Best Of Eidfjord: Things To Do In Fjord Norway’s Eidfjord

Welcome to Eidfjord, an ideal base for exploring the fjords, mountains and waterfalls of the Hardanger region of western Norway: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/eidfjord-norway/

A typical Norwegian fjord village, Eidfjord is home to several hundred people. It’s located on the Hardangerfjord and is a popular cruise port. Highlights include the incredible Vøringsfossen waterfall, the Norwegian Nature Centre, and the Old Eidfjord Church.

For a longer tour of Eidfjord, watch our walking video: https://youtu.be/XG3VHcWQls4

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Welcome to IDF an ideal base for exploring the fs mountains and waterfalls of the hadang region of Western Norway a typical Norwegian F Village ID Fjord is home to several hundred people it’s located on the hadang FI easy to find on a map as it’s one of Norway’s

Biggest fiords to find iidf itself simply trace the f as far as it goes in land in recent years idfi has become a popular cruise port it also gets lots of visitors as a natural stopping point on the drive between Norway’s two biggest cities Oslo and Bergen so if you’re

Passing through the area here are a few highlights to watch out for in and around idfi vering fosen one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls vering fosen plunges down 182 m in a beautiful Gorge thanks to recent improvements visitors are treated to Fantastic Vantage points of the waterall fall and the surrounding

Scenery that being said the newest Bridge is a controversial addition this metal Bridge spans The Gorge supporters say it gives visitors a better appreciation of the natural scenery while opponents say it ruins it let me know your thoughts in the comments it’s also possible to hike along the bottom

Of the gorge but this requires more time the Norwegian Nature Center what was originally one of two visitor centers for the vast hadang Aida National Park is now an experienced Center for discovering more about Norwegian nature don’t miss the panoramic movie which gives you some wonderful perspectives on the Landscapes and

Wildlife of the hanga area year round idfi troll train tour in the center of idfi this train on Wheels offers visitors a tour of the village highlights it passes by the largest prehistoric burial ground in Western Norway and the old church idfi church this whitewashed Old Stone Church

From 1309 seats around 100 people however it’s only used now for special occasions even when the front door is open you can’t go too far inside but nevertheless it’s still worth the walk here next to the old church you’ll find treur home to a traditional wooden Craftsman with souvenirs for sale and a

Small exhibition on the hadang of fiddle nearby this new church built in 1981 now assumes the role of local Parish Church IDF Waterfront the first thing I noticed about iord was the path that snakes around the Waterfront it’s a lovely walk and a good way to get oriented one of the curious things

You’ll see along the way is the series of of roadside trees with Woolen trunk covers known as the knitted trees this art project involved the whole Community idfi Square the village of idfi is the administrative center of the municipality of the same name idf’s municipal offices are easy to find at

The heart of the village with several sculptures and other installations in the Public Square outside hadang FJ Bridge opened in 2013 this impressive suspension bridge is Norway’s longest it has slash travel time between Oslo and Bergen while it’s not necessarily worth seeking out on its own it’s good to know if you’ll be

Crossing it that’s because with tunnels at both ends of the bridge it’s easy to not realize you’re on the bridge until it’s too late to appreciate it you should also be aware of the high toll payment a longer route is available for those wishing to skip the cost where to

Stay if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in iord consider the Cozy Quality Hotel of earning fos despite being named after the famous waterfall it’s located on the waterfront in idfi at the waterfall itself the fosly hotel is an ideal place to stay if you want to appreciate the nature early in the

Morning or in the evening once the majority of tourists are long gone what’s your favorite thing to do in or around i f let me know in the comments thanks for watching