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Eidfjord is Hardanger’s thunderous finale - a fjord-side municipality in Vestland where waterfalls roar, reindeer roam, and cruise ships dock beneath cliffs that look like Norse gods carved them. With around 950 residents and scenery that could humble a Viking, Eidfjord is the gateway to the Hardangervidda plateau and home to Norway’s most famous waterfall. It’s a place where nature doesn’t whisper - it bellows.
Top Attractions
Vøringsfossen
182m waterfall with dramatic footbridge
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Kjeåsen Mountain Farm
“world’s most inaccessible farm”
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Hardangervidda Nature Centre
interactive museum & panoramic film
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Sysendammen
one of Norway’s largest rockfill dams
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Hæreid Burial Mounds
350 Iron Age graves above the fjord
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Unique Experiences
Troll Train
quirky sightseeing ride through Eidfjord village
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RIB Safari
high-speed fjord tour with waterfall fly-bys
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Fossli Hotel Pastries
coffee with a view at the top of Vøringsfossen
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Hardanger Bridge
drive through tunnels and across Norway’s longest suspension bridge
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Vikingutstilling
small but mighty Viking exhibit with artifacts
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Where to Stay in Eidfjord
Getting There
Eidfjord is located at the end of the Hardangerfjord, about 2.5 hours from Bergen via Route 7. Cruise ships dock in summer, and buses connect to Voss and Odda. The village is walkable, but a car unlocks access to mountain farms, waterfalls, and scenic drives across the Hardangervidda plateau.