Be inspired and re-energise in Sunnhordland. You can walk around romantic Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord, by the dramatic Åkrafjord and along the varied coastline in Sunnhordland. You can reach magnificent viewing points across the thousand islands along the coast, the fjords and the mountains - and innermost towers the Folgefonna Glacier.

On the islands along the coast in Sunnhordland you will find walks to Ryvarden lighthouse, Siggjo, Tysnessåto and Stordafjellet. From these viewing points you can look out at an endless sea, thousands of islands and majestic fjords and mountains.

Further along the Hardangerfjord and the Åkrafjord, the landscape turns more dramatic. Here you will find both easy and more arduous walks. The valleys leading in towards the Folgefonna Glacier offer several hikes suitable for walkers of all abilities, such as Bondhusdalen and the hike to Myrdalsvatnet. The fittest can walk all the way to the highest summits, of which Melderskin, and Ulvanoso are good examples. The hike along Langfoss Waterfall is also popular. During the summer season, you can take part in a guided glacier walk across Folgefonna, between Fonnabu (Sundal) and Holmaskjer (Odda).

After your walk you can spend the evening in a charming hotel or guest house, and sample a meal based on local ingredients. The region has lots of cabins by the Hardangerfjord – these are ideally placed for a walking holiday.  

Top five hikes in Sunnhordland

Melderskin, Rosendal: “The Queen amongst the Sunnhordland mountains”. 1,426 metres above sea level (black route)

Bondhusdalen/Folgefonna National Park, Sundal: Easy walk suitable for most people. 189 metres above sea level (green/blue route)

Siggjo, Bømlo: Amazing views over the coastline (red route)

Postal Route Etne-Skånevik, Etne: The old postal route (red route)

North Sea Route, Stolmen, Austevoll: Approximately 45 minute walk (green/blue route)