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.Â
Fun Facts About Eidfjord
Latitude:Â 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.Â
Kinsarvik Church
Located just out of Eidfjord, this is a historic stone church.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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”
Eidfjord has been a settlement for a long time and was likely inhabited before the Viking Age. The first inhabitants were probably reindeer hunters.Â
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.Â
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport.Â
Drive:Â The national highway 7 runs through the municipality, linking Oslo with the western part of Norway.
Train:Â No train access.
Ferry:Â No ferry access
Getting Around
Eidfjord is walkable.Â
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
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Quick Bites
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Reasonable Restaurants
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High End & Unique Eats
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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.Â
Camping
Saebo Camping is located in the MÃ¥bodalen valley.Â
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