Viking/Iron-ages, typical vikingfood, clothes and handcrafts? We give slien paintings (1853-1928). Also a separate room for
ed bike tours road bike / gravel bike / mountain photo stop with a view over Eidfjord. Thereafter you the unique opportunity to experience daily other exhibitions of contemporary art.
bike. For those who prefer experiencing Eidfjord you’ll drive by Eidfjord Old Church (photo stop, viking life by using all your senses. You can see
on their own we rent out bikes and canoes via the no entrance), Trebua woodshop and return to the historical replicas and pictures of finds, taste typical
Tourist Information. Special kayak tours are run center. Information in English and German along the soup, make your own vikingbread and listen to
on daily basis in April. No special skills or previ- way. music performed entirely on instruments from the
ous experience required, but some activities re- Viking Age and earlier. You can smell the different
quire a good physical condition. From beginners herbs the vikings had in their food and touch the
to those with more experience. Very large capaci- variety of fabrics they used to make their clothes.
ty on sea kayaks, both double and single kayaks. Watch the different handcrafts, try to make your own
Join us for a single activity such as magnificent sea viking coin or join us on a guided historical walk to
kayaking on the fjord, climbing / rappelling, gla- the Hæreid Iron Age Burial Site which is the largest
cier tours or relaxed canoeing on the Eidfjord lake. collection of ancient burial sites in western Norway,
with 350 Iron Age and Viking graves. The event is or-
ganised at “Tunet på Haugen” - in the centre of Eid-
fjord - where we also can serve food to your guests.
Distance from the centre: 0 – 7 km Distance from the centre: 0 km Distance from the centre: 0 km Distance from the centre: 0 m
Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 200 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m
Duration: 2 - 8 hours Duration tour: 1 hour Duration of visit: on request Duration of visit: 0,5 - 1 hour
Booking: Best Adventures Booking: Destinasjon Eidfjord AS | Tourist office Booking: Hardanger Guide Service Booking: Eidfjord Municipality Tel: (+47) 53 67 35 00
Tel. (+47) 47 60 68 47 | info@bestadventures.no Season: For groups April - Oct. on request Tel: (+47) 45 06 10 78 Season: June 11th – August 21st Tue -Sun 11 – 5 pm,
www.bestadventures.no (except during cruise calls, see visiteidfjord.no for hardangerguideservice@gmail.com Apr 23rd – Jun 10th and Aug 22nd – Oct 2nd Sat/Sun
Season: groups all year on request updated list over cruise calls ). Season: all year on request 12–4pm
Prices: on request Prices: on request Prices : on request Always open 12 - 4 pm during cruise calls.
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EIDFJORD OLD CHURCH This Stone Church, the TREBUA is located next to Eidfjord old church and E-CAR RENTAL EIDFJORD Looking for a fun and SEAPLANE SIGHTSEEING Book your first class win-
only Jacobs church in Norway which still performs displays the unique Hardangerfiddle collection by adventurous time while you’re in Eidfjord? See the dow seat over one of the world´s most impressive
services, turned 700 years in 2009. The legend tells the fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen. Wood carving sights at your own pace, don’t bother with long landscapes today! Let us take you into the Scandina-
that the willful and powerful Rich Ragna built the workshop with production and sale of artifacts and queues and have more time to explore. Drive to the vian Skies and get your camera ready for the finest
church to gain redemption for her sins. The church is handicrafts of wood. Maximum 25 people simulta- Vøringsfoss waterfall and check out the new viewing selection of Western Norway’s deepblue fjords,
closed, but open for groups on request all year. neously in Trebua. platforms or go to Kjeåsen mountain farm (530masl) white glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Our sea-
and get an amazing view of the Simadalsfjord. The planes are located right beside the port in Eidfjord
cars are fully electric, seats 2 persons and are really and a typical sightseeing flight takes 30 minutes
fun to drive. The range is about 65 km, but varies with and you’ll fly over the fjord and the mountains. We also
the gradient. The top speed is 80km/h. GPS in the cars. offer a longer 50 min trip to Trolltunga and day trip
Follow normal trafic rules. Drivers licence required ! packages that include a stopover at one of our many
beautiful locations throughout the Hardanger area.
Distance from the centre: 600 m Distance from the centre: 600 m Distance from the centre: 30 m Distance from the centre: 30 m
Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 30 m Distance from bus parking: 30 m
Duration of visit: 0,5 hour Duration of visit: 0,5 hour Duration of visit: 2 hours Duration of visit: 30 or 50 minutes
Booking: Destinasjon Eidfjord AS | Tourist office Booking: Destinasjon Eidfjord AS | Tourist office Booking: E-car rental Eidfjord Capacity: 4 passengers per flight
Season: groups all year on request Season: groups all year on request Tel: (+47) 414 95 668 | E-mail: e-carrental@outlook.com Booking: Scandinavian Skies
Prices: on request Prices: on request Season: groups all year on request Tel. (+47) 941 22 208 | Email: booking@seaplanes.no
For individuals: During cruise calls Season: April - October
Prices: on request Prices: on request
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FJORD CRUISE ON THE HARDANGERFJORD HIKE TO HÆREID Walk from the centre of Eidfjord BIKE AND CANOE RENTALS enjoy the Eidfjord EIDFJORD TURBIL offers a minibus (16 passen-
M/Y Iselina Bella offers a nice individual Fjord cruise along the river Eio up to the nice sandy beach at scenery either by bike or canoe, ashore or at sea. gers) for small groups on tour. Bigger buses
on the Hardanger Fjord, with a beautiful Princess 50, lake Eidfjordvatnet. On top of Hæreid you will find Rentals at the tourist information office. Bikes for on request. We arrange all kinds of trips: week-
with capacity of up to 12 passengers. The yacht has the largest gravesite from the Iron age and the Viking larger groups on request. end trips, sightseeing trips, senior trips, school
a great lounge inside, one outside on aft deck, and a age in Western Norway, with almost 400 graves from
panoramic view from the Flybridge on top. 3 cabins 400-1000 AD. The burial mounds are located on the
trips, shopping trips, ski trips and more.
and two bathrooms onboard. The Captain is local, Hæreid plateau, around 30 minutes walk from the
and know all the best places in the fjord, for a sight- centre of Eidfjord, From Hodna there is a great view
seeing or a fishing trip. Refreshments are always in- overlooking Eidjord.
cluded in the trip, or we can arrange lunch onboard
together with a restaurant as catering partner. We
take you to the foot of steep mountains with water-
falls directly down to the fjord, and recommend a
nice and calm roundtrip to Sima or Ulvik.
Distance from the centre: 30 m Distance from the centre: 6 km round trip Distance from the centre: 30 m Distance from the center: 0 km
Distance from bus parking: 30 m Starting point: at the tourist information office Distance from bus parking: 30 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m
Duration of visit: on request Duration of visit: approx. 1,5 hours (round trip) Duration of visit: on request Duration tour: on request
Capacity: 12 pax Footwear: walking shoes required Booking: Eidfjord Tourist information office Booking: Eidfjord Turbil AS
Booking: Hardanger Fjord AS Season: April - October Tel. (+47) 90 19 54 83 | eidfjordturbil@eidfjord.net
Tel. (+47) 907 71 507 | Email: post@hardanger-fjord.no Prices: on request Season: groups all year on request
Season: April - October Prices: on request
Prices: on request
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GEILO TURBUSSER AS offers transportation by TAXI which offers tours in Eidfjord and surrounding EIDFJORD AUTO RENT is located 100 meters from FAGERHEIM FJELLSTUGU a cozy mountain lodge
minibuses and buses for smaller and larg- areas. They have 4 taxis, 3 cars for 6 passengers and Eidfjord cruise port. We have a selection of different welcomes you to - no luxury, just really homely, nice
er groups. They have high standard tour- one for 8 passengers. Their “Highligt tours” are from types of cars offered for cruise guests, but in lim- and clean. At Fagerheim you’ll thrive in an interior
ist buses for groups up to 83 passengers, Eidfjord to Vøringsfossen waterfall, Kjeåsen moun- ited number, so we recommend to book ahead! with much nostalgia intact, while enjoying the view
and they arrange all types of trips. Get in touch for a tain farm, Hjølmodalen valley and to Dyranut (the Have the freedom to enjoy Hardanger by car! over the Hardangervidda. You get delicious food of
nice offer! highest point along Road 7 on the Hardangervidda In 2.5 hours you can: a host who cares about the guests. Here you’ll come
mountain plateau). • Experience the Norwegian Nature Center and back year after year. Choose a mountain holiday in
Vøringsfossen (40 km round trip) the Hardangervidda! The nicest rooms are booked
• Drive to Kjeåsen and enjoy the view (25 km round early! The lodge has 50 beds spread over 20 giant
trip - remember hourly driving: driving up every full pleasant, nostalgic bedrooms of varying sizes. This
hour, driving down at the half hour). is no Turistforeningshytte, so you get your own room.
• Drive to Storegjel (30 km round trip) and follow
the path to the bottom of Vøringsfossen (1-1.5 hour
round trip)
Distance from the center: 80 km Distance from the centre: 0 m Distance from the centre: 0 m Distance from the centre: 55 km
Duration tour: on request Duration tour: on request Booking: Eidfjord Autorent Distance from bus parking: 0 m
Booking: Geilo Turbusser AS Booking: Granvin / Eidfjord Taxi Tel. (+47) 91739870 | booking@eidfjordautorent.no Booking: Fagerheim Fjellstugu
Tel. (+47) 32 08 80 80 | post@geiloturbusser.no Eidfjord Taxi tel. (+47) 91 32 32 54 Prices: on request Season: groups all year on request
Season: groups all year on request Granvin Taxi tel. (+47) 90 62 34 84 Tel. (+47) 91 39 45 06 | post@fagerheim-fjellstugu.no
www.geiloturbusser.no Season: all year www.fagerheim-fjellstugu.no/en/
ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - HARDANGERVIDDA ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - HARDANGERVIDDA ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - HARDANGERVIDDA ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - HARDANGERVIDDA
HALNE FJELLSTUGU welcome to Halne Fjellstugu, DYRANUT TURISTHYTTA Dyranut tourist lodge DYRANUT FJELLSTOVA is situated along route 7 at FOSSLI HOTEL the hotel at the top of Måbødalen.
high up on the plateau where east meet west. is situated at the top of the Hardangervidda and is a 1245 MASL at the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Uniqly positioned with a fantastic view of Måbødalen
As there is no light pollution from town and streets good starting point for ski and hiking trips across From the mountain lodge there is a panoramic view and the Vøringsfossen waterfall. Edvard Grieg was a
light at Halne the sky at night is full of stars. Quite the plains. The terrain is easy to walk in and suitable over the wilderness both winter and summer. Dyra- regular guest, and he wrote various musical works
often there is also the possibility of seeing the for families with children. From Dyranut it’s marked nut offers six rooms for accommodation, sleeping here. Fossli Hotel has 21 rooms, cafè, bar and res-
Northern light across the sky at night. An unbeliev- skitracks to: Sandhaug, Besso, Hadlaskard, Rauhel- 20 persons in total. The rooms are of different sizes, taurant facilities.
able experience! Halne is the place for everybody leren, Stigstuv, Finse and Krekja (via Halne or Kjelde- and sleeps from 2 – 6 persons pr. room. Four rooms
whether you are looking for peace and quite bu). Dyranut tourist cabin has rooms with wash ba- have en suite bathrooms. When travelling across the
or activities such as hunting, fishing, trekking, skiing, sins and shared shower and toilet on each floor. They Hardangervidda, Dyranut Fjellstova is an excellent
dogsledding up on the plateau. We have also have 11 rooms, a total of 30 beds in double, triple and place to take a rest and stop for a meal. The café has
facilities suitable for smaller groups who want to 4-bedded rooms. Their cafè seats 40 persons and 60 seats, and serves homemade baked goods and
combine conference and outdoor activities as well serves a`la carte all day. Their dishes are made of traditional dishes based on produce from the moun-
as facilities for celebrations such as weddings. local produce, for example from their own lambs tains. Dyranut Fjellstova is a part of the Norwegian
At Halne we have 75 beds which are distributed in which are grazing around the cabin, sour cream and Trekking Association (DNT) mountain lodge net-
the main house and cabins. Our menu is based on cheese from milk farms in the Hardangervidda, local work, and is a nice touring area both in the summer
local traditions and specialities from our chef. We game and mountain trout.. Dyranut Turisthytta is a and in the winter.
specialize among other things in cured meat from part of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT)
local mountain pigs, fish from the fjord, venison from mountain lodge network.
the plateau and berries picked locally during autumn.
Distance from the centre: 45 km Distance from the centre: 35 km Distance from the centre: 35 km Distance from the centre: 20 km
Distance from bus parking: o m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 50 m
Booking: Halne Fjellstugu Booking: Dyranut Turisthytta Booking: Dyranut Fjellstova Booking: Fossli Hotel
Tel. (+47) 47 994 43 389 | (+47) 53 66 57 12 Tel. (+47) 53 66 57 15 | post@dyranut.no Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 16 | post@dyranut.com Tel. (+47) 53 66 57 77 | post@fossli-hotel.com
post@halne.no | www.halne.no www.dyranut.no www.dyranut.com www.fossli-hotel.com
Season: ca 05.03 -10.10 Season: 01.03 - 01.05 and 25.06. – 01.09, groups all year Season: 18.03 - end of September, groups all year on Season: ca 20.05. – 15.09.
on request request
ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - ØVRE EIDFJORD ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - ØVRE EIDFJORD ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - EIDFJORD ACCOMMODATION AND DINING - EIDFJORD
The brand new ADVENTURE HOTEL EIDFJORD. EIDFJORD GJESTGIVERI is situated in Øvre Eidfjord, VØRINGFOSS HOTEL has 81 double rooms, 44 EIDFJORD FJELL & FJORD HOTEL 28 guest rooms,
12 double rooms, a total of 24 beds. Among the close to both the Hardangerfjord and the Hardan- with bathtubs and views over the beautiful Har- gorgeous views of the fjord and mountains. Modern
various facilities of this property are a restaurant/ gervidda mountain plateau. They have a total of 26 dangerfjord. The hotel also has a large conference and homely. All rights reserved. Restaurant with
bistro and a lounge. Free private parking is available. beds. The guesthouse has eight rooms decorat- center with capacity for 200 people, bar and restau- homemade food with a local twist, served in the
Ski equipment hire for guests who want to explore ed in a traditional style, matching the house built in rant facilities. “glass house”, or outside on the terrace with a full
the surrounding area during winter. Adventure Ho- 1896. Half of the rooms have en suite bathrooms, view of “downtown” Eidfjord. “Fjell & Fjord Kafè &
tel Eidfjord offers a continental or buffet breakfast. the other rooms have shared bathrooms. Breakfast Kremmeri” in the center serves coffee, pastries,
There’s also a terrace. Activities such as hiking, cy- is included in the price. Eidfjord Gjestgiveri also has sandwiches from own “sandwich bar” as well as in-
cling and rafting can be enjoyed in the surround- six simple cabins with two beds and cooking facil- terior and gift items.
ings, and guests can relax along the lake nearby. ities. The restaurant serves homemade traditional
food, the speciality is pancakes in different varieties.
Distance from the centre: 7 km Distance from the centre: 7 km Distance from the centre: 0 km Distance from the centre: 0 km
Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m
Booking: Adventure Hotel Eidfjord Booking: Eidfjord Gjestgiveri Booking: Vøringfoss Hotel Booking: Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel
Tel: (+47) 47 60 68 47 | info@bestadventures.no Tel. (+47) 53 66 53 46 | eidfjordbnb@gmail.com Tel. (+47) 53 67 41 00 | voringfoss@fjordtindhotels.no Tel. (+47) 53 66 52 64 | post@eidfjordhotel.no
www.bestadventures.no www.ovre-eidfjord.com www.voringfoss-hotel.no www.eidfjordhotel.no
Season: all year on request Season: opening May 6th, groups all year on request Season: groups all year on request Season: all year on requestACCOMMODATION AND DINING - EIDFJORD ACCOMMODATION - EIDFJORD ACCOMMODATION - EIDFJORD DINING VIK PENSJONAT OG HYTTER. This boutique hotel KJÆRTVEIT CAMPING is centrally located in the BERGSLIEN TURISTHEIM is located 50 metres from HARDANGERVIDDAHALLEN Restaurant and Cafè is is centrally located in Eidfjord and was built in 1928. center of Eidfjord, next to the fjord and the salmon the centre of Eidfjord, across the bridge from the built from wood and stone based on historical archi- It is a pearl in Hardanger, situated by the spectacu- river Eio. 4 cabins, 8 apartments and 7 rooms with YX-Eidfjord petrol station. 17 rooms with a total of 35 tecture. You can enjoy a delicious meal in an atmos- lar mountains and fjords in the rugged Norwegian 85 beds altogether. Camp ground with space for 70 beds. All rooms have bathrooms and kitchen. Free pheric room with a view of majestic mountains. The countryside. The house and cottages are set in a campers / caravans and good camping spots. Har- wifi. restaurant seats 200 guests indoors and has a large beautiful garden right by the Eio salmon river. The bour with boats for hire to guests, 3 cabins with as- outdoor area in the summer. The menu combines property is surrounded by impressive mountains & sociated boat. Norwegian food traditions with modern cuisine and coastal scenery. The house has the original façade ranges from à la carte to Hardanger buffet, banquet and has been beautifully restored and renovated and catering. in recent years to offer a combination of old-world charm and modern conveniences. We offer 8 cozy guest rooms in the guesthouse, 4 homely cabins along the river bank, cafe with fireplace, tasty, filling meals and friendly staff. Distance from the centre: 0 km Distance from the centre: 500 m Distance from the centre: 50 m Distance from the centre: 7 km Distance from bus parking: 50 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 0 m Distance from bus parking: 50 m Booking: Vik Pensjonat Booking: Kjærtveit Camping Booking: Bergslien Turistheim Booking: See Norwegian Nature Centre Tel. (+47) 40 67 65 04 or (+47) 98 13 56 60 Tel. (+47) 90 68 17 62 | k-camp@outlook.com Tel. (+47) 99 16 91 03 | post@turistheim.no Season: See Norwegian Nature Centre post@vikpensjonat.com www.kcamp.no www.turistheim.no www.vikpensjonat.com Season: all year on request Season: 01.05 - 30.09, groups all year on Season: all year on request request
DINING DINING DINING GUIDE
TUNET PÅ HAUGEN presents «Taste of Hardanger”. SJEL & GANE Fine dining in the center of Eidfjord, GLØYP SPISERI can’t have a better location, we are HARDANGER GUIDE SERVICE can arrange guided
We have a small private garden close to the center of culinary cooking with local ingredients in one of Eid- located in the middle of Norway’s kitchen garden, tours in Norwegian, English, German, French and
Eidfjord. Enjoy the relaxed athmosphere in the hos- fjords oldest houses. Sjel og Gane or Heggjagarden where we find the best produce basking in the hills Dutch tailored to your needs in cooperation with
pitality of Mona and Hans Olav. We are proud to of- as it is originally named, was completely renovat- around us. With Steinar Rinaldo’s team by the kitch- local suppliers. We can offer personalised sightsee-
fer real Norwegian tastes and traditions in Grindaløo. ed and opened during fall of 2016. On the menu en stove, it takes a lot for something to go wrong, ing tours for families and groups, private Photo Safaris
Everything is homemade and produced by locals, you will find dishes that chef Arthur thinks are the we welcome guests in for a taste of what we have around the Hardangerfjord or at the Hardangervid-
based on local traditions. The selection will vary by the best from the season! With love of food, the dishes to offer. Steinar Rinaldo was the one who start- da, short walking tours, activities and theme packag-
seasons, but we guarantee an authentic taste of our are assembled in a simple but thoughtful way. Here ed Norway’s first Nordic restaurant in Stavanger, es. Looking for a special experience? Send us your
proud traditions. We can also serve wok lunches for you’ll find local produce as much as possible. Self- before this he ran the Cafe de france in Stavan- request by e-mail and we will be happy to send you
groups, which can be served with homemade apple caught seafood, herbs and vegetables and berries ger for 10 years, where they were one of the first an offer. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
juice produced in the shop. We have a shopping cor- from their own garden. They also smoke their own that started with food and wine in combination.
ner with local products and handicrafts inside Grin- products and produce everything from fish and
daløo. A visit suitable for groups up to 45 persons. shellfish. Drinks to complement the food! In addition
Worth to include (on request): baking demonstration to imported wines from France, Spain and Italy, they
and/or Hardangerfiddle concert. have sourced locally produced drinks, as well as
selfpressed apple juice from their own garden.
Distance from the centre: 0 km Distance from the centre: 200 m Distance from the centre: 30 km (located in the centre Distance from the centre: 0 km
Distance from bus parking: 200 m Distance from bus parking: 200 m of Kinsarvik) Distance from bus parking: 0 m
Booking: Eidfjord Aktiv Booking: Chef Arthur Booking: Steinar Rinaldo Duration tour: on request
Tel. (+47) 90 20 25 72 | (+47) 90 27 63 95 Tel. (+47) 93 25 73 70 | post@kokken-arthur.no Tel. (+47) 92 85 50 94 | ringoygard@gmail.com Booking: Hardanger Guide service
eidfjordaktiv@gmail.com Season: groups all year on request Season: groups all year on request Tel. (+47) 45 06 10 78 |
Season: groups all year on request hardangerguideservice@gmail.com
Season: groups all year on requestGUIDE GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCAL GUIDE Visit Eidfjord offers guide service for THE HARDANGER BRIDGE opened on August 17th
groups (Norwegian, German, English). Some days 2013, replacing the ferry connection between Bru-
there might be limited capacity. ravik and Brimnes and reducing the time it takes to
drive from Bergen/Voss to Eidfjord. The bridge is a 2
lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestri-
ansand bikers. It is the longest suspension bridge in
Norway. The main span is 1310 metres and the total
length is 1380 meters, even longer than the Golden
Gate Bridge in San Francisco!
Distance from the centre: 0 km Distance from the centre: 15 km
Distance from bus parking: 0 m Prices and payment:This is a toll road and as for most
Duration tour: on request toll roads in Norway, payment is collected automatically
Booking: Eidfjord Tourist Office through the AutoPASS system, which means
Tel. (+47) 53 67 34 00 | turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no you can drive on AutoPASS toll roads without stopping.
Season: For groups all year on request Payment per vehicle, not per person.
Price: on request See www.autopass.no for details.
Toll prices: (subject to change)
vehicles above 3.5 tonnes: NOK 350
Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes: NOK 117 Photo @TwintheWorld
Photo: Harald Christian Eiken - vm.produksjon.noEIDFJORD - GENERAL INFORMATION
Local souvenirs and handycraft
at Mangfaldet, Norwegian Nature Center, Mosstovo and Fjell & Fjord PUBLIC TOILET IN THE CENTRE OF EIDFJORD
Kafè og Kremmeri Next to the Gallery Bergslien entrance, inside the right
wing of the Quality Hotel Vøringfoss building. Enter
Opening hours post office (200 m from port) through the green door.
Inside “Joker Eidfjord” Tel.: (+47) 53 66 51 82
Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*)
Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Opening hours touristinformation office (30 m from the port)
Extended opening hours during cruise calls
Opening hours grocery stores
* = Extended openinghours during the summer 01.05 - 31.05 Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
01.06 -14.06 Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
Coop Marked Eidfjord (in the center) Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Tel.: (+47) 53 66 51 86 15.06 -15.08 Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm*) 16.08 -31.08 Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
Rest of the year Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm
Joker Eidfjord (in the center)
Tel.: (+47) 53 66 51 82
Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*)
Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Destinasjon Eidfjord is an agent for Global Blue and Planet
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Payment Norway. We offer tax refund to cruisepassengers on
calls when Eidfjord is the last port. This has to be booked in
Garen Kolonial/Camping (22 km from the center) advance. Refund to credit cards only, no cash refunds.
Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 25
Open During the summer
Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Opening hours petrolstation (in the center)
* = Extended openinghours during the summer
YX Eidfjord Tel.: (+47) 47 97 03 06
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm (10 pm*)
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*)
Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm (10 pm*)Norsk Natursenter
1 Tourist information
2 The knittet trees
3 Trebua Woodshop
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4 Eidfjord Old Church
Lake Eidfjord vatnet 5 Eidfjord New Church
6 Kvamsdal Pensjonat
7 Burial mound from the Iron- and Viking ages
8 Hodna - view point
9 Ravenheart Viking Exhibit
THE YELLOW ROUTE on the map takes you to the graves from
the Iron- and Viking ages (7) on the Hæreid mountain plateau
4 3 appr. 100 metres above sea level. This is the largest prehistoric
burial ground in Western Norway. During your roundtrip
you`ll get to a very nice viewpoint of the fjord from Hodna
(8). Starting point: By the bridge. Duration: 75-90 minutes.
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7 THE DARK BLUE ROUTE on this map takes you to the churches
(4 + 5) in Eidfjord, the new church from 1980 and the old,
mideavel St. Jacobs church built in 1309 (closed).
9 Duration: appr. 60 min.
Visit the wood craftsman at Trebua (3), open on days with
2 cruise ships in Eidfjord. Collection of Hardanger fiddles of the
well known fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen. Handmade items of
The centre of
wood, woodcarvings.
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Eidfjord
THE PURPLE ROUTE continue your trek from the yellow route.
8 The route goes from Hereidsvegen on to a rough path with
great fjord views, thereafter steep down to a residential area
and further on along the fjord back to the center. This route is a
and surroundings bit more difficult than the other routes. Duration: appr. 60 min.
Public toilet Bus stop
Accomodation Doctor
Camping/RV parking Post office
Restaurants Shop
Walks in Eidfjord Information Viewing point
The yellow route Cruise port Beach
The dark blue route Marina Footpath
The purple route Gas station Places to visit
Wheel chair friendly route ATM/cash machine Library
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Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel
7 Bergslien Turistheim
8 Bruheim Camping
9 Kjærtveit Camping
10 YX-Eidfjord gas station
11 Burger og Brus fast food / public toilet
12 Fjell & Fjord Kafè og Kremmeri
4 13 Anchalees Thai Food
14 Sjel & Gane bar and restaurant
15 Tunet på Haugen cafè / Viking Exhibit
22 21 16 Bus stop
17 Coop grocery store
24 18 Joker grocery store / post office
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19 Mangfaldet gift & souvenir shop
23 5 20 Dolce Vidda iskremeri
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22 Nils Bergslien art gallery / public toilet
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20 8 24 Library
12 25 Eidfjord Auto Rent
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