Guidebook - What to do in Ulvik area
Parks & Nature
Hardangervidda is a Norwegian high mountain plateau located in the counties of Viken, Vestfold and Telemark and Vestland. At Haukelifjell it is bounded towards Setesdalsheiene in the south, and along the Bergen line it is bounded towards Golsfjella, Valdres and Hallingskarvet in the north. Hardangervidda comprises an area of approx. 8,000 km² and is Northern Europe's largest high mountain plateau. To the west and north, the landscape is hilly, while from the watershed to the east it has a distinct wilderness character. [1] In 1981, Hardangervidda National Park was established on the central parts of the plateau. The term vidda / -en / -o is of more recent date, as the old name was Hardanger Fjeld.
https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardangervidda
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Hardangervidda National Park
Hardangervidda is a Norwegian high mountain plateau located in the counties of Viken, Vestfold and Telemark and Vestland. At Haukelifjell it is bounded towards Setesdalsheiene in the south, and along the Bergen line it is bounded towards Golsfjella, Valdres and Hallingskarvet in the north. Hardangervidda comprises an area of approx. 8,000 km² and is Northern Europe's largest high mountain plateau. To the west and north, the landscape is hilly, while from the watershed to the east it has a distinct wilderness character. [1] In 1981, Hardangervidda National Park was established on the central parts of the plateau. The term vidda / -en / -o is of more recent date, as the old name was Hardanger Fjeld.
https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardangervidda
Osa
Trolltunga is no doubt one of the most awe-inspiring cliffs in Norway, situated about 1,100 meters above sea level and hovering some 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/the-hardangerfjord-region/hiking-to-trolltunga/
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Trolltunga
Trolltunga is no doubt one of the most awe-inspiring cliffs in Norway, situated about 1,100 meters above sea level and hovering some 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/the-hardangerfjord-region/hiking-to-trolltunga/
Bridge across Vøringsfossen
The facilities around Vøringfossen, which is one of the attractions along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda, have been improved in recent years. In August 2020, the latest addition to the attraction were opened: a spectacular bridge over the falls! The bridge has a span of 47 meters and has 99 steps. The bridge, together with paths and viewpoints, is the second construction stage in the development of the facilities around Vøringsfossen. The first was ready in 2018 and includes viewing platforms, paths, a fence, parking and a service building below Fossli hotel. The third stage, starting in 2021, includes a lookout point, paths and a toilet. https://www.fjordnorway.com/top-attractions/voringsfossen
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Voringsfossen
Bridge across Vøringsfossen
The facilities around Vøringfossen, which is one of the attractions along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda, have been improved in recent years. In August 2020, the latest addition to the attraction were opened: a spectacular bridge over the falls! The bridge has a span of 47 meters and has 99 steps. The bridge, together with paths and viewpoints, is the second construction stage in the development of the facilities around Vøringsfossen. The first was ready in 2018 and includes viewing platforms, paths, a fence, parking and a service building below Fossli hotel. The third stage, starting in 2021, includes a lookout point, paths and a toilet. https://www.fjordnorway.com/top-attractions/voringsfossen
This water fall allows you to go to the top of it by claiming some stairs that was built by the Tibetans sherpas.
It also have a unique toilette with a window viewing the river.
The road to the fall is used during the Voss Extreme week by the skateboard roller’s.
It is only 30 minutes from Ulvik towards Voss by the old road.
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Skjervsfossen Waterfall
This water fall allows you to go to the top of it by claiming some stairs that was built by the Tibetans sherpas.
It also have a unique toilette with a window viewing the river.
The road to the fall is used during the Voss Extreme week by the skateboard roller’s.
It is only 30 minutes from Ulvik towards Voss by the old road.
Essentials
One of the supermarket in Ulvik, open from Mon-Fri 7:00- 21:00, Sat. 7:00-19:00, closed on Sundays.
Nearest supermarket that opens on Sundays is in Granvin 15mn drive.
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Coop Marked Ulvik
15 SkeievegenOne of the supermarket in Ulvik, open from Mon-Fri 7:00- 21:00, Sat. 7:00-19:00, closed on Sundays.
Nearest supermarket that opens on Sundays is in Granvin 15mn drive.
Sightseeing
The Flåm Railway has been described as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Norway. The train runs from the end of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station. The journey features the finest aspects of the stunning scenery of Western Norway. https://www.visitflam.com/activities/flamsbana---the-flam-railway/
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Flåm stasjon
The Flåm Railway has been described as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Norway. The train runs from the end of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station. The journey features the finest aspects of the stunning scenery of Western Norway. https://www.visitflam.com/activities/flamsbana---the-flam-railway/
Ulvik village
To learn more about Ulvik visi
hardangerfjord dot com
Ulvik is a village in the municipality of Ulvik which is located in Vestland county, Norway. The village sits at the end of the Ulvikafjorden, a side arm off of the main Hardangerfjord. The village lies about 15 kilometres north of the Hardanger Bridge and about 30 kilometres east of the village of Vossevangen. Wikipedia
Elevation: 9 m
Area: 62 ha
Winter, November-March :
Temperature between -12 to -19 Celsius
Spring, April - midd Juin (very nice time of the year)
Temperature between 13 to 25 Celsius
Summer, midd Juin July to August
Temperature between 13 to 35 Celsius
The weather is hard to predict,
Population: 534 (2019)
Hotels: 3-star averaging NOK 1,484. View hotels
Municipality: Ulvik Municipality
Ulvik
Ulvik is a village in the municipality of Ulvik which is located in Vestland county, Norway. The village sits at the end of the Ulvikafjorden, a side arm off of the main Hardangerfjord. The village lies about 15 kilometres north of the Hardanger Bridge and about 30 kilometres east of the village of Vossevangen. Wikipedia
Elevation: 9 m
Area: 62 ha
Winter, November-March :
Temperature between -12 to -19 Celsius
Spring, April - midd Juin (very nice time of the year)
Temperature between 13 to 25 Celsius
Summer, midd Juin July to August
Temperature between 13 to 35 Celsius
The weather is hard to predict,
Population: 534 (2019)
Hotels: 3-star averaging NOK 1,484. View hotels
Municipality: Ulvik Municipality
This is the Restaurant that we have in Ulvik. There are also restaurants in the Brakanes Hotel and Strandfjord Hotel.
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Den Grøne Kafé
7 PromenadenThis is the Restaurant that we have in Ulvik. There are also restaurants in the Brakanes Hotel and Strandfjord Hotel.
Voss informartion. Voss is the first large city before getting to Bergen.
Voss is the place for fantastic experiences – all year round. Set in a magnificent landscape which you can use as a playground. Surrounded by high mountains, wooded valleys and cascading rivers and waterfalls. https://www.fjordnorway.com/places-to-go/voss#mappos=60,6869,6,5260,9
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Vossevangen
Voss is the place for fantastic experiences – all year round. Set in a magnificent landscape which you can use as a playground. Surrounded by high mountains, wooded valleys and cascading rivers and waterfalls. https://www.fjordnorway.com/places-to-go/voss#mappos=60,6869,6,5260,9
City advice
What to pack
Always check weather forecast before going any where!
In Norway the weather can change quite fast, if going hiking always take clothes for cold weather, rainy and sunny. The sun is quite strong sun block is recommended. For Payment is recommended to use credit cards. To get around is better to have a car, but public transport is well organised.