The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Hardanger Fjord, Western Norway

Two sites by route 49 towards Strandebarm, 9 km from Norheimsund. One site with several Viking ships about 3.000 years old. Easily accessible on foot with a path leading down to the fjord from the car park. A beautiful carved deer at Bjelkanes near Fyksesund, 7 km to the east of oystese near route 7. More carvings may be studied from the fjord. A smaller carving of ships in Vikehelleren at Sogestien in Fitjadalen.

Trolltunga – Norway's Most Spectacular Rock Formation Trolltunga is one of the most scenic and spectacular cliffs in Norway, hovering 700 metres above Ringedalsvatnet lake. Situated at the western edge of the Hardangervidda plateau, near the town of Odda, Trolltunga was carved by the icecap that once covered most of Scandinavia. The hike through high-mountain terrain up to Trolltunga (1180 m) is long and demanding, but you are rewarded with magnificent views. From the main trailhead at P2 in Skjeggedal, the round-trip hike is 28 km with an ascent of almost 800 metres. The estimated hiking time is 8–12 hours. There is an additional trailhead at P3 Magelitopp. The round-trip hike from P3 Magelitopp is 20 km with an ascent of about 320 metres. The estimated hiking time is 7–10 hours. Hikers need to be properly equipped and in good shape. All the info you need about hiking to Trolltunga: https://trolltunga.com/.

Kjeåsen mountain farm is described as the world's most isolated settlement, it is like an eagle's nest 530m above the Simadalsfjord. The road to the farm starts in Simadal, about 10 km from Eidfjord/Rv7. 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 you can do the amazing hike from the fjord to the top. The hike starts in Simadal by Statkraft (parking by Sima Power Plant). From this point take a left towards the fjord to Kjeaneset. The trail forks off to the right and winds steeply up the mountainside. Ropes, logs and ladders are necessary aids along the way. Stunning views in several places along the trail. Approx 1,5 - 2 hrs hard uphill hiking each way.

You'll find Syse Gard and the beautiful views around this place in the inmost Hardangerfjord at Ulvik. The farmers at Syse Gard, Gro og Hans represent the 5th generation since faming started at Syse Gard. They will give you an experiences of tradition and creating in a lively farming environment. The farm shop offers a broad range of products, from fresh fruits to applesnacks, cured meat, preserved plums, apples and homemade apple juice produced of apples from the orchards. Guided tours for groups on request. Enjoy and taste traditional farming at Syse Gard!

Production of fruit from a number of old types of apples on the farm gives a wide self production of juice and cider with a variety of tasty experiences. Premium apple juice and award-winning ciders in 2010.

Ulvik church was consecrated in 1859. The interior was decorated with rose-painting in 1923 by the artist Lars Osa. Here you will find a copy of one of the best known religious pictures from the Norwegian Middle Age Ulvik-antemensalet. Contact the tourist office for information and guiding. The Church is open daily form 10:00 - 16:00 in the summer season. Entrance is free.

Baking in the eldhus cookhouse. Here you can watch how baking was done in earlier times. Taste the products or buy some for home consumption.

Part of the cultural landscape is formed by the largest collection of ancient burial sites in western Norway, with 350 graves dating from 400 - 1.000 AD. Cultural history maps available at the Tourist Office.