What to do and see in Hardanger, Western Norway: The Best Nature & Parks

January 21, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Hardanger, Norway including Kvamskogen, Trolltunga Zippen, Rallarvegen (The Navvy Road), Buarbreen, Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall, Voringsfossen, Ringedalsdammen, Espelandsfossen Waterfall, Skjervsfossen Waterfall, The Goldfish Lake.
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1. Kvamskogen

Kvamskogen, Kvam 5600 Norway +47 56 55 59 10 [email protected] http://www.kvamskogen.no
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Kvamskogen

Kvamskogen mountains and skieldorado 1 hr from Bergen, 10 -15 min. from Norheimsund/oystese. Alpine and cross-country. Sledging for adults and children, halfpipe slope. More than 30 slalom courses, 3 with floodlights. 17 ski lifts/tows, 3 tows for children. 50 km prepared and marked ski tracks. Ski hire. Starting point for shorter and longer trips rest of the year as well.

2. Trolltunga Zippen

Skjeggedal, Odda 5750 Norway +47 908 24 572 http://www.opplevodda.com/hardangerfjord-activities/adventures-with-air/trolltunga-zippen/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Trolltunga Zippen

3. Rallarvegen (The Navvy Road)

Finse, Ulvik 5719 Norway http://www.cyclingnorway.no/en/naviesroad
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Rallarvegen (The Navvy Road)

Hardangervidda area.  Path for hikers and cyclists. Haugastol - Finse - Hallingskarvet - Myrdal - Flam 92 km. Memorial of the construction of Bergensbanen 1895-1902. The road itself, the rail, bridges, workmen's huts and guard stations are all memorials of construction and operation of Northern Europe's highest railway station. The road has a total length of 95 kms included the stretch Upsete - Mjolfjell. Close to locaton of Migrant workers museum Rallarmuseet at Finse. Openingtimes is dependant on weather conditions.

4. Buarbreen

Odda 5750 Norway +47 476 06 847 http://en.hardangerfjord.com/odda/things-to-do/buerbreen-p1000083
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Buarbreen

Reviewed By ahsulyn - Zurich, Switzerland

One of the most beautiful hikes I’ve ever done (and I live in Switzerland where we have so many stunning hikes). This hike doesn’t take long, less than 3 hours if you’re in good shape, and the variety of terrain you see - mountains, glacier, forest, streams, waterfalls - is spectacular. The trail is rocky and steep in parts, requiring use of ropes and ladders to scramble up some of the slopes. You also have to cross a few muddy, wet areas, so be sure to wear good hiking shoes. There's parking available in Buer for a fee, as well as a campsite. Enjoy!

5. Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall

Mo ved Steinsdalen, Norheimsund, Kvam 5600 Norway +47 56 55 16 77 [email protected] http://www.visitnorway.com/listings/steinsdalsfossen-waterfall/1260
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4.5 based on 325 reviews

Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall

2 kms from Norheimsund direction Bergen, just by route 7. One of the best known and photographed waterfalls of the country, where you can walk under and behind the waterfall. Stone monument astrophysicist Svein Rosseland. Represented Norway on Expo 2000.

Reviewed By RakshitaA4

On our way to Hardangerfjord, we paid a visit to Steinsdalsfossen and it was a great decision. View of the valley in front of the waterfall from the top is amazing, got a good view of the waterfall from behind, very many beautiful views all around the place.

6. Voringsfossen

Mabodalen i Hardanger, 5785 Norway +47 22 00 25 00 http://Visitnorway.de
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4.5 based on 555 reviews

Voringsfossen

Reviewed By The-SCH-World-Travel

It's either you stop right at the top, with a bird's eye view of the waterfall, Geo coordinates as : 60.425468, 7.246463 OR like us, we choose a short hike ( 1.3km x2 ) to the base of the waterfall. You can park at 60.425203, 7.231709. Both sides of the road are widen to allow cars to park to hike to Vøringsfossen. The initial 200m is path road, after which , there are many boulders and bid rocks to overcome. But not a problem at all as just do it at your own pace and enjoy the hike. It's beautiful with a lovely weather to top it all. You can do it in 2 hours. We took about 3 hours as we had our picnic and rest at the waterfall too!

7. Ringedalsdammen

Tyssedal, Odda 5770 Norway
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Ringedalsdammen

The Ringedalsdam in Skjeggedal is Norway's largest stone dam from 1906-1918. 7 km up from Tyssedal.

8. Espelandsfossen Waterfall

Espelandsdalen, Granvin 5736 Norway
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Espelandsfossen Waterfall

Waterfall, 150 m high, located along Route (Rv.) 572. The river flows from the Trolla Lake, which is partially frozen all year round. Highest point in the area is Olsskavlen, 1575 above sea level.

9. Skjervsfossen Waterfall

Skjervet, Granvin 5736 Norway [email protected] http://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/no/turistvegene/hardanger?attraksjon=Skjervsfossen
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Skjervsfossen Waterfall

Skjervefossen waterfall is a 150 m. high waterfall with two waterfalls in a row. Near road Rv13. View point and kiosk.

10. The Goldfish Lake

Skar, Kvam 5610 Norway +47 56 55 31 84 [email protected] http://www.hardangerfjord.com/attraksjonar/gullfiskvatnet-p792823
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

The Goldfish Lake

The Goldfish Lake or Skarsvatnet, 5 km from oystese direction Porsmyr/Fyksesund. It gets its name from the colour of the fish, gullfiskvederbuk, imported from the Congo and stocked into the little lake in 1914 by doctor Klaus Hansen and Munch Soegaard. This fish is a rare specie in Europe. Location ideal for picnic. Bathing facilities and good parking conditions.

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