Eidfjord Municipality, Municipality and village at Hardangerfjord, Norway
Description
Eidfjord is a municipality and village in Vestland situated along Hardangerfjord, characterized by mountainous terrain, valleys, and two large bodies of water. The landscape is diverse, with water shaping how the land divides and connects across the region.
History
The area developed from the ancient parish of Graven founded in 1838 and took its current municipal form following administrative reforms in the 1970s. These changes reflect how regional governance evolved and adapted to modern needs.
Culture
The name derives from an old word meaning narrow passage, reflecting how the settlement sits between bodies of water. Visitors can sense this connection to the landscape in how buildings and farms are positioned in relation to the fjord and lake.
Practical
The location serves as a major cruise ship port with convenient access to outdoor attractions including a national park and a striking waterfall. Visitors should bring warm clothing and be prepared for changing mountain weather conditions.
Did you know?
Beneath the fjord lies a major hydroelectric facility built directly into the mountainside, generating power from mountain water sources. This hidden infrastructure demonstrates how energy is drawn from the region's natural features.
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Hardanger Bridge
13.2 km
Hardangerjøkulen
20.4 km
Vøringfossen
10.9 km
Hardangervidda National Park
44 km
Hårteigen
30.5 km
Sysendammen
19.1 km
Eidfjorden
5.7 km
Old Eidfjord Church
601 m
Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger
6 km
Eidfjord Church
562 m
Simadal Fjord
2.6 km
Valursfossen
12.6 km
Osafjord
10 km
Sandhaug
38.8 km
Vedalsfossen
9.3 km
Måbø Bridge
8.9 km
Ulvikafjorden
12.3 km
Demmevasshytta
15.7 km
Stavali
19.3 km
Osafjorden
9.5 km
Søtefossen
21.1 km
Ulvik stavkirke
14.2 km
Nykkjesøyfossen
20.7 km
Rembesdalskåka
15.7 km
Hedlo
17.8 km
Step bridge at Vøringsfossen waterfall
10.9 km
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20.1 km
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