View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA scenic sightseeing base at the head of Hardangerfjord Scenic cruising spot

Eidfjord

Eidfjord · Norway · 60.47, 7.07

A small village at the innermost end of Norway's Hardangerfjord. Nearby Vøringsfossen waterfall drops 183m, and the village serves as a gateway to the Hardangervidda plateau and a highlight of fjord cruises.

Port highlights

The village center is a small settlement of a few hundred people (municipal population about 550)

Population

A cool oceanic climate. Summers are cool, while fjord cruises are calmest from July to August.

Climate

Norwegian (English is also widely used)

Language

Norwegian krone (NOK).

Currency

June to August (peak season for the fjord, with long days and beautiful greenery)

Best time to visit

Local food

Fresh salmon, local fruit (apples, cherries), seafood

Sights

Voringsfossen WaterfallHardangervidda Plateau and National Park CenterSpectacular scenic sailing along the fjordShimyaruverufossen Waterfall

Monthly average high / low temperatures

1°

-3°Jan

3°

-2°Feb

7°

0°Mar

12°

2°Apr

17°

6°May

21°

10°Jun

22°

12°Jul

20°

11°Aug

17°

9°Sep

11°

5°Oct

6°

1°Nov

3°

-1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2013–2025 · Station: ULVIK-HJELTNES · about 13 km from port · elevation difference about 37 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices

There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard).

Getting there from Japan

BGO

Nearest airport

—

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

About 104 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsMay–Sep 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Eidfjord” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Eidfjord

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Rotterdam

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Stockholm to Bergen

Sources