EXPERIENCE MOUNTAINS AND FJORDS ALONG BETWEEN OSLO AND BERGEN Hallingdal - Sognefjord - Hardangerfjord Flå - Nesbyen - Gol/Golsfjellet - Hemsedal - Ål G e i l o - H a rd a n g e r f j o rd - A u r l a n d/ F l å m/ L æ rd a l Nærøyfjorden
2 Bergen Aurland Flåm Lærdal Norheimsund Eidfjord Geilo Ål Odda Hemsedal Gol Nesbyen Flå Oslo From the highest mountains to the deepest fjords Skogshorn, Hemsedal HALLINGDAL SOGNEFJORD HARDANGERFJORD The best travel destination in the world is closer than you think. National Geographic rated Norway s fjords the best travel destination in 2009. Together with magnificent mountains, high waterfalls, vast glaciers and a rich cultural tradition, the Adventure Road offers a wealth of impressions that will take your breath away. People of all ages will have an adventurous holiday whether it is adrenaline packed and physically demanding, or meeting the fascinating fauna of the area or exploring the rich traditions in food and culture. The Adventure Road takes you from one experience to the next. Rjukanfossen, Hemsedal The best of mountains and fjords for the entire family Combine an active family holiday in Hemsedal with excellent day trips to the fjords and the Sognefjord cruise into Nærøyfjord, which is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Includes seven nights in a 4-person apartment at Skarsnuten Fjellandsby, final cleaning, family ticket for the Sognefjord cruise and the Hemsedal Card, which entitles the holder to many free or discounted activities. Price: 15.06-31.08.2010 Two adults and two children NOK 4,490 www.hemsedal.com
3 FlatEarth Adventures, Eidfjord - Hardangerfjord Highlights Nærøyfjord UNESCO s World Heritage List National Geographic magazine has rated Nærøyfjord the world s best-preserved tourist destination. This beautiful branch of Sognefjord is, at its narrowest, only 250 metres wide, and with peaks rising to over 1500 masl it is unique. Enjoy Nærøyfjord by ferry, kayak or on a fjord safari in an inflatable speedboat. The Flåm Railway Norway s absolute best train ride between Aurlandsfjord at 0 masl up to the high mountain railway station, Myrdal on the Bergen Railway (at 870 masl). The train stops at the Kjosfossen waterfall, where in summer you can hear the magical sound of Huldra s singing. Easily, enjoyably combined with a walking trip in the beautiful Flåm valley or a cycling trip on Rallarvegen. Hardangerfjord All of Hardanger flowers in May and is indeed beautiful. Harvest starts in late summer and you will enjoy the most delicious apples, plums, cherries and pears along the way. Fruitful Hardanger offers fjords, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers and fruit. The panoramas from here are second to none. Hardanger may be seen by taking a fjord cruise, visiting a farm or by relishing its many outdoor activities. The mountains of Hallingdal and Skarvheimen - Hallingskarvet and the Hardangervidda National Park Hallingdal offers beautiful mountains and high-mountain plateaus where the wilderness is untouched and varies, but is still well prepared. Here are also the working high-mountain farms and excellent conditions for hiking, cycling and fishing. The Hardangervidda National Park is Norway s largest, with its many lakes, waterfalls and a unique fauna that includes wild reindeer, snowy owls and arctic fox. Waterfalls Water works its way down from the mountains to the fjords in many beautiful waterfalls, such as Vøringfossen in Hardanger, with its drop of 145 metres. Glaciers Hardangerjøkulen and Folgefonna (National Park) are two glaciers that you can experience on organised glacier hikes. A walk across the incredible blue ice with a qualified guide is a truly amazing experience. Skiing across Folgefonna is possible throughout the summer. Norway in a nutshell This trip takes you through some of the most beautiful landscape the mountains and fjords of Norway have to offer, with optional stops along the way. Experience Hardangervidda National Park, the impressive Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Nærøyfjord and the steep Stalheimskleiva. Price from Oslo/Bergen from: NOK 935 www.norwaynutshell.com Flåmsbana
4 The Bergsjø area WALKING AND HIKING Feel the quiet and let nature calm and energise you with memorable experiences. Short distances between mountains and fjords, good ascent trails, marked and varying touring paths are to be found along the entire Adventure Road. Experience the joy of walking along the blue-green fjords, on paths through lush orchards or high mountain landscape, along rivers and fishing lakes. The Aurlandsdal Spectacular Aurlandsdal on foot This is the hiking trip that everyone talks about! From fantastic mountains at Hallingskarvet National Park to the deep fjords - experience all the contrasts of Norway s distinctive nature up close. Price per person for 4 nights in a double room with guide and baggage transport: NOK 5,650 You can also start the hike in Gol Mauntain, and experience the best of the Adventure Road. Further information on: www.fjellferie.no Explore the Scandinavian Alps on foot or on a bike Walk or bike through Hemsedal. Top 20 summits hiking programme, 180 km of classified hiking trails and 240 km of classified bike trails await you. Includes seven nights in a 4-8-person apartment (3 bedrooms) in the new Hemsedal Alpin Lodge, final cleaning, 2 days rental of a terrain bike and the Hemsedal Card, which entitles the holder to many free or discounted activities. Price per person 01.06-15.10.2010 with 4-8 in an apartment: NOK 1,490 www.hemsedal.com
5 Hallingskarvet and the Hardangervidda National Park Be impressed by the wide-open spaces and vast panoramic views in Norway s largest national park the Hardangervidda National Park. Hallingdal, Sogn and Hardanger The mountains of Hallingdal and the region surrounding it provide a varied terrain that is excellent for hiking on your own or with a guide. There are over 100 signed hiking trails. Svartevatn, Nesbyen The Hardangerfjord Canoeing holiday on rivers and lakes Oars splash the water, you pass idyllic islands and excellent bathing spots along the Hallingdal River. Peacefully glide over Lake Myking high up in the mountains. Nesbyen: 4 persons in a cabin for 7 days including canoeing (one day on the river and one day on the lake) and an audio guided tour through the old town of Gamle Nes, in Nesbyen. Price example: Horseback riding in Bergsjø area Four persons NOK 4,900 www.nesbyen.no A stay in an aparment in Skarslia in Ål for 2 nights incl. two riding-trips with icelandshorses in great highmountain terrain. The package contains a 2-hour ride and a daytrip. Price per person for 4 people. NOK 1,400 www.skarslia.no
6 BIKING AND FISHING Rallarvegen, Geilo Hemsedal Biking The Adventure Road is a paradise for those who want to use a bike during their holiday. There is great variation in the bike routes providing opportunities for everyone from leisurely high mountain farm roads to downhill biking at the bike park in Hemsedal. Geilo, Gol/Golsfjellet, Nesbyen, Hemsedal and the Bergsjø area in Ål are well-prepared biking destinations with signed and classified bike routes, bike hire and good maps. At the fjords, take your bike along on the ferry and enjoy the view as you travel to the next stage of your bike trip. The Navvy Road, Rallarvegen Norway s most popular bike route from high mountain at Haugastøl or Finse to lush valley and fjord at Flåm. Trips may be extended to Voss and Bergen or combined with cycling routes in Hallingdal. Overnight accommodation is available along the way and it is simple to hire bicycles. End your trip with a ride on the Flåm Railway and a fjord cruise, fjord safari or kayak trip on Nærøyfjord. Fishing Freshly fried mountain trout or saltwater fishing in the fjords? Feel the excitement of a nibble on your line just before you land a big beautiful fish! Whether you try your luck as a sports fisherperson in one of Norway s best trout and salmon rivers, camp by one of the mountain lakes in Hallingdal or go saltwater fishing on the fjords, you will find luck fishing along the Adventure Road. www.adventurecard.no Hemsedal Try your luck fishing on Bergsjø In the midst of the beautiful Bergsjø area in Ål lies Bergsjøstølen in a fishing paradise. Fish from a boat or hike to one of the many mountain lakes and rivers. The chef will be happy to prepare your catch. Price per person for 2 nights in a double room with mountain pension (breakfast, a lunch packet, waffles and coffee in the afternoon and dinner), fishing card and boat: NOK 1,959 www.bergsjostolen.no Bike through Skarvheimen Experience Hallingdal s magnificent mountains from the seat of a bike! Begin the journey in the Bergsjø area, take a boat to Iungsdalshytta, dine, spend the night and breakfast before the boat arrives to take you to the other side of Stolsvatnet. Easy biking with panorama views of Reineskarvet. Price per person from: NOK 790 www.iungsdalen.no
7 GOLF AND SPA Golf Whether you set your sites on your first hole-in-one or are satisfied with a bogey, the Adventure Road will take you to six different golf courses (6- to 18-hole courses). All of the courses are situated in naturally beautiful surroundings and will provide you with an experience beyond the sport itself. Follow the Adventure Road and revel in the joys of golf. Hardangervidda Golf Park Hardanger Golf Club, Øystese Golf Hemsedal Hemsedal GolfAlpin Rikheim golf course, Lærdal Vestlia golf course, Geilo Nesbyen GolfAlpin SPA The Adventure Road offers recreation in health and wellness facilities in the mountains. Gol, Hemsedal and Geilo have SPA and wellness centres of the best standard in excellent surroundings. Treat yourself to a bit of luxury and wellbeing in the Norwegian mountains! Dr. Holms Hotel, Geilo Vestlia Resort, Geilo Highland Hotel and SPA, Geilo Oline SPA, Pers Resort, Gol SPA, Dr. Holms Hotel, Geilo Hemsedal GolfAlpin Blue ice trip for the entire family Guided glacier hiking on Folgefonna - a world of ice and variations on the colour blue. The basic blue ice trip lasting 4-5 hours is appropriate for everyone over 7 years of age in normal physical condition. Overnight accommodation beside the fjord at the Hardangerfjord Hotel at Øystese. Price per person/ day in a double room, including dinner, breakfast and glacier hiking: NOK 1,390 www.hardangerfjord.com Blue ice and wellness Based at the richly traditional Dr. Holms Hotel in Geilo, the trip goes by train to Finse, where you explore the blue ice of Hardangerjøkulen in the company of experienced mountain guides. Free use of the hotel s wellness centre provides rich opportunities for relaxation before the day ends with an exquisite dinner in the restaurant. Including half-pension, a lunch packet and transportation t/r Finse. Price per day per person: NOK 1,955 www.visitgeilo.com
8 Lofthus, Hardangerfjorden THE ADVENTURE ROAD MOUNTAINS AND FJORDS BETWEEN OSLO AND BERGEN Urnes Sognefjorden Lærdalselvi Nærøyfjorden Kjosfossen Skjervsfossen HALLINGSK A NASJONALP Kjeåsen Steinsdals fossen Herand Husedalen Stavali Dyranut Strandebarm FOLGEFONNA A NASJONALPARK HARDANGER VIDDA NASJONALPARK Låtefoss Røldal
Km Oslo Noresund Flå Nesbyen Gol Oslo 0 97 137 172 192 223 308 330 217 242 330 406 479 Noresund 97 0 40 75 95 126 211 239 120 145 233 309 382 Flå 137 40 0 35 55 86 171 199 80 105 193 269 342 Nesbyen 172 75 35 0 20 51 136 164 45 70 158 234 307 Gol 192 95 55 20 0 31 116 144 25 50 138 214 287 Hemsedal 223 126 86 51 31 0 85 115 55 80 168 259 278 Lærdal 308 211 171 136 116 85 0 35 140 138 156 180 195 Flåm 330 239 199 164 144 120 35 0 119 117 116 140 160 Ål 217 120 80 45 25 55 140 119 0 25 113 189 262 Geilo 242 145 105 70 50 80 138 117 25 0 88 168 237 Eidfjord 330 233 193 158 138 168 156 116 113 88 0 76 149 Norheimsund 406 309 269 234 214 259 180 140 189 168 76 0 76 Bergen 479 382 342 307 287 278 195 160 262 237 149 76 0 Hemsedal Lærdal Flåm Ål Geilo Eidfjord Norheimsund Bergen Attraction UNESCO Bathing facility Stave church High mountain farm Fishing Waterfall Golf Riding Kayaking/canoeing Paragliding 9 Ferry Høgeloft 1920 Glacier hiking Kongevegen Hydalsberget Harahorn Panoramavegen Tisleifjorden Lærdal, Lillehammer og Oslo Climbing Walking/hiking Motor sport REINESK AR VE T Adventure Card Activities Cycling destination R VE T ARK Skarslia Vardefjell 1182 Signed bike routes Maps and suggestions for trips Bike hire Overnight accommodation with special offers for cyclists Road Tourist road Fetjar Blåfjell 1054 Nyseternatten 1064 Train The Flåm Railway Ferry cruise 287 Vassfaret Bjørnepark Gråfjell 1466 Rauhelleren Høgevarde 1459 280
10 LOCAL FOOD Hallingtapas Norsk Matglede - culinary festival Whatever your route along the Adventure Road, you will discover interesting museums, beautiful countryside and hamlets with active farming communities. Local cheeses, fish and meat from elk, reindeer and red deer may be purchased and prepared by the fjord or in the mountains. The fjords in the West are famous for their plenteous orchards of apples and sweet cherries. Fare along the way Hardanger Hardangerviddahallen Restaurant, Eidfjord Steinstø Frukt og Kakebu (fruit and farm shop), Steinstø Vasstun Gjestehus, Odda Zanoni Restaurant (à la carte) and Hotel Ullensvang (buffet restaurant), Utne Hotel, Utne Sognefjord Borgund Stave Church visitor s centre Ecological Farm Shop (Økologisk Gardsbutikk), Aurland Fretheim hotell, Flåm Undredal Visitor s Centre Østerbø Turisthytte, Aurland Hallingdal Solstad Hotell, Gol Sofias (Bardøla Høyfjellshotell), Geilo Hallingstuene, Geilo Fossheim, Hemsedal Ingers Kro og Restaurant, Hovet Thon Hotel Hallingdal, Ål Bike and hotel at 1001 masl Stay in one of Norway s best hiking and biking areas where there are opportunities for horse riding, Top 10 summit trips, bathing facilities, spa, gym, café, evening buffet and a live orchestra. Three nights at Storefjell Resort Hotel including breakfast, 1-day s bike hire and free trip map. Price in a double room: Two persons NOK 3,250 www.storefjell.no Storefjell Resort Hotel, Golsfjellet
11 CULTURE National costume from Ål in Hallingdal Borgund Stave Church Museums along the Adventure Road Hallingdal Museum, Rural museums in Nesbyen, Gol, Hemsedal, Ål, Hol and Dagali The Nesch Museum, Ål Hardanger Ships Preservation Centre, Nordheimsund The Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry, Tyssdal The Hardanger Folk Museum, Utne The Flåm Railway Documentation Centre, Flåm Otternes Bygdetun The Hardangervidda Nature Centre, Eidfjord Kabuso & Ingebrigt Vik Museum, Øystese Agatunet, Nå The Rallar Museum, Finse Hallingdal Museum, Nesbyen Stave Churches Gol Torpo Borgund Undredal Urnes Røldal Events May Hardanger Music Festival, 20.5-24.5 The Norwegian Folk Music Week, Ål 23.5-30.5 June Cultural Festival at Nesbyen, 3.6-6.6 Ål Exhibition, 11.6-13.6 Hardanger Boat Festival, 18.6-20.6 Lærdal Market, 18.6-20.6 July Halling Fair, Nesbyen, 1.7-4.7 Viking market in Gudvangen, 13.7-18.7 Gol Days, 16.7-18.7 Cherry Festival, Lofthus, 22.7-25.7 Hol wedding day, procession and mountain banquet at Geilo, 23.7-31.7 August/September/October The Women s Market, Nesbyen, 28.9-29.8 Norsk Matglede, culinary festival, Geilo, Saturday 2.10 Autumn Market, Hemsedal, 11.9 Bear festival, Flå, 23-24.10 Aurland New Norwegian Literature Days, 29.10-31.10 The history of the old towns Walk through the old towns, Gamle Nes and Gamle Lærdalsøyri. Activity day at Hallingdal Museum. Walking/hiking in Nesfjella. A fjord cruise on Sognefjord and fishing card at the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre. Stay 2 days in Nesbyen and 2 days in Lærdal, with breakfast, entrance tickets and audio guiding. Price example in a double room (fjord cruise and fishing card additional): Two persons NOK 4,580 www.nesbyen.no An apartment cabin near the centre of Gol Gol Campingsenter is Hallingdal s most popular camping centre, where you will find outdoor bathing, sand volleyball, billiard, golf, fishing, a pub with outdoor service and a shop. Two nights in an apartment cabin, dinner at Hoftun Kro, entrance ticket to Gordarike with its Stave Church and Viking town. Price: Two persons NOK 2,290 www.golcamp.no
12 New: Elk Safari, Hemsedal Geocaching find the treasure chest with a GPS receiver! Hardanger Active, Eidfjord Track riding at Nesbyen Hestesenter Gamle Nes, sculptures/walking tour of the town, Nesbyen Speed and excitement at Gol Motor og Fritidspark Boat hire at Lauvsjøstølen, Golsfjellet Adventurous paddling trip at Vannin, Hemsedal Boat, canoe and kayak hire, Bergsjøstølen, Ål Riding at Skarslia Ridesenter, Ål Take the chair lift for a Hulder surprise! Geilo Ride go-carts at Dagali Airport Special discount card for families with children! EKT Langedrag Naturpark, Nesbyen CHILDREN S CHOICE Pssssst! Want to do something exciting during the holiday? THE ADVENTURE CARD entitles you to DISCOUNTS or GIFTS at more than 40 activities for young and old. The card may be obtained FREE OF CHARGE at tourist offices and places for overnight accommodation along the Adventure Road or download it at. Information about opening hours, prices, discounts, touring suggestions and holiday packages is also available on the website. Vassfaret bear park, Flå www.adventurecard.no Action and comfort at Geilo Stay in cabins at Geilolia Summer Park or in apartments in the centre of Geilo. Take your choice of family rafting on Numedalslogen, a visit to Geilolia Climbing Park, views of the National Park with a surprise from Huldra, or 2 days bike hire including map and trip tips. Two night s accommodation including your choice of activity. Price per person (minimum 4 persons): NOK 850 www.visitgeilo.com Geilo
Children s favourites Vassfaret Bear Park, Flå Experience Norway s fauna. Close contact with bears, elk and roe deer. Cuddly animals, an obstacle course, climbing and nature trails. E.K.T. Langedrag Nature Park, Nesbyen Experience wild animals up close! More than 25 different species, among them wolves, lynx, arctic fox, elk, reindeer, horses and goats. Tropicana Badeland, Gol Norway s largest combined indoor and outdoor bathing facility. Super-slides with spiral tunnels and intense light effects! Fjordsafari on Nærøyfjord, Flåm An exciting safari in rapid, rigid-hulled, inflatable boats where you can explore wonderful Nærøyfjord. Mikkelparken, Kinsarvik Bathing facilities with water slides and pool, jumping castle, racetrack and crash boats. Other adventures in the discount programme: 13 Become a junior geologist at the Gardnos Meteorite Crater, Nesbyen Activity day at the Hallingdal Museum, Nesbyen Blow your own glass at HallingGlass, Gol Horse riding trip at Storefjell Resort Hotel, Golsfjellet Children s farm, Oset Høyfjellshotell, Golsfjellet High mountain farm activities at Ulsåkstølen, Hemsedal Via Ferrata climbing routes, Hemsedal Trout Safari, Hemsedal Ceramic painting at the ceramics workshop - Witteveen, Vats/Ål In the footsteps of Eivind the Outlaw a storyteller theatre walk, Ål/Hol Searching for Huldra a guided family trip near Hallingskarvet, Geilo Geilolia Climbing Park ladders, climbing, nets, ropes - Geilo Forge Hulder steel at Høve Støtt, Geilo Rafting on Numedalslågen with Dagali Opplevelser, Dagali/Geilo Rafting with Serious Fun, Dagali/Geilo Hardangervidda Nature Centre, Øvre Eidfjord/Hardanger Glacier hiking with Folgefonni Breførarlag, Jondal - Hardanger Skiing on Folgefonna, Folgefonn Summerskicentre, Jondal River paddling with Flat Earth Adventures, Upper Eidfjord/Hardanger Waterfall jumping with Flat Earth Adventures, Eidfjord/Hardanger The Flåm Railway Flåm Panorama panorama film of the fjord and its animals The Rallar Train, Flåm The Eldhus Undredal Visitor s Centre The Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre, Lærdal Adventure Card benefits: Up to 20% discount on activities and rentals Huldra pin, Fjellguiding, Geilo Huldra surprise, Geilolia Summer Park Free carabine hook, FlatEarth, Eidfjord Free swimming, Storefjell, Golsfjellet Neck bag, The Flåm Railway Free track riding, EKT Langedrag and many, many more Special advantages for families with children The childrens choice Download the Adventure Card at www.adventurecard.no Bardøla Høyfjellshotell, Geilo FREE! Participate in these activities, and 5% of the price goes to the Huldra s Environmental Fund: Boat hire at Bergsjøstølen, Ål The Eldhus, Undredal Visitor s Centre The Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre, Lærdal Gol Motor og Fritidspark Go Carting, Dagali Opplevelser (Dagali Adventures) Searching for Huldra Stay at Bardøla Høyfjellshotell and join us on a trip to Hallingskarvet where we will search for Huldra. The price includes a family trip under the auspices of Hardangervidda Fjellguiding. The trip takes us up under Hallingskarvet and is suitable for both children and adults. Stories about Huldra will be told while we search for the stone cave in which she lives. Price per day for 2 adults and 2 children in a family room including breakfast, minimum 3 days: Two adults and two children NOK 2,090 www.visitgeilo.com
14 Eventyrgarden Huso Harahorn, Hemsedal Hardangerfjorden ACCOMMODATION You will find overnight accommodation in all categories and to suit all budgets along the Adventure Road. There is everything from historic hotels with long traditions of hospitality to luxury cabins and apartments as well as simpler camping cabins. Stay on a farm or mountain farm, in a cosy Hallingstue or stabbur, in small mountain inns or luxury hotels of the highest standard. Across Norway Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the eastern part of Southern Norway as you travel from Oslo by train in an even ascent and continue by bus through Norway s largest National Park: Hardangervidda. The journey continues through fertile Hardangerfjord and idyllic towns to arrive at Hotel Ullensvang. Leave Lofthus the following day and join a fjord cruise on Hardangerfjord. The trip goes to Norheimsund, where you continue by bus to Bergen. Price per person from: NOK 2,500 www.trynorway.com Vøringfossen, Hardangerfjord
15 DESTINATIONS ALONG THE ADVENTURE ROAD Hotel Ullensvang, Lofthus - Hardangerfjord Hallingdal Flå Flå marks the gateway to the Adventure Road when approaching from the south. Meet animals such as bears, elk, roe deer and others of a more cuddly nature at Vassfaret Bear Park, which is located here. www.bjorneparken.no Nesbyen/Nes Welcome to the old town in Hallingdal, rich in history and good architecture. Visit Langedrag Nature Park, Gardnos meteorite crater and Hallingdal Museum. Nesfjella offers 35 walking or hiking routes, six bike routes, golf course, bathing, fishing and two horse centres. Make reservations for your holiday on www.nesbyen.no Gol/Golsfjellet Hallingdal s trade centre is located here in the midst of all the adventures, an excellent starting point for day trips to Langedrag, the Flåm Railway and the fjords. Gol is a wonderful area for families with Tropicana, glass blowing and motor sports. Visit the children s farm, high mountain farms, bike, ride horses, row and fish; there are signed trails and family-friendly Golsfjellet mountain summits with panorama views. www.golinfo.no Hemsedal The mountain village of Hemsedal offers a line-up of activities. Walking or hiking, bike trails, 2 bike parks, 2 golf courses, unique fishing, Via Ferrata climbing, trout safaris, elk safaris and more. The Hemsedal card provides those staying for more than 2 days with free entrance or a discount for many activities. www.hemsedal.com Ål Ål is known for its cultural heritage and outdoor activities. Explore Skarvheimen and the Bergsjø area on foot, with bikes, fishing rods or boats. Working high mountain farms, stave church, the Ål Culture House and interesting museums provide an abundance of activities and time for reflection. www.al.no Geilo Geilo enjoys a great location at the foot of the impressive Hallingskravet plateau and is close to the Hardangervidda National Park. Mountain and glacier hiking is popular, or try Norway s best bike route Rallarvegen. www.visitgeilo.no The Hardanger fjord Hardanger and the beautiful Hardangerfjord Hardanger s fjords are the perfect place for beautiful and romantic adventures. Visit one of the many orchards, and taste apples from some of Hardanger s 600,000 apple trees. Walking on the blue ice of the Folgefonna glacier is also an unforgettable experience. www.hardangerfjord.com The Sognefjord Aurland, Flåm and Lærdal by the shores of Sognefjord, the King of the Norwegian fjords. These three destinations offer the majesty and mystery of the fjords. Take a fjord cruise on Nærøyfjord (UNESCO) and combine it with a trip on the Flåm Railway one of Norway s most popular and spectacular tourist attractions. www.alr.no
Travel to the Adventure Road By ferry Color Line www.colorline.com DFDS www.dfdsseaways.com Stena Line www.stenaline.com Fjord Line www.fjordline.com By Train www.nsb.no www.flaamsbana.no By Bus www.nor-way.no www.fjord1.no www.skyss.no Domestic ferries www.tide.no www.fjord1.no Airports Oslo: www.osl.no Bergen: www.avinor.no Sandefjord: www.torp.no Haugesund: www.avinor.no Moss: www.ryg.no Fagernes: www.flydot.no Publisher: Hallingdal Reiseliv AS. Gamlevegen 6, N-3550 Gol, Tel: +47 32 02 99 26, Fax:+47 32 02 99 28, info@eventyrveien.no,. Hallingdal Reiseliv AS assumes no responsibility for any errors or alterations to the information provided. WWW.KREATOR.NO Ål (90 11-09) FOTO: Front cover: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, Carina Jorem Olsen/hemsedal.com; Sykling i Hemsedal, Nils-Erik Bjørholt, hemsedal.com; Bjørn, Vassfaret Bjørnepark, Flå; Folkedans/Holdagene, Destinasjon Geilo, Marius Rua, Page 2-3: Skogshorn, Hemsedal, Frank Tolpinrud/hemsedal.com; Rjukanfossen, Hemsedal, Nils-Erik Bjørholt/hemsedal.com; FlatEarth Adventures, Eidfjord/Hardanger; Flåmsbana, Terje Rakke, Page 4-5: Bergsjøområdet, Ål, Thorgeir Røer; The Aurlandsdal, Aurland og Lærdal Reiselivslag; The Hardangerfjord, Terje Rakke/ Nordic Life AS/ Reisemål Hardanger Fjord as/ Fjord Norge AS; Svartevatn, Nesbyen, Nesbyen Turistkontor, Page 6-7: Rallarvegen, Destinasjon Geilo, Marius Rua; Fishing in Hemsila, Hemsedal, Nils-Erik Bjørholt, hemsedal.com; Vavatn, Hemsedal, Gunn Eidhamar/hemsedal.com; Vestlia spaavdeling, Hudson at Vestlia Resort; Hemsedal GolfAlpin, Hemsedal, Frank Tolpinrud, hemsedal.com; SPA på Dr. Holms Hotell, Shiseido/Dr. Holms Hotell, Page 8-9: Lofthus, Hardangerfjord, Destinasjon Hardangerfjord AS, Page 10-11: Hallingtapas, Hallingkost, Marius Rua; Norsk Matglede, Destinasjon Geilo, Marius Rua; Storefjell, Golsfjellet, Storefjell Resort Hotell; National costume from Ål in Hallingdal, Terje Bjørnsen; Borgund Stave Church, Håkon Li; Hallingdal Museum, Nesbyen, Nesbyen Turist Office, Page 12-13: EKT Langedrag Naturpark, Nesbyen, Vegard Breie; Vassfaret Bear Park, Flå, Vassfaret Bjørnepark; Biking in Geilo, Destinasjon Geilo, Marius Rua; Vassfaret Bjørnepark, Flå; EKT Langedrag Naturpark, Nesbyen; Tropicana Badeland, Gol, Pers Resort; Fjordsafari på Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, Flåm Guide Service; Mikkelparken, Bardøla Høyfjellshotell, Geilo; Page 14-15: Eventyrgarden HUSO, Pers Resort; Harahorn, Hemsedal, Vegard Breie; Vøringsfossen, Hardagerfjord, Reisemål Hardangerfjord; Hotell Ullensvang, Lofthus i Hardanger, Øystein Klakegg og Hotell Ullensvang; Back cover: Iungsdalsnuten, Ål Utvikling AS Iungsdalsnuten, Ål FLESLAND AIRPORT SOGNEFJORDEN Bergen HARDANGERFJORDEN Aurland Flåm BERGENSBANEN Eidfjord Odda Lærdal Geilo Hemsedal Ål Gol FAGERNES AIRPORT Nesbyen Flå Hønefoss Oslo OSLO AIRPORT GARDERMOEN Haugesund Stavanger Bergen THE ADVENTURE ROAD Kristiansand NORWAY Sandefjord Larvik Hirtshals Oslo Fredrikshavn DENMARK Strömstad Helsingør Gøteborg SWEDEN Helsingborg København HAUGESUND AIRPORT Larvik TORP AIRPORT MOSS AIRPORT RYGGE Kiel Rødby Puttgarten THE NETHERLANDS GERMANY