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EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT
HARDANGERFJORD
Fjord, mountains and waterfalls within 30 minutes from Eidfjord
DESTINASJON EIDFJORD AS
Eidfjord Cruisehavn - Eidfjord Cruiseport / Turistinformasjon - Touristinformation
www.visiteidfjord.no
Member of
EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT - HARDANGERFJORD
Eidfjord is located in the innermost part of the famous Hardangerfjord. The cruise port is located in
the centre of Eidfjord and offers the very best and safest conditions.
Eidfjord has a population of around 930. We are a
thriving community and enjoy the fjord and mountains
throughout the year. Hardangerfjord is the second
longest fjord in Norway, 179 km – also called the Queen
of the Fjords.
Vøringsfossen waterfall has been Norway’s most
visited natural attraction for a long time.
Until 2023 there will be construction on the viewpoints to make this attraction one of three national
tourist icons in Norway! The work has already begun and the first new viewpoint by Fossli Hotel is
already finished. The construction will never disturb the normal tourist traffic. The Hardangervidda
plateau and the Hardangerfjord are well-known far beyond Norway’s borders.
Due to the mild climate the region is also the orchard of Fjord Norway – here we grow apples, plums,
pears and cherries. The blossom season in May/June is unique – the mountain sides are covered in
white, pink and red flowers, from the white snow at the top down to the blue fjord. July – October is
the harvesting season for fruit, sweet cherry and cider festivals in the small villages along the fjord.
Eidfjord offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can ex-
perience the most and best of what Norway has to offer. Our visitors can find peace and quiet in the
natural environment, in addition to visiting many of our attractions or joining many of our adventures
and activities. Eidfjord is the gateway to the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in
Europe and Norway’s largest national park.
Welcome to annualy events and festivals in Eidfjord: Expedition Amundsen (Feb/March),
National Day (May 17th), Hardanger Music Festival (Mai/June), Midsummer Night (June 23rd),
Minitriathlon (August), Hardangervidda Ultra - 100K (July), Norseman Xtreme Triathlon (August),
Hardangervidda Marathon (Aug/Sept), Local Food Festival (Sept/Oct).
The HARDANGER BRIDGE, which opened in August 2013, has made Eidfjord easier to access. It is
a 2 lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestrians and bikers. The main span is 1310 me-
ters and the total length is 1380 m. The airdraft is 55 meters. The bridge is the longest suspension
bridge in Norway.
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CONTENTS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8
MAP OF EIDFJORD PORT 9
RULES AT PORT 10
HARBOUR PRICES 11
WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 14
DISTANCE TABLE / MAPS 15
ATTRACTIONS & SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD 18
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photo: LarsAgurtxane
photo: Christian Ulven
Concellon
PORT OF EIDFJORD FACILITIES AND FACTS
photo: Lars Christian Ulven
PORT OF EIDFJORD - TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Length quay: 120 meters
Depth of quay: 10,7 meters
Able to handle ships: up to 350 + meters in length
Air Draft: 55 meters
Water supply: Capacity per tonne,
approx 70 m3 per hour.
Number of hoses: 2 hoses
Waste disposal: Yes, but has to be booked
24 hours in advance.
Customs: Tollvesenet i Bergen, tel.: (+47) 55 57 37 00
Tugboat: No
Supplies: Yes, by agent
Bunkers: No
IMO no. NOEDF - 0001
Port ID no. 273119
UN locator NOEDF
Port Channel VHF - 12
ISPS regulations: Yes, Eidfjord Cruiseport is ISPS approved safety level 1
NAMES & CONTACTS
Destinasjon Eidfjord AS
Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ostangvegen 23, N-5783 Eidfjord, Norway
Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00
Local time (+/- GMT): +1 GMT
Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no
E-mail: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no
CONTACT PERSON PFSO
Manager: Marit Stadheim Terje Monsen
Phone: (+47) 47 25 01 20 | (+47) 53 67 34 00 Phone: (+47) 41 55 23 18
E–mail address: marit@visiteidfjord.no E-mail address: cruise@visiteidfjord.no
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PORT OF EIDFJORD - MAPS
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RULES AT PORT
Washing/painting Restrictions may occur. No spill. Not on Sundays or public
holidays.
Grinder/rust picker Not allowed
Scrubbers Only closed loop
Spray painting Not allowed
Maintenance Easy maintenance (low noise) is allowed. Restrictions may
occur
Diving/hull inspection Restrictions may occur
Drills Not before 10.00 or after 18.00. Not on Sundays or public
holidays. Restrictions may occur
Ship’s whistle Only as aid to navigation or emergencies. Farewell signal
before 07.00 pm or in agreement with PFSO
Sail away music Not allowed on open decks
Music when berthed Very low volume. Restrictions may occur
Public outside announcement Not allowed before 08.30 am. Restrictions may occur
Lifeboat/rescue boat Restrictions may occur
Tender boat Restrictions may occur
Ships own rib/kayak tours Activities according to Norwegian law. Speed restriction
acc. to regulations in municipality of Eidfjord. Limit 5 knts
in inner harbour. We recommend to use local companies
offering these activities.
Organised bike tours Groups of max 20 bikers. Follow Norwegian street laws.
We recommend to use local companies offering these
activities.
Number of ships at port The infrastructure capacity ashore may limit the number of
ships at port per day.
Number of passengers The infrastructure capacity ashore may limit the number of
passengers in port per day
10RATES FOR CRUISESHIPS AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 2020
ALL RATES ARE ESTIMATED AND WILL BE FINALIZED BY THE END OF DECEMBER 2019
ALL RATES ARE EXCL. VAT AND VALID FOR UP TO A 24-HOUR PERIOD.
As of 01.01.2020 we’ll introduce environmentally differentiated fees based on EPI - Environmental Port Index
on all rates except for water supply.
Rates alongside quai NOK
Call fee per GRT 0,25
Quay fee per GRT 1,00
ISPS passenger fee per pax 10
Rates at anchor NOK
Call fee per GRT 0,25
Service fee per pax 25
Fixed rate for prep. work 800
Water supply NOK
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Water per m 20 The security crew at the Eidfjord Cruise Port:
Leiv Henry Sæbø, Magne Nedrevåg and Terje Monsen
Up to 500 m³ fresh water free of charge if 6 or
more calls from the same cruise line are
confirmed during the cruise season!
There might be a cancellation fee or a fee by
changing the ETA/ETD on the day of arrival of
NOK 10 per passenger. We prefer ETA after
8 am and no use of outdoor PM/radio before
8.30 am. In general we appreciate limited use
of outdoor PM while docking in Eidfjord and no
use of outdoor PM or horn after 7 pm.
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WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT - SEASON 2020
(rates for 2021 may change due to changes in IHM’s rates)
Eidfjord Cruise Port is co-operating with Indre Hordaland Miljøverk (IHM), Voss, in han-
dling waste disposal. IHM is an inter-communal company with a waste disposal and
treatment facility in Voss, around 50 kilometres from Eidfjord.
Eidfjord Cruise Port offers cruiseships waste disposal services during 2020 at the fol-
lowing terms and prices:
RECEIPT AND PROCESSING
Waste NOK 2000 pr. tonne including disposal fee
Food waste NOK 2000 pr. tonne
Glass and metal packaging NOK 625 pr. tonne
Plastic (delivered in bags) NOK 0
Paper and cardboard, mixed NOK 705 pr. tonne
Electrical waste products NOK 0
Hazardous waste (oil, spirits, paint) NOK 20 pr. kg
Sorting NOK 925 pr. hour
TRANSPORTATION
Based on meeting each docking vessel with mobile waste treatment facility.
1 unit 22-41m3 container of waste.
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1 unit 22m container including containers of different sorted materials.
For example: 4 x 660 litres food waste.
4 x 660 litres glass and metal packaging.
1 x Euro pallet with frame for hazardous waste.
Cardboard in rolls and plastic can be put in at the end.
It is important that the waste is well sorted. If additional sorting is required, an
additional fee will be charged according to the extra time taken to sort the material.
TRANSPORTATION FEES
Container placed on quay before arrival with a minimum
of 24 hours notice, incl. 1 hour waiting time: NOK 6370
Waiting time per hour exceeding 1 hour:
- by 1 container 1230 NOK
- by 2 containers 1310 NOK
Extra for Saturday and Sunday pr. hour: NOK 365
Containers will be placed at a stipulated location on the quay, and the vehicle that will
take the containers will be available. Any questions related to booking should be
addressed to: Terje Monsen, cellphone (+47) 41 55 23 18.
All prices are included VAT 25%.
We reserve ourselves the right to change the rates if the costs should increase.
14NORWAY AND HARDANGERFJORD MAPS
www.hardangerfjord.com
Norsk Natursenter
From EIDFJORD cruise port Km Directions:
Kjeåsen mountain farm 12 Fv 103 in direction to Simadal
Norwegian Naturecenter 7 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo
Vøringsfossen waterfall 20 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo
Sysendammen 30 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo
Geilo 90 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo
Lofthus 40 Rv 7, Rv 13 in direction Bergen/Odda
Voss 55 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16 in direction Bergen
Flåm 114 Rv 7, Rv 13, E 16
Bergen 153 Rv 7, Rv 13, E 16
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ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
photo: Alf Tore MjøsEIDFJORD - GENERAL INFORMATION
Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Opening hours touristinformation office
Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation (30 m from the port)
Ostangvegen 23 Extended opening hours during cruise calls
N- 5783 Eidfjord 01.05. - 31.05. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
Norway 01.06. - 14.06./16.08. - 31.08. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 15.06. – 15.08. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm
Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
E-mail: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
Rest of the year Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm
Opening hours postoffice (200 m from the port)
Inside ”Joker Eidfjord” Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Destinasjon Eidfjord is an agent for Global
Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Blue. We offer tax refund to cruisepassengers
Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm on calls when Eidfjord is the last port. This has
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm to be booked in advance. Refund to credit
card only, no cash.
Opening hours grocery stores
* = Extended openinghours during the summer
Coop Marked Eidfjord (100 m from the port) Tel.: +47 53 66 51 86
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*)
Friday: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm*)
Joker Eidfjord (100 m from the port)” 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
Garen Kolonial/Camping (22 km from the port) Tel: +47 53 66 57 25
Open During the summer
Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Opening hours petrolstation (300 m from the port) EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
* = Extended openinghours during the summer Brann/Fire 110
YX Eidfjord Tel.: +47 47 97 03 06 Politi/Police 112
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) Ambulanse/Ambulance 113
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Doctor 116117
Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm (10 pm*)
Opening hours fastfood shop with a selection of groceries (200 m from the port)
* = Extended openinghours during the summer
Mix Kroa Tel.: +47 53 66 55 83
Monday - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
Taxi Eidfjord Tel.: +47 90 69 10 75
Eidfjord car rental Tel.: +47 47 97 03 06
Geilo Turbusser Tel.: +47 32 08 80 80
Local souvenirs and handycraft
at Mangfaldet, Norwegian Naturecenter.
18ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD
In Eidfjord, you can find a variety of activities, magnificent nature, enjoyment and a rich food
culture. Here’s a list of the attractions and activities offered on cruise days. Some of these
can also be offered all year, not only during the main season. As of 2020 we also offer
some new and exciting winter activities!
ACTIVITIES OFFERED ALL YEAR
- Viking activity page 22
- Eidfjord old church page 24
- Trebua woodshop page 24
- Norwegian Nature Centre page 25
- Hike to Hæreid page 26
- N. Bergslien art gallery page 28
- Taste of Hardanger page 30
- Quality Hotel Vøringfoss page 31
- Hardanger fjordsafari - RIB page 33
- Hardanger guide service page 35
WINTER ACTIVITIES
- Snow shoe tour page 20
- Ski touring and ice climbing page 21
- Winter adventure page 22
19FLATEARTH ADVENTURES - SNOWSHOE TOUR ON HARDANGERVIDDA
flatearth.no
A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in
front of the gate to the Cruise ship. The group follows
the guide to the minivan and will be taken directly to
the high mountain plateau. Here the participants will
get instructions in snow shoe walking – and how to
pull the traditional Norwegian PULK.
The tour has some of the same elements of a polar
expedition – only in a safer and much less demanding
environment. The PULK is NOT heavy to pull, and is
optional to try, should a guest not feel like it.
During the tour the guide will demonstrate the use of
mountain rescue devices such as avalanche search
equipment. The guests will be offered the opportunity
to try this rescue technique themselves. Warm drinks
will be served during this special activity. We will be sit-
ting on warm reindeer skins in the snow camp.
No matter the weather – the participants will have a
once in a lifetime experience! Stunning wild beauty in
bright sunshine – and a “safe” polar expedition like ad-
venture should the wind blow and the snow fall…
Weather: This activity is independent of the weath-
er.
Bad weather: In case of too rough weather FlatEarth
will cancel the trip in order not to compromise the safe-
ty of the guests. Clients for cancelled trips will not be
charged as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 km
Starting point: at the port
Duration: 2,5 hours
Capacity: 5 - 8 pax
Season: February - May
Min. age: 10 years. Children 10-14 years: only accompanied by adults.
1 child pr. adult
Recommended for: Every one. No special skills, experience or physical strength.
Clothing: Warm winter clothes according to the weather. Sturdy shoes
or boots, woollen socks inside.
Booking: Tel: (+47) 476 06 847
E-mail: cruise@flatearth.no
20TINDE GUIDE - SKI TOURING OR ICE CLIMBING
tindeguide.no
SKI TOURING Half day ski tour in Sysendalen 20 min-
utes drive from Eidfjord! On this event we provide you
with all necessary ski equipment, how to use it, and
how to ski off-piste. We hike up-hill in slow pace, stop
to enjoy the surrounding views, and on the top we earn
our turns in beautiful powder.
LEVEL: Easy, suitable for most people with some
previous ski experience, normal fitness level required
- 4 - 6 pax per guide.
- duration: 4 hours
INCLUDED:
- Skis, ski boots, skins, poles
- Rucksack
- Professional guide
- Transportation
ICE CLIMBING Have you ever dreamed of climbing a
frozen water fall? Ice climbing is fun and adventurous!
You climb on top rope while belayed by your guide. We
provide you with all necessary climbing equipment and
teach you how to ice climb. Individuals may choose
from easy to difficult. The climbing location is adjacent
to the famous Vøringfossen.
LEVEL: Easy to difficult, the level is adjusted to your
wish
- Max 3 pax per guide.
- duration: 3 hours
INCLUDED:
- All necessary Climbing gear (harness, helmet, cram-
pons, ice axe
- Warm drink
- Professional guide
- Transportation
FOR BOTH ACTIVITIES
TO BRING:
- Winter clothing with thermal layer, shell pant and jacket, gloves, hat
- Packed lunch
- Travel insurance
On all tours you need to bring your own packed lunch and drinks, personal clothing and firm winter
boots. More info will be supplied upon request and/or booking. Ages 12+ on the tours. You need to
inform if you have any medical conditions, e.g. epilepsy, asthma, blood thinning medicine - please
ask if you are not sure.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 25 km
Starting point: at the Touristinformation office
Age limit: 12 +
Season: winter
Booking: Tinde Guide
Tel. (+47) 91731388
Email: post@tindeguide.no
21SENSE HARDANGER - WINTER ADVENTURE
Sense Hardanger offer fun in the snow, including a
light snow shoe hike in the impressive landscape of
the Hardangervidda, with a view to the Vøringsfossen
waterfall/icefalls.
Experience the beauty of the nature close to the
largest National park in Norway. Join us for a winter
adventure in the snow. Try snow shoeing and admire
the icefalls at Vøringsfossen. Snuggle up by the
campfire in the lavvu and try the local traditional soup,
coffee/tea or Hardanger apple juice.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km
Transportation: Not included
Duration: 4 hours
Capacity: min. 10 - max 35 pax
Season: November 15th - March 31st
Booking: Sense Hardanger
Tel. (+47) 45061078
Email: mail@sensehardanger.com
RAVENHEART HARDANGER - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE VIKINGS
Are you interested in the daily vikinglife in Hardanger?
Do you want to discover more about typical viking-
food, clothes and handcrafts?
Ravenheart Hardanger gives you the unique oppor-
tunity to experience daily viking life by using all your
senses. You can see historical replicas and pictures of
finds, taste typical soup, make your own vikingbread
and listen to music performed entirely on instruments
from the Viking Age and earlier. You can smell the dif-
ferent herbs the vikings had in their food and touch
the variety of fabrics they used to make their clothes.
Watch the different handcrafts, try to make your own
viking coin or join us on a guided historical walk to the
Hæreid Iron Age Burial Site which is the largest collec-
tion of ancient burial sites in western Norway, with 350
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 400 meters Iron Age and Viking graves.
Duration: on request
Capacity: max 35 pax
Season: all year on request
Booking: Ravenheart Hardanger
Tel. (+47) 94100924
Email: ravenheart.living.history@gmail.com
22VØRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL
The Vøringsfossen waterfall is Norways best known
and most visited natural attraction. The majestic falls
cascade more than 182 meters into the Måbø Valley
below.
The new view points at Fossli were finished in 2018
and by 2020 the trail and the spectacular bridge
crossing over the waterfall should be completed.
The view is breathtaking from the top at Fossli
Hotel / Parkinglot.
There is also a nice view from Vøringfoss Cafeteria
/ parkinglot. Walk down the old road appr. 150 m to
the view/photo point.
(appr. 2 km below Fossli Hotel)
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km
Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay)
Season: May to October, according to weather conditions
photo: Reisemål Hardanger Fjord
BUS TO THE VØRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL
The bus takes you up to the Vøringsfossen
waterfall by the Fossli Hotel, where you have 30
minutes to enjoy the spectacular view and a cup
of coffee or tea at Fossli Hotel before returning to
Eidfjord. (This tour is without a guide).
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 Km
Starting point: at the Touristinformation office
Duration: 1,25 hours (incl. 30 min. stay)
Capacity: unlimited
Season: May to October, according to weather conditions
Tickets: at the Touristinformation office photo: Agurtxane Concellon
23EIDFJORD OLD CHURCH – A ST. JACOBS CHURCH
Nestling in the heart of the Hardangerfjord country-
side, and dwarfed by the surrounding mountains stand
the old Eidfjord church, a stonebuilt church from about
1309 A.D.
According to the saga, the influential and mighty Rich-
Ragna, who ruled at the time, has been credited with
the building of this church. Her reason for building
the church lay in her desperate need for forgivness
for all her wicked deeds. Amongst her many spiteful
deeds she allowed her own husband to drown while
they were on their way to town. She left him on a reef
and when the tide came in, he drowned. Some of the
stonewalls in the church measure as much as 5 ft in
thickness. The pulpit is probably from about A.D. 1613.
Both the front and the pulpit are decorated in panels
with a variety of motives.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m This is the only Jacobs church in Norway which still
Duration: 0,5 hour perfoms services.
Capacity: 25
Booking for groups: at the tourist information. Open for groups all year, by appointment only.
TREBUA -
TRADITIONAL, LOCAL WOOD CARVINGS AND FIDDLE COLLECTION
Visit the wood craftsman at ”Trebua”, near the old
church. View the collection of fiddles made of the well
known fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen while listening
to traditional folk music streaming in the background.
Handmade items from wood, woodcarvings.
Maximum 25 participants at once.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m
Duration: 0,5 hour
Capacity: 25
Opening hours: open during cruise calls or contact
the tourist information
24NORWEGIAN NATURE CENTRE - HARDANGER
norsknatursenter.no
Experience centre for Norwegian nature, climate and environ-
ment – discover the diverse beauty Norwegian nature has to
NORSK offer
NATURSENTER Welcome to our modern cinema with 168 seats where we
show the 225 degree panoramic film «Fjord, Mountain and
Waterfall» produced by Ivo Caprino. Fly in a helicopter over
the high mountains and deep fjords of Hardanger. Experience
thrilling dives through steep canyons and cascading waterfalls
and be amazed by the quiet poetic scenes among mountain
lakes, glaciers and reindeer, accompanied by an original music
score.
Join us on a travel through time from 2.9 billion years ago up
until today and explore the geological developmentphoto:of Nor-
HNE
way. Experience the dramatic forces that shaped the ladscape
– from the clash of emerging continents to the slow-moving
glaciers gouging out steep-sided fjords.
Explore fascinating fossils, minerals in rocks and learn how
crystals are growing. Meet a herd of reindeer, moose and
deer and greet the mountain trout in our aquariums. Explore
modern, interactive stations, models, illustrations and wildlife
projections.
In a modern hunting room you can test your hunting skills us-
ing our hunting simulator.
Discover the rich ingenuity with which people have lived in the
rough nature and made use of its seasonal resources, from the
earliest reindeer hunter to today’s modern man.
Admire the interplay of art and nature in a new Art&Nature
theatre. For more than 250 years, Norwegian artists have
been inspired by the stunning formations of fjords, mountains
and waterfalls all over the country. Art history professor Gun-
nar Danbolt shows the connection and the story of man’s
HARDANGERVIDDAHALLEN RESTAURANT understanding of nature which has been expressed through
In a building made of wood and stone with a painting, print and other media. The Art&Nature theatre shows
unique architecture, famous paintings from Thomas Fearnley, Nikolai Astrup, Peder
Hardangerviddahallen restaurant can seat up Balke, Hans Gude, Adolph Tidemand, Johan Fredrik Eckers-
to 200 guests. The restaurant combines Nor- berg, Johannes Flintoe and Johann Christian Dahl.
wegian food traditions with a modern cuisine. Explore weather, seasons and climate change and discover
Reindeer steak, mountain trout and our very rich flora and fauna of Norway.
own Hardangerbuffet are only three examples
made from fresh, local produce. By watching, touching, listening and learning you yourself
become an active and creative part of Norway’s natural and
cultural history.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km
Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 1 hour stay)
Capacity: 168 per half hour
Opening hours: April - October: 10 am - 6 pm
June 15th - August 20th: 9 am - 7 pm
Open for groups all year by appointment.
Booking for groups: Tel. +47 53 67 40 00
E-mail: post@norsknatursenter.no 25HIKE TO HÆREID
Walk from the centre of Eidfjord along the river Eio
up to the nice sandy beach at lake Eidfjordvatnet.
On top of Hæreid you will find the largest gravesite
from the Iron age and the Viking age in Western
Norway, with almost 400 graves from 400-1000
AD. The burial mounds are located on the Hæreid
plateau, around 20 minutes walk from the centre of
Eidfjord, From Hodna there is a great view over-
looking Eidjord.
photo: Marit Stadheim
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 6 km roundtrip
Starting point: at the tourist information
Duration: appr. 1,5 hours (roundtrip)
Footwear: walking shoes required
VILLAGE TOUR ON THE TROLLTRAIN
The Trolltrain is located close to the tourist in-
formation office. The train takes you for a 1 hour
sightseeingtour in the centre of Eidfjord. You will
enjoy a nice view of the fjord, mountains and the
daily life in Eidfjord. Drive by the largest prehis-
toric burial ground in Western Norway, located
at Hæreid, see some of the graves from the Iron-
and Viking ages. Photo stop by a view point. Pho-
to stop by the old St. Jacobs Church from 1309
close to Trebua woodshop and return to the center.
If you wish you can exit the train for a visit at Trebua
with traditional, local wood carvings and fiddle col-
lection. Then there’s a 10 minute walk back to the
port. Information in English and German along the
way.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m
Starting point: at the tourist information
Duration: 1 hour
Capacity: 135 (3 trains)
Tickets: at the tourist information
Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation
26KJEÅSEN IN SIMADAL
Kjeåsen mountain farm is described as the world’s
most isolated settlement, it’s like an eagle’s nest
530 m above the Simadalsfjord. Life on Kjeåsen is
described in Bror Ekström’s book “The people of
Kjeåsen” and in television documentaries and
miscellaneous articles.
Due to the narrow road, hourly driving has been
introduced. Traffic up to Kjeåsen every full hour,
traffic down from Kjeåsen on the half hour.
Drive up and enjoy the spectacular view!
photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 12 Km
Distance from bus parking: 500 m
Duration: 1,25 - 2 hours (incl. 15-60 min. stay)
Season: April to October, according to weather conditions
TAXI TO THE KJEÅSEN MOUNTAIN FARM
Enjoy a trip by taxi to the Kjeåsen mountain farm,
530m above the Simadalsfjord.
The taxi takes you 7 km to Simadal and 5 km up the
steep road built in the 1970’s during the construction
of the power plant. Half of the road goes through a
tunnel with limited lighting. Spectacular views from
the top !
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 12 km
Starting point: at the tourist information
Duration: 1,5 hour
Season: April to October, according to weather conditions
Booking: at the tourist information
photo: Silje Kvamsdal
27N. BERGSLIEN ART GALLERY
The Quality Hotel Vøringfoss hosts a large
permanent exhibition of the well-known local artist
Nils Bergslien (1853-1928).
The gallery also stages various visiting exhibitions.
The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery
tours.
Opening hours: June 15th - August 31st:
every day from 11 am - 5 pm
Apr 2nd - June 14th and
Sep 1st - Oct 11th
every Sat/Sun from 12 am - 4 pm
Always open during cruise calls.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m
Duration: 0,5 hour
Capacity: 80
MINI CONCERT & INTRODUCTION OF THE PAINTER N. BERGSLIEN
ikriber.no
Experience 20-30 minutes of story telling and music
by famous Norwegian composers in the midst of the
national romantic paintings at the NB Gallery. The
musicians takes you on a musical journey perform-
ing music composed and inspired by the landscape
and people along the Hardanger Fjord. I.a.: Edvard
Grieg (1843 - 1907) and Geirr Tveitt (1909-1981).
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30m
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Capacity: 80 pers. sitting / 100 pers. standing
Booking for groups: ikriber@gmail.com
28BICYCLE RENTAL / CANOE RENTAL
Bicycle rental
Enjoy the Eidfjord nature by bicycle, for example to
Simadal / Skytjefossen waterfall ( 7 / 12 km) or to the
Norwegian Naturecenter in Øvre Eidfjord
(7 km).
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m photo: Flatearth Adventures
Starting point: at the tourist information
Season: May 1st - Oct 1st
Canoe rental
Enjoy the Eidfjord scenery by canoe along
the beautiful fjord.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m
Starting point: at the tourist information
Season: May 1st - Oct 1st
SYSENDAMMEN - ONE OF NORWAY’S LARGEST STONE-FILLED DAMS
Sysendammen is one of Norway’s largest
stone-filled dams.
The total length of the dam is 1.160m, and it consist of
3,6 mill. m3 stone and moraine fell. View of the glacier
Hardangerjøkulen from the parking lot.
photo: Heidi Kvamsdal
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 Km
Duration. 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay)
Capacity: unlimited
Season: April - October, according to weather conditions
29TUNET PÅ HAUGEN
TUNET PÅ HAUGEN presents «Taste of Hardanger”.
We have a small private garden close to the center of
Eidfjord. Enjoy the relaxed athmosphere in the hospi-
tality of Mona and Hans Olav. We are proud to offer
real Norwegian tastes and traditions in Gamlaløo and
Grindaløo. Everything is homemade and produced
by locals, based on local traditions. The selection will
vary by the seasons, but we guarantee an authentic
taste of our proud traditions. We can also serve wok
lunches for groups, which can be served with home-
made apple juice produced in the shop. We have a
small general store with selections of local foods in our
court yard. A visit suitable for groups up to 45 persons.
Worth to include (on request): baking demonstration
and/or Hardangerfiddle concert.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 400 m
Duration: 0.5 - 1 hour
Capacity: 45 persons
Season: all year on request
Booking: Eidfjord Aktiv
Tel: (+47) 90 27 63 95
E-mail: eidfjordaktiv@gmail.com
VIK CAFÈ
vikpensjonat.no
We pride ourselves on serving traditional Norwegian
home-made, local delicacies from sustainable, local
produce “kortreist mat” (short-travelled produce).
Enjoy our “weekly delight” allowing our Chef to tan-
talise your taste buds with a variety of dishes from
around the world.
Our current offering is based on organic, locally
grown produce. The best in fruit, vegetables, meat
and fish is sourced from local farmers and butchers.
The meat including game; reindeer, moose and or-
ganic beef are sourced from a butcher in Hallingdal.
The fish and seafood sourced from local fishermen
in the Eidfjord, Hardanger region. The apples come
from the local village orchard next door to our hotel.
Home pressed apple juice “eple-most” and locally
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m produced cider is a signature item that our guests
Distance from bus parking: 50 m love.
Capacity: 10 - 50
Season: Open for groups all year by appointment
Booking: Vik Pensjonat
Tel: (+47) 98 13 56 60
E-mail: post@vikpensjonat.com
30
photo: Marcel BrusselDOLCE VIDDA ITALIAN ICE CREAMERY
We’re located right next to the Coop grocery store 100
meters from the cruise port
#Natural #Vegan #Glutenfri
Our fresh made sorbets are totally genuine, mostly
made with SEASONAL LOCAL FRUITS to enjoy the real
fruity taste!
Our GELATO cream is made with the same passion as
the old tradition in Italy taught us. We use the best
ingredients to give you the best experience. Apple
sorbet, cloadberry sorbet, yogurt with morello cherry,
dark and white chocolate, stracciatella, vanilla, real
espresso coffee and more.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 100 m
Contact: Dolce Vidda Italian ice creamery
Tel: +47 916 48 984
E-mail: admin@dolcevidda.no
QUALITY HOTEL VØRINGFOSS
nordicchoicehotels.com
Quality Hotel Vøringsfoss is located right next to the
Eidfjord cruise port.
Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat in the
bar or in the restaurant.
They also have a selection of souvenirs in their shop and
offer wireless internet connection.
The N. Bergslien Art Gallery, which is owned by the
Eidfjord Community, is located in connection to the hotel.
The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m
Booking: Quality Hotel Vøringfoss
Eidfjord, Hardanger
Tel: (+47) 53 67 41 00
E-mail: q.voringfoss@choice.no
31FOSSLI HOTEL
fossli-hotel.com
The Fossli Hotel is located at the top of the
Måbødalen valley and has a unique position with a
fantastic panoramic view over the Måbødalen valley
and the Vøringsfoss waterfall. It was built in 1891.
Edvard Grieg was a regular guest at the hotel and
wrote various musical works, including “Opus 66”,
here.
Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat while
you enjoy the amazing view. They also have a
souvenir shop.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km
Booking: Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli
N-5785 Vøringsfoss
Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 77
E-mail: post@fossli-hotel.com
FJORD CRUISE ON THE HARDANGERFJORD
hardanger-fjord.no
M/Y Iselina Bella offers a nice individual Fjord cruise
on the Hardanger Fjord, with a beautiful Princess 50,
with capacity of up to 12 passengers. The yacht has
a great lounge inside, one outside on aft deck, and a
panoramic view from the Flybridge on top. 3 cabins
and two bathrooms onboard. The Captain is local, and
know all the best places in the fjord, for a sightsee-
ing or a fishing trip. Refreshments are always included
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 waterfalls directly
down to the fjord, and recommend a nice and calm
roundtrip to Sima or Ulvik.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 meters
Duration: on request
Capacity: 12 pax
Booking: Hardanger Fjord AS
Tel. (+47) 907 71 507
Email: post@hardanger-fjord.no
32HARDANGER FJORDSAFARI
hardangerfjordsafari.no
RIB-boat safari in Eidfjord and Hardanger, 2 boats
with a capacity of 12 each. The tour starts in Eidfjord
Harbor after getting dressed in our gear, and a short
safety briefing.
We have different tours to both Hotle, the Hardan-
gerbridge and Simadalen where the boat driver will
explain what you see. You may want to have a camera
easily accessible. There’s not enough time for both
Simadalsfjorden and the Hardangerbridge on the
photo: Heidi Kvamsdal
same trip, so the passenger and wind conditions in-
fluences this.
Passengers:
Minimum height: 1 meter (children under 14 years
of age has to be accompanied by 1 adult each).
Passengers have to fit in to our max size suit XXL
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 100 meters
Duration: 1 hour (or by request)
Capacity: 12 (per tour)
Booking for groups: Tel. (+47) 919 90 932
E-mail: hardangerfjordsafari@gmail.com
E-CAR RENTAL EIDFJORD
Looking for a fun and adventurous time while
you’re in Eidfjord?
See the sights at your own pace, don’t bother with
long queues and have more time to explore.
Drive to the Vøringsfoss waterfall (height 182 m)
and check out the new viewing platforms or go to
Kjeåsen mountain farm (530masl) and get an amaz-
ing view of the Simadalsfjord.
The cars are fully electric and really fun to drive.
The range is about 65 km, but varies with the gradi-
ent. The top speed is 80km/h. GPS in the cars.
Follow normal trafic rules. Drivers licence required !
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m
Booking: E-car rental Eidfjord
Tel: (+47) 414 95 668
E-mail: e-carrental@outlook.com
photo: Heidi Kvamsdal
33FLATEARTH ADVENTURES - SEA KAYAKING ON THE FJORD
flatearth.no
Age: Min. 10 years old. Children 10-14 years: only
accompanied by adults. 1 child pr. adult
Recommended for: Everyone. No special skills,
experience or physical strength is required.
Clothing: Normal clothing according to the weather.
Weather: In case of too rough weather FlatEarth will
cancel the trip in order not to compromise the safety of
the guests. Clients for cancelled trips will not be charged
as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip.
Kayaks: We offer double kayaks only. + 1 single kayak for
the escort should the number of paying guests be even.
(= max 31 persons in total)
Height, weight: PLEASE NOTE : persons taller
photo: than Adventures
Flatearth 1.95m
may have difficulty stretching the legs in the kayaks. Min.
weight: 40 kg. Max weight: 100 kg.
Escort: If the ship wants to send an escort on the pad-
dling activity, the escort goes for free.
A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in
front of the gate to the Cruise ship. The group follows
the guide who tells about Eidfjord Cruise Port and then
continues towards the small beach where the kayaks are
prepared.
On the small beach the group will be instructed in paddle
techniques, safety procedures and correct use of the
equipment. During the kayaking on the fjord the
instructor will tell about the creation of the fjord land-
scape. Instruction and use of equipment is included in
the price.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The chief instructor can at all times due to strong winds
change the place of the activity from the fjord to the
Eidfjord lake in order not to compromise the safety of the
participants.
NO REFUNDS if a guest chooses to cancel the activity.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 100 m
Duration: appr. 3 hours
Capacity: Min. pers: 8 per rotation
Max. pers: 30
Season: April 4th - September 15th
Out of season: Trips can be arranged on request.
Meeing point: Eidfjord Cruise Port. Exact time to be arranged according to ship
Return: Eidfjord Cruise Port appr. 3 hours later.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: this means a total duration of max. 3 hours. Included in this is
appr. 5 min. walk to the kayaks + 5 min. back.
Booking: FlatEarth Adventures
Tel: (+47) 476 06 847
E-mail: cruise@flatearth.no
34SEAPLANE SIGHTSEEING
seaplanes.no
Book your first class window seat over one of the
world´s most impressive landscapes today! Let us take
you into the Scandinavian Skies and get your
camera ready for the finest selection of Western
Norway’s deepblue fjords, white glaciers and cascad-
ing waterfalls.
Our seaplanes are located right beside the cruise port
in Eidfjord and a typical sightseeing flight takes 30 min-
utes and you’ll fly over the fjord and the mountains. We
also offer a longer 50 min trip to Trolltunga and day trip
packages that include a stopover at one of our many
beautiful locations throughout the Hardanger area.
photo: Rene Roverts
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 meters
Duration: 30 min or 50 min
Capacity: 4 passengers per flight
Season: April - September
Booking: Scandinavian Skies
Tel. (+47) 941 22 208
Email: booking@seaplanes.no
HARDANGER
www.seaplanes.no
GUIDE SERVICE
hardangerguideservice.com
Are you seeking beautiful scenery, breathtaking land-
scapes combined with the history of Eidfjord and its
inhabitants or are you particularly interested in the
history of the Vikings? Are you curious and want to find
out more than the eye can see? We can arrange
guided tours in English, Norwegian, German, French
and Dutch tailored to your needs in cooperation with
local suppliers.
We can offer:
- Personalised sightseeing tours for families and
groups.
- Private Photo Safaris around the Hardangerfjord or on
Hardangervidda.
- Short walking tours combined with activities
And on request much more...
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 meters
Duration: on request
Capacity: on request
Season: all year
Booking: Hardanger Guide Service
Tel. (+47) 450 61 078
Email: hardangerguideservice@gmail.com 35WELCOME TO EIDFJORD
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