Sunnhordland has some of the most distinctive scenery in Fjord Norway. Folgefonna - Norway's third largest glacier - is the icing on the cake.
Sunnhordland offers active adventures within hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking, and has the sustainable destination label. The coastal landscape with its thousands of islands in the west, the Hardangerfjord, the Rosendals Alps, Folgefonna and Folgefonna National Park offers a range of active adventure set among stunning scenery.
Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens is one of the region's most popular attractions. The Barony is the smallest 'castle' in Scandinavia and the only one of its kind in Norway. It's famous for its impressive Renaissance garden and for hosting rich programme of cultural events. Baroniet's restaurant serves gourmet meals made with organic ingredients from its own garden.
Another sight is Folgefonna, the third largest glacier on Norway's mainland, which is said to be the safest and biggest plateau glacier in Norway. It lends its name to the Folgefonna National Park. The ice is up to 450 metres thick and its highest point is 1,662 metres above sea level.
Together with certified glacier guides, you can go for a hike on the glacier, as well as climb into some cracks. There are several options for getting to Sunnhordland.
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Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
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By plane
You will find the regional airport on the island of Stord. Stord Airport is used by charters, and is easily accessible from the whole region.
Bergen Airport, Haugesund Airport and Stavanger Airport are all international airports located just a few hours by car or bus from Sunnhordland.
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By boat
There is a good express boat service from Bergen to Sunnhordland.
You can travel by ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark to Stavanger and Bergen in Norway, and then drive to Sunnhordland from Stavanger or Bergen.
By road
There are express buses between Bergen, Stord, Haugesund, Stavanger and Sandnes, as well as connecting services to other parts of Southern Norway. Some express buses between Oslo and Fjord Norway also stop in this area.
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If you are driving, follow the E39 to the Sunnhordland region.
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