Hidden Secrets at Historic Kinsarvik Church
Hidden Secrets at Historic Kinsarvik Church When driving along Highway 13 between Eidfjord and Odda, you’ll pass through the village of Kinsarvik. You wouldn’t really
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 937 / 60.2 degrees north
Eidfjord, Norway
Located at the end of the Hardangerfjord and the base of the Hardangervidda Plateau, Eidfjord is a beautiful place to base yourself in Western Norway. Just keep in mind it does get some cruise ships in the summer.
Fun Facts About Eidfjord
Latitude: 60.2 degrees north
Population: 937
Eidfjord Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Eidfjord
Hardangervidda Nature Centre
Located in Øvre Eidfjord, this museum provides information on the fauna, flora and history of the region.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
Viking burial mounds
There are 350 Viking burial mounds located a short hike away from Eidsfjord town centre. The tourist office can provide you with maps.
Kjeåsen Farm
Located 600m above Eidfjord are two farms that you can visit. It is possible to drive up to the farms, or you can opt for a hike instead. The farms are open throughout the summer.
VØRingsfossen Tour
Join a guided tour to Vøringsfossen that also includes a short walk by a dam and visit to the Nature Centre.
I recommend the tour “Vøringfossen Waterfall Nature Tour with Guide”
Tour the Fjords
Board a RIB (Zodiac) boat for a guided tour around the beautiful Hardangerfjord region.
I recommend the tour “1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour”
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Eidfjord
The Rv7 from Hønefoss to Eidfjord
The Rv7 is a relatively modern highway in Norway. The earliest road here was in the section between Hardangervidda and Eidfjord in the Måbødalen valley. It’s believed there was a road there in the 16th century. Construction of the highway as we see it today began in sections at the turn of the 20th century. The most difficult part was the stretch over the Hardangervidda plateau, which was finished in 1943. Today the stretch across Hardangervidda is one of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads.
Stavanger to Sogndal on the Rv13
The road from Stavanger to Sogndal is one of the regional highways of Western Norway, but it could easily be classified as a national tourist road. Passing fjords, crossing mountains, and providing stops by waterfalls, glaciers and historic farms, the Rv13 is an incredibly stunning drive. You have the opportunity to cross historic roads or cut through modern tunnels. The Vikafjellet mountain crossing is one of the most impressive in the country. There are a number of stave churches along the way, too
Self-Guided Walks
We currently do not have any self-guided walks available in Eidfjord
Eidfjord on YouTube
Watch our YouTube videos featuring Eidfjord
Voss to Eidfjord
Follow the journey from Voss to Eidfjord, including the Hardanger Bridge.
Hardangervidda Tourist Road
The Hardangervidda Tourist Road is one of Norway’s 18 national roads and begins just north of Eidfjord.
Uniquely Eidfjord
Here are some things that you must do and try in Eidfjord
Vøringsfossen
Vøringsfossen is located at the top of the windy road leading from Eidfjord. The best view is from near Fossli Hotel.
History of Eidfjord
Eidfjord has been a settlement for a long time and was likely inhabited before the Viking Age. The first inhabitants were probably reindeer hunters.
Eidfjord Today
Most of Eidfjord is about 900m above sea level, and its proximity to the fjords means that Eidfjord is a popular tourist destination. Power production, agriculture, hunting and fishing are also important industries. Eidfjord is Norway’s third-largest power generating municipality.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport.
Drive: The national highway 7 runs through the municipality, linking Oslo with the western part of Norway.
Train: No train access.
Ferry: No ferry access
Getting Around
Eidfjord is walkable.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Vik Bakery in Eidfjord has some of the best cardamom buns in western Norway!
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Lodges & B&Bs
Eidfjord Gjestgiveri is a small guesthouse in Øvre Eidfjord.
Chains & Mid-Range
Eidfjord Hotel is a modern hotel in the town centre of Eidfjord.
High End & Unique Properties
Fossli Hotel is a historic hotel located by the Voringsfossen waterfall. This is where Edvard Grieg stayed when he was travelling through the region!
All Posts About Eidfjord
Stopping by Norway’s Famous Vøringsfossen Waterfall
A practical guide to visiting Vøringsfossen, including the history and what you can do in the area.
Drive it Yourself: Voss to Eidfjord
Spending some time in the fjords? Take this scenic drive between Voss and Eidfjord in Hardanger.
Drive it Yourself: the Hardangervidda Tourist Road
Cross the Hardangervidda Plateau on this scenic mountain pass turned tourist road.