CRUISE PORT The fjord, the mountains and the waterfalls within 30 minutes from Eidfjord

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

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Eidfjord Cruiseport - Hardangerfjord

Eidfjord is located in the innermost part of the famous - fjord. In May 2005 Eidfjord Cruise Port opened, and has become a famous port since the opening. The cruise port is located in the centre of Eidfjord and offers the very best and safest conditions.

In 2005 we were the winner of “the Most Improved Port Facilities”, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2005 Awards and we received a new price in 2006 for “the Most Improved Destination”, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2006 Awards.

Eidfjord has a population of around 950. 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 Fjords. Vøringfossen waterfall has for a long time been Norway’s most visited natural attraction. The Hardanger- vidda 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 by white, pink and red flowers, from the white snow at the top down to the blue fjord. July – October is the harvesting season with fruit, morello- and cider festivals in the small villages along the fjord. Eidfjord offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can experience the most and best of what Norway has to offer. Our visitors can find peace and quiet in the natural environ- ment, in addition to visiting many of our attractions. Eidfjord is the gateway to the , the larg- est high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway’s largest national park.

photo: Agurtxane Concellon 3

CONTENTS

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8 MAP OF EIDFJORD PORT 9 HARBOUR PRICES 10 WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 11 DISTANCE TABLE / MAPS 12 ATTRACTIONS & SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD 15

TOUR SUGGESTIONS IN HARDANGER (own brochure)

5 photo: Agurtxane Concellon PORT OF EIDFJORD FACILITIES AND FACTS

photo: Agurtxane Concellon Port of Eidfjord - Technical Information

Length quay: 120 metres Depth of quay: 10,7 metres Able to handle ships: up to 350 + meters in length

Water supply: Capacity per tonne, approx 70 cubic per hour. Number of hoses: 2 hoses Cost: NOK 13,50 per tonne.

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. 2158 Port ID no. 273119 UN locator NOEDF Port Channel VHF 12

ISPS regulations: Yes, Eidfjord Cruiseport is ISPS approved safety level 1

Names & contacs GENERAL INFORMATION Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Local time (+/- GMT): Ostangvegen 1, N-5783 Eidfjord, Norway +1 GMT, +2 hours in summer during Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 March 29th to October 25th Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no E-mail: [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON PFSO Manager: Marit Stadheim Boor Terje Monsen Cell phone: (+47) 47 25 01 20 Cell Phone (+47) 41 55 23 18 Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 0o E-mail adress: [email protected] E–mail address: [email protected]

8 Port of Eidfjord - Maps

9 Harbour Prices 2010 (rates for 2011/2012 may change due to the price index)

Habour fee per gross tonne NOK

For the first 5000 0,43 For the next 5 000 0,39 Everything over 10 000 0,34

Quai fee per gross tonne

For the first 500 0,63 For the next 500 0,53 photo: Marit Stadheim Boor For til next 4 000 0,47 The security crew at the Eidfjord Cruise Port: For the next 45 000 0,42 Leiv Henry Sæbø, Magne Nedrevåg and Terje Monsen Everything over 50 000 0,37

Passenger fee (for ships at anchor)

Adult 8 Child 4

Mooring fee per gross tonne

For the first 5000 0,40 For the next 5 000 0,30 Everything over 10 000 0,20

Guards NOK

ISPS fixed rate per hour 550 Hourly rate per guard 250

Water per m 3 13,50

10 Waste handling at Eidfjord Cruise Port - Season 2010 (rates for 2011-2013 may change due to changes from 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 treat- ment facility at Voss, around 50 kilometres from Eidfjord. Eidfjord Cruise Port offers cruise ships waste disposal services during 2010 at the follow- ing terms and prices:

Receipt and processing Waste NOK 1835,- pr. tonne including disposal fee. Food waste NOK 1835,- pr. tonne. Glass and metal packaging NOK 460,- pr. tonne. Plastic (delivered in sacks) NOK 0,- Cardboard, bundles NOK 0,- Paper NOK 525,- pr. tonne Electrical waste products NOK 0,- Hazardous waste (oil, spirits, paint) NOK 16,- pr. kg. Sorting NOK 730,- pr. hour

Transport Based on meeting each docking vessel with mobile waste treatment facility. 1 unit 22-41m3 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.

Transport Fees Container placed on quay before arrival with a minimum of 24 hours notice, incl. 1 hour waiting time: NOK 4990,- Waiting time per hour exceeding 1 hour: NOK 990,- Extra for Saturday and Sunday pr. hour NOK 265,-

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.

Water can be delivered on arrival at a price of NOK 13,50 pr. tonne.

All prices are included VAT 25%. We reserve ourselves the right to change the rates if the costs should increase.

11 Distance table in nautical miles Drammen

Oslo 0 Arendal

Drammen 45 0 Kristiansand * Arendal 120 112 0 Mandal

Kristiansand 158 150 40 0 Stavanger Eidfjord * Mandal 194 186 76 36 0 Ulvik/

Stavanger 284 276 165 133 140 0 Bergen Sogn i Ulvik/ Eidfjord 398 390 279 247 211 127 0 Vik

Bergen 373 365 254 222 186 120 95 0 Gudvangen

Vik i Sogn 418 410 334 318 282 191 186 100 0 Flåm

Gudvangen 490 482 377 345 309 225 220 127 34 0 Florø Nordfjord

Flåm 490 482 377 345 309 225 220 127 34 19 0 Olden/ t

Florø 452 444 333 301 265 181 178 88 81 201 201 0 Hellesyl

Olden/ Nordfjord 529 521 407 379 343 255 251 161 151 181 185 75 0 Geiranger

Hellesylt 573 565 449 417 381 297 394 204 195 229 229 1181 46 0 Kristiansund

Geiranger 561 553 457 425 389 305 302 212 203 237 237 126 154 80 0 Ålesund

Kristiansund 603 473 444 408 321 343 231 223 257 257 145 170 115 115 0 Åndalsnes

Ålesund 344 531 523 412 380 260 259 167 184 192 192 82 109 43 51 64 0 m Molde

Åndalsnes 581 573 462 430 394 310 307 217 231 242 242 132 159 93 101 68 50 0 rondhei T

Molde 565 557 446 414 378 294 291 201 214 226 226 116 143 77 85 50 35 22 0 Brønnøysund

Trondheim 493

680 672 561 529 409 406 316 250 341 341 231 258 192 200 92 150 153 135 0 Bodø

Brønnøysund 602 789 781 670 638 518 515 425 420 450 450 540 367 298 306 202 259 262 244 171 0 Svolvær/Vågan esterålen

Bodø 920 912 801 769 733 649 646 581 549 572 571 471 498 452 440 336 390 393 375 302 131 0 V

Svolvær/Vågan 977 969 858 826 788 706 703 613 668 658 658 555 486 494 447 393 450 432 359 188 60 60 0 Narvik

Vesterålen 1012 1104 893 861 825 741 738 648 703 693 693 590 521 534 481 428 485 487 394 223 332 160 60 0 Harstad

Narvik 1036 1028 917 885 849 762 775 672 665 698 695 587 614 557 565 428 506 509 491 418 247 116 68 45 0 Tromsø

Harstad 1037 1029 918 886 850 766 765 673 664 698 698 588 615 546 554 453 507 510 498 419 248 128 7 118 64 0 Hammerfest

Tromsø 1111 1103 992 960 924 840 837 747 738 772 772 662 689 620 628 529 581 484 566 493 322 194 146 245 138 81 0 Alta

Hammerfest 1230 1222 1111 1079 1043 959 956 866 889 891 891 781 808 739 747 648 700 703 685 612 441 313 265 247 254 200 119 0 Nordkapp/Honningsvåg

Alta 1248 1279 1134 1100 1064 975 867 875 922 892 892 782 809 740 748 649 708 701 686 619 442 314 212 302 257 202 120 117 0 Spitsbergen via Tromsø

Nordkapp/Honningsvåg 1287 1670 1168 1136 1100 1016 1013 923 945 948 948 838 865 796 804 727 757 760 742 669 498 370 322 693 334 257 176 62 107 0

Spitsbegen via Tromsø 1678 1559 1527 1491 1407 1407 1314 1305 1339 1339 1268 1256 1187 1195 1055 1148 1051 1133 1060 889 761 713 615 648 567 686 687 746 0

12 Norway Map and Hardangerfjord Map

From EIDFJORD Km Directions:

Stavanger 247 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 1, Rv 509, Ev 18. Oslo 343 Rv 7, Rv 51, Rv 7, Ev 16, Rv 35, Ev 16, Rv 160, Ev 18. Haugesund 195 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 1, Rv 11, Rv 47. Kristiansand 393 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 39. Bergen 138 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16, Rv 1, Rv 585. Larvik 358 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 36, Rv 354, Rv 36, Ev 18, Rv 303. Geilo 90 Rv 7. Voss 50 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16.

13 photo: Agurtxane Concellon ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD

photo: Agurtxane Concellon Eidfjord - General Information

Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Opening hours touristinformation office Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation (30 mtrs from the port) Ostangvegen 1 - 02.01 – 30.04 and 01.09 – 31.12 N- 5783 Eidfjord Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm Norway - 01.05 – 31.05 Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 - 01.06 – 14.06 and 16.08 – 31.08 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Monday to Saturday: 9am – 6pm Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no - 15.06 – 15.08 E-mail: [email protected] Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: 11am – 6pm

There will be a surprise for the passengers during every new (1st time) call at Eidfjord Cruiseport!

Destinasjon Eidfjord is an agent for Global Blue (previously Global Refund) Norge AS and offers tax refund to cruisepassengers on calls which has Eidf- jord as last port. This has to be booked in advance.

Opening hours postoffice (200 mtrs from the port) Opening hours bank (200 mtrs from the port) Inside ”Joker Eidfjord” Tlf.: 53 66 51 82 Sparebanken Hardanger Tlf.: 53 67 11 00 Monday - Thursday: 9am – 5pm Monday: 9am – 3.30pm Friday: 9am – 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: closed Saturday: 9am – 4pm Thursday: 9am – 4.30pm

Local souvenirs and handycraft (50 – 200 mtrs from the port) at Unik, Mangfaldet or Ljos og Stakje Several shops at the centre of Eidfjord

Opening hours grocery stores (100-200 mtrs from the port)

Coop Eidfjord Tlf.: 53 66 51 86 Joker Eidfjord Tlf.: 53 66 51 82 Monday - Thursday: 9am – 5pm (8pm*) Monday - Thursday: 9am – 5pm (8pm*) Friday: 9am – 7pm (8pm*) Friday: 9am – 7pm (8pm*) Saturday: 9am – 4pm (8pm*) Saturday: 9am – 4pm (6pm*) Sunday: 12am- 4pm*

Opening hours petrolstation (300 mtrs from the port) YX Eidfjord Tlf.: 53 66 54 73 EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Monay - Friday: 8am – 8pm (8am-10pm*) Brann/Fire 110 Saturday: 9am – 6pm (9am-8pm*) Politi/Police 112 Sunday: 10am– 8pm (9am-10pm*) Ambulanse/Ambulance 113 Doctor 53 64 80 10 Car rental (300 mtrs from the port) Eidfjord Bilutleige Tlf.: (+47) 91 35 32 41 16 *Extra openinghours during the summer only Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service

Offers various activities for groups . Escorts and transporta- tion to and from the entire Hardanger region , walks and mountain hikes with guide, farm visits with a taste of local foods, sightseeing by helicopter or seaplane, mountain climbing, canoeing, archery, dog team riding, fishing and fjord tours.

Booking: Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service Tel: +47 53 66 11 50/+47 907 39 157 Fax: +47 53 66 24 18 E-mail: [email protected]

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

photo: Agurtxane Concellon 17 Vøringfossen

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 Km Duration: 2 hours

Hike to the bottom of the waterfall: 45 minutes. Hiking boots required. Startingpoint: after the second tunnel ”Måbøtunellen” appr. 12 km

Encountering this giant from below is not less impressive!

The Vøringfoss waterfall is Norways best known and most visited natural attraction. The majestic falls cascade more than 600 feet into the Måbø Valley below.

The view is breathtaking from the top at Fossli Hotel / Parkinglot.There is also a nice view from Vøringfos- sen Cafeteria / Parkinglot (appr. 2 km below Fossli Hotel)

Hardangervidda Natursenter Eidfjord

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 8 Km Duration: 1,5 hours Tlf. +47 53 67 40 00 Fax.+47 53 67 40 01 E-mail [email protected]

Opening hours April - October: 10.00-18.00 June 15th - August 20th: 09.00-20.00 Open for groups all year by appointment.

Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord is a modern and exiting nature- and cultural historic experience cen- tre for the whole family within norwegian nature, climate and environment. Live exhibitions on 3 floors with interactive stations and ultra traditional aquariums. The centre displays experiences about geology, botany, glaciology, zoology, archeology and ornithology. Super videograph, 225 degree panoramic film “Mountain Fjord Waterfall” produced by Ivo Caprino. The Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord is the most visited human made attraction in Hardanger. Souvenir shop, tourist information and restaurant. 18 Eidfjord Old Church

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 1 Km Duration: 0,5 hour (guide included)

Booking for groups: at the tourist information

Open for groups all year by appointment

Nestling in the heart of the Hardangerfjord coun- tryside, and dwarfed by the surrounding moun- photo: Agurtxane Concellon tains stand the old Eidfjord church, a stonebuilt church from about A.D. 1309. 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.

Sima Powerplant

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km Duration: 1,5 hour

Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation

Opening hours June 15th – August 15th: 10:00 am / 12:00 am / 2:00 pm

Open for groups all year by appointement

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

The power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Europe, 700m inside the mountain in Simadalen. This plant is 200m long, 20m wide and 40m high.

The 1 hour guided tour includes a film about the construction of the powerplant as well as a guided tour in the main hall with a bus.

19 Kjeåsen in Simadal

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 15 Km Duration: 1-2 hours (Please notice hourly driving, one-way traffic)

Opening hours: for groups only by appointment at the tourist information: The lady living there will welcome you on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The famous mountain farm lies like an eagles nest on a mountain ledge 530m above the Simafjord.

“The most inaccessible mountain farm in Norway” has a spectacular view of Eidfjord. Due to the fact that Kjeåsen still runs and operates as a farm, the daily life of their unique culture and farming methods can be experienced.

Minibus to the Kjeåsen mountain farm

Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port) Duration: 1 hour

Tickets: at the tourist information Booking for groups (min. 10 pers.): at the tourist infomation

Enjoy a trip to the Kjeåsen mountain farm, which lies like an eagle’s nest 530m above photo: Marit Stadheim Boor the Simadalsfjord.

The bus takes you 7km to Simadal and 5km up the steep road built in the 1970’s during the construction of the power plant. Half of the road goes through a tunnel without lights. Spectacular view on the top!

20

N. Bergslien Art Gallery

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 100 mtrs Duration: 0,5 hour

Opening hours: June 20th – August 20th every day from 12:00 am – 6:00 pm Always open during cruise calls, contact the tourist information

The newly built Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss hosts a large perma- nent 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”.

Hike to Hereid (6 km)

Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port) Duration: appr. 1,5 hours Footwear: walking shoes required

photo: Marit Stadheim Boor

Hereid – Viking Graves; is ’s largest burial mounds from the Iron Age and Viking periods with 350 graves from AD 400-1000. Part of a fascinating cultural landscape. The burial mounds are located on the Hæreid plateau, around 20 minutes walk from the centre of Eidfjord. Access also by car. Information guide with map can be purchased in the tourist information office.

21 The Troll Train in Eidfjord

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs Duration: 1 hour

Tickets: at the tourist information

Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation

The Troll train is located close to the tourist information office. The train takes you for a photo: Agurtxane Concellon 1 hour guided sightseeingtour in the centre of Eidfjord.

You will enjoy a nice view of the fjord and the mountains, experience the daily life in Eidfjord and see some of the viking graves at Hereid.

Eidfjord Aktiv

Horse & carriage rides Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port) Duration: 30 minutes Capacity: 4 to 5 persons each tour Tickets: at the tourist information Enjoy a ride (roundtrip) with horse and carriage through the village up to the old St. Jacobs church from year 1309 and back. Bake & taste Distance from Eidfjord Port: 500mtrs from the port Duration: app. 1 hour Capacity: 10 persons at a time Booking: at the tourist information or you may drop in on your way to the churches photo: Agurtxane Concellon Bake your own traditional Norwegian cake and enjoy it with a nice cup of coffe/tea. 22 Minibus to the Vøringfoss waterfall

Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port) Duration: 90 minutes

Tickets: at the tourist information

The bus takes you up to the Vøringfoss waterfall at 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). photo: Marit Stadheim Boor

Bicycle rental / Canoe rental

Bicycle rental (6 mountainbikes 24 gears)

Distance from Eidfjord Port: at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port)

Time period: June 1st to September 15th photo: Flatearth Adventures

Enjoy the Eidfjord nature by bicycle, for example to Simadal (7 km) or to the Nature Center in Øvre Eidfjord (8 km).

Canoe rental (2 canoes) Distance from Eidfjord Port: at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port)

Time period: June 1st to September 15th

Enjoy the Eidfjord scenery by canoe along the beautiful Hardangerfjord. photo: Flatearth Adventures The activity-company Flatearth Adventures is offering several daily activities like Kayak paddling, white water jump, rock climbing, river cayaking, fun rafting, down hill mountain biking (groups). Flatearth Adventures is situated in Øvre Eidfjord, 7 km from the port.

23 Trebua

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 1km Duration: 0,5 hour

Opening hours: open during cruise calls or contact the tourist information

photo: Olaf Bu Visit wood craftsman at ”Trebua”, near the old church. Collection of fiddles of the wellknown fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen. Handmade items from wood, woodcarvings.

He might also play a tune on his Hardanger fiddle . Maximum 20 participants at once.

Hardanger Active New activities for children and adults in Eidfjord!

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 1km Duration: childrens activities 2 hours photo workshops for adults 3 hours

Booking: www.hardangeractive.nl Tel: (+47) 90603190 E-mail: [email protected] Only booking in advance Activities for children: Creative workshops; children can make their own artwork photo: Stephan Neeten Geocaching; experience the adventure by find a treasure using a GPS. These activities are for children from 5 till 15 years. Capacity: 6 children per workshop

Activities for adults: Photo workshops; make your ultimate photo with a professional photog- rapher. GPS rental. Capacity: 5 adults per workshop

Discover the nature, your creativity and the adventure in Norway!

24 Fruit and Cider Route Lekve – Syse – Hakestad in Ulvik

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 22 km (+ ferry crossing)

Duration: 2-4 hours (on request)

Booking contact: Lena Wiberg E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (+47)41595462 The four farms which constitute the Fruit and Cider route lies south facing and sunny in the middle of the fruit village Ulvik between 1.5 and 2.5 km from the city center. They invite you to an adventure of taste, culture and local products – wander- ings in orchards or modern production facilities for processing of apple in all varieties. Walking distance between farms.

4 farms - 4 experiences: www.hardangersider.no www.sysegard.no www.hakastadsider.no www.hakestadgard.no

Håndverkstue

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 150 mtrs

Contact: Håndverkstue Jørg & Annett Epperlein N-5783 Eidfjord Tel: (+47) 41663069 E-mail: [email protected]

At this family-store you can shop in a cozy atmosphere, or just watch them as they are working on restoring furniture and making handycraft. They make decorative articles in traditional “bobbin lace technique” and do wood-carving and wood-burn- ing with modern computerized lazertechnique.

25 Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs

Contact: Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss Eidfjord, Hardanger Tel: (+47) 53 67 41 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 41 11 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.voringfoss.no

Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringsfoss opened May 15th 2001 and is one of the new prides in the Hardanger area. The hotel is located right next to the Eidfjord cruise port.

Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat in one of their cozy lounges or outside on the patio. They also have a large 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.

Fossli Hotel

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km

Contact: Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli N-5785 Vøringsfoss Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 77 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.fossli-hotel.com

The Fossli Hotel lies at the top of Måbødalen and has a unique po- sition with a fantastic panoramic view over Måbødalen and the Vøringfoss 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.

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

26 Hardangerfjord Daily Cruise

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port) Duration: 1 hour and 45 min. Tickets: Contact the tourist information Timeperiod: Cruise 1 May 1st - September 30th / Cruise 2 June 15th - August 15th.

Daily fjord cruise departing from Eidfjord, onboard the catamaran “Vøringen”.

Depart Eidfjord at 11.45 am, return in Eidfjord at 1.30 pm

Cruise 1 – Fjord Cruise to Sima and Osafjord:

Join us as we sail into the breathtaking Simafjord, where the mountainsides tower steeply up from the banks of the fjord. Gaze up at the beautiful mountains and the quaint mountain farm of Kjeåsen at 530m above sea level. We then continue into the 18 km long and narrow Osafjord. The tour starts with minimum 20 persons.

Cruise 2 – Boat trip to Sima with guided tour of Sima Powerplant:

Sail past the incredibly steep mountain walls surrounding the Simafjord, and pay a visit to one of the largest hydro powered stations in Europe. Guided tours of the power station which has been constructed 700m inside the mountain walls, include a fascinating film portraying the construction of the powerplant (appr. 1 hour stay in Sima). The tour starts with minimum 20 persons.

Tickets can be purchased onboard and at the tourist information in Eidfjord.

27 Guided walk along the river and kayaking on the Eidfjord lake

Season: During cruise calls Meeting point: Eidfjord Touristinformation – exact time to be arranged according to ship

Return: Eidfjord Touristinformation appr. 2,5 hours later. photo: Flatearth Adventures Age: Min. 7 years. Children 7-10 years: only accom- pagnied by adults. 1 child pr. adult

Recommended for: Every one. No special skills, experience or physical strength is required.

Clothing: Normal clothes according to the weather. Walking on dirt roads without altitude changes Good walking shoes will make the walk easy, but photo: Flatearth Adventures is not a must.

Language: The main language is English. Depending on the guide it will also be possible to tell the stories in German, Dutch, Danish and/or Norwegian

Weather: This activity is independent of the weather.

Min. pax: 4 Max. pax: 12 Kayaks: Double kayaks

A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in front of Eidfjord Tourist Information. The group fol- lows the guide who tells about Eidfjord Cruise Port and then continues towards the path along the river Eio. On the walk towards the guide will tell about how salmon was caught earlier in this river, the special “Salmon Traps”, different arrangements made in order to improve the population of salmon and trout. On Eidfjordvatnet the group will be instructed in paddle techniques, safety procedures and correct use of the equipment. During the kayaking on Eidfjordvatnet the instructor will tell about the creation of the fjord landscape. The duration of the kayaking will be approximate 1,5 hours. On the way back the guide will tell about the local food traditions, not only in Eidfjord, but in the Hardanger region as a whole. Instruction and use of equipment is included in the price.

Booking: at the touristinformation

28 Guided walk along the river Eio and kayaking on the Eidfjord lake Special offers for crewmembers

Sima Powerplant: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 1 hour guided tour: free of charge

Hardangervidda Natursenter Eidfjord: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 8 km 40% discount on the entrance fee

Flatearth Adventures: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 8 km Periode: July 1st – Sept. 1st 30% discount on rafting, white water kayaking and rock climbing. This offer is valid for the regular tour-times, ask the touristinformation office. Booking: at the touristinformation at least 1 day in advance.

To get to these activities, you can rent a bike at the touristinformation.

Crew service center: Crew service center, with computers and wireless internet zone at the whole port area (on board included), free of charge!

29 See you in Eidfjord! Member of