EIDFJORD HARDANGER 2 www.visiteidfjord.no 3 Contents Eidfjord – from fjord 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 – Hardangervidda 56 Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Fjord Norway 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 Hardangerfjord 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.