Tourist Route 3 Hardanger, Norway 2017 🇳🇴

Travelled: 164 kilometres from Sauda to Hereiane along TR3 in South Western Fjordland

Visited: Hardangervidda National Park, The Stavekirke in Røldal NOK50pp, Latefoss (falls), The Industrial Museum at Tyssdal NOK60pp (seniors), Ferry from Kinsarvik to Utne NOK136, Skjervsfossen (falls).

Stayed: National Park parking area at Hereiane (free), fanciest toilets in a remote location. N60.32846 E6.33838

The next tourist route on our path north is the Hardanger with the Hardangerfjord in the west and the Hardangervidda National Park in the East.

As we depart the Ryfylke area the road climbs slowly toward Låtefoss and the Hardandervidda.

It’s much colder in the high country that runs through the National Park. I had to stop and have a second look at this house. With a sod roof it has the look of the ‘Shire’ about it.

Being part of the environment, must be the aim.

Another emergency brake test for more bloody sheep 🐑 🐑 🐑.

We cross over the short distance from tourist route 2 to 3. As we do we turn off to visit the Stave Church in Røldal.

The Stave Kirke in Røldal. The information panel said it was established in 1275. Frankly the outside of the Church does not seem to reflect that age.

After being hit for NOK50 each we wander inside a little disgruntled. But the Church is a virtual delight inside.

This Stave Church is famous for the miracle associated with it’s weeping crucifix ! This is it.

A wall and painting within the Stave Church.

Outside the Stave Kirke in Røldal this obelisk stands just outside the graveyard. Apparently to commemorate those who died fighting for Norway’s independence from Denmark back in the 19th century.

Our next adventure is Latefoss (falls). We snag the best parking spot and decide to have lunch and relax whilst we take in the spectacle.

We drive the short distance into Odda. There is a proper stellplatz in Odda, finding it is a bit of a puzzle but we eventually do and service the Hymer. You can find it at N60.07109, E06.54682. There is no free parking in town so we drive onto our next stop, the Industrial Museum at Tyssdal, about 5 kilometres north of Odda on the Sørfjorden.

The Industral Museum at Tyssedal has been developed on the site of an old Hydro Electric Station, about 5 kilometres north of Odda on the Sørfjorden.

It’s has some very interesting displays about the development of the local industries. But the real highlight is the Hydro-Electric plant and how it worked. This included a step by step video from a technician who explained the process of starting a turbine and putting a generator on line.

From the museum at Tyssedal looking up the valley to Odda. The reflection off the fjords in the late afternoons looks amazing.

From Tyssedal we continue our journey along the tourist route 3 to Kinsarvik and the ferry.

The Hymer still get’s a buzz out of a ferry ride. The Toll Collector asks ‘how long is your camper ?’ Pam replies 6 metres, ‘mmm..are you sure ?’ replies the Toll Collector, Pam sternly responds ‘and where’re both seniors as well’, using her ‘no more backchat’ voice.

We go on to Vikøy, taking the turn to Steinsdalsfossen (falls) a short distance to the west.

We arrive at the Steinsdalsfossen (falls) to find parking for 10 coaches so it must be popular.

Back on the road again we follow the fjord looking for a place for the night. We spotted an interesting stop in a tourist broshure so we head for Hereiane.

Doesn’t look as good with this German motorhome parked on top of it but it was a great spot for the night.

.Michael and Pam

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