Fjord, mountains and waterfalls within 30 minutes from Eidfjord
DESTINASJON EIDFJORD AS
Eidfjord Cruisehavn - Eidfjord Cruiseport / Turistinformasjon - Touristinformation www.visiteidfjord.no
EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT
Eidfjord is located in the innermost part of the famous Hardan-gerfjord. In May 2005 Eidfjord Cruise Port opened, and has become a famous port since. The cruise port is located in the centre of Eidfjord and offers the very best and safest condi-tions.
In 2005 we were the winner of “the Most Improved Port Facili-ties”, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2005 Awards and we received a new price in 2006 for “the Most Improved Destina-tion”, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2006 Awards.
EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT - HARDANGERFJORD
Eidfjord has a population of around 960. We are a thriving community and enjoy the fjord and moun-tains throughout the year. Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway, 179 km – also called the Queen of the Fjords.
Vøringsfossen waterfall has been Norway’s most visited natural attraction for a long time. The Har-dangervidda plateau and the Hardangerfjord are well-known far beyond Norway’s borders.
Due to the mild climate the region is also the orchard of Fjord Norway – here we grow apples, plums, pears and cherries. The blossom season in May/June is unique – the mountain sides are covered in white, pink and red flowers, from the white snow at the top down to the blue fjord. July – October is the harvesting season for fruit, sweet cherry and cider festivals in the small villages along the fjord. Eidfjord offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can ex-perience the most and best of what Norway has to offer. Our visitors can find peace and quiet in the natural environment, in addition to visiting many of our attractions. Eidfjord is the gateway to the Har-dangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway’s largest national park.
Welcome to annualy events and festivals in Eidfjord: Winter Festival (Feb/March), Expedition Amund-sen (Feb/March), National Day (May 17th), Hardanger Music Festival (Mai/June), Midsummer Night (June 23rd), Minitriathlon (August), Norseman Xtreme Triathlon (August), Hardangervidda Marathon (September), Food Festival (Sept/Oct).
The HARDANGER BRIDGE, which opened in August 2013, has made Eidfjord easier accesible. It is a 2 lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestrians and bikers. The main span is 1310 me-ters and the total lentgh is 1380 m. The airdraft is 55 meme-ters. The bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Norway.
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8 MAP OF EIDFJORD PORT 9 HARBOUR PRICES 10 WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 11 DISTANCE TABLE / MAPS 12 ATTRACTIONS & SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD 15
PORT OF EIDFJORD FACILITIES AND FACTS
NAmES & CONTACS
PORT OF EIDFJORD - TECHNICAL INFORmATION
Length quay: 120 metersDepth of quay: 10,7 meters
Able to handle ships: up to 350 + meters in length
Air Draft: 55 meters
Water supply: Capacity per tonne, approx 70 m per hour. Number of hoses: 2 hoses
Cost: NOK 13,50 per m .
Waste disposal: Yes, but has to be booked
24 hours in advance.
Customs: Tollvesenet i Bergen, tel.: +47 55 57 37 00
Tugboat: No
Supplies: Yes, by agent
Bunkers: No
IMO no. 2158
Port ID no. 273119
UN locator NOEDF
Port Channel VHF 12
ISPS regulations: Yes, Eidfjord Cruiseport is ISPS approved safety level 1
Destinasjon Eidfjord AS
Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Ostangvegen 1, N-5783 Eidfjord, Norway
Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no E-mail: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no GENERAL INFORmATION Local time (+/- GMT): +1 GMT CONTACT PERSON
Manager: Marit Stadheim
Cell phone: (+47) 47 25 01 20
Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00
E–mail address: marit@visiteidfjord.no
PFSO
Terje Monsen
Cell Phone: (+47) 41 55 23 18
E-mail address: cruise@visiteidfjord.no 3
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HARbOUR PRICES 2015
Guards NOK ISPS fixed rate per hour 550 Hourly rate per guard 250
Water supply NOK
Water per m 3 13,50
The security crew at the Eidfjord Cruise Port:
Leiv Henry Sæbø, Magne Nedrevåg and Terje Monsen
photo: Marit Stadheim Due to the new harbour law Eidfjord Cruise Port will no
longer have harbour fee + quai fee + mooring fee, but only these fees from 2013:
For cruiseships alongside quai NOK Service fee per GRT 0,95
For cruiseships at anchor NOK Service fee per pax 15 Fixed rate for prep. work 800
Up to 500 m³ fresh water free of charge if 6 or more calls from the same cruise line are confirmed during the cruise season!
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT - SEASON 2015
(rates for 2016 may change due to changes in IHm’s rates)
Eidfjord Cruise Port is co-operating with Indre Hordaland Miljøverk (IHM), Voss, in han-dling waste disposal. IHM is an inter-communal company with a waste disposal and treatment facility in Voss, around 50 kilometres from Eidfjord.
Eidfjord Cruise Port offers cruiseships waste disposal services during 2015 at the fol-lowing terms and prices:
RECEIPT AND PROCESSING
Waste NOK 1835 pr. tonne including disposal fee
Food waste NOK 1835 pr. tonne
Glass and metal packaging NOK 520 pr. tonne Plastic (delivered in sacks) NOK 0
Cardboard, bundles NOK 0
Paper NOK 525 pr. tonne
Electrical waste products NOK 0
Hazardous waste (oil, spirits, paint) NOK 16 pr. kg
Sorting NOK 800 pr. hour
TRANSPORTATION
Based on meeting each docking vessel with mobile waste treatment facility. 1 unit 22-41m container of waste.
1 unit 22m container including containers of different sorted materials. For example: 4 x 660 litres food waste.
4 x 660 litres glass and metal packaging. 1 x Euro pallet with frame for hazardous waste.
Cardboard in rolls and plastic can be put in at the end.
It is important that the waste is well sorted. If additional sorting is required, an addi-tional fee will be charged according to the extra time taken to sort the material.
TRANSPORTATION FEES
Container placed on quay before arrival with a minimum
of 24 hours notice, incl. 1 hour waiting time: NOK 5950 Waiting time per hour exceeding 1 hour:
- by 1 container NOK 1135
- by 2 containers NOK 1215
Extra for Saturday and Sunday pr. hour: NOK 330
Containers will be placed at a stipulated location on the quay, and the vehicle that will take the containers will be available. Any questions related to booking should be addressed to: Terje Monsen, cellphone (+47) 41 55 23 18.
Water can be delivered on arrival at a price of NOK 13,50 pr. tonne. All prices are included VAT 25%.
We reserve ourselves the right to change the rates if the costs should increase. 3
3 photo: Marit Stadheim
NORWAy mAP AND HARDANGERFJORD mAP
From EIDFJORD Km Directions:
Stavanger 247 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 1, Rv 509, Ev 18. Oslo 343 Rv 7, Rv 51, Rv 7, Ev 16, Rv 35, Ev 16, Rv 160, Ev 18. Haugesund 195 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 1, Rv 11, Rv 47. Kristiansand 393 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 39. Bergen 138 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16, Rv 1, Rv 585. Larvik 358 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 36, Rv 354, Rv 36, Ev 18, Rv 303. Geilo 90 Rv 7. Voss 55 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16.
ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD
Destinasjon Eidfjord AS
Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Ostangvegen 1 N- 5783 Eidfjord Norway Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no E-mail: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no
Opening hours postoffice (200 m from the port)
Inside ”Joker Eidfjord” Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Opening hours grocery stores (100-200 m from the port)
* = Extended openinghours during the summer Coop Marked Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 86 Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Friday: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm*) Garen Camping Tel: +47 53 66 57 25 Open 15.06 - 25.08
Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm
Opening hours petrolstation (300 m from the port)
* = Extended openinghours during the summer YX Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 54 73 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm (10 pm*)
Opening hours fastfood shop with a selection of groceries (200 m from the port)
* = Extended openinghours during the summer Mix Mett & Go Tel.: +47 53 66 55 83 Monday - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm (11 pm*)
EIDFJORD - GENERAL INFORmATION
EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Brann/Fire 110 Politi/Police 112 Ambulanse/Ambulance 113
Doctor +47 56 52 60 03
Opening hours touristinformation office (30 m from the port)
Extended opening hours during cruise calls
01.05. - 31.05. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm 01.06. - 14.06./16.08. - 31.08. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm 15.06. – 15.08. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm Rest of the year Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm
Joker Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Sunday* 11 am - 4 pm*
There will be a surprise for the passengers during every new (1st time) call at Eidfjord Cruiseport!
Destinasjon Eidfjord is an agent for Global Blue and Tax Free World-wide Norway. We offer tax refund to cruisepassengers on calls when Eidfjord is the last port. This has to be booked in advance.
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Local souvenirs and handycraft (50 - 200 m from the port) at Unik, Mangfaldet, Hardangervidda Nature-center or at the hotel by the port. Several shops in the centre of Eidfjord
VAN DER TUUk TRAVEL & GUIDE SERVICE
Offers various activities for groups . Escorts andtrans-portation to and from the entire Hardanger region , walks and mountain hikes with guide, farm visits with a taste of local foods, archery, dog team riding, fishing and fjord tours.
Booking:
Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service Tel: +47 53 66 11 50/+47 907 39 157 Fax: +47 53 66 24 18
E-mail: vandertuuk@reiseogguide.no
The Vøringsfossen waterfall is Norways best known and most visited natural attraction. The majestic falls cascade more than 600 feet into the Måbø Valley below.
The view is breathtaking from the top at Fossli Hotel / Parkinglot. There is also a nice view from Vøringfoss Cafeteria / Parkinglot (appr. 2 km below Fossli Hotel)
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 Km
Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited
Season: Appr. May 20th to September 15th
VøRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km
Starting point: 30 m (at the tourist information) Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Season: May to October
Tickets: at the touristinformation
bUS TO THE VøRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL
The bus takes you up to the Vøringsfossen waterfall by the
Fossli Hotel, where you have 30 minutes to enjoy the spectacular view and a cup of coffee or tea at Fossli Hotel before returning to Eidfjord.
(This tour is without a guide).
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
HARDANGERVIDDA NATURE CENTRE EIDFJORD
www.hardangerviddanatursenter.no
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km
Duration: 1,5 hours (incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 168 per half hour
Opening hours: April - October: 10 am - 6 pm
June 15th - August 20th: 9 am - 8 pm Open for groups all year by appoint ment.
Booking: Tel. +47 53 67 40 00 Fax.+47 53 67 40 01
E-mail post@hardangervidda.org
Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord is an authorized national park centre for the Hardangervidda and a modern and exciting experience center for Norwegian nature, climate and environment.
Three floors of exciting exhibitions. The modern cinema with five screens was built in collaboration with the Norwegian filmmaker Ivo Caprino and shows 20 unforgettable minutes about Hardangervidda, the Hardanger Fjord and the beautiful waterfalls in the region. You feel as if you are part of the journey on screen. We promise you a great experience between high mountains and deep fjords. Experience thrill-ing helicopter dives above steep canyons and cascadthrill-ing waterfalls. Take in the quiet, poetic scenes be-tween mountain lakes, glaciers and reindeer, accompanied by an original music score. The soundtrack is intense, melancholy and lyrical, like the film itself. Restaurant, gift shop and tourist information.
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
VILLAGE TOUR WITH THE TROLLTRAIN IN EIDFJORD
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mStarting point: at the tourist information Duration: 1 hour
Capacity: 90 (two trains)
Tickets: at the tourist information Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation
The Trolltrain is located close to the tourist information office. The train takes you for a 1 hour sightsee-ingtour in the centre of Eidfjord. You will enjoy a nice view of the fjord, mountains and the daily life in Eidfjord.
Photo stop by the largest prehistoric burial ground in Western Norway, located at Hæreid, see some of the graves from the Iron-and Viking ages.
Photo stop by the old St. James Church from 1309 close to Trebua woodshop and return to the center. If you wish you can exit the train for a visit at Trebua with traditional, local wood carvings and fiddle col-lection. Then there’s a 10 minute walk back to the port.
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km Duration: 1,5 hour
(incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 50
(100 if coordinated)
SImA POWER PLANT
The power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Europe, 700 m inside the mountain in Simadalen. The station hall is 200 m long, 20 m wide and 40 m high.
The guided tour includes a film about the construction of the power plant as well as a visit in the station hall.
This is a producing power plant, because of this it can occasionally be closed for tourist on short notice. Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation
Opening hours: June 15th - Aug 15th: 10 am / 12 am / 2 pm
Open for groups all year by appointment
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 22 km
Duration: appr. 4 hours (on request) Capacity: 40-90
Booking : Hardanger Skipsservice AS
E-mail: georgah@popholding.no Tel: (+47) 90 03 81 45 / 92 68 71 00
ExPERIENCE LOCAL FOOD AND CIDER - COmbINED WITH A FJORD CRUISE
www.brakanes-hotel.no / www.hardangersider.no
This excursion is a combined tour consisting of a cruise with “Lady Anne” and a short, guided bus transfer.
The main goal for this excursion is the Hardanger Juice and Cider Fac-tory at Lekve fruit farm, beautifully situated by the Hardangerfjord in the village of Ulvik. The Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory was founded in 2004 and is now producing first class juices, cider and recently started production of apple brandy.
The juice and the cider are produced with modern equipment, but the recipes are old and traditional. Due to increase in demand, production has increased rapidly over the years.
During the guided tour you’ll view and receive information about the production site. Fruit juice sam-ples, cider and local food will be served in the farm restaurant.
kJEåSEN IN SImADAL
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 15 Km Distance from bus parking: 500 mDuration: 1,25-2 hours (incl. 15-60 min. stay) 15 min. (view only)
1,25 hour (including a visit at Bjørg Wiik’s court yard)
Capacity: 45
Booking: Destinasjon Eidfjord AS / Tourist office Season: May – September, according to
weather conditions
By appointment (visit at Bjørg Wiik’s court yard) or without appointment daily (to enjoy the view).
KJEÅSEN MOUNTAIN FARM is described as the world’s most isolated settlement, it is like an eagle’s nest 530m above the Simadalsfjord. Life on Kjeåsen is described in Bror Ekström’s book “The people of Kjeåsen” and in television documentaries and miscellaneous articles. Due to narrow road, hourly driving has been introduced. Traffic up to Kjeåsen every full hour, traffic down from Kjeåsen on the half hour. One can drive up just to enjoy the view, or groups can book a visit at Bjørg Wiik’s court yard, she will welcome you and play a CD that tells the story of Kjeåsen.
photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord
TAxI TO THE kJEåSEN mOUNTAIN FARm
Enjoy a trip to the Kjeåsen mountain farm, which lies like an eagle’s nest 530m above the Simadalsfjord.
The taxi takes you 7km to Simadal and 5km up the steep road built in the 1970’s during the construction of the power plant. Half of the road goes through a dark tunnel. Spectacular view on the top!
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 15 km
Starting point: 30 m (at the touris information) Duration: 1,5 hours
Season: April to October
Booking: at the tourist information - on day of departure)
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m Duration: 0,5-1 hour Capacity: 80
Free entrance
N. bERGSLIEN ART GALLERy
The Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss hosts a large permanent exhi-bition of the well-known local artist Nils Bergslien (1853-1928).
The gallery also stages various visiting exhibitions. The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours. Opening hours: June 22nd - Aug 16th:
every day from 12 am - 6 pm
Apr 11th - June 21st and Aug 17th - Oct 4th: every Sat/Sun from 12 am - 4 pm
Always open 10-14 during cruise calls.
HIkE TO HæREID (6 km ROUNDTRIP)
Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information(30 m from the port) Duration: appr. 1,5 hours (roundtrip) Footwear: walking shoes required
At Hæreid you can see Western Norway’s largest area of burial mounds from the Iron and Viking Ages periods with almost 400 graves from 400-1000 AD. Part of a fascinating cultural landscape. The burial mounds are located on the Hæreid plateau, around 20 minutes walk from the centre of Eidfjord, also ac-cessible by car. Information guide with map can be purchased at the tourist information office.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m Duration: 0,5 hour
EIDFJORD OLD CHURCH – A ST. JACObS CHURCH
According to the saga, the influential and mighty Rich-Ragna, who ruled at the time, has been credited with the building of this church. Her reason for building the church lay in her desperate need for forgiv-ness for all her wicked deeds. Amongst her many spiteful deeds she allowed her own husband to drown while they were on their way to town. She left him on a reef and when the tide came in, he drowned. Some of the stonewalls in the church measure as much as 5 ft in thickness. The pulpit is probably from about A.D. 1613. Both the front and the pulpit are decorated in panels with a variety of motives.
Booking for groups: at the tourist information Open for groups all year, by appointment only
Nestling in the heart of the Hardangerfjord countryside, and dwarfed by the surround-ing mountains stand the old Eidfjord church, a
stonebuilt church from about 1309 A.D. photo: Agurtxane Concellon
TREbUA - TRADITIONAL, LOCAL WOOD CARVINGS AND FIDDLE
COLLECTION
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m Duration: 0,5 hour Capacity: 20
Opening hours: open during cruise calls or contact the tourist information
Visit the wood craftsman at ”Trebua”, near the old church. Collection of fiddles of the well known fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen. Handmade items from wood, woodcarvings. He might also play a tune on his Hardanger fiddle . Maximum 20 participants at once.
bICyCLE RENTAL / CANOE RENTAL
WWW.VISITEIDFJORD.NO
Bicycle rental
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m from the port
(at the tourist information) Season: May 1st - Oct 1st
Enjoy the Eidfjord nature by bicycle, for example to Simadal (7 km) or to the Nature Center in Øvre Eidfjord (7 km).
Canoe rental
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m from the port
(at the tourist information) Season: May 1st - Oct 1st
Enjoy the Eidfjord scenery by canoe along the beautiful Hardangerfjord.
photo: Flatearth Adventures
photo: Flatearth Adventures
SySENDAmmEN - ONE OF NORWAy’S LARGEST STONE-FILLED DAmS
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 Km
Duration. 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited
Season: April - October
Sysendammen is one of Norway’s largest stone-filled dams.
The total lenght of the dam is 1.160m, and it consist of 3,6 mill. m3 stone and moraine fell. View of the glacier Hardangerjøkulen from the parking lot.
photo: Flatearth Adventures
photo: Flatearth Adventures
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m Capacity: 50
Season: Open for groups all year by appointment Booking: Vik Pensjonat
Tel: (+47) 53 66 51 62
E-mail: post@vikpensjonat.com
mOSSTOVO CAFETERIA
www.vikpensjonat.com
Mosstovo Cafeteria which opened in May 2012 is built in local, old and authentic building style. There is sale of local food from Hardanger for both cup and platter.
Fantastic place for groups and events. Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0,5 - 20 km Duration: 2 - 6 hours Capacity: 5 - 40
Booking: Tel: (+47) 90 27 63 95/41 55 04 04 E-mail: eidfjordaktiv@gmail.com
Enjoy a taste of real Hardangerfood in the atmospheric Grindaløo. We recommend our speciality pit cooked shoulder of lamb made the same way as they did during the Stone Age. We have sales of homemade flatbread, baked goods, jam and canned fruit.
You can also bake your own flatbread or other home baking, and get it served with homemade condiments and coffee/tea.
photo: Agurtxane Concellon
EIDFJORD AkTIV AND GRINDALøO
www.eidfjordaktiv.com
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m
Booking : Restaurant Fjell & Fjord www.eidfjordhotel.no
Tel: +47 53 66 52 64
E-mail: post@eidfjordhotel.no
RESTAURANT FJELL & FJORD
www.eidfjordhotel.no
Coffee with a view!
An amazing view over the fjord and mountains from our modern lounge and restaurant.
Taste our local apple drinks and a traditional salmon sandwich – or some sweets like homemade apple cake.
Be our guest and get free Internet access. Guest computer & Wifi.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m
Booking : Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel
(+47) 53 66 52 64.
Boatowner Helge Vik (+47) 99 29 52 61
bOAT RENTAL
www.eidfjordhotel.no
Full day: From kl. 09:00 to max 20:00 Half day: 09:00 - 13:30 or 14:00 - 20:00
Rent at your own risk. We have life jackets. The fuel tank must be refilled. Distance 850 m. 12 min on foot. 2 min by car.
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m
Booking: Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss
Eidfjord, Hardanger
Tel: (+47) 53 67 41 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 41 11
E-mail: qr.voringfoss@choice.no
QUALITy HOTEL & RESORT VøRINGFOSS
www.resortvoringfoss.no
Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringsfoss opened May 15th 2001 and the hotel is located right next to the Eidfjord cruise port.
Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat in the sportsbar or in the restaurant.
They also have a large selection of souvenirs in their shop and offer wireless internet connection. The N. Bergslien Art Gallery, which is owned by the Eidfjord Community, is located in
connection to the hotel. The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours.
FOSSLI HOTEL
www.fossli-hotel.com
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km
Booking: Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli
N-5785 Vøringsfoss
Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 77
E-mail: post@fossli-hotel.com
The Fossli Hotel is located at the top of the Måbødalen valley and has a unique position with a fantastic panoramic view over the Måbødalen valley and the Vøringsfoss waterfall. It was built in 1891. Edvard Grieg was a regular guest at the hotel and wrote various musical works, including “Opus 66”, here. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat while you enjoy the amazing view. They also have a souvenir shop.
photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim photo: QH&RV
photo: Flatearth Adventures
Age: Min. 10 years old. Children 10-14 years: only accompanied by adults. 1 child pr. adult Recommended for: Everyone. No special skills, experience or physical strength is required. Clothing: Normal clothing according to the weather.
Language: The main language is English.
Weather: In case of too rough weather FlatEarth will cancel the trip in order not to compromise the safety of the guests. Clients for cancelled trips will not be charged as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip.
Kayaks: We offer double kayaks only. + 1 single kayak for the escort should the number of paying guests be even. (= max 31 persons in total)
Height, weight: PLEASE NOTE : persons taller than 1.95m may have difficulty stretching the legs in the kayaks. Min. weight: 40 kg. Max weight: 100 kg.
Escort: If the ship wants to send an escort on the paddling activity, the escort goes for free.
A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in front of the gate to the Cruise ship. The group follows the guide who tells about Eidfjord Cruise Port and then continues towards the small beach where the kayaks are prepared.
On the small beach the group will be instructed in paddle techniques, safety procedures and correct use of the equipment. During the kayaking on the fjord the instructor will tell about the creation of the fjord landscape. Instruction and use of equipment is included in the price.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The chief instructor can at all times due to strong winds change the place of the activity from the fjord to the Eidfjord lake in order not to compromise the safety of the participants.
NO REFUNDS if a guest chooses to cancel the activity. Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0 Km
Duration: appr. 3 hours
Capacity: Min. pers: 8 per rotation
Max. pers: 30
Season: May 1st - September 15th
Out of season: Trips can be arranged on request. Meeing point: Eidfjord Cruise Quai. Exact time
to be arranged according to ship Return: Eidfjord Cruise Quai appr. 3 hours later.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: this means a total duration of
max. 3 hours.
Included in this is appr. 5 min. walk to the kayaks + 5 min. back. Booking: Tel: (+47) 47 60 68 47
E-mail: cruise@flatearth.no
FLATEARTH ADVENTURES - SEA kAyAkING ON THE FJORD
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 300 mtrs
Starting point: at the tourist information Duration: min 3 hours
Capacity: 1 - 4 persons
Season: 1. July - 15. September
Booking: Eidfjord Sportsfiske, Jesper Nielsen Tel. (+47) 99398754
Email: post@eidfjordsportsfiske.no
SEA TROUT FISHING IN THE EIO RIVER WITH A LOCAL GUIDE
www.eidfjordsportsfiske.no
The Eio river is an exciting and famous Western Norwegian River with challenging fishing in beautiful surroundings. Eio has been a famous source of record fish for generations past. However, in recent years the salmon stock has been significantly reduced and salmon fishing in this traditional river is currently closed. However, there is a very exciting sea trout fishery here and every year there are new personal records.
photo: Jesper Nielsen
FLATEARTH ADVENTURES - GUIDED bIkE RIDE TO øVRE
EIDFJORD INCLUDING A CULTURAL RURAL HIkE
www.flatearth.noDistance from Eidfjord Port: biking distance appr. 13 km in total
Starting point: Next to Galleri Nils Bergslien, across the cruise gate. Return to the same spot.
Cruise guests will be met at the cruise gate
by the guide
Duration: 2,5 hours Capacity: min. 10 - max 20 Season: June 1st - August 15th Min. age: 12 years
Booking: Tel. (+47) 47606847 Email: cruise@flatearth.no Clothing: according to weather.
Good walking shoes (sneakers, boots, sports sandals - NO high heels)
Flatearth Adventures in Eidfjord takes you on a guided bike ride from Eidfjord along the salmon river Eio and on the Old Road along the Eidfjord Lake to Øvre Eidfjord. On the way we stop at selected sight seeing points before arriving at Øvre Eidfjord. In Øvre Eidfjord we have stop for appr. 1 hour. The guide will take you on an easy hike along the other salmon river in the area, Bjoreio (appr. 45 min. round trip walk) The hike starts at the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and you will get back to this point after a circle walk on the old animal paths in this area. For those who do not want to join the hike there is an option of visiting the Nature Centre – tickets for Hardangervidda Nature Centre can be bought on the spot (entrance fee NOT included in this excursion) Just across the small street from the Nature Centre you will find Hardangerviddahallen, a spectacular restaurant – also open as a cafeteria, should you get thirsty or hungry for a Norwegian specialty.
FUN AND ACTION IN EIDFJORD
· Easy mountain climbing/abseiling with experienced climbing instructors · Make your own vikingbread
· Real campfire
· Exciting Naturecenter
· Learn about the local wildlife · Play at the interactive stations · 225 degree panoramic movie
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0 Km Duration: 4,5 hours
Capacity: Min. pers: 8
Max. pers: 15
Season: May 1st - September 15th
Meeing point: Eidfjord Cruise Quai. Exact time to be arranged according to ship Booking: Destination Eidfjord - Elin Kvale
Tel. +47 53673400
turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no
ExPLORE & ExPERIENCE - PARENT FREE !
ExPLORE & ExPERIENCE I - AGES 10-14
ExPLORE & ExPERIENCE II - AGES 15-18
· Exciting Naturecenter
· 225 degree panoramic movie · Play at the interactive stations · Learn about the local wildlife · Make your own viking bread · Real camp fire
· 3 km bike ride through the wild Hjølmo valley
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR CREWmEmbERS
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km1 hour guided tour: free of charge.
SImA POWERPLANT:
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 40% discount on the entrance fee.
HARDANGERVIDDA NATURE CENTER EIDFJORD:
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 8 km Periode: May 1st – Sept. 1st
50% discount on request. Contact: cruise@flatearth.no
FLATEARTH ADVENTURES:
To get to these activities, you can rent a bike at the touristinformation: 50% discount.
Crew service center, with computers and wireless internet zone at the whole port area (on board included), free of charge!
CREW SERVICE CENTER:
Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs 50% discount on the entrance fee.
