The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Hardanger Fjord, Western Norway

Hardangerfjord kayakrental offer kayak and bicycle rental between mountain, glacier and fjords. Only prebooking and you need skills for paddling and biking. We are located in Lofthus in Hardanger.

2 kms from Norheimsund direction Bergen, just by route 7. One of the best known and photographed waterfalls of the country, where you can walk under and behind the waterfall. Stone monument astrophysicist Svein Rosseland. Represented Norway on Expo 2000.

You'll find Syse Gard and the beautiful views around this place in the inmost Hardangerfjord at Ulvik. The farmers at Syse Gard, Gro og Hans represent the 5th generation since faming started at Syse Gard. They will give you an experiences of tradition and creating in a lively farming environment. The farm shop offers a broad range of products, from fresh fruits to applesnacks, cured meat, preserved plums, apples and homemade apple juice produced of apples from the orchards. Guided tours for groups on request. Enjoy and taste traditional farming at Syse Gard!

Skjervefossen waterfall is a 150 m. high waterfall with two waterfalls in a row. Near road Rv13. View point and kiosk.

Forest road/path from Lofthus to Nosi (950 m.a.s.l.). This is one of the gateways to Hardangervidda. At 650-700 metres are the monk steps made of stone, probably laid by monks who settled at Opedal in the 12th. century. Lofthus - Nosi return abt 4 hrs walk. For pack horses, contact the tourist office or Van der Tuuk guide service.

A living Museum of boatbuilding. The museum is open every day during the summer. You can watch the craftsmen at work and hear about the boatbuilding and craftsmanship. Try your own skills in the Activity Route. You can attend exhibitions and films telling different parts of Norways maritime history.In the traditional ropemaker's workshop rope is made for boats from all over the country. Here you'll also find a nice exhibition on traditional ropemaking. There is a pleasant harbour-view cafe where we serve excellent coffee, tea and home made food. Hardanger Maritime Museum is a national centre of expertise which is committed to boat preservation, is an outdoor-pursuits centre, a craft training centre and a guardian of old craft traditions. Opening times off-season by arrangement.