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Folgefonna National Park

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Norway's third largest glacier. In 2005 Folgefonna National Park was opened, which at the time was Norway's twenty fifth national park. Folgefonna is known for its dramatic and beautiful scenery. Here you will find fjords, mountains, lakes, rivers and water falls. There are lots of things to see in the park, and this makes the area one of the country's most important destinations. Access trails start at Rullestad in Etne, at Bergstø or at Mosnes (by boat). More information at: www.dirnat.no.

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Last updated: 1/18/2012 Source: Destinasjon Haugesund & Haugalandet
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Key facts about Sunnhordland

There are 60,000 people living in Sunnhordland. Stord and Husnes are the only two towns in the area. The Hardangerfjord is central in the region.

Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet

The Haugesund region is situated in the northern part of the county of Rogaland in Western Norway. Haugesund is the main city.

Scenic attractions in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Enjoy the white, sandy beaches of Karmøy, take a peek at Langfossen Waterfall in the Åkrafjord and go for a hike in the local mountains.

Sunnhordland

Sunnhordland lies south of Bergen at the mouth of the Hardangerfjord, and is known for the Folgefonna National Park and the Barony in Rosendal.

Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a good starting point for exploring the Lysefjord and its surrounding mountains. The city of Haugesund is famous for the Film Festival.

Getting to Sunnhordland

The main road E39 runs through Sunnhordland, and express boats to and from Bergen and Stavanger call at Leirvik.

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