CRUISE PORT , mountains and waterfalls within 30 minutes from Eidfjord

DESTINASJON EIDFJORD AS Eidfjord Cruisehavn - Eidfjord Cruiseport / Turistinformasjon - Touristinformation www.visiteidfjord.no

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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 , 179 km – also called the Queen of the . 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 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), 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 EPI SCORE TABLE 14 WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 15 DISTANCE TABLE / MAPS 16 ATTRACTIONS & SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD 18

5 photo:photo: Lars Agurtxane Christian Ulven Concellon PORT OF EIDFJORD FACILITIES AND FACTS

photo: Lars Christian Ulven 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 m 3 per hour. Number of hoses: 2 hoses

Waste disposal: Yes, but has to be booked 24 hours in advance.

Customs: Tollvesenet i , 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected] E-mail address: [email protected]

8 PORT OF EIDFJORD - MAPS

8 9 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

10 RATES FOR CRUISESHIPS AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 2020

ALL RATES ARE EXCL. VAT AND VALID FOR UP TO A 24-HOUR PERIODE. As of 01.01.2020 we’ve introduced environmentally differentiated fees based on EPI - Environmental Port Index on all rates except for water supply. The deadline for reporting is 72 hours.

Rates alongside quay 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 Water per m 3 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.

11 12 13 14 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 Miljøverk (IHM), , 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 22-41m 3 container of waste. 1 unit 22m 3 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 NOK 1230 - by 2 containers NOK 1310 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.

15 NORWAY 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 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/ 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

16 17 ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD

photo: Agurtxanephoto: Alf ToreConcellon Mjøs EIDFJORD - 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: [email protected] 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) * = Extended openinghours during the summer EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 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) photo: Alf Tore Mjøs * = 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 Nature Center. 19 ATTRACTIONS 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

20 FLATEARTH 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 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: [email protected]

21 TINDE 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: [email protected] 22 SENSE 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: [email protected]

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 , 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: [email protected] 23 VØRINGSFOSSEN 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 24 EIDFJORD 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

25 NORWEGIAN 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 HNE Nor- 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: [email protected] 26 HIKE TO HÆREID

Walk from the centre of Eidfjord along the river up to the nice sandy beach at lake . 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

27 KJEÅSEN 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 Startining 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 28 N. BERGSLIEN ART GALLERY

The Quality Hotel Vøringfoss hosts a large permanent exhibition of the well-known local artist (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. Free entrance!

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: [email protected]

29 BICYCLE 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

30 TUNET 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 photo: Flatearth Adventures 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: [email protected] 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 . 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: [email protected] 31 photo: Marcel Brussel DOLCE 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

32 FOSSLI 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: [email protected]

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 .

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 meters Duration: on request Capacity: 12 pax Booking: Hardanger Fjord AS Tel. (+47) 907 71 507 Email: [email protected] 33 HARDANGER 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

photo: Heidi Kvamsdal34 FLATEARTH 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 : personsphoto: taller Flatearth than Adventures1.95m 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: [email protected] 35 SEAPLANE 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: [email protected]

HARDANGERwww.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: [email protected] 36

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