CRUISE PORT Fjord, 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 Hardan- gerfjord. In May 2005 Eidfjord Cruise Port opened, and has become a famous port since. The cruise port is located in the centre of Eidfjord and offers the very best and safest condi- tions.

In 2005 we were the winner of “the Most Improved Port Facili- ties”, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2005 Awards and we received a new price in 2006 for “the Most Improved Destina- tion”, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2006 Awards.

Eidfjord has a population of around 960. We are a thriving community and enjoy the fjord and moun- tains throughout the year. Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in , 179 km – also called the Queen of the Fjords. Vøringsfossen waterfall has been Norway’s most visited natural attraction for a long time. The Har- dangervidda 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. Eidfjord is the gateway to the Har- dangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway’s largest national park.

Welcome to annualy events and festivals in Eidfjord: Winter Festival (Feb/March), Expedition Amund- sen (Feb/March), National Day (May 17th), Music Festival (Mai/June), Midsummer Night (June 23rd), Minitriathlon (August), Norseman Xtreme Triathlon (August), Marathon (September), Food Festival (Sept/Oct).

The , which opened in August 2013, has made Eidfjord easier accesible. It is a 2 lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestrians and bikers. The main span is 1310 me- ters and the total lentgh 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 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 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 Cost: NOK 13,50 per m 3.

Waste disposal: Yes, but has to be booked 24 hours in advance. photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord 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): +1 GMT Ostangvegen 1, N-5783 Eidfjord, Norway Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no E-mail: [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON PFSO Manager: Marit Stadheim Terje Monsen Cell phone: (+47) 47 25 01 20 Cell Phone: (+47) 41 55 23 18 Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 E-mail address: [email protected] E–mail address: [email protected]

8 Port of Eidfjord - Maps

9 Harbour Prices 2015

Due to the new harbour law Eidfjord Cruise Port will no longer have harbour fee + quai fee + mooring fee, but only these fees from 2013:

For cruiseships alongside quai NOK

Service fee per GRT 0,95

For cruiseships at anchor NOK

Service fee per pax 15 photo: Marit Stadheim The security crew at the Eidfjord Cruise Port: Fixed rate for prep. work 800 Leiv Henry Sæbø, Magne Nedrevåg and Terje Monsen

Guards NOK

ISPS fixed rate per hour 550 Hourly rate per guard 250

Water supply NOK

Water per m3 13,50

Up to 500 m³ fresh water free of charge if 6 or more calls from the same cruise line are confirmed during photo: Agurtxane Concellon the cruise season!

photo: Agurtxane Concellon 10 Waste handling at Eidfjord Cruise Port - Season 2015 (rates for 2016 may change due to changes in IHM’s rates)

Eidfjord Cruise Port is co-operating with Indre Miljøverk (IHM), Voss, in han- dling waste disposal. IHM is an inter-communal company with a waste disposal and treatment facility in Voss, around 50 kilometres from Eidfjord. Eidfjord Cruise Port offers cruiseships waste disposal services during 2015 at the fol- lowing 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 520 pr. tonne Plastic (delivered in sacks) NOK 0 photo: Marit Stadheim 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 800 pr. hour

Transportation Based on meeting each docking vessel with mobile waste treatment facility. 3 1 unit 22-41m 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 addi- tional 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 5950 Waiting time per hour exceeding 1 hour: - by 1 container NOK 1135 - by 2 containers NOK 1215 Extra for Saturday and Sunday pr. hour: NOK 330

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 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 55 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16.

12 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 m from the port) Ostangvegen 1 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 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no Sunday 11 am - 6 pm E-mail: [email protected] Rest of the year Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm

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 and Tax Free World- wide Norway. We offer tax refund to cruisepassengers on calls when Eidfjord is the last port. This has to be booked in advance.

Opening hours postoffice (200 m from the port) Inside ”Joker Eidfjord” Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm

Local souvenirs and handycraft (50 - 200 m from the port) at Unik, Mangfaldet, Hardangervidda Nature- center or at the hotel by the port. Several shops in the centre of Eidfjord

Opening hours grocery stores (100-200 m from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer

Coop Marked Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 86 Joker Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm*) Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Sunday* 11 am - 4 pm*

Garen Camping Tel: +47 53 66 57 25 Open 15.06 - 25.08 Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Opening hours petrolstation (300 m from the port) Brann/Fire 110 * = Extended openinghours during the summer Politi/Police 112 Ambulanse/Ambulance 113 YX Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 54 73 Doctor +47 56 52 60 03 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm (10 pm*)

Opening hours fastfood shop with a selection of groceries (200 m from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer

Mix Mett & Go Tel.: +47 53 66 55 83 Monday - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm (11 pm*) 16 Taxi Eidfjord Tel.: +47 90 69 10 75 Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service

Offers various activities for groups . Escorts and trans- portation to and from the entire Hardanger region , walks and mountain hikes with guide, farm visits with a taste of local foods, 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 bus to the Vøringsfossen waterfall

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km Starting point: 30 m (at the tourist information) Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Season: May to October Tickets: at the touristinformation

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).

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

Vøringsfossen waterfall

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 Km Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited Season: Appr. May 20th to September 15th

The Vøringsfossen 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 Vøringfoss Cafeteria / Parkinglot (appr. 2 km below Fossli Hotel)

photo: Pierre Chaton

18 Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord www.hardangerviddanatursenter.no

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 - 8 pm Open for groups all year by appoint ment.

Booking: Tel. +47 53 67 40 00 Fax.+47 53 67 40 01 E-mail [email protected] photo: HNE

Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord is an authorized national park centre for the Hardangervidda and a modern and exciting experience center for Norwegian nature, climate and environment. Three floors of exciting exhibitions. The modern cinema with five screens was built in collaboration with the Norwegian filmmaker Ivo Caprino and shows 20 unforgettable minutes about Hardangervidda, the Hardanger Fjord and the beautiful waterfalls in the region. You feel as if you are part of the journey on photo: Agurtxane Concellon screen. We promise you a great experience between high mountains and deep fjords. Experience thrill- ing helicopter dives above steep canyons and cascading waterfalls. Take in the quiet, poetic scenes be- tween mountain lakes, glaciers and reindeer, accompanied by an original music score. The soundtrack is intense, melancholy and lyrical, like the film itself. Restaurant, gift shop and tourist information.

Village tour with the Trolltrain in Eidfjord

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m Starting point: at the tourist information Duration: 1 hour Capacity: 90 (two trains) Tickets: at the tourist information Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

The Trolltrain is located close to the tourist information office. The train takes you for a 1 hour sightsee- ingtour in the centre of Eidfjord. You will enjoy a nice view of the fjord, mountains and the daily life in Eidfjord. Photo stop by the largest prehistoric burial ground in , located at Hæreid, see some of the graves from the Iron-and Viking ages. Photo stop by the old St. James 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. 19 Sima Power plant

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km Duration: 1,5 hour (incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 50 (100 if coordinated) Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation

Opening hours: June 15th - Aug 15th: 10 am / 12 am / 2 pm

Open for groups all year by appointment

photo: Agurtxane Concellon

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

The guided tour includes a film about the construction of the power plant as well as a visit in the station hall.

This is a producing power plant, because of this it can occasionally be closed for tourist on short notice.

Experience local food and cider - combined with a fjord cruise www.brakanes-hotel.no / www.hardangersider.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 22 km Duration: appr. 4 hours (on request) Capacity: 40-90

Booking : Hardanger Skipsservice AS E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (+47) 90 03 81 45 / 92 68 71 00

This excursion is a combined tour consisting of a cruise with “Lady Anne” and a short, guided bus transfer.

The main goal for this excursion is the Hardanger Juice and Cider Fac- tory at Lekve fruit farm, beautifully situated by the Hardangerfjord in the photo: Lekve gard village of Ulvik. The Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory was founded in 2004 and is now producing first class juices, cider and recently started production of apple brandy. The juice and the cider are produced with modern equipment, but the recipes are old and traditional. Due to increase in demand, production has increased rapidly over the years. During the guided tour you’ll view and receive information about the production site. Fruit juice sam- ples, cider and local food will be served in the farm restaurant. Kjeåsen in Simadal

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 15 Km Distance from bus parking: 500 m Duration: 1,25-2 hours (incl. 15-60 min. stay) 15 min. (view only) 1,25 hour (including a visit at Bjørg Wiik’s court yard) Capacity: 45

Booking: Destinasjon Eidfjord AS / Tourist office Season: May – September, according to weather conditions By appointment (visit at Bjørg Wiik’s court yard) or without appointment daily (to enjoy the view). photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord

KJEÅSEN MOUNTAIN FARM is described as the world’s most isolated settlement, it is like an eagle’s nest 530m 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 narrow road, hourly driving has been introduced. Traffic up to Kjeåsen every full hour, traffic down from Kjeåsen on the half hour. One can drive up just to enjoy the view, or groups can book a visit at Bjørg Wiik’s court yard, she will welcome you and play a CD that tells the story of Kjeåsen.

taxi to the Kjeåsen mountain farm

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 15 km Starting point: 30 m (at the touris information) Duration: 1,5 hours Season: April to October Booking: at the tourist information - on day of departure)

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

The taxi 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 dark tunnel. Spectacular view on the top!

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N. Bergslien Art Gallery

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m Duration: 0,5-1 hour Capacity: 80 Free entrance

Opening hours: June 22nd - Aug 16th: every day from 12 am - 6 pm Apr 11th - June 21st and Aug 17th - Oct 4th: every Sat/Sun from 12 am - 4 pm

Always open 10-14 during cruise calls.

The Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss hosts a large permanent exhi- bition 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 Hæreid (6 km roundtrip)

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

photo: Marit Stadheim

At Hæreid you can see Western Norway’s largest area of burial mounds from the Iron and Viking Ages periods with almost 400 graves from 400-1000 AD. Part of a fascinating cultural landscape. The burial mounds are located on the Hæreid plateau, around 20 minutes walk from the centre of Eidfjord, also ac- cessible by car. Information guide with map can be purchased at the tourist information office.

22 Eidfjord Old Church – a St. Jacobs Church

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m Duration: 0,5 hour

Booking for groups: at the tourist information

Open for groups all year, by appointment only

Nestling in the heart of the Hardangerfjord countryside, and dwarfed by the surround- ing mountains stand the old Eidfjord church, a stonebuilt church from about 1309 A.D. photo: Agurtxane Concellon 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 forgiv- ness 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.

Trebua - traditional, local wood carvings and fiddle collection

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m Duration: 0,5 hour Capacity: 20

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

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

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

23 Bicycle rental / Canoe rental www.visiteidfjord.no

Bicycle rental

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

Season: May 1st - Oct 1st photo: Flatearth Adventures

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

Canoe rental Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m from the port (at the tourist information)

Season: May 1st - Oct 1st

Enjoy the Eidfjord scenery by canoe along the beautiful Hardangerfjord. photo: Flatearth Adventures

Sysendammen - one of Norway’s largest stone-filled dams

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 Km Duration. 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited Season: April - October

photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim

Sysendammen is one of Norway’s largest stone-filled dams. The total lenght 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.

24 Eidfjord Aktiv and Grindaløo www.eidfjordaktiv.com

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0,5 - 20 km Duration: 2 - 6 hours Capacity: 5 - 40

Booking: Tel: (+47) 90 27 63 95/41 55 04 04 E-mail: [email protected] photo: Flatearth Adventures

Enjoy a taste of real Hardangerfood in the atmospheric Grindaløo. We recommend our speciality pit cooked shoulder of lamb made the same way as they did during the Stone Age. We have sales of photo: Agurtxane Concellon homemade flatbread, baked goods, jam and canned fruit. You can also bake your own flatbread or other home baking, and get it served with homemade condiments and coffee/tea.

photo: Flatearth Adventures

Mosstovo Cafeteria www.vikpensjonat.com

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m Capacity: 50 Season: Open for groups all year by appointment Booking: Vik Pensjonat Tel: (+47) 53 66 51 62 E-mail: [email protected]

photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim

Mosstovo Cafeteria which opened in May 2012 is built in local, old and authentic building style. There is sale of local food from Hardanger for both cup and platter. Fantastic place for groups and events.

photo: Marcel Brussel Restaurant fjell & fjord www.eidfjordhotel.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m

Booking : Restaurant Fjell & Fjord www.eidfjordhotel.no Tel: +47 53 66 52 64 E-mail: [email protected]

Coffee with a view!

An amazing view over the fjord and mountains from our modern lounge and restaurant. Taste our local apple drinks and a traditional salmon sandwich – or some sweets like homemade apple cake. Be our guest and get free Internet access. Guest computer & Wifi.

BOAT RENTAL www.eidfjordhotel.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m

Booking : Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel (+47) 53 66 52 64. Boatowner Helge Vik (+47) 99 29 52 61

Full day: From kl. 09:00 to max 20:00

Half day: 09:00 - 13:30 or 14:00 - 20:00

Rent at your own risk. We have life jackets. The fuel tank must be refilled. Distance 850 m. 12 min on foot. 2 min by car.

26 Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss www.resortvoringfoss.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m

Booking: Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss Eidfjord, Hardanger Tel: (+47) 53 67 41 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 41 11 E-mail: [email protected] photo: QH&RV

Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringsfoss opened May 15th 2001 and 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 the sportsbar or in the restaurant. 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 www.fossli-hotel.com

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km

Booking: Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli N-5785 Vøringsfoss Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 77 E-mail: [email protected]

photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim

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.

27 FlatEarth Adventures - Sea kayaking on the fjord www.flatearth.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0 Km Duration: appr. 3 hours Capacity: Min. pers: 8 per rotation Max. pers: 30

Season: May 1st - September 15th Out of season: Trips can be arranged on request. Meeing point: Eidfjord Cruise Quai. Exact time to be arranged according to ship Return: Eidfjord Cruise Quai appr. 3 hours later. IMPORTANT NOTICE: this means a total duration of max. 3 hours. Included in this is appr. 5 min. photo: Flatearth Adventures walk to the kayaks + 5 min. back.

Booking: Tel: (+47) 47 60 68 47 E-mail: [email protected] 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.

Language: The main language is English.

Weather: In case of too rough weather FlatEarth will cancel the trip in order not to compromise the safety of the guests. Clients for cancelled trips will not be charged as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip.

Kayaks: We offer double kayaks only. + 1 single kayak for the escort should the number of paying guests be even. (= max 31 persons in total)

Height, weight: PLEASE NOTE : persons taller than 1.95m may have difficulty stretching the legs in the kayaks. Min. weight: 40 kg. Max weight: 100 kg.

Escort: If the ship wants to send an escort on the paddling 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 landscape. 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. 28 Flatearth Adventures - Guided Bike ride to Øvre Eidfjord including a cultural Rural hike www.flatearth.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: biking distance appr. 13 km in total Starting point: Next to Galleri Nils Bergslien, across the cruise gate. Return to the same spot. Cruise guests will be met at the cruise gate by the guide Duration: 2,5 hours Capacity: min. 10 - max 20 Season: June 1st - August 15th Min. age: 12 years Booking: Tel. (+47) 47606847 Email: [email protected]

Clothing: according to weather. Good walking shoes (sneakers, boots, sports sandals - NO high heels)

Flatearth Adventures in Eidfjord takes you on a guided bike ride from Eidfjord along the salmon river and on the Old Road along the Eidfjord Lake to Øvre Eidfjord. On the way we stop at selected sight seeing points before arriving at Øvre Eidfjord. In Øvre Eidfjord we have stop for appr. 1 hour. The guide will take you on an easy hike along the other salmon river in the area, Bjoreio (appr. 45 min. round trip walk) The hike starts at the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and you will get back to this point after a circle walk on the old animal paths in this area. For those who do not want to join the hike there is an option of visiting the Nature Centre – tickets for Hardangervidda Nature Centre can be bought on the spot (entrance fee NOT included in this excursion) Just across the small street from the Nature Centre you will find Hardangerviddahallen, a spectacular restaurant – also open as a cafeteria, should you get thirsty or hungry for a Norwegian specialty.

Sea trout fishing in the Eio river with a local guide www.eidfjordsportsfiske.no

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 300 mtrs Starting point: at the tourist information Duration: min 3 hours Capacity: 1 - 4 persons Season: 1. July - 15. September Booking: Eidfjord Sportsfiske, Jesper Nielsen Tel. (+47) 99398754

Email: [email protected] photo: Jesper Nielsen

The Eio river is an exciting and famous Western Norwegian River with challenging fishing in beautiful surroundings. Eio has been a famous source of record fish for generations past. However, in recent years the salmon stock has been significantly reduced and salmon fishing in this traditional river is currently closed. However, there is a very exciting sea trout fishery here and every year there are new personal records. The guide will bring fishing equipment and give instructions. EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE - PARENT FREE !

Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0 Km Duration: 4,5 hours Capacity: Min. pers: 8 Max. pers: 15

Season: May 1st - September 15th Meeing point: Eidfjord Cruise Quai. Exact time to be arranged according to ship

Booking: Destination Eidfjord - Elin Kvale Tel. +47 53673400 [email protected]

EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE I - Ages 10-14

FUN AND ACTION IN EIDFJORD

· Easy mountain climbing/abseiling with experienced climbing instructors · Make your own vikingbread · Real campfire · Exciting Naturecenter · Learn about the local wildlife · Play at the interactive stations · 225 degree panoramic movie

EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE II - Ages 15-18

· Exciting Naturecenter · 225 degree panoramic movie · Play at the interactive stations · Learn about the local wildlife · Make your own viking bread · Real camp fire · 3 km bike ride through the wild Hjølmo valley · Whitewater jump, a combination between zip lining and bungee jumping.

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

Trolltrain: photo: Statkraft Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs 50% discount on the entrance fee.

Hardangervidda Nature Center Eidfjord: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 40% discount on the entrance fee. photo: HNE

Flatearth Adventures: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 8 km Periode: May 1st – Sept. 1st 50% discount on request. Contact: [email protected]

photo: Flatearth

To get to these activities, you can rent a bike at the touristinformation: 50% discount.

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

photo: Agurtxane Concellon photo: HNE photo: Flatearth

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