Stalheim is a truly amazing place and so worth a visit! It’s a small place with massive mountains and impressive scenery only 2 hours drive from Bergen. Stalheim Hotel lies in a truly spectacular location! Located between Voss and Aurland it lies at the entrance to the UNESCO world heritage area of the Nærøyfjord, and has unbelievable opportunities for exploring the valley,…
If you are looking for a hike with plenty of fjord view, but do not want to spend all day travelling or hiking, this is the perfect hike easily accessible from Bergen. Arnanipa fjord hike Arnanipa lies in Indre Arna, just outside Bergen, and offers stunning fjord view as it is located on kind of a peninsula between Arnavågen and Sørfjorden (Osterøy).…
Bondhusvatnet – an easy hike to a stunning lake of melted glacier water. Bondhusvatnet is a stunning lake of melted glacier water from the Bondhusbreen glacier, which is a branch of the Folgefonna glacier, Norways third largest glacier. Bondhusvatnet (the lake) and the Bondhusbreen (the glacier) are located above the small place Sunndal in Mauranger. We have been wanting to travel from…
We recently had the pleasure of spending a few days in Ulvik, Hardanger. We stayed at Brakanes Hotel located in the village of Ulvik in the innermost part of the Hardangerfjord, the second longest fjord in Norway. Here, deep in the fjords, the village of Ulvik is sourrounded by high mountains, most of them above 900 m.a.s.l. Ulvik, Hardanger, with the fjord,…
Hardanger offers numerous options for what we call fjordhiking. This is a really enjoyable way to experience the landscape by the fjords while at the same time get some exercise and achievement. We try to seek out fjordhikes that gives impressive views and enjoyable hikes. One place that offers a great variety of routes and terrain is the plateau of summits above…
Two weeks ago we went on a "sail and hike" trip out of Bergen with friends. This weekend we wanted to stay in a port we did not know so well from before, and do a new and different hike. The mountains Englafjell and Manen seen from the sail towards Uskedalen. As we headed out of Bergen the temperature said 29,5 degrees…
A great way to have a fun time and experience the fjords up close is to join a rib boat fjord safari. We had a unique experience and so much fun joining Hardangerfjord Adventure for a sponsored rib boat trip in the Hardangerfjord. If you think a rib boat fjord safari is all about speed, think again. The boat is fast, yes,…
Last weekend we had a pretty and not too demanding fjord hike at Fusafjellet, approximatly 1,5 hour drive from Bergen. Starting at sea level is it a perfect sea to summit hike, that doesn’t have to take all day. If you want to make it a daytrip of hiking that is possible too, due to several different routes on this mountain. Fusafjellet…
When driving from Bergen to Hardanger the road wil take you right past these two amazing waterfalls if you go the route via Kvamskogen. This time of year, when the snow is melting in the high mountains the waterfalls are particularly impressive and powerful. Bring your rain coat and go exploring. These waterfalls are just there, waiting for you to come close…
Kysten rundt Bergen er svært godt egnet for seiling. Det kryr av øyer, halvøyer, fyrtårn, gamle fiske- og handelssteder, og også noen bra gjestehavner. Sailing to Brandasund: get in touch for information in English. Når vi er på seiltur liker vi godt å ha noe å se frem til i havnene vi skal besøke. Vi liker også å komme oss på en…