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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.

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.

Hiking in Sunnhordland

Hike by the Hardangerfjord, try a blue ice walk on the Folgefonna Glacier or choose from many coastal trails. Sunnhordland is close to Bergen.

Where to stay in Sunnhordland

Stay in a cabin in the mountains, or in a luxurious hotel by the fjord. Guest houses such as Kubbervik and Bekkjarvik ooze charm and atmosphere.

What to do in Sunnhordland

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.

Dining in Sunnhordland

In Sunnhordland, you can enjoy a meal in Scandinavia's smallest "palace", as well as eat in an old prison or in a converted boathouse.

Tourist information in Sunnhordland

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

Scenic attractions in Sunnhordland

Enjoy fjords, mountains and the North Sea coastline, or go on a guided walk on the Folgefonna Glacier.

Getting to Sunnhordland

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

The Hardangerfjord

The Hardangerfjord, not far from Bergen, is especially known for fruit tree blossoming in spring, Folgefonna Glacier and Vøringsfossen Waterfall.

Where to eat in Grenland

Grenland offers a wide range of restaurants serving everything from international food to traditional Norwegian farmhouse cooking.
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Hiking offers in Sunnhordland

Go hiking in the mountains of Fjord Norway or join a guided walk on the Folgefonna Glacier.
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