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TRIPS FROM HARDANGER 1
BERGEN
Bergen is close to Hardanger, and it is Norway’s second largest city. In Bergen you can see the UNESCO listed Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, the fish market, Bergen Aquarium and more. www.visitbergen.com
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THE FLÅM RAILWAY
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Discover one of the most beautiful railway journeys in the world, from the mountain station at Myrdal on the Bergen Railway, down to Flåm station in the innermost corner of the Aurlandfjord. The 20 km train journey provides some of Norway’s wildest and most magnificent scenery. www.flaamsbana.no
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THE NÆRØYFJORD
The UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord is an arm of the Sognefjord. This narrow fjord is known for its wild and dramatic nature. The tour “Norway in a nutshell” goes through the Nærøyfjord. www.fjordtours.no Foto: Sverre Hjørnevik/www.fjordnorway.com
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THE BARONY IN ROSENDAL AND FOLGEFONNSENTERET
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Norway’s only barony is in Rosendal. It was built in 1665, and has beautiful gardens (p.81). www.baroniet.no The Folgefonn Centre opened in May 2017, with exciting and educational exhibits (p. 81). www.folgefonnsenteret.no Foto: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland/Rosendal Tourist Service
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HAUGESUND
In Haugesund you will find the coast, the North Sea, history and city life. Join island hopping to Røvær and Utsira, visit Ryvarden lighthouse with cafe, art exhibition and lodging. At Avaldsnes you can see viking history and visit the Viking settlement. (p. 82) www.visithaugesund.no
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THE PULPIT ROCK
“Preikestolen” (in Norwegian) is a plateau 604 meters above the Lysefjorden. The hike to the Pulpit Rock takes around 4 hours (in total). The Pulpit Rock is one of Norway’s best known nature attractions. (p. 83) From 1 July - 31 August there is a daily bus service connecting Hardanger and Ryfylke for hiking to Trolltunga and Preikestolen. Timetable at page 90. www.ryfylke.com
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