Sightseeing
Sightseeing
In the summer, the old road (built in the years 1859-1864), between Seljestad and Røldal, is opened. Instead of taking the new road through the tunnels, one turns off just before the Seljestad tunnel and is rewarded with an unforgettable ride, through a beautiful and dramatic landscape, surrounded by steep mountains and deep gorges. One travels on charming roads up into the mountains, and the view, with Folgefonna in the background, becomes more beautiful and more fantastic for every moment.
Along the old road there is a memorial, above the postman G. Turtveit. On his way to ski over the mountains in the winter of 1903, he was surprised by a snow avalanche. He lay deep under the snow for 56 hours, but miraculously managed to dig himself out of the avalanche with his mail horn. He got further down to Seljestad, where he got help from the people who lived here.
Seljestadjuvet
In the summer, the old road (built in the years 1859-1864), between Seljestad and Røldal, is opened. Instead of taking the new road through the tunnels, one turns off just before the Seljestad tunnel and is rewarded with an unforgettable ride, through a beautiful and dramatic landscape, surrounded by steep mountains and deep gorges. One travels on charming roads up into the mountains, and the view, with Folgefonna in the background, becomes more beautiful and more fantastic for every moment.
Along the old road there is a memorial, above the postman G. Turtveit. On his way to ski over the mountains in the winter of 1903, he was surprised by a snow avalanche. He lay deep under the snow for 56 hours, but miraculously managed to dig himself out of the avalanche with his mail horn. He got further down to Seljestad, where he got help from the people who lived here.
In the valley of the waterfalls are the 5 beautiful waterfalls; Tjørnadalsfoss, Strandfoss, Vidfoss, Espelandsfoss and Låtefoss.
Låtefossen, with a drop of 165 meters, is considered the "king" among these waterfalls, and has been an internationally famous natural attraction for a couple of hundred years. Many famous people have been here and admired the waterfall. Emperor Wilhelm was one of those who was very fond of this area, and came here many times. Of others, e.g. mentioned, our own King Haakon. The English Prime Minister Gladstone also took the trip here and even got a viewing plateau above the waterfall named after him; the so-called Gladstoneview.
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Låtefossen-Wasserfall
5763 LåtefossbruaIn the valley of the waterfalls are the 5 beautiful waterfalls; Tjørnadalsfoss, Strandfoss, Vidfoss, Espelandsfoss and Låtefoss.
Låtefossen, with a drop of 165 meters, is considered the "king" among these waterfalls, and has been an internationally famous natural attraction for a couple of hundred years. Many famous people have been here and admired the waterfall. Emperor Wilhelm was one of those who was very fond of this area, and came here many times. Of others, e.g. mentioned, our own King Haakon. The English Prime Minister Gladstone also took the trip here and even got a viewing plateau above the waterfall named after him; the so-called Gladstoneview.
Røldal Stave Church is a cultural treasure from the 13th century. The church is beautifully decorated with murals and carvings. This stave church is the church in Norway, after Nidaros Cathedral, that most pilgrims made a pilgrimage to in the Middle Ages. The reason for the many pilgrims was i.a. that the crucifix of the church was known to have healing powers.
Every Christmas Eve (June 23) there is still a pilgrimage to the church. The pilgrimage ends with a midnight mass, and it is on this evening that the crucifix according to legend sweats its healing drops.
From mid-May to mid-September, the church is open to visitors every day between 10.00-17.00.
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Røldal stave church
34 KyrkjevegenRøldal Stave Church is a cultural treasure from the 13th century. The church is beautifully decorated with murals and carvings. This stave church is the church in Norway, after Nidaros Cathedral, that most pilgrims made a pilgrimage to in the Middle Ages. The reason for the many pilgrims was i.a. that the crucifix of the church was known to have healing powers.
Every Christmas Eve (June 23) there is still a pilgrimage to the church. The pilgrimage ends with a midnight mass, and it is on this evening that the crucifix according to legend sweats its healing drops.
From mid-May to mid-September, the church is open to visitors every day between 10.00-17.00.
Folgefonna is Norway's 3 largest glaciers. Buerbreen, which is an arm of Folgefonna, is located in the heart of the lush Buerdalen by Odda. It is a nice walk to the foot of the majestic glacier. For those who wish, there are also opportunities for glacier hiking and climbing on the arch. Experienced guides take you on trips across the glacier. Tour arrangements are offered for both beginners and advanced.
For more information; see Hardanger Breføring's website at: http://www.buerbreen.com/
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Buarbreen
Folgefonna is Norway's 3 largest glaciers. Buerbreen, which is an arm of Folgefonna, is located in the heart of the lush Buerdalen by Odda. It is a nice walk to the foot of the majestic glacier. For those who wish, there are also opportunities for glacier hiking and climbing on the arch. Experienced guides take you on trips across the glacier. Tour arrangements are offered for both beginners and advanced.
For more information; see Hardanger Breføring's website at: http://www.buerbreen.com/
In the heart of the Åkrafjord is Langfoss. This is Norway's 5th highest waterfall, with a fall height of an incredible 612 meters and is ranked to one of top 10 most beautiful waterfall in the world. Next to the waterfall there is a path that one can follow up to a lookout plateau with an impressive view.
Åkrafjorden is, in addition to being a piece of beautiful Norwegian nature, also a good offer for those who may wish to fish in saltwater. Fishing licenses can be purchased.
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Langfoss
4 E134In the heart of the Åkrafjord is Langfoss. This is Norway's 5th highest waterfall, with a fall height of an incredible 612 meters and is ranked to one of top 10 most beautiful waterfall in the world. Next to the waterfall there is a path that one can follow up to a lookout plateau with an impressive view.
Åkrafjorden is, in addition to being a piece of beautiful Norwegian nature, also a good offer for those who may wish to fish in saltwater. Fishing licenses can be purchased.
Agatunet is an nature and historic museum located on the west side of Sørfjorden. The yard consists of a cluster of about 30 listed buildings. Most of the buildings here are from 1811-1850, but some of the buildings are much older. The oldest house is lagmannstova. This log house was built around 1250 by the lawman Sigurd Brynjolfson, who was one of the advisers to King Erik Magnusson. This building is the oldest medieval building in the country where the original wooden building still stands.
Gårdstunet is open daily from mid-May to mid-August. Between 11.00 and 17.00 there are opportunities for guided tours of the yard. Art exhibitions and concerts are also arranged.
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Agatunet
Agatunet is an nature and historic museum located on the west side of Sørfjorden. The yard consists of a cluster of about 30 listed buildings. Most of the buildings here are from 1811-1850, but some of the buildings are much older. The oldest house is lagmannstova. This log house was built around 1250 by the lawman Sigurd Brynjolfson, who was one of the advisers to King Erik Magnusson. This building is the oldest medieval building in the country where the original wooden building still stands.
Gårdstunet is open daily from mid-May to mid-August. Between 11.00 and 17.00 there are opportunities for guided tours of the yard. Art exhibitions and concerts are also arranged.
Furebergsfossen
Here you can visit cider farms, taste local food and just enjoy the scenery.
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Hardangerfjord
Here you can visit cider farms, taste local food and just enjoy the scenery.