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Eidfjord
Spend a day in Eidfjord for Vøringsfossen, Kjeåsen farm and the Hardangervidda Nature Centre; add a half‑day trek if you have extra time.
Eidfjord is a small village at the end of Hardangerfjord, surrounded by waterfalls, mountain farms and the Hardangervidda plateau. One full day covers the main sights – Vøringsfossen, Kjeåsen farm, the nature centre and a short hike. If you enjoy longer walks, add a half‑day trek to Måbødalen or Skytjefossen. Summer (May–Sep) offers the most services; winter visits need a car and self‑guided plans.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (limited services, snow)
- Airport
- BGO
- Nights
- 1
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- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Eidfjord112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eidfjord, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyEidfjord is generally safe; main risks are slippery rocks near waterfalls and sudden weather changes – wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBGO Bergen Flesland Airport (About 2 h drive via Rv 7).
- Getting aroundDuring the tourist season (May–Sep) Skyss buses run from Oslo (via Geilo) and Bergen (via Voss) to Eidfjord several times daily.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)NOK 30–45 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealSandwichNOK 70–120 (≈ US$7–12)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Oslo–Eidfjord (one way)check seasonal scheduleNOK 200–300 (≈ US$20–30)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personNOK 350 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomNOK 1,500 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomNOK 2,500 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 600 (≈ US$60) · Mid NOK 1,100 (≈ US$110) · High NOK 1,700 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BGO Bergen Flesland Airport (About 2 h drive via Rv 7)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Oct (10 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eidfjord: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
During the tourist season (May–Sep) Skyss buses run from Oslo (via Geilo) and Bergen (via Voss) to Eidfjord several times daily. In winter you need a car; the Rv 7 road gives access to Vøringsfossen and the ferry at Bruravik–Brimnes. Walking and bike rentals are available in the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Voss
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Skyss bus from Eidfjord, about 45 min
Historic town with railway museum and lake activities.
Hardangerfjord cruise
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h including boarding
Board at Eidfjord harbour, 1‑hour round‑trip
Scenic cruise past waterfalls and fjord villages.
Bergen
cautionDoor to door: ≈3.5 h
Skyss bus to Voss, then train to Bergen, total ≈3 h
Longer day trip; better as overnight if you want to explore Bergen.
Hardangervidda plateau hike
goDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Drive to Rv 7 trailhead, then marked paths
Moderate hike with glacier views; check weather.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss
Hotel with restaurant, near Vøringsfossen
Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel
Family‑run hotel in the centre
Vik Pensjonat og Hytter
Guesthouse with cabins, good for hikers
Kjærtveit Camping
Campground with basic facilities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NOK 600–900 (≈ US$60–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- NOK 900–1 (≈ under US$1) 300 excl. bed
- High
- NOK 1 (≈ under US$1) 300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × NOK 1,500 | NOK 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,100 | NOK 2,200 |
| Skyss bus Oslo–Eidfjord (round‑trip, adult)2 × NOK 700 · check schedule | NOK 1,400 |
| Hardangervidda Nature Centre entry2 × NOK 200 | NOK 400 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × NOK 350 | NOK 700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 620 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 3,410 per person per day, bed included | NOK 6,820≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | NOK 30–45 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Sandwich | NOK 70–120 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Vøringsfossen parking (hourly) | NOK 30–50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Sima plant guided tour | NOK 150–250 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Bus ticket Oslo–Eidfjord (one way)check seasonal schedule | NOK 200–300 (≈ US$20–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service only runs May 1–Sep 30; outside this period rely on car or train‑bus connections.
- Parking at Vøringsfossen is limited in summer; arrive early.
- Some attractions (e.g., Sima plant tours) require advance booking; check opening dates.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
- Out-of-hours doctor
- 116 117
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oslo–Eidfjord Skyss bus (round‑trip): about NOK 600–800 (≈ US$60–80), May–Sep (check schedule)
- Parking at Vøringsfossen: NOK 30 (≈ US$3) per hour, free after 6 pm
Say or show
- Unnskyld — Excuse me / Sorry (oon-skyld)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvor mye koster det? — How much is it? (vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh)
- Hvor er toalettet? — Where is the bathroom? (vohr er toh-ah-let-teh)
- Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kahn yay pay-leh meh kort)
All public transport tickets can be bought via the Skyss app (check availability).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eidfjord. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (limited services, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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