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Slåtterøy Lighthouse in Sunnhordland, Norway - Photo: Jan Rabben/Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
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Slåtterøy Lighthouse in Sunnhordland, Norway

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.
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Explore Sunnhordland

Dining

In Sunnhordland, you can enjoy a nice meal in an old prison, in a castle, in an old official’s residence or in a converted boathouse.

What to to

In Sunnhordland you can go hiking in the mountains, fish for trout in the rivers and for pollack in the sea – all in one day.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Fjords & Mountains

Scenic attractions

Enjoy fjords, mountains and the North Sea coastline, or go on a guided walk on the Folgefonna Glacier.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains

Where to stay

Stay at an intimate cabin in the mountains or a luxurious hotel by the fjord.
Interest: Where to stay

Getting here

The main road E39 goes through Sunnhordland, and express boats to and from Bergen and Stavanger call at Leirvik.
Interest: Transportation

Films

Film from a trip to Bergen

Let a guide present the main attractions of Bergen in this video, including the Hanseatic wharf, the fish market and the view from Fløien.

About Sunnhordaland

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.

Tourist information in Sunnhordland

The main tourist information office for Sunnhordland is located in Leirvik.

Tourist information in Haugesund and Haugalandet

There are tourist information offices established throughout the entire region.

Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a geographical region in the county of Rogaland, in Western Norway. Haugesund is its main town.
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Where to stay in Sunnhordland Where to stay
What to do in Sunnhordland What to to
Scenic attractions in Sunnhordland Scenic attractions
Getting to Sunnhordland Getting here
Tourist information in Sunnhordland Tourist information in Sunnhordland
Key facts about Sunnhordland Key facts about Sunnhordland
Dining in Sunnhordland Dining
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