Standing on Trolltunga is a question of “when” rather than “if” for the expert hiker (but no worries if you aren’t – there are plenty of less strenuous world-class hikes in the area).

You’ll surely earn a mark for toughness after the 10–14 kilometres to the top, as this is no hike for quitters!

With Trolltunga Active and Trolltunga Adventure, you can join guided hikes to the tip of the mountain’s protruding tongue all year round.

Do you want to bask in the glory of having made it to the top for a while? Spend the night glamping in a sunset/sunrise dome with a glass ceiling!

The route goes on to Øystese and Norheimsund, which have several excellent museums, as well as another unique waterfall: Steinsdalsfossen.

The thing that makes this 50-metre drop so special? The pathway behind it, which gives you a most unusual angle of the rapids.

Speaking of special – Hardangerfjord has the prettiest orchards in Norway.

In spring, the hills are speckled with white flowers, and in autumn, they are heavy with fruit – like the juiciest apples you’ll ever taste!

Experience for yourself why the cider houses in Hardanger keep winning awards for their “Nordic champagne”.

Cruise the Sørfjord with the Cider boat, or join the guided fruit and cider route in Ulvik (tastings included).

Syse gard is one of three farm stops on the cider route. For five generations, the farmers here have made all of their products on site. Taste their jams, cider, apple juice, ice cream, and exquisite lamb meat – yum!

Here, you’ll also find the historic Utne hotel, that has been serving guests for more than 300 years and promotes itself as a “Cider hotel”.

The hosts associate the charm of creaking floorboards with staying in an old history book.

And it is no secret that the hotel you stay in will give you a feeling for the area. In Hardanger, the struggle will be to choose among all the unique and historic hotels!