The Journey
We want you to be able to explore the landscape, the nature, the food, the history, the people and the waterfalls as a local. Travel by boat, live on land, explore the fjords and the hidden, local gems.
Day1
Welcome
destination:
Osyøro
Thirty kilometers from Bergen Airport and the city of Bergen is Osøyro, the center of Bjørnafjorden, with a view of Folgefonna Glacier. The saga starts in Osøyro where we board the boat and get acquainted.
An ever changing landscape
destinations:
Øyane
Lukksundet
Uskedalen
Rosendal
Sild
Øystese
At the harbor in Osøyro, you muster on the boat, which becomes your companion throughout the journey. First we sails past Ole Bull's house, Norways most famous violinist trough history, before we do a round trip in the beautiful archipelago of øyane. Furthermore, you will experience a farm visits from the boat in Lukksundet and we will try your luck fishing, before we sail past the troll in Uskedalen, beautiful Rosendal, past the bay Sild before we arrive at Øystese. Hardangerfjord Hotel offers comfortable new rooms, inn door water park and local gastronomy.
Day2
Cider and apples
Destinations:
Norheimsund
Utne
Ulvik
On the way to Ulvik we first travel passed Norheimsund and all its beauty! After that, we continue into the fjords for lunch at a historical fjord hotel with an excellent kitchen. Now we are in the midst of beautiful Hardangerfjord and finally arrive at Brakanes Hotell, which has an idyllic location in the heart of Ulvik, with a garden that expands down to the fjord. Here you can choose to join part of the Cider Route and visit one of the apple farms producing apple cider. And we promise, our ciders surpasses French bubbles! If you want to relax at the hotel, there is a beach, wooden spa tub, sauna and kayaks.
Day3
Waterfall after waterfall
destinations:
Osafjorden
Skorselva
Eidfjord
Vøringfossen
The saga continues into the fjords and we now travel to Eidfjord. On the way we visit Osafjord with magnificent nature, old farms and waterfalls. Nothing else in Norway offers more national romance and history than this particular area, where Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord by Tidemand and Gude descend from. The boat's unique bow makes it possible for us to go straight into Skorselva's waterfall, and those who are not afraid of getting wet, can get fresh drinking water. Eidfjord is surrounded by steep mountains, which characterize the village and the locals. We will have a Viking experience in Eidfjord, with storytelling and lunch. Those who wish, can experience Vøringfossen with its lookout points, lots of energy and - for those who dare - walk over the newest bridges that cross the waterfall. Of course there will be dinner in the evening at Hotel Vøringfoss. Those who desire can hike up to the spectacular Kjeåsen, which sets you back a century or two.
Day4
A day on the fjord
Destinations:
Strandebarm
Tysnes
Haaheim Gard
This day offers a longer voyage, where we really get to experience the fjord. On the way we stop by the venerable Eikeneset or historic Hardingasete for lunch and the taste of Hardanger, before we pass the famous Omaholmen to take the ultimate instagram photo. Finally we arrive in Tysnes and the old country store to Torstein with homemade chocolate, a man with 1000 stories and a bakery from 1880. Torstein takes us further up to the hotel Haaheim Gaard. A product in the Historic Hotels that gives peace of mind.
Day5
The end
Destinations:
Strandvik
Vinnes
Sandholmane
Solstrand
Osøyro
The last day we spend together with a round trip in Bjørnafjorden, before we go ashore in Os. The world's most beautiful Fjordsaga is over!
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The route might need adjustment due to weather, availability and other types of unforseen changes, but will always offer high quality and authenticity in the fjords. Our weather is an experiance in itself, but can also offer challenges. These are challanges we are accustomed to deal with and which are a part of our culture.
