Top Things to do in Hordaland
Things to do in Hordaland, Western Norway: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Lying at the heart of Norway’s Western Fjord area, Hordaland is home to culturally rich Bergen, the country’s second largest city. Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second-longest fjord (and the third-longest in the world), is here too, and cruising along its scenic 110 miles is a top area activity. Leirvik, the second-biggest town in Hordaland, has the interesting open-air Sunnhordland Folk Museum. Set atop one of the country’s biggest glaciers, Folgefonna National Park has a popular summer ski center.
Restaurants in Hordaland
1. Mekk Hardanger
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The owners of this store is half of the star cast in Fjorden Cowboys. A popular documentary based on their life as hard working people sourronded by the beautiful nature of Hardanger.
2. Gunvor Handmade Illustration
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Hello! I am an illustrator & small business owner from Bergen, Norway. Besides running my own shop & studio at Bryggen, I work as an illustrator for organizations, publishing houses and magazines.
Reviewed By enur1979 - Stavanger, Norway
Gunvor is a very talented artist and produces art on t-shirt and canvases that make great gifts for friends or young family members. Look out for her art at nearby art gallery Blekk also.
3. Fabelflora
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Fabelflora is an arts, crafts and design store situated in the heart of Bergen. We offer exclusive interior products, jewellery and more from reknown small scale european designers/makers. The Fabelflora Store owners/designers offer a large collection of limited edition graphic prints inspired by nordic nature designed and made in Bergen. The store also host a showroom for internationally reknown Scandinavian Surface wallpaper designs wich can be purchased world wide. Come visit us at the arts & crafts museum KODE 1!
4. Husfliden Bergen
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Susan Fosse
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Discover our beautiful store filled with an exclusive collection of knitwear for men, women & children inspired by the landscape of the West Coast of Norway and the vibrant city of Bergen.
Reviewed By reise3
After purchasing a beautiful sweater on a previous trip, I was anxious to visit the shop again. This time, I discovered the gorgeous wool & silk scarves. I didn't even realize each scarf's design was actually an image from a Norwegian landscape until Susan pointed it out. Love the designs & quality of the pieces, and, somehow, it makes each piece even more special when you mean the designer, herself.
6. Hjertholm
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Fine large store for Scandinavian arts&crafts in the heart of Bergen, run by the Hjertholm family for 3.generations. Wide selection of handmade ceramic, studio glas, jewellery, textile, wood and metal crafts, all directly from more than 80 local & Scandinavian small workshops. The best place to look for something unique and special. A dedicated staff will welcome you!
7. Vestlandsdrakten
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Jewelry Designer Sigfrid Sannes
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Elisesa91 - Oslo, Norway
Amazing sweet little jewelers shop! Hearts, crowns and if you are a Frida Kahoot!-lover you should really visit this shop! Amazing jewelry for gifts or to buy something special from Bergen.
9. Blekk
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Elensaar - Nesoddtangen, Norway
They had so many fantastic pieces that choosing what to get was really hard. The exhibition they had was really cool and fun, and the atmosphere in the shop was exactly the kind of open and playful place that invites you to browse the art for ages. Strongly recommended!
10. Arven As
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
The gold – and silverfactory Arven, has for nearly 150 years produced gold- and silverware in the center of Bergen. Here you can experience craftsmen at work, creating true pieces of art. Timeless silver-cutlery, beautiful interior decor items and unique jewelry, all created by experienced artisans. You will also find a beautiful giftshop, with all the items produced on site.
