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Eidfjord – from to mountain 2 Eidfjord in pictures 4 Activities in Eidfjord 20 Attractions in Eidfjord 23 Excursions from Eidfjord 27 Travel companies 30 Useful information 48 Distances table 49 Map of Eidfjord 50 Footpath map – 56 Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Fjord Ski map – Hardangervidda Ski Eldorado 58 Topographic map of Hardangervidda 60 Welcome to Eid!ord, the innermost village in Hardanger!

Eidfjord has had the pleasure to welcome tourists for more than a hundred years. Now we have the pleasure to welcome you! I am happy to share the magnificent landscape and our attractions with you. In this brochure you will find beautiful pictures, good holiday tips and useful information. Opening hours: Eidfjord community has a population of around 950. We are a thriving community and enjoy the fjord and January 2. - April 30.: mountains throughout the year. Our visitors also find peace and Destination Eidfjord/ Monday - Friday: 09-16 quiet in the natural environment, in addition to visiting many of our attractions. Eidfjord Tourist May 1. - 31. : Information Centre Monday - Friday: 09-18 Vøringfossen waterfall has for a long time been June 1. - 14.: Norway’s most visited natural attraction. Hardangervidda and the Postboks 74, N-5786 Eidfjord Monday - Friday: 09-18 are well-known far beyond Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00 Saturday: 10-18 Norway’s borders. I am sure that you will get an excellent and Fax: +47 53 67 34 01 memorable experience when you visit Eidfjord. June 15. - August 15.: Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no Monday - Friday: 09-19 Welcome! E-mail: [email protected] Saturday: 10-18 Sunday: 11-18

Anved Johan Tveit August 16. - 31.: Monday - Friday: 09-18 Mayor Saturday:: 10-18 September 1. - December 31.: Monday - Friday: 09-16

Front page photo:Asle Øydvin Distances table page 53 and map see pages 56-68 Destination Eidfjord is not responsible for any possible changes or publishing errors. 4 www.visiteidfjord.no 5

Nature to experience and enjoy

Eidfjord offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can experience the most and best that Norway has to offer. Large open spaces and high mountains. Deep valleys and blue-green . Glaciers, mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Luxurient fjord landscapes with green mountain sides and white mountain tops. More than 95% of Eidfjord kommune's total area of around 1,500 square kilometres is more than 600 metres above sea level. Hardangervidda is ’s largest mountain plateau and Norway’s largest national park. The rest of the community lies around the beautiful and well-known Hardan- gerfjord. In Eidfjord you get stimulating natural experiences.

Eidfjord Photo: Agurtxane Concellon 6 www.visiteidfjord.no 7

Activities for body and soul Photo: Asle Øydvin

Eidfjord offers possibilities to stimulate the body and the senses. Here you can decide exactly how you will use your energies. Long mountain tours with a backpack, fishing rod, or berry picking. Enjoy the silence, hear and see animals and birds, or admire a flower that peeps out of a crack in the mountain. Lazy days by the fjord or, if you prefer, comfortable times in front of the open fire. Fresh and traditional food sourced from nature’s larder contributes to the big experience Eidfjord offers.

In Eidfjord you become as one with nature.

Activities, see pages 20-22

Photo: Asle Øydvin 8 www.visiteidfjord.no 9

Attractions for appreciation and reflection

Eidfjord has a lot to offer. Vøringfossen is one of Norway’s best known and visited tourist attractions. Sima hydroelectric power plant gives an impressive insight into how nature is utilised to make renewable electricity. Kjeåsen farm shows how people lived and subsisted in the old days. Gallery Bergslien displays local art. Trolltoget is a winner for children and adults alike. Hardangervidda Nature Centre has authentic exhibitions of the natural environment of the mountain plateau, from the past to the present. You can also see Ivo Caprino’s fantastic pano- ramic film, “Fjord, mountain and waterfall”.

In Eidfjord you can experience peace and also recharge your batteries. Attractions see pages 23-26 10 www.visiteidfjord.no 11 Eidfjord is worth a visit all year round

Photo: Asle Øydvin Photo: Asle Øydvin Photo: Asle Øydvin The spring The summer The autumn The winter The magnificent beauty of the The summer is intense and short in The autumn in all its colourful The high mountain plateau ensures blossoming of the fruit trees in Har- the mountains. The rapid growth of splendour and generosity is God’s stable winter conditions on danger in the spring is well-known. nature, of flora and fauna, is every- gift to the people, and here Eid- Hardangervidda. In Sysendalen is an When nature wakes up after its win- where. You wish that time stood fjord has much to offer. The colours alpine ski centre with three down- ter rest the experiences are count- still. Mountain trout are easily along the mountain side and on the hill pistes, ski tows and a snow can- less. A final ski tour on Norway’s caught. Birds and animals become mountain plateau are amazing. non. Prepared ski routes of different roof in the strengthening sun is a active in such a short period. Expe- If you haven’t experienced this you lengths for those that prefer cross- memorable experience. Melting riences that create a footprint! A have missed much. Cloudberry and country skiing. Hardangervidda has snow creates powerful waterfalls. fresh dip in a mountain lake is other berries can be picked in large a network of marked ski trails that The light is unique in Eidfjord in something that everyone should do. amounts. Game and can be connect with tourist huts. Eidfjord the spring. The sun warms the steep and majes- found in the good hunting terrain. is an eldorado for all ski enthusi- tic mountains around Eidfjord, asts. making the temperature here by the The frosen waterfalls is an eldorado fjord extra pleasant. for iceclimbing. Have you ever expe- rienced how the mountains glimmer at night when the fullmoon hits? Experience this in Eidfjord. 12 www.visiteidfjord.no 13

Energy

Vøringfossen Photo: Asle Øydvin Sysendammen and Hardangerjøkulen

Get, see and feel the energy Eidfjord – Numerous waterfalls Without water, no life. There are many powerful water sources in There are many small and large waterfalls in Eidfjord. Fascinating and Eidfjord. Clean nature and water that can be experienced, seen and accessible. Vedalsfossen is a beautiful “double” waterfall with a free fall tasted. You feel the power. The sight and sound of powerful waterfalls of 200 metres. Valurfossen falls 272 metres from a high cliff. is strong and attracts people of all ages. Skytjefossen is one of the highest waterfalls in Norway with a free fall of 300 metres. The experiences of these waterfalls are equally The Vøringsfoss – Norway’s best known waterfall magnificent and fascinating whether you see the waterfalls from a dis- The Vøringsfoss is one of Norway's most visited waterfalls. It has a fall tance or you stand by one of the rushing waterfalls. of 182 metres, including a free fall of 145 metres. Vøringsfoss is Norway’s most visited natural tourist attraction, and can be experienced The waterfalls tamed close by from the top next to the Fossli Hotel or by the foot of the At Sima hydroelectric power plant you can experience how the huge powerful Måbødalen. In Måbødalen you will find unique and beautiful mass of water is harnessed to give renewable electricity to thousands flowers and plants. of work places and homes all over Norway. Sysendammen is our largest reservoir, and is a unique stone-filled dam. From here, the water flows through a tunnel and pressure shaft down to the Sima plant. At Sysendammen you have superb views towards one of Norway’s biggest glaciers, Hardangerjøkulen. 14 www.visiteidfjord.no 15

Freedom

Hardangervidda

Magnificent and numerous natural experiences The choice is yours. The possibilities are numerous in Eidfjord. The Fish, hunt or go in a terrain that you prefer, either by the contrasts are big and the distances are small. Sometimes you can fjord or in the mountains. Here, there are many marked footpaths drive from one season to the next. Go skiing in the mountains and and trails of different lengths. In the mountains you can go on a bathe in the fjord a short time afterwards. From the fjord to the short walk with a map and compass, or from hut to hut over a mountains, from sea level to 1,200 metres above sea level, takes period of several days. Choose between simple huts in the only 30 minutes by car. You drive from the beautiful fjord, up mountain, cosy serviced huts, or hotels by the fjord. steep mountainsides with powerful waterfalls, and up to the mountain plateau with glaciers and large open spaces. In Eidfjord you have the freedom to choose what is best for you. 16 www.visiteidfjord.no 17

Wild

Hårteigen

Plateau – endless, wild and beautiful A substantial part of the Hardangervidda National Park lies in Eid- If you want a major challenge, we recommend a tour to Hårteigen, fjord kommune. The national park is Norway’s largest and is an a known landmark that one can see from most of the mountain important high mountain area. Europe’s largest reindeer flock shel- plateau. Hårteigen is called the “den gråe veiviseren” (literally the ters here, and the plateau is also the most southerly outpost for “grey mountain fox and many other types of animals. The plant direction post”) because of its round bulk and height of 1,690 life is especially rich and we know of around 360 types of flo- metres above sea level. Hardangerjøkulen glacier, which rises up wering plants, 37 ferns and several hundred varieties of , to 1,863 metres above sea level, is also a worthy challenge. and fungi. In addition to the national park are Bjoreidalen and Veigdalen, which are known for their rich bird and plant life. Wild, beautiful and endless Hardangervidda The many rivers, streams and mountain lakes make the mountain waits for you all year round. plateau an eldorado for those who like to fish and go camping. Mountain trout tastes fantastic after a long day in the fresh mountain air. Tourist huts and the tourist information centre can Footpath map with hiking suggestions on Hardangervidda, help you with fishing cards and hunting cards for game. see pages 62-63 18 www.visiteidfjord.no 19

Powerful

Queen Mary 2 in Eidfjord

Contrasts that must be experienced The violent contrasts around Eidfjord have attracted tourists as The Norwegian fjords are among the world’s most sought-after long as there have been tourists in Norway. The powerful contrasts travel destinations. The beautiful Hardangerfjord is an experience between mountains and fjord. The steep mountain sides that slice in itself. Visit Eidfjord and you get fjord, waterfalls and large open through the landscape, with waterfalls that are breathtaking. spaces. Memorable experiences you will remember for the rest of Above all, the mountains with large spaces and glaciers. Such your life. sights and experiences ensure that visitors come again and again, and recommend others to visit Eidfjord. Eidfjord has many attractions and activities for big and small. This guide gives you information about most of them. The tourist infor- Eidfjord’s new cruise port now makes it easier for cruise tourists mation centre, hotels, guest houses, etc., will give you more infor- to visit Eidfjord. One of the world’s largest cruise ships, Queen mation. Use Eidfjord as a base for your holiday. Mary 2, visited Eidfjord in 2005. Welcome to all that beautiful Eidfjord offers you.

Read more about the tour possibilities from Eidfjord on pages 27-29 20 www.visiteidfjord.no 21

Foto: FlatEarth ACTIVITIES

Hæreid – Viking graves Activities in Eidfjord Burial grounds from the Iron Age and Viking periods. Map and information brochure are sold at the tourist information centre. Eidfjord offers activities for every taste. There are possibilities for physical activities, or alternatively to Varberghaugen Øvre Eidfjord. Burial ground from the Iron Age and Viking period. Superb views enjoy the peace and quiet. This guide gives you an over- over the village. Information at the tourist informationcentre and at Hardanger view of some of the things you can do in Eidfjord. There Nature Centre. is much to explore here. Hjølmadalen Follow the road from Øvre Eidfjord, through the village and up Hjølmadalen. Mini Cruise You can go part of the way, or explore the whole valley. It is 10-kilometres Sail on a minicruise along the beautiful Hardangerfjord with TIDE's long, with wild and dramatic western Norwegian scenery. rapidboat "Vøringen". More information on www.tidereiser.no and the touristinformation centre, tel +47 53 67 34 00. Veigdalen It’s also possible to book a fjordcruise with the boat ”Lady Anne”. For further There are good footpaths from Hjølmaberget in to Veigdalen, Valurfossen and information, contact the touristinformation centre, tel +47 53 67 34 00. Viveli. Three hours there and back.

Boat rental Vøringfossen Boat with or without a motor can be hired for short fishing tours. Footpath to the foot of Vøringfossen. Parking at the highest opening by Måbø- Pensjonat og Hytter. Telephone: +47 53 66 51 62. tunnelen, and between the second and third tunnel in Måbødalen. Around Eidfjord & Fjord Hotel. Telephone: +47 53 66 52 64 one-and-a-half hours there and back.

Canoe rental Måbøgdalane Canoes can be hired at the tourist information centre. Måbødalen. Old path up Måbødalen – total length five Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00. kilometres. Experience 400 years of road building traditions, from footpaths to the most modern engineering achievements. Tour tip: Go up Måbødalen and Bike rentals down the old road in Måbødalen. Around three-and-a-half hours. Cycles can be hired at FlatEarth. Telephone: +47 47 60 68 47. Also at the tourist information centre. Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00. Hardangervidda Golfpark Driving range and six-hole golf course on Hardangervidda, 750 metres above Climbing, scrambling, waterfall jumping, glacier walking, etc. sea level. Telephone: +47 53 66 57 79/+47 97 53 10 88. FlatEarth offers activities that give unforgettable experiences in the local area. Telephone: +47 47 60 68 47. Hardangervidda Ski Eldorado Sysendalen Very popular destination in the winter. Three downhill pistes, Bathing 80 kilometres of prepared cross-country ski routes. Family-friendly. A beach is located a kilometre from Eidfjord in the direction of Simadalen. Telephone: +47 53 66 57 44. Family-friendly beach three kilometres from the centre of Eidfjord in the direc- tion of Simadalen. Hardangertun Family Park with leisure pool, Sysendalen, Hardangervidda 29 kilometres from the centre of Eidfjord. Fine walks along footpaths and rides along cycle paths. An excellent and popu- lar area for outings, fishing and berry picking. Footpaths Well-prepared footpaths, central Eidfjord and Øvre Eidfjord. Easy walking. Maps Eidfjord Aktiv As at the tourist information centre and the Hardangervidda Naturecentre. Offers activities fall, winter and spring, for instance: horse and carriage trips, sleigh rides, snow shoe trips, baking, guided tours. Tel: +47 41 55 04 04 Simadal Well-prepared footpath along Simadals river. Information at the tourist Hardangeractive information centre. If you want to see one of Norway’s highest waterfalls, Activities for both children and adults, like artwork, geocaching and photo Skytjefossen, you must drive to Tveit. You can park here and follow the road to workshops. Tel: +47 906 03 190 the waterfall. Hardanger Media Services Kjeåsen Take home an original piece of art to commemorate your visit to Norway, or The starting point is from the harbour by Sima hydroelectric power station. have your portrait taken against the beautiful backdrop of our fjord! The footpath is well-marked, but steep and demanding. The hike takes around Tel: +47 995 60 055 3-4 hours there and back. More information at the tourist information centre. Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00. 22 www.visiteidfjord.no 23 ATTRACTIONS

HARDANGERVIDDA Attractions in Eidfjord Tinnhølveien Around a kilometre from Dyranut is a 10-kilometre-long toll road (NOK 50) into In Eidfjord, you find many attractions created by nature Hardangervidda. This road is especially good for cycling. From Tinnhølen you and our ancestors, and also many modern attractions, can cycle along a 5-kilometre-long track. that appeal to people of all ages. This guide gives a WALKS short overview of these attractions - you can get more Summer season: 1 July – 15 September information at the Eidfjord tourist information centre. There are many possibilities for short and long walks on Hardangervidda. The footpaths are marked with a red “T” on stone cairns or rocks. Maps of foot- paths and huts on pages 62 and 63. The tourist information centre can help Skytjefossen Skytjefossen waterfall has a free fall of 300 metres and is one of the you with tour suggestions. highest waterfalls in Norway. The waterfall lies innermost in Simadalen, around Winter season: Many serviced huts are open at Easter. The ski routes are mar- 12 kilometres from the centre of Eidfjord. Follow the road from ked with branches at Easter. Eidfjord into the valley past the last house at Tveit (parking). Walk from Tveit to Skytjefossen, around one-and-a-half hours there and back. Map recommendations for walks on Hardangervidda - Hardangervidda 1:100 000 - Eidfjord 1:50 000 Kjeåsen The well-known Kjeåsen mountain farm lies as an eagle’s nest in the very steep - 1:50 000 mountainside, 530 metres above the Simadalsfjord. Drive around - Hardangerjøkulen 1:50 000 1.5 kilometres past Sima hydroelectric power plant, and then take the first road to the left. The road to Kjeåsen is five-kilometres-long. Half of the road Hunting goes through a tunnel without lights. Kjeåsen lies to the left of the tunnel Good possibilities for small game hunting. opening. Hourly driving: Driving up the road on the hour every hour. Season: 15 September – 28 February. More information at the Driving down the road every 30 minutes past the hour. Group price. tourist information centre. Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00. Footpath up the steep mountainside (about 1.5-2 hours each way).

Fishing Sima hydroelectric power plant Good fishing possibilities in rivers, lakes and the fjord. Fjord fishing is free. Sima hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants Fishing cards can be bought at the tourist information centre and other tourist in Europe. The power plant’s main hall lies 700 metres into the establishments. mountain and is 200-metres-long, 20-metres-wide and 40-metres-high. The plant offers guided tours that include a film about the construction of the The Halne King power plant and a tour of the power station hall. The whole tour takes about The passenger boat, Halnekongen is in route, sailing over Halne Fjord from an hour. Sima hydroelectric power plant lies in Simadalen, around seven kilo- Halne to Skaupa/Sleipa. This route takes approximately 30 minutes each way, metres from Eidfjord. Follow the signs to the plant. and is popular as a round trip boat tour. Opening times: 15 June – 15 August: 10.00am, 12 noon and 2.00pm. Open for groups throughout the year by agreement. Contact the tourist The boats’ route commences when the ice disappears from the water, and is in information centre for more information and booking. route until the end of August. In addition, there is a separate route during Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00. ptarmigan hunting season. Hæreid – Viking Graves Helicopter/Sea plane ’s largest burial mounds from the Iron Age and Viking Information at Eidfjord tourist information centre. periods with 350 graves from AD400-1000. Part of a fascinating cultural lands- Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00. cape. 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 from the tourist information centre. 24 www.visiteidfjord.no 25 TTRACTIONS A

Eidfjord Cruise Port Måbødalen - Måbo Museum Eidfjord Cruise Port was inaugurated on 15 May, 2005. The Cruise Port is loca- Experience nature with strong contrasts, high mountains and waterfalls, and ted in the centre of Eidfjord. Cruise ships have visited Eidfjord since the early 400 years of road building traditions. Twenty-one information boards at the 1900s. With the new quay project the total of cruise ship arrivals has increas- well-marked picnic areas in the valley tell about the fascinating history of the ed. In 2005, 27 cruise ships visited Eidfjord, and in 2006, the total number of roads and culture of this area. Telephone: +47 53 67 35 00. bookings more than doubled. Season: June – September.

Eidfjord Guest Port Måbøgaldane Eidfjord Quay is a guest port for small boats It was built in 2005. Eidfjord Quay Måbøgaldane is an old footpath that has more than 1,300 well preserved is located in the centre of Eidfjord. Toilets. Electricity and water traces of steps and 125 turns from Måbødalen up to the Hardangervidda disposal. Fee NOK 60 paid to the tourist information centre in Eidfjord. mountain plateau. Follow the path through the farm at Måbø and go over the bridge. From the plateau you can follow the path to Vøringfoss Cafeteria. Eidfjord New Church Parking by the farm at Måbø alongside the Rv 7 road in Måbødalen, around 12 The church was inaugurated in 1981. The architect was Sigurd Sekse. It is a kilometres from the centre of Eidfjord. Season: June – September. working church with several functions, church pews, a function room and offi- ce. Eidfjord New Church lies at Lægreid in Eidfjord. Easy access. Car and bus Vøringfossen parking. Guided tours for groups by arrangement. Contact the tourist informa- Vøringfossen is Norway’s most visited natural tourist attraction. It has a total tion centre. fall of 182 metres, including a vertical fall of 145 metres. The best location to see the waterfall is by Fossli Hotel, which lies 20 kilometres from Eidfjord Old Church Eidfjord at the top of Måbødalen. Turn off the Rv 7 road at the access road to Stone church from 1309. a Jacobs church. The story tells of a domineering Fossli Hotel/Vøringfossen. and powerful Rike-Ragna who built the church to pay for her sins. Eidfjord Old Church is located at Lægreid in Eidfjord. Easy access. Car and bus parking. Valurfossen Open for groups all year by appointment, contact the touristinformation office. The river falls over a 272-metre-high vertical cliff. The walk to Valurfossen waterfall from Hjølmaberget takes about an hour-and-a-half. Mar- Hardangervidda Naturecentre Eidfjord ked trail. Turn off the Rv 7 road in Øvre Eidfjord in the direction of is a modern and wildly exciting nature- and cultural historic exhibit centre for Hjølmo and follow the road up to Hjølmaberget, around 10 kilometres from norwegian nature, climate and environment. Øvre Eidfjord. Season: Around June – September. Live exhibitions on 3 floors, aquariums and interactive stations. View the great panoramic movie, produced by Ivo Caprino, on 5 large screens. You will experi- Hjølmodalen, Vedalsfossen and Hjølmotunet ence an exciting trip with helicopter above high mountains, deep valleys, bre- Turn off the Rv 7 road in Øvre Eidfjord in the direction of Hjølmo and the road athtaking waterfalls, wild reindeer and untouched glaciers- an experience for into Hjølmadalen. The “double” Vedalsfossen waterfall becomes visible on the the whole family. right-hand side, about four kilometres from Øvre Eidfjord. Souvenirshop and touristinformation. Hjølmotunet is an old cluster of farms, 500 metres higher up. Hjølmaberget is Hardangerviddahallen Restaurant and Café. Offers traditional food. the highest parking place along the road, and an ideal starting point for short Souvenir shop and tourist information. and long mountain walks. Driving is not recommended for vehicles over six- Opening hours: Apr - Oct: 10am - 6pm, Jun 15th - Aug 20th: 9am - 8pm metres-long. Open for groups all year. Sysendammen Gallery Sysendammen is one of Norway’s largest stone-filled dams. The dam is Eidfjord kommune has built an excellent gallery, adjacent to Quality Hotel & 1.16 kilometres long and is made from 3.6 million cubic metres of stone and Resort Vøringfoss, for the unique work of the painter Nils Bergslien. In additi- rockfall. The dam lies next to the Rv 7 road, around 30 kilometres from on, the gallery has room for other art exhibitions. Free entry. Gallery Nils Eidfjord, and is easily visible from the road. Information and parking at Bergslien is located in the centre of Eidfjord. For details of exhibitions and the dam. opening times, contact Eidfjord tourist information centre or Eidfjord kommu- ne. Telephone: +47 53 67 35 00. 26 www.visiteidfjord.no 27 CURSIONS EX Photo: Anne-Marie Øydvin Photo: Rafting Senter AS Photo: NSB/Øystein Klakegg

Hardangerjøkulen/The Hardanger Glacier Hardangerjøkulen is Norway’s sixth largest glacier. The glacier’s highest point Excursions from Eidfjord lies 1,863 metres above sea level. One can see the glacier from several places along the Rv 7 road. One of the best locations to see the glacier is Sysendam- Use Eidfjord as a starting point to explore the nearby men dam. The climatic conditions at the glacier are similar to those at the North Pole. As a result, Roald Amundsen and area. With Eidfjord as a base, the possibilities are Sir Robert Falcon Scott prepared their polar expeditions on Hardangerjøkulen. numerous. Here you will find some of them:

Hardangervidda and Hardangervidda National Park 1. and Osa Hardangervidda has a total area of 10,000 square kilometres and is northern Ulvik and Osa are worth a visit . Ulvik church, dating from 1858, is made from Europe’s largest mountain plateau. Here you will find Norway’s largest national wood, and is internally decorated with rose painting by the artist park with an area of around 3,400 square kilometres. Lars Osa. Hjeltnes gardening school is Norway’s oldest gardening school and Hardangervidda National Park is an internationally important high mountain the only such school in western Norway. Ulvik also offers visits to one of the area that has Europe’s largest wild reindeer flock. Hardangervidda is also the fruit farms, bird watching around Ulvikpollen and walks in the countryside. most southerly outpost for mountain fox and many other types of Arctic ani- Folk music and folk dance evenings. Around ten kilometres from Ulvik lies Osa. mals and plants. Hardangervidda is an eldorado for those who love the Here is to be found the “Stream Nest” sculpture from the winter Olympic mountains, fishing and camping. The area is known for its rich fishing possibi- Games in Lillehammer, and Hjadlane Gallery with exhibitions of paintings by lities, with fine mountain trout found in rivers and streams. There is a network Lars Polden. The Osafjellet mountains offers superb walking and hiking. Ulvik of marked footpaths, un-serviced, serviced and self-service tourist huts. There lies on the other side of the Hardangerfjord and is around 40 minutes by car are also good possibilities for hunting on the plateau. Remember to get fishing from Eidfjord. cards and hunting cards. Hjølmodalen in Øvre Eidfjord or Tinnhølveien at Dyra- nut along the Rv 7 road over Hardangervidda are entry points to the national park. 2. Finse, at 1,222 metres above sea level, is the highest point on the Bergensba- Winter season: Easter nen railway. Finse is a good starting point for visits to Hardangerjøkulen glaci- Summer season: 1 July – 15 September er. It is possible for glacier walking on “Blåisen”. Rallarveien is a well-known cycle route that goes from Haugastøl on Hardangervidda, over the plateau and down Flåmsdalen to Flåm. Cycle hire at Haugastøl and at Finse. At Finse you can visit Rallarmuseet museum to learn more about the history of railway con- struction. The train connects Finse with Voss and Haugastøl.

3. Norway in a Nutshell Voss is an ideal starting point for the circular tour “Norway in a Nutshell”. During the tour, you experience Norwegian railway history with the famous Flåmsbanen, and a boat tour on the Aurlandfjord and Næroyfjord. You take a bus back to Voss via the steep Stalheimskleivene, Norway’s steepest stretch of road, with a stop at the Stalheim Hotel. For information and timetables, con- tact the tourist information centre. Tickets can be purchased at the railway station in Voss. Parking at the railway station. Voss lies around one-and-a-half hours by car from Eidfjord.

4. Voss The church from the Middle Ages in the centre of Voss, Mølstertunet and Voss Folk Museum are some of the examples of the rich culture that Voss has to offer. Voss also offers superb walks round the Hanguren mountain and in the town centre. For those that like extreme sports, Voss has very good opportunities, such as rafting, paragliding, parasailing, waterskiing, etc. You can travel to Voss by car and bus. Voss lies around one-and-a-half hours from Eidfjord. 28 www.visiteidfjord.no 29

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Photo: Fløybanen as/Pål Hoff Photo: Ole Johs. Brye Langedrag Naturpark EX

5. 11. Langedrag Nature Park, Mountain Farm and Outdoor Activity Experience Bergen – the city between the seven mountains and its Centre EKT AS attractions. Bergen offers summer sightseeing tours to different tourist Langedrag Nature Park lies 1,000 metres above sea level, with fine views over destinations in the city, such as Troldhaugen – Edvard Grieg’s home, and Fan- lakes and mountains, between and . At the Park, both big toft . A must is the journey with the “Fløibanen” to and small can touch the many farm animals. You can stroll around the Park and Fløifjellet, along with the fish market and a visit to Bryggen. You can reach can see at close range animals such as wolves, lynx, arctic fox, wild boar and Bergen by car, bus or train. The city lies around 150 kilometres from reindeer. The mountain farm serves food for visitors in the café, dining room Eidfjord. and large lounge with an open fireplace in comfortable surroundings. Lange- drag Nature Park lies around two hours by car from 6. Walks from your car in Hardanger Eidfjord. Follow the Rv 7 road to . At the roundabout in Geilo, take the There is a good choice of circular tours combining car tours and short walks in road towards (Rv 40). At Lia, take the road towards Tunhovd. the Hardanger region. Visit Steindalsfossen waterfall and Hardanger ship resto- ration centre in , the goldfish dam in Fyksesund, Røldal stave 12. Vassfaret Bear Park church, and Rosendal Barony, which is the only barony in Norway. Vassfaret Bear Park is a nature park that includes animals from Vassfaret. The main attraction is bears, but you can also see elks, roe-deer, birds and farm Other popular tourist destinations in Hardanger are the Låtefoss waterfall near animals. A quiet park with activities for children, and lunch. Vassfaret Bear , the Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry, Agatunet, Hardan- Park lies next to the Rv 7 road in Flå, in the direction. ger Folk Museum in , and the churches in Lofthus and . Around two-and-a-half hours from Eidfjord.

7. Glacier walking and skiing 13. Hallingdal The Hardanger region has much to offer those who want to be active and expe- You reach Hallingdal when you follow the Rv 7 over Hardangervidda in the rience the natural environment. If you want to ski we recommend direction of Oslo. Hallingdal offers many activities from elk safaris to rafting Folgefonn Summer Ski Centre in . The Ski Centre lies on Norway’s third and motor sport. At Gol, you can find both Spa and Tropicana Badeland. Other largest glacier, Folgefonn. There are possibilities for alpine and cross- attractions worth seeing are the stave churches in Torpo and Gol, country skiing, and snowboarding. There are prepared areas for tour skiing. and HallingGlass, where you can see glassblowing.

Folgefonni Breførerlag offers daily guided glacier walks during the season. 14. Riding It is also possible to go dog sledge driving on the glacier. Geilo Horse Centre offers riding for adults and children. Previous experience is not necessary. Proficient instructors are in charge. On offer are hourly rides in Hardanger Breførerlag in Buer, near Odda, offers glacier walks on the Buer gla- the surrounding countryside, and half and whole day rides in the mountains. cier. Also available are riding tours over several days. Geilo Horse Centre is located in Geilo, around an hour-and-a-half from Eidfjord. You can reach Geilo if you 8. The Family Park follow the Rv 7 over Hardangervidda. Hardanger offers much to families with children. The Family Park in Kinsarvik lies around 30 minutes from Eidfjord along the Rv 13 road. For information and timetables for excursions from Eidfjord, contact Eid- The Family Park has a choice of activities including swimming, fjord tourist information centre on Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00 the “Junglepath” adventure area, bouncy castle, mini golf and other or e-mail: [email protected] attractions.

9. Go-cart track If you like action then the Go-cart track is for you. The Go-cart track is an out- door go-cart track and is open in the summer half of the year. The track is located in Kinsarvik around 30 minutes from Eidfjord.

10. Husedalen offers several great walks. A popular walk is the walk in Husedalen to the four waterfalls: Tveitafossen, Nyastølsfossen, Nykkjefossen and Søtefos- sen. The circular walk takes five hours, with the starting point at the car park in Husedalen. 30 Eidfjord Centre 31

Quality Hotel & Bruheim Camping Resort Vøringfoss (no. 1+39) Vacationhome for 9 persons for rent. 5 bedrooms: 3 double, 1 Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringsfoss room with a bunkbed and 1 opened May 15th 2001 and is one of single room. 1 baby bed available. the new prides in the Hardanger Fully equipped kitchen, area. The hotel has 81 double livingroom, diningroom. 1 rooms, whereas 44 with bathtub and bathroom with a shower, 1 toilet a beautiful fjord view. The hotel and 1 separate shower. Washer.

offers various menus, a piano bar, as Cozy overbuilt patio, garden, bbq TRAVEL COMPANIES well as conference capacity for 220 and parking. people. Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss Bruheim Camping Family friendly. Central location. Eidfjord, Hardanger Elvavegen 12 Tel: +47 53 67 41 00 The house is rented out on a N-5783 Eidfjord Fax:+47 53 67 41 11 weekly basis in the period May 1st E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] – Oct. 1st. Tel.: +47 98410883 Internet: www.voringfoss.no

Kjærtveit Camping (no. 10+22) Vik Pensjonat og Kjærtveit Camping lies in the centre of Eidfjord by the side of the Hytter (no. 4+9+41) river and the Hardangerfjord. Ninety pitches with Welcome to the guest house and electricity for tents, camping vans café in the centre of Eidfjord. and caravans. Three huts, each with s At the centre of Eidfjord, close to accommodation for seven people, the river Eio, you’ll find the tradi- and four apartments, each with tional Vik Guest House. accommodation for between three s Huts and rooms with en-suite, and eight people. Dogs are not allo high standard and value for your wed in the huts and apartments! - money. Service building with shower/toilet, Kjærtveit Camping, N-5783 Eidfjord s Good food in intimate surround- washing machine, tumble dryer and Tel: +47 90 68 17 62 ings, enjoy an excellent lunch or Vik Pensjonat og Hytter kitchen. Recreation room with tele Fax: +47 53 66 54 00 dinner with us. N-5783 Eidfjord vision. Boat rental. Salmon fishing.- E-mail: [email protected] s Boat rental Tel: +47 53 66 51 62 Fresh bakery foods each day. Internet: www.kcamp.no Fax: +47 53 66 51 51 Cabins and camping, open all year. E-mail: [email protected] Boat rental for guests, sale of Internet: www.vikpensjonat.com fishinglicence for the Eio river

Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel (no. 2+40)

The hotel you always come back to. A cozy hotel in the centre of Eidfjord, with an amazing view of both the fjord and the mountains from the restaurant! We have 28 rooms, a total of 49 beds.Enjoy Eidfjord with us.

Don’t worry, be happy! Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel Lægreidsveien 7, 5783 Eidfjord Tel: + 47 53 66 52 64 Fax: +47 53 66 52 12 E-mail : [email protected] Internet : www.effh.no 32 Eidfjord Centre 33

Bergslien Turistheim Fjordperlen (no. 11) (no. 5+12) Fjordperlen has a unike location by s Ce ntral location in Eidfjord, the Hardangerfjord. A spectacular opposite YX-Eidfjord view of the landscape and the fjord s Cabi ns and rooms, totally 55 beds, from both outside, all with a kitchen nook. the livingroom and the bedrooms. s Accomodation for a nice price. You can enjoy a peaceful vacation, you can be active in the nature or Welcome to us visit touristattractions in Eidfjord Liv & Ragnar and nearby areas. A nice place for

both children and adults. TRAVEL COMPANIES s The cabin has a cozy livingroom s Beds for 5 persons with cable-TV, radio/cd player Bergslien Turistheim, Elvavegen 9, N-5783 Eidfjord s Boat and nice outside area. and wireless internet connec Tel: +47 991 69 103 / +47 416 44 871 tion included. E-mail: [email protected] Simadalsv. 37, 5783 Eidfjord s Well equipped kitchen Internet: www.turistheim.no Tel: + 47 97 54 82 05 s Bathroom with shower, WC and E-mail: [email protected] heated floor. Internet: www.fjordperlen.com Season: All year

Kvamsdal Pensjonat Sima Power Station Photo: Agurtxane Concellon (no. 13) Sima power station is one of the lar- Welcome to our guest house, which gest hydroelectric power stations in lies alongside the Eio river and the Europe. The station hall lies 700 Rv 7 road. Reasonably-priced rooms metres inside a mountain, and is with shower, toilet, kitchen area, 200-metres-long, 20-metres-wide television and and 40-metres-high. Sima power internet. station offers guided tours, includi- ng a film about the development of the plant and a guided tour in the station hall.

Kvamsdal Pensjonat, Riksvegen 62, Welcome to a wonderful Sima Power Station, Simadalen, N-5783 Eidfjord N-5783 Eidfjord experience! Tel: +47 53 67 34 00 Tel: +47 53 66 52 43/+47 93 26 13 19 Fax: +47 53 67 34 01 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.kvamsdalpensjonat.no

Blurnes - a house Mix, Mett og Go with panoramic view! (no. 42) (no. 20) You will find us in the centre of Season all year long! Eidfjord. Good parking possibilities.

Beds, 10-12 persons We have all types of fast food, Big bathroom with shower and pizza, chocolate, sweets and snacks. washing machine. Internet access. Kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, Welcome! stove, refrigerator and freezer. Agents for: Norwegian Lottery For booking and more information please con- Mix Mett og Go Eidfjord, N-5783 Eidfjord tact: Tel: +47 53 66 55 83 John Carsten Jensen: Tel: +47 93 23 91 33 E-mail: [email protected] 34 Eidfjord Centre 35

Mangfaldet Trebua We are located in the centre of Eid- s Production of objects from wood fjord, Next to Mix Mett & Go s Turned wooden items. Jewel box in birch We have a large selection of gifts, s Fittings: cupboards, tables and souvenirs, handycraft, quilting and benches other crafts. s Hand-made items, wood carvings, We sell furniture and curtains, and marquetry we also have a little sewing shop. s Display:

Welcome to us! collection of fiddles of the well- TRAVEL COMPANIES known fiddle-maker, E-mail: [email protected] Anders J. Aasen Wood craftsman Olaf Bu s Guided tours by agreement Lægreidsvegen 38 v/gamlekyrkja Postadresse: Boks 22, 5786 Eidfjord Tlf: +47 91 71 85 21

Ljos & Stakje Coop Marked Eidfjord The manufacturing of candles is a Coop Marked is a grocery store craft with long traditions. Today, we situated in the centre of Eidfjord. use different forms of wax and stea- Small bakery in the store. rin, but the production process is the same as in the old days. You will find our candle workshop and shop in the centre of Eidfjord. We sell hand-made candles, ceramics and other hand-made arts and crafts.

Ljos og Stakje AS, Riksvegen 25 c, N-5783 Eidfjord Coop Marked Eidfjord, 5783 Eidfjord Tel: +47 53 66 45 70 Tel: +47 53 66 51 86 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Unik – gifts YX Eidfjord Sale of local products from: s Petrol/diesel, car wash, propane and large shop Hardanger Flid B/A, hand-woven s Last petrol station before Hardan tapestries and national costumes. gervidda Syskrinet ANS, fabrics and embroide- s Welcome to a pleasant shopping ry. experience! Trebua AS, handmade products in wood. Kind regards, s Oleana knitwear Frode Eriksen s Large selection in jewelery Dealer s Art, photography s Handycraft Riksvegen 29A (next to the bank) s Hardanger silverware (cutlery) YX-Eidfjord, N-5783 Eidfjord N-5783 Eidfjord s Locally produced food Tel: +47 53 66 54 73/92 44 02 92 Tel: +47 53 66 52 20 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 36 Eidfjord Centre/Upper Eidfjord 37

Eidfjord Turbil Sæbø Camping (no. 16+24) We arrange all kinds of trips: In quiet natural surroundings by the s Weekend trips side of (lake), s Sightseeing trips 300 metres from the RV7 road s Senior trips 16 huts, 100 pitches, 60 electricity s School trips supply points, high standard s Shopping trips showers and toilets, kiosk, washing s Ski trips machine, tumble dryer and kitchen. s and more… Well-equipped children’s play area, fishing, and boat rental. TRAVEL COMPANIES Good starting point for tours in the Contact us for rates: beautiful and wild natural Kjell Inge Riber Sæbø Camping, N-5784 Øvre Eidfjord environment. Freshly baked bread Tel: +47 53 66 59 27/+ 47 47 17 93 22 Tel: +47 90 19 54 83 each morning. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saebocamping.com

Eidfjord Gjestgiveri Måbødalen Camping (no. 6+14+48) (no. 21+26+49)

Welcome to our cosy guesthouse/ Sunny, friendly camping centre in bed & breakfast at the foot of the beautiful natural surroundings. Hardangervidda. We have eight double Situated at the bottom of rooms, with shared bathroom in the Måbødalen. Well-equipped huts with corridor, and six campinghuts, also toilet and shower. Easy access for with shared bathroom. Comfortable caravans and mobile homes. livingroom with magazines, board- Café with everything from fast food games and (wireless) internet. to traditional food. Breakfast with homemade bread, served in our cosy breakfast room. Måbødalen Camping og Hyttesenter Eidfjord Gjestgiveri Furthermore we also have a pancake N-5784 Øvre Eidfjord Riksvegen 110 restaurant where we serve pancakes Tel: +47 53 66 59 88/+47 97 97 90 81/ NO 5784 Øvre Eidfjord according an old Dutch recipe. Beer +47 99 00 91 60 Tel: +47 53 66 53 46 and wine licence. Cosy terrace. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mabodalen.no With kind regards, Eric & Inge Kuijf Internet: www.ovre-eidfjord.com

Myklatun Camping FlatEarth Adventures (no. 15+23) Action in the Fjords! If you travel from the west via the fjord or from the east over the Activities: Rafting, climbing / mountain plateau you will arrive in abseiling, sea kayaking, river padd- Øvre Eidfjord with its ling (white water), glacier expedi- magnificent and dramatic natural tions and much more! environment. If you want to stay awhile, you will Activities available daily from be welcome at Myklatun. Here you June 15 – September 1st. can stay cheaply, either in a cam- Activities also available on request ping hut by the Veig river or on before and after this period grassy ground down towards Eid- Myklatun Camping, N-5784 Øvre Eidfjord No special skills or experience requi- FlatEarth Adventures, Sæbøtunet 4 fjordvatnet lake. Tel: +47 97 71 69 67 red. N-5784 Øvre Eidfjord It’s great to be here! E-mail: [email protected] All levels from beginners to Tel: +47 47 60 68 47 www.myklatuncamping.no advanced. E-mail: info@flatearth.no Internet: www.flatearth.no Rental: canoes, kayaks, bikes 38 Upper Eidfjord/Hardangervidda 39

Fossli Hotel (no. 3+45)

The Fossli Hotel lies at the top of Måbødalen. The hotel has a unique position with a fantastic panoramic view over Måbodalen and Vøringfossen waterfall. It was built in 1891, 25 years before Fossli got a road connection. Edvard Grieg was a regular customer at the hotel and wrote

various musical works, including TRAVEL COMPANIES “Opus 66”, here. Fossli Hotel today has 21 rooms, a restaurant, a café, Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli, N-5785 Vøringsfoss and a bar serving beer, wines and Tel: +47 53 66 57 77 spirits. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.fossli-hotel.com

Hardangervidda Naturecentre Eidfjord (no. 43) is a modern and wildly exciting nature- and cultural historic exhibit centre for nor- wegian nature, climate and environment. Live exhibitions on 3 floors, aquariums and interactive stations. View the great panoramic movie, produced by Ivo Caprino, on 5 large screens. You will experience an exciting trip with helicopter above high Trondsbu Turisthytta mountains, deep valleys, breathtaking waterfalls, wild reindeer and untouched (no. 34) glaciers- an experience for the whole family. Souvenirshop and touristinformation. Trondsbu tourist hut is situated near Tinnhølen, along the Tinnhøl road Har dangerviddahallen Restaurant and Cafeteria on Hardangervidda. Great starting is located in a building made of wood and stone with an historic architecture. point for hiking on western Hardan- You can enjoy a nice meal in evocative surroundings with a view of majestic gervidda. 25 beds. Catering, licensed mountains. The restaurant seats 200 persons and has a large outdoor patio in to sell beer and wine. the summer. Traditional food combined with the modern kitchen, A la Carte, Hardangerbuffèt, fine dining and catering. Well deserved, the restaurant received the award “Ganefart 2006” – the best place to eat along the road in and & Fjordane. Trondsbu Turisthytta, 5784 Øvre Eidfjord Tlf: +47 99 47 56 34 Hardangervidda Natursenter Eidfjord AS Opening hours: 5784 Øvre Eidfjord Apr - Oct: 10am - 6pm Tel: +47 53 67 40 00 Jun 15th - Aug 20th: 9am - 8pm Fax: +47 53 67 40 01 Open for groups all year. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.hardangervidda.org

Van der Tuuk Travel & Vivelid Fjellstova Guide Service (no. 36)

s Escorts and transport to and By the entrance of the Hardanger-vid- from the entire Hardanger region da nationalpark in the luxuriant Veig- s Guided hiking tours, farm visits dalen valley. and strolls s The host and hostess have roots to etc., on the Hardangervidda Vivelid all the way back to the 17th high mountain plateau century. s Team building Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service s Fishing and fjord tours The siblings and painters Kari and Hordatun, 5781 Lofthus i Hardanger s Helicopter and sea plane Lars Vivelid grew up in the oldest Tel: +47 53 66 11 50/+47 907 39 157 sightseeing house in Vivelid which is in a Vivelid Fjellstova Fax: +47 53 66 24 18 preservation process, Karistova. Telephone during open season: +47 95 48 11 79 E-mail: [email protected] Organiser of Easter and Christmas E-mail: [email protected] Fairs in Lofthus Internet: www.vivelid-fjellstova.no 40 Upper Eidfjord/Hardangervidda 41

Liseth Pensjonat og Dyranut Fjellstova Hyttetun (no. 7+17+46) (no. 31+47)

Liseth – One kilometre from Vøring- Dyranut Fjellstova lies at a height of fossen waterfall – Fantastic natural 1,245 metres above sea level next environment – Peaceful area! to the Rv 7 road and at the top of s Huts with shower, toilet and Hardangervidda. Large café, and sle- television eping places for 20 people. Fantas- s Room with shower and toilet tic views and superb area for outdo- s Breakfast and dinner or activities! s Wines, beers and spirits We specialise in home-made food based on raw foodstuffs from the TRAVEL COMPANIES mountains and Hardanger. Welcome to Liseth! Liseth Pensjonat og Hyttetun Dyranut Fjellstova, Hardangervidda, N-5785 Vøringsfoss We welcome you! N-5783 Eidfjord Tel: +47 53 66 57 14/+47 90 14 74 05 Tel: +47 53 66 57 16/+47 94 83 54 30 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.liseth.no Internet: www.dyranut.com

Garen Gaard og Rauhelleren (no. 33)

Hyttesenter (no. 18) Rauhelleren is a modern hut, but which within its walls retains an old 12 velutstyrte familiehytter i atmosphere. Centrally placed in the Sysendalen ved Vøringfossen. middle of Hardangervidda, where Hytter med 3 soverom - footpaths meet from north, south, bad/dusj/toalett - utstyrt kjøkken - east and west. stue med peisovn og TV . The kitchen serves solid and traditional food based on local food Sommer og høst kan vi tilby Garen Gaard og Hyttesenter, 5785 Vøringsfoss ingredients. jakt/fiske og fint utgangspunkt for Tel: 53 66 57 21/91 18 74 53 Farm animals and a mountain dairy turer i merkede løyper. Fax: 53 66 51 95 farm make this a popular place for E-mail: [email protected] families with children. Rauhelleren Turisthytte, Vinterstid har vi oppkjørte og Internet: http://home.c2i.net/garengaard/ Lægreidsv 11, N-5783 Eidfjord preparerte løyper for langrenn - Tel: +47 41 55 04 04 ca. 3 km til alpinsenter. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.rauhelleren.no

Garen Camping Stigstuv Turisthytta (no. 19+25) 1245 above sea level (no. 32)

12 well-equipped family huts in Stigstuv is a 4th generation private- Sysendalen near Vøringfoss. ly owned touristhut with a personal The huts comprise three bedrooms s atmosphere. The hut is located by bath/shower/toilet the “Store Nordmannsslepa” in the s equipped kitchen middle of the Hardangervidda Natio- nalpark. Five marked DNT footpaths television. lead to us. Halne north-east, Rau- In the summer and autumn we offer helleren east, Trondsbu in the west, hunting/fishing and a fine starting Dyranut /Kjeldebu north-west and point for hiking along marked tracks. Sandhaug in the south. In the winter we have prepared and Garen Camping, 5785 Vøringfoss s We have 30 beds in small, intima- Stigstuv Turisthytta, N-5783 Eidfjord maintained trails for cross-country Tel: 53 66 57 25 te rooms Tel: +47 90 51 02 92 skiing - around three Fax: 53 66 57 90 s Di nner and breakfast E-mail: [email protected] kilometres to the alpine centre. E-mail: [email protected] s Internet: www.hardangerviddanett.no/stigstuv Internet: www.garencamping.no small game hunting s Sa le of beer and wine Easter- and summerseason: See page 50-51. s Di scounts for DNT-members (The Norwegian Touristassociation). We welcome you to spend the night or just to pay us a visit! 42 Hardangervidda 43

Finsehytta (no. 37) The Troll Train

Finsehytta, 1223 meters above sea The Trolltrain, a train on wheels, level, is nicely located with an ama- takes you for a 50 minute guided zing view towards the Hardangerjøku- tour in the Eidfjord area. You can len glacier, and within walking dis- experience Eidfjords vigorous nature tance to the and cultural treasures, a.o. Hæreid, Nationalpark. Western Norways biggest selection Great hiking and skiing possibilities of graves from the Iron-age and the both summer and winter. Viking-age. A photostop at an ama- zing viewpoint with a view of the s 150 beds, breakfast, light lunch fjord and the mountains. Thereafter TRAVEL COMPANIES dishes and dinner the trip goes to Eidfjord Old Church, s Liquour licence Finsehytta our 700 year old pride. Trolltoget AS, N-5784 Øvre Eidfjord s Natural stop/accomodation when Look us up: The train is registered for 50 per- Tel: +47 53 67 34 00 you travel the Rallarveg by bike www.turistforeningen.no/finsehytta sons, guiding in several different Fax: +47 53 67 34 01 fi[email protected] languages. The Trolltrain is in route E-mail: [email protected] The hosts: Rigmor and Edvard Sæbø Tel: +47 56 52 67 32 during cruise calls, can also be pre- booked by groups.

Vøringfoss Cafeteria Besso Turisthytta & Souvenirs (no. 44) (no. 35)

Vøringfoss Cafeteria & Souvenirs is Besso tourist hut is situated at the situated at the top of the Måbø great Nordmannslågen lake, around Valley, next to Vøringfossen 4.5 hours walk from Tinnhølen. waterfall. The traditional family-run hut is Season: famous for its food, with milk from End of May – September 1. its own cows. Also fishing, folk music weekend and much more. Nor- We serve home-made sour cream por- wegian culture in the heart and Har- dangervidda. ridge, hot and cold food, ice cream, Vøringfoss Cafeteria & Souvenirs Besso Turisthytta coffee and cakes. N-5785 Vøringfoss Postboks 92, 3560 Tel: +47 53 66 57 20 Tel: +47 95 72 61 70 (in season) and Souvenirs and gifts. Stones and E-mail: [email protected] +47 97 61 90 96 (out of season) minerals. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.besso.no

Sandhaug Turisthytte Fjordcruise with (no. 38) Lady Anne

Sandhaug Turisthytte (1253 above Welcome to a cruise on the Hardan- sea level) is located by the lake Nor- ger Fjord! "Lady Anne" is a pleasant mannslågen in the middle of the Har- cruiser with room for 100 passen- dangervidda mountain plateau. It’s gers. On board you´ll find welcoming about 3 – 3,5 hours easy hiking from lounges and ample open deck space. Tinnhølen. Accomodation (85 beds) and food, liquor license. Charter:"Lady Anne" is ideal for Good fishingpossibilities and sale of Company Events - Evening Cruises - fishinglicenses. Fishing Trips or Functions. Canoe, kayak and boat rental. Sandhaug Turisthytte Information/Booking: "Lady Anne" Our pets (horses, hens and pigs) look 5773 Hovland forward to your visit, horseback Tel: 91766225 Tlf: 56 52 61 05/90 03 81 45 riding for children by appointment. Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.turistforeningen.no/sandhaug WELCOME ! 44 Hardangervidda 45

Eidfjord Aktiv AS HåNDVerkstue

Bake your cake! Bake your own At our family-store you can shop local cake and have it served to you in a cozy atmosphere, or just with coffee or tea. watch us as we are working. We make decorative articles in Campfire lunch in a tipi tent. traditional “bobbin lace tech- nique”. We also do wood-carving and wood-burning with modern computerized lazertechnique. TRAVEL COMPANIES

Jørg & Annett Hans Olav og Mona Lægreid Lægreidsvegen 11 Håndverkstue N-5783 Eidfjord N-5783 Eidfjord Tel: + 47 90 27 63 95 Tel. 41663069 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 46 Hardangervidda 47

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Useful information Avstandstabell Distances to Eidfjord KM Police (Emergencies): 112 YX-Eidfjord: Bergen – Eidfjord 150 Fire: 110 Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm Ambulance: 113 Saturday: 9am – 8pm – Eidfjord 208 Sunday: 10am- 8pm. Stavanger – Eidfjord 265 Doctor: Egersund – Eidfjord 336 Eidfjord council offices: Extended opening times in the – Eidfjord 394 +47 53 67 35 50 summer. – Eidfjord 336 Doctor in Odda Last petrol station before the Oslo – Eidfjord 341 (outside of office hours): mountains! Trondheim – Eidfjord 575 +47 53 64 80 11 Sparebank 1 Hardanger, Distances from Eidfjord KM Dentist: Nedre Eidfjord: Voss: +47 56 53 23 50 Mon: 9am – 3.00 pm. Eidfjord – Kjeåsen 13 Thur: 9am – 4.30 pm. Eidfjord – Simadalen 7 Veterinarian: Eidfjord – Øvre Eidfjord 7 Hardanger Dyreklinikk AS, Post Office: Eidfjord – Måbø Gård 14 Odda: +47 53 64 27 12 Post office in Joker Eidfjord: Eidfjord – Vøringfossen 20 Mon – Thur: 9am – 5pm. Police (Eidfjord): Fri: 9am – 7pm. Eidfjord – Sysendammen 30 +47 53 66 53 05 Saty: 9am – 4pm. Eidfjord – Geilo 92 Police (Kinsarvik): Extended opening times in the Eidfjord – ferry quay 10 +47 53 67 10 50 summer. Eidfjord – Voss 46 Eidfjord – 109 Tour bus: +47 901 95 483 Dispensing chemist: Flåm Odda or Voss Eidfjord – Kinsarvik 29 Taxi: Eidfjord – Lofthus 36 Eidfjord Taxi Medicine sales: Eidfjord – Odda 71 906 91 075 Joker Eidfjord

Car Breakdown Services: Marina: Eidfjord Quay, fee paid at the Bjørn Lægreid, Photo: Alf Tore Mjøs 5783 Eidfjord: tourism information centre +47 481 02 030 (NOK 60,- including electricity and water) Car mechanics: Eidfjord Bil og Last, Eidfjord: +47 53 66 46 00 Eidfjord Maskin & Bilservice, Eidfjord: +47 53 66 55 32

Public transport information for Hordaland: 177

State road information service: 175

Waste disposal for caravans and mobile homes: Måbødalen Camping og Hyttesenter in Øvre Eidfjord 50 www.visiteidfjord.no 51 Oversiktskart Eidfjord 52 www.visiteidfjord.no 53

Eidfjord Simadalen

11 1­41 Accomodation ­ See page 48­51 1 42­54 Places to eat 39 ­ See page 50 20 4­9 Information 41 Cruise Port Marina 42 Petrol Station 5­12 Bus stop Doctor Post Office Bank 2 40 Shop Trolltrain Viewing point Brimnes 10­22 Bathing ­ Ferje/Bergen Around 90 minutes Foothpath Places to visit Rv 7 road 8

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13 Øvre Eidfjord/ Oslo 54 www.visiteidfjord.no 55 Simadalen Hardangervidda - Sysendalen 47 31 ­ See page 48­51 Accomodation Spisested ­ See page 50 1­41 42­54 Ski tow Foothpath Places to visit Rv 7 road ±Kjeåsen 32,33,34,35,38

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To Hjølmadalen Hardangervidda/ Vivelid 36 Oslo 56 www.visiteidfjord.no 57

Footpath map - Hardangervidda The tourist information centre has its own brochure describing walks on Hardangervidda

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