Eidfjord

Eidfjord is the innermost village at the far end of Hardanger, Hardangerfjord. Eidfjord sits at the intersection of Hardangervidda plateau and the great western fjords. Within Eidfjord wild canyons cut deep into the bedrock where tall waterfalls plunge to the valley floor below.



Understand
Eidfjord is the name of the village, the branch of the Hardangerfjord and the district. 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 fjords. Glaciers, mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Luxuriant fjord landscapes with green mountain sides and white mountain tops. More than 95% of Eidfjord Community's total area of around 1,500 km² is more than 600 m above sea level. Hardangervidda is Europe's largest mountain plateau and Norway's largest national park. The rest of the community lies around the beautiful and well-known Hardangerfjord.



By train
Take the train from Oslo to Geilo, then the bus from Geilo to Eidfjord. The bus service is daily in the period from 7 May – 30 September. Outside of this period, you must take the train from Oslo to Voss and then take the bus from Voss to Eidfjord.

If you come from Bergen you take the train to Voss and then the bus to Eidfjord.

From Oslo
Skyss
 * Dep Arr
 * Geilo –   Eidfjord:
 * 11:50 - 13:45 (1 May- 30 Sep)
 * 19:45 – 21:30 (22 Jun – 16 Aug)
 * Eidfjord - Geilo:
 * 09:00 – 10:45 (01 May – 30 Sep)
 * 14:15 – 16:20 (22 Jun – 16 Aug)

From Bergen
Skyss
 * Dep  Arr

Voss  –    Eidfjord:
 * 11:40 – 12:50 (arrives 14:10 during school breaks)
 * 17:35 – 18:55

Eidfjord –  Voss:
 * 07:15 – 08:30
 * 08:35 – 09:55
 * 13:45 – 15:15 (during the period 1 May – 30 Sep)
 * 17:55 – 19:15

By car
Bergen - Eidfjord via the Rv 7 road: Kvamskogen, Norheimsund and along the Hardanger fjord to Granvin. From Granvin to the ferry connection Bruravik – Brimnes. Around three hours.

Bergen - Eidfjord via the Rv 13: In the direction of Voss and to the Bruravik – Brimnes ferry connection. Around two-and-a-half hours.

By ferry Ferry over the Hardangerfjord Bruravik – Brimnes Summer: Daily departures every 20 minutes. Winter: Daily departures every 40 minutes. The journey takes 10 minutes. Brimnes lies around 10 kilometers from Eidfjord.




 * Oslo – Eidfjord via the E18 road: Oslo – Drammen, then Rv 40 via Kongsberg to Geilo, then Rv 7 over Hardangervidda.Five to six hours.
 * Oslo – Eidfjord via E16: Oslo – Hønefoss, then Rv 7 through Hallingdal and over Hardangervidda. Five to six hours.
 * Geilo – Eidfjord: Along the Rv 7 over Hardangervidda, around one-and-a-half hours.
 * Larvik – Eidfjord: See Oslo Rv 40 via Kongsberg and Geilo.
 * Egersund – Eidfjord: E39, E134 and Rv 13 roads.
 * Haugesund – Eidfjord: E134 towards Røldal, then Skare, along Rv 13 towards Odda.
 * Stavanger – Eidfjord: E39 to Haugesund, E134 towards Røldal, then Skare, along Rv 13 towards Odda.
 * Kristiansand – Eidfjord: Rv 9 through Evje, Bygland and Setesdal to Haukeligrend. Then along E134 to Røldal and onwards along Rv 13 towards Odda.

See
In Eidfjord, you find many attractions created by nature and our ancestors, and also many modern attractions, that appeal to people of all ages. This guide gives a short overview of these attractions. You can get more information at the Eidfjord tourist information centre.



Do


Eidfjord offers activities for every taste. There are possibilities for physical activities, or alternatively to enjoy the peace and quiet. This guide gives you an overview of some of the things you can do in Eidfjord. There is much to explore here. Eidfjord is surrounded by waterfalls and is described as maybe the world's best place for ice climbing,

The tourist information recommends the Sightseeing in Eidfjord wild and beautiful tour. A 3-hour sightseeing tour in Eidfjord, including admission to the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and a tour up the Måbødalen valley with breathtaking views of the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall. Tickets sold at Tidereiser or the Eidfjord Tourist Information Office. The tourist information and FlatEarth also rents out bikes.

In warm weather there is a beach located a kilometer from Eidfjord in the direction of Simadalen instead. Family-friendly beach three kilometers from the centre of Eidfjord in the direction of Simadalen. Hardangertun Family Park with leisure pool, 29 kilometers from the center of Eidfjord.

It's also possible to rent Canoes and Boats. Try Flatearth or Sæbo Camping for the former, and Vik Pensjonat or Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel for the latter. You could also sail on a mini-cruise along the beautiful Hardangerfjord with TIDE's rapidboat Vøringen. It’s also possible to book a fjordcruise with the boat ”Lady Anne”. For further information, contact the tourist information center, tel +47 53 67 34 00.



Treks
Well-prepared footpaths, central Eidfjord and Øvre Eidfjord. Easy walking. Maps at the tourist information center and the Hardangervidda Naturecentre.


 * Måbøgaldane, Måbødalen. Old path up Måbødalen – total length five kilometers. Experience 400 years of road-building traditions, from footpaths to the most modern engineering achievements. Tour tip: Go up Måbødalen and down the old road in Måbødalen. Around three-and-a-half hours.
 * Simadal, Well-prepared footpath along Simadals river. Information at the tourist information centre. If you want to see one of Norway's highest waterfalls, Skytjefossen, you must drive to Tveit. You can park here and follow the road to the waterfall.
 * Sysendalen, Hardangervidda, Fine walks along footpaths and rides along cycle paths. An excellent and popular area for outings, fishing and berry-picking.

Eat
Eidfjord

Øvre Eidfjord



Hardangervidda



Sleep
Eidfjord

Øvre Eidfjord



Fossli and Garen

Touristhuts in the Hardangervidda