EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT HARDANGERFJORD The fjord, the mountains and the waterfalls within 30 minutes from Eidfjord DESTINASJON EIDFJORD AS Eidfjord Cruisehavn - Eidfjord Cruiseport / Turistinformasjon - Touristinformation www.visiteidfjord.no all year
Eidfjord Cruiseport - Hardangerfjord Eidfjord is located in the innermost part of the famous Hardangerfjord. In May 2005 Eidfjord Cruise Port opened, and has become a famous port since the opening. The cruise port is located in the centre of Eidfjord and offers the very best and safest conditions. In 2005 we were the winner of the Most Improved Port Facilities, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2005 Awards and we received a new price in 2006 for the Most Improved Destination, Dream world Cruise Destinations 2006 Awards. Eidfjord has a population of around 960. We are a thriving community and enjoy the fjord and mountains throughout the year. Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway, 179 km also called the Queen of the Fjords. Vøringsfossen waterfall has been Norway s most visited natural attraction for a long time. The Hardangervidda plateau and the Hardangerfjord are well-known far beyond Norway s borders. Due to the mild climate the region is also the orchard of Fjord Norway here we grow apples, plums, pears and cherries. The blossom season in May/June is unique the mountain sides are covered by white, pink and red flowers, from the white snow at the top down to the blue fjord. July October is the harvesting season for fruit, sweet cherry and cider festivals in the small villages along the fjord. Eidfjord offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can experience the most and best of what Norway has to offer. Our visitors can find peace and quiet in the natural environment, in addition to visiting many of our attractions. Eidfjord is the gateway to the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway s largest national park. Welcome to regular yearly events and festivals in Eidfjord: Winter Festival (Feb/March), Expedition Amundsen (Feb/March), National Day (May 17th), Hardanger Music Festival (Mai/June), Midsummer Night (June 23rd), Minitriathlon (August), Norseman Xtreme Triathlon (August), Hardangervidda Marathon (September), Food Festival (Sept/Oct). THE HARDANGER BRIDGE, which opens at the end of June 2013, will make Eidfjord easier accesible. It will be a 2 lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestrians and bikers. The main span is 1310 meters and the total lentgh is 1380 m. The airdraft is 55 meters. The bridge will be the longest suspension bridge in Norway. 3
CONTENTS TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8 MAP OF EIDFJORD PORT 9 HARBOUR PRICES 10 WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 11 DISTANCE TABLE / MAPS 12 ATTRACTIONS & SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD 15 TOUR SUGGESTIONS IN HARDANGER (own brochure) 5
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PORT OF EIDFJORD FACILITIES AND FACTS photo: Agurtxane Concellon
Port of Eidfjord - Technical Information Length quay: 120 meters Depth of quay: 10,7 meters Able to handle ships: up to 350 + meters in length Air Draft: 55 meters Water supply: Capacity per tonne, approx 70 m 3per hour. Number of hoses: 2 hoses Cost: 3 NOK 13,50 per m. Waste disposal: Yes, but has to be booked 24 hours in advance. photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord Customs: Tollvesenet i Bergen, tel.: +47 55 57 37 00 Tugboat: No Supplies: Yes, by agent Bunkers: No IMO no. 2158 Port ID no. 273119 UN locator NOEDF Port Channel VHF 12 ISPS regulations: Yes, Eidfjord Cruiseport is ISPS approved safety level 1 Names & contacs Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Ostangvegen 1, N-5783 Eidfjord, Norway Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no E-mail: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no GENERAL INFORMATION Local time (+/- GMT): +1 GMT CONTACT PERSON Manager: Marit Stadheim Cell phone: (+47) 47 25 01 20 Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 0o E mail address: marit@visiteidfjord.no PFSO Terje Monsen Cell Phone (+47) 41 55 23 18 E-mail adress: terje_monsen@c2i.net 8
Port of Eidfjord - Maps 9
Harbour Prices 2013 Due to the new harbour law Eidfjord Cruise Port will no longer have harbour fee + quai fee + mooring fee, but only these fees from 2013: For cruiseships alongside quai NOK Service fee per GRT 0,95 For cruiseships at anchor NOK Service fee per pax 15 Fixed rate for prep. work 800 Guards NOK photo: Marit Stadheim The security crew at the Eidfjord Cruise Port: Leiv Henry Sæbø, Magne Nedrevåg and Terje Monsen ISPS fixed rate per hour 550 Hourly rate per guard 250 Water supply NOK 3 Water per m 13,50 Up to 500 m³ fresh water free of charge if 6 or more calls from the same cruise line are confirmed during the cruise season! photo: Agurtxane Concellon 10 photo: Agurtxane Concellon
Waste handling at Eidfjord Cruise Port - Season 2013 (rates for 2014 may change due to changes in IHM s rates) Eidfjord Cruise Port is co-operating with Indre Hordaland Miljøverk (IHM), Voss, in handling waste disposal. IHM is an inter-communal company with a waste disposal and treatment facility in Voss, around 50 kilometres from Eidfjord. Eidfjord Cruise Port offers cruise ships waste disposal services during 2013 at the following terms and prices: Receipt and processing Waste NOK 1835 pr. tonne including disposal fee Food waste NOK 1835 pr. tonne Glass and metal packaging NOK 520 pr. tonne Plastic (delivered in sacks) NOK 0 Cardboard, bundles NOK 0 Paper NOK 525 pr. tonne Electrical waste products NOK 0 Hazardous waste (oil, spirits, paint) NOK 16 pr. kg Sorting NOK 750 pr. hour Transportation Based on meeting each docking vessel with mobile waste treatment facility. 3 1 unit 22-41m container of waste. 3 1 unit 22m container including containers of different sorted materials. For example: 4 x 660 litres food waste. 4 x 660 litres glass and metal packaging. 1 x Euro pallet with frame for hazardous waste. Cardboard in rolls and plastic can be put in at the end. It is important that the waste is well sorted. If additional sorting is required, an additional fee will be charged according to the extra time taken to sort the material. Transportation Fees Container placed on quay before arrival with a minimum of 24 hours notice, incl. 1 hour waiting time: NOK 5600 Waiting time per hour exceeding 1 hour: - by 1 container NOK 1135 -by 2 containers NOK 1215 Extra for Saturday and Sunday pr. hour NOK 290 Containers will be placed at a stipulated location on the quay, and the vehicle that will take the containers will be available. Any questions related to booking should be addressed to: Terje Monsen, Cellphone (+47) 41 55 23 18. Water can be delivered on arrival at a price of NOK 13,50 pr. tonne. All prices are included VAT 25%. We reserve ourselves the right to change the rates if the costs should increase. 11
Norway Map and Hardangerfjord Map From EIDFJORD Km Directions: Stavanger 247 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 1, Rv 509, Ev 18. Oslo 343 Rv 7, Rv 51, Rv 7, Ev 16, Rv 35, Ev 16, Rv 160, Ev 18. Haugesund 195 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 1, Rv 11, Rv 47. Kristiansand 393 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 39. Bergen 138 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16, Rv 1, Rv 585. Larvik 358 Rv 13, Rv 11, Rv 36, Rv 354, Rv 36, Ev 18, Rv 303. Geilo 90 Rv 7. Voss 55 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16. 12
Marstein Plt-Eidfjord: 105 NM Skudefjord Plt-Eidfjord: 120 NM 13
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ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD photo: Agurtxane Concellon
Eidfjord - General Information Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Ostangvegen 1 N- 5783 Eidfjord Norway Phone: (+47) 53 67 34 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 34 01 Internet: www.visiteidfjord.no E-mail: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no Opening hours touristinformation office (30 mtrs from the port) Extended opening hours during cruise calls 01.05. - 31.05. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm 01.06. - 14.06./16.08. - 31.08. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm 15.06. 15.08. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm Rest of the year Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm There will be a surprise for the passengers during every new (1st time) call at Eidfjord Cruiseport! Destinasjon Eidfjord is an agent for Global Blue and Norway Tax Refund. We offer tax refund to cruisepassengers on calls when Eidfjord is the last port. This has to be booked in advance. Opening hours postoffice (200 mtrs from the port) Inside Joker Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Opening hours bank (200 mtrs from the port) Sparebanken Vest Tel.: +47 53 67 11 00 Monday: 9 am - 3 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: closed Thursday: 9 am - 4.30 pm Local souvenirs and handycraft (50-200 mtrs from the port) at Unik, Mangfaldet, Hardangervidda Naturecenter or at the hotels. Several shops in the centre of Eidfjord Opening hours grocery stores (100-200 mtrs from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer Coop Marked Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 86 Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm*) Garen Camping Tel: +47 53 66 57 25 Open 15.06-25.08 Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm Opening hours petrolstation (300 mtrs from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer YX Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 54 73 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) Joker Eidfjord Tel.: +47 53 66 51 82 Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Sunday* 11 am - 4 pm* EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Brann/Fire 110 Politi/Police 112 Ambulanse/Ambulance 113 Doctor +47 53 64 80 10 Opening hours fastfood with a selection of groceries (200 mtrs from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer Mix Mett & Go Tel.: +47 53 66 55 83 Monday - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm (11 pm*) 16 Taxi Eidfjord Tel.: +47 90 69 10 75
Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service Offers various activities for groups. Escorts and transportation to and from the entire Hardanger region, walks and mountain hikes with guide, farm visits with a taste of local foods, archery, dog team riding, fishing and fjord tours. Booking: Van der Tuuk Travel & Guide Service Tel: +47 53 66 11 50/+47 907 39 157 Fax: +47 53 66 24 18 E-mail: vandertuuk@reiseogguide.no photo: Agurtxane Concellon photo: Agurtxane Concellon 17
Minibus to the Vøringsfoss waterfall Distance from Eidfjord Port: 40 km return Starting point: 30 m (at the tourist information) 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: 16 per minibus Season: May to October Tickets: at the touristinformation The bus takes you up to the Vøringsfoss waterfall at the Fossli Hotel, where you have 30 minutes to enjoy the spectacular view and a cup of coffee or tea at Fossli Hotel before returning to Eidfjord. (This tour is without a guide). photo: Agurtxane Concellon Vøringsfossen waterfall Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 Km 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited Season: Appr. May 20th to September 15th The Vøringsfoss waterfall is Norways best known and most visited natural attraction. The majestic falls cascade more than 600 feet into the Måbø Valley below. The view is breathtaking from the top at Fossli Hotel / Parkinglot. There is also a nice view from Vøringfoss Cafeteria / Parkinglot (appr. 2 km below Fossli Hotel) photo: Reisemål Hardanger Fjord 18
Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord www.hardangerviddanatursenter.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km 1,5 hours (incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 168 per half hour Opening hours: April - October: 10 am - 6 pm June 15th - August 20th: 9 am - 8 pm Open for groups all year by appoint ment. Booking: Tel. +47 53 67 40 00 Fax.+47 53 67 40 01 E-mail post@hardangervidda.org photo: HNE Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord is an authorized national park centre for the Hardangervidda and a modern and exciting experience center for Norwegian nature, climate and environment. Three floors of exciting exhibitions. The modern cinema with five screens was built in collaboration with the Norwegian filmmaker Ivo Caprino and shows 20 unforgettable minutes about Hardangervidda, the Hardanger Fjord and the beautiful waterfalls in the region. You feel as if you are part of the journey on screen. We promise you a great experience between high mountains and deep fjords. Experience thrilling helicopter dives above steep canyons and cascading waterfalls. Take in the quiet, poetic scenes between mountain lakes, glaciers and reindeer, accompanied by an original music score. The soundtrack is intense, melancholy and lyrical, like the film itself. Restaurant, gift shop and tourist information. Village tour with the Trolltrain in the centre of Eidfjord Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m Starting point: at the tourist information 1 hour Capacity: 90 (two trains) Tickets: at the tourist information Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation photo: Agurtxane Concellon The Troll train is located close to the tourist information office. The train takes you for a 1 hour sightseeingtour in the centre of Eidfjord. You will enjoy a nice view of the fjord, the mountains and the daily life in Eidfjord. Photo stop by the largest prehistoric burial ground in Western Norway, located at Hæreid, see some of the graves from the Iron-and Viking ages. Photo stop by the old St. James Church from 1309 close to Trebua woodshop and return to the center. If you wish you can exit the train for a visit at Trebua with traditional, local wood carvings and fiddle collection. Then there s a 10 minute walk back to the port. Information in English and German along the way. 19
Sima Power plant Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km 1,5 hour (incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 50 (100 if coordinated) Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation Opening hours: June 15th August 15th: 10 am / 12 am / 2 pm Open for groups all year by appointment photo: Agurtxane Concellon The power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Europe, 700m inside the mountain in Simadalen. The station hall is 200m long, 20m wide and 40m high. The guided tour includes a film about the construction of the power plant as well as a visit in the station hall. Kjeåsen in Simadal Distance from Eidfjord Port: 15 Km 1,25-2 hours (incl. 15-60 min. stay) Capacity: 45 Opening hours: for groups only, by appointment, at the tourist information: The lady living there will welcome you on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The famous mountain farm lies like an eagles nest on a mountain ledge 530m above the Simafjord. The most inaccessible mountain farm in Norway has a spectacular photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord view of Eidfjord. Please notice: Traffic up to Kjeåsen every full hour, traffic down from Kjeåsen every half hour. One can drive up just to enjoy the view, or groups can book a visit to Bjørg Wiik s farm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She will welcome you in her garden and play a CD that tells you the story about Kjeåsen. 20
N. Bergslien Art Gallery Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs 0,5-1 hour Capacity: 80 Free entrance Opening hours: June 22nd - Aug 18th: every day from 12 am - 6 pm Apr 11th - June 21st and Aug 19th - Sept 30th: every Sat/Sun from 12 am - 4 pm Always open 2 hours during cruise calls, contact the tourist information The Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss hosts a large permanent exhibition of the well-known local artist Nils Bergslien (1853-1928). The gallery also stages various visiting exhibitions. The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours. Hike to Hæreid (6 km roundtrip) Distance from Eidfjord Port: start at the tourist information (30 mtrs from the port) appr. 1,5 hours (roundtrip) Footwear: walking shoes required photo: Marit Stadheim Hæreid is Western Norway s largest area of burial mounds from the Iron Age and Viking periods with almost 400 graves from 400-1000 AD. Part of a fascinating cultural landscape. The burial mounds are located on the Hæreid plateau, around 20 minutes walk from the centre of Eidfjord, also accessible by car. Information guide with map can be purchased in the tourist information office. 21
Eidfjord Old Church a St. Jacobs Church Distance from Eidfjord Port: 1 Km 0,5 hour Booking for groups: at the tourist information Open for groups all year by appointment only Nestling in the heart of the Hardangerfjord countryside, and dwarfed by the surrounding mountains stand the old Eidfjord church, a stonebuilt church from about 1309 A.D. photo: Agurtxane Concellon According to the saga, the influential and mighty Rich-Ragna, who ruled at the time, has been credited with the building of this church. Her reason for building the church lay in her desperate need for forgivness for all her wicked deeds. Amongst her many spiteful deeds she allowed her own husband to drown while they were on their way to town. She left him on a reef and when the tide came in, he drowned. Some of the stonewalls in the church measure as much as 5 ft in thickness. The pulpit is probably from about A.D. 1613. Both the front and the pulpit are decorated in panels with a variety of motives. Trebua - traditional, local wood carvings and fiddle collection Distance from Eidfjord Port: 1km 0,5 hour Capacity: 20 Opening hours: open during cruise calls or contact the tourist information Visit wood craftsman at Trebua, near the old church. Collection of fiddles of the wellknown fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen. Handmade items from wood, woodcarvings. photo: Olaf Bu He might also play a tune on his Hardanger fiddle. Maximum 20 participants at once. 22
Bicycle rental / Canoe rental www.visiteidfjord.no Bicycle rental (6 mountainbikes 24 gears) Distance from Eidfjord Port: Season: 30 mtrs from the port (at the tourist information) May 1st - Oct 1st photo: Flatearth Adventures Enjoy the Eidfjord nature by bicycle, for example to Simadal (7 km) or to the Nature Center in Øvre Eidfjord (8 km). Canoe rental (2 canoes) Distance from Eidfjord Port: Season: 30 mtrs from the port (at the tourist information) May 1st - Oct 1st Enjoy the Eidfjord scenery by canoe along the beautiful Hardangerfjord. photo: Flatearth Adventures Sysendammen - one of Norway s largest stone-filled dams Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 Km Duration. 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited Season: April - October photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim Sysendammen is one of Norway s largest stone-filled dams. The total lenght of the dam is 1.160m, and it consist of 3,6 mill. m3 stone and moraine fell. View of the glacier Hardangerjøkulen from the parking lot. 23
Eidfjord Aktiv www.eidfjordaktiv.com Distance from Eidfjord Port: 0,5-20 km 2-6 hours Capacity: 5-40 Booking: Tel: (+47) 90 27 63 95/41 55 04 04 E-mail: eidfjordaktiv@gmail.com Eidfjord Aktiv offers activities autumn, winter and spring, tipi tent with food and Bake & Taste which consist of a visit in the bakery basement where you can bake your own traditional cake and get it served with homemade accessories and coffee/tea. photo: Agurtxane Concellon Mosstovo Cafeteria www.vikpensjonat.com Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250m Distance from bus parking: 50m Capacity: 50 Season: Booking: Open for groups all year by appointment Vik Pensjonat Tel: (+47) 53 66 51 62 E-mail: post@vikpensjonat.com photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim Mosstovo Cafeteria which opened in May 2012 is built in local, old and authentic building style. There is sale of local food from Hardanger for both cup and platter. Fantastic place for groups and events. photo: Marcel Brussel
Experience local food and cider - combined with a fjord cruise www.brakanes-hotel.no / www.hardangersider.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: 22 km appr. 4 hours (on request) Capacity: 40-90 Booking : Hardanger Skipsservice AS E-mail: georgah@popholding.no Tel: (+47) 90 03 81 45 / 92 68 71 00 This excursion is a combined tour consisting of a cruise with Lady Anne and a short, guided bus transfer. The main goal for this excursion is the Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory at Lekve fruit farm, beautifully situated by the Hardangerfjord in the village of Ulvik. The Hardanger Juice and Cider Factory was founded in 2004 and is now producing first class juices, cider and recently started production of apple brandy. photo: Lekve gard The juice and the cider are produced with modern equipment, but the recipes are old and traditional. Due to increase in demand, production has increased rapidly over the years. During the guided tour you ll view and receive information about the production site. Fruit juice samples, cider and local food will be served in the farm restaurant. Fagerheim Fjellstugu s Husky Farm www.fagerheimfjellstugu.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: 55 Km 3-4hours (incl. 1-2 hours stay) Capacity: 20-70 Booking: Opening hours: Fagerheim Fjellstugu Tel. (+47) 92258498 E-mail: post@fagerheimfjellstugu.no ca. June 27th - Sept 15th Only for groups 20-70 pers photo: Fagerheim Fjellstugu Inger-Marie talks about sled dogs, and her victorys in the 1,000 km Finnmark Race, where she was the first woman to win Europe s longest dogsled-race. Hear about working with sled dogs, see the husky-pack of 20 dogs let loose in the big yard to run and if you wish you can enter the dog yard. See dog sledding, sleds and other equipment demonstrated. Visit the puppy farm and become familiar with the soft and cuddly baby puppies, pat little Icelandic horses or see our pigs Fat and Fiin dig in the soil. Combine your visit with a lunch / dinner or coffee / waffle served in the Stable or in the dining room. Our Stable is a very nice, very special, crudely decorated dining room with rough pine logs and thick long tables where you sit on woolen blankets and reindeer skins. If the weather is good, we turn the double doors aside and have a dazzling view of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. 25
Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss www.voringfoss.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 30 mtrs Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss Eidfjord, Hardanger Tel: (+47) 53 67 41 00 Fax: (+47) 53 67 41 11 E-mail: qr.voringfoss@choice.no photo: QH&RV Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringsfoss opened May 15th 2001 and the hotel is located right next to the Eidfjord cruise port. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat in one of their cozy lounges or outside on the patio. They also have a large selection of souvenirs in their shop and offer wireless internet connection. The N. Bergslien Art Gallery, which is owned by the Eidfjord Community, is located in connection to the hotel. The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours. Fossli Hotel www.fossli-hotel.com Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 20 km Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli N-5785 Vøringsfoss Tel: (+47) 53 66 57 77 E-mail: post@fossli-hotel.com photo: Heidi Kvamsdal-Naesheim The Fossli Hotel is located at the top of the Måbødalen valley and has a unique position with a fantastic panoramic view over the Måbødalen valley and the Vøringsfoss waterfall. It was built in 1891. Edvard Grieg was a regular guest at the hotel and wrote various musical works, including Opus 66, here. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat while you enjoy the amazing view. They also have a souvenir shop. 26
FlatEarth Adventures - Sea kayaking on the fjord www.flatearth.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: Capacity: Season: 0 Km appr. 3 hours Min. pers: 8 per rotation Max. pers: 1) Double: 30 pers. 2) Single kayaks: 12 pers. Max. total: 42 pers. Apr 15th - Sept 1st On request during the off season Booking: Tel: (+47) 47 60 68 47 E-mail: cruise@flatearth.no Escort: If the ship wants to send an escort on the padding activity, the escort goes for free photo: Flatearth Adventures Age: Min. 7 years old. Children 7-12 years: only accompanied by adults. 1 child pr. adult Recommended for: Everyone. No special skills, experience or physical strength is required. Clothing: Normal clothing according to the weather. Walking on dirt roads without altitude changes. Good walking shoes will make the walk easy, but is not a must. Language: The main language is English. Depending on the guide it will also be possible to tell the stories in German, Dutch, Danish and/or Norwegian. Weather: This activity is independent of the weather. In case of too rough weather FlatEarth will cancel the trip at 8:30 AM on the date of the ship s arrival to Eidfjord. Clients of cancelled trips will not be charged as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip. A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in front of the gate to the Cruise ship. The group follows the guide who tells about Eidfjord Cruise Port and then continues towards the small beach where the kayaks are prepared. On the small beach the group will be instructed in paddle techniques, safety procedures and correct use of the equipment. During the kayaking on the fjord the instructor will tell about the creation of the fjord landscape. The duration of the kayaking will be approximately 2,5 hours. Instruction and use of equipment is included in the price. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The chief instructor can at all times due to strong winds change the place of the activity from the fjord to the Eidfjord lake in order not to compromise the safety of the participants. No refunds if a guest chooses to cancel the activity. 27
Flatearth Adventures - Guided Tandem Bike www.flatearth.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: appr. 20 km return Starting point: At the N. Bergslien Art Gallery 2,5 hours Capacity: min. 10 max 20 Season: July 1st August 18th Min. age: 12 years Booking: Tel. (+47) 47606847 Email: cruise@flatearth.no Flatearth Adventures in Eidfjord takes you on a guided tandem bike ride from Eidfjord along the Sima fjord. On the way we stop at selected sightseeing points before riding the bikes towards the innermost of the Sima Valley. From here we shall take a small hike towards the spectacular waterfalls and enjoy the unique Norwegian nature. Sea trout fishing in the Eio river with a local guide www.eidfjordsportsfiske.no Distance from Eidfjord Port: 300 mtrs Starting point: at the tourist information min 3 hours Capacity: 1-4 persons Season: 1. July - 15. September Booking: Eidfjord Sportsfiske, Jesper Nielsen Tel. (+47) 99398754 Email: post@eidfjordsportsfiske.no photo: Jesper Nielsen The Eio river is an exciting and famous Western Norwegian River with challenging fishing in beautiful surroundings. Eio has been a famous source of record fish for generations past. However, in recent years the salmon stock has been significantly reduced and salmon fishing in this traditional river is currently closed. However, there is a very exciting sea trout fishery here and every year there are new personal records. The guide will bring fishing equipment and give instructions. photo: Terje Monsen
Special offers for crewmembers Sima Powerplant: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 1 hour guided tour: free of charge. Trolltrain: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs 50% discount on the entrance fee. photo: Statkraft Hardangervidda Nature Center Eidfjord: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 40% discount on the entrance fee. Flatearth Adventures: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 8 km Periode: May 1st Sept. 1st 30% discount on rafting, white water kayaking and rock climbing. This offer is valid for the regular tour-times, ask the touristinformation office. Booking: at the touristinformation at least 1 day in advance. photo: HNE photo: Flatearth To get to these activities, you can rent a bike at the touristinformation: 50% discount. Crew service center: Crew service center, with computers and wireless internet zone at the whole port area (on board included), free of charge! photo: Agurtxane Concellon photo: HNE photo: Flatearth 29
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