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Section 2 : Bergen to Hardangerfjord (1 day)
With good weather in Bergen, I had an extra day to make a day trip out of the city. The weather was also very nice today, so it would be a pleasant but long drive out to Hardanger, a 179km-long fjord that is at most 900m deep. The drive is easy enough - head Oslo-bound on the E16 to Vossevangen and change to the 13.
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A good break from the long drive is Skjervsfossen, which drops 150m over 2 falls. You will approach from the top end, which has a parking lot with a neat bathroom for you to observe the raging river.
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Highway 13 crosses the fjord in a tunnel-and-bridge combination, an engineering feat. The southern end has a small park where you can catch a glimpse of the bridge. You won't see any approach roads on the other side as the highway enters into the tunnel right away.
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Change to highway 7, which runs along the southern edge of the fjord. The next major town is Eidfjord.
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Highway 7 then makes its way uphill through a number of tunnels, yet another engineering marvel. Do stop at the various pull-outs along the way, hike out and enjoy the views.
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There are no safety railings, catch nets, and other gear to keep you away from nature, raw and wild. Take care when leaning against the cliff edges.
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The furthest point on today's drive would be the Fossli Hotel, which is perched at the top of the fjod and overlooks another waterfall.
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More photos on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/norway.htm
Next Stop : Bergen to Stryn
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