EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT HARDANGERFJORD

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1 EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT HARDANGERFJORD Fjord, mountains and waterfalls within 30 minutes from Eidfjord DESTINASJON EIDFJORD AS Eidfjord Cruisehavn - Eidfjord Cruiseport / Turistinformasjon - Touristinformation all year

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3 EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT - HARDANGERFJORD Eidfjord is located in the innermost part of the famous Hardangerfjord. The cruise port is located in the centre of Eidfjord and offers the very best and safest conditions. Eidfjord has a population of around 930. We are a thriving community and enjoy the fjord and mountains throughout the year. Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway, 179 km also called the Queen of the Fjords. Vøringsfossen waterfall has been Norway s most visited natural attraction for a long time. During the next five years there will be construction on the viewpoints to make this attraction one of three national tourist icons in Norway! The work has already started, but it will never disturb the normal tourist traffic, the project will be done in The Hardangervidda plateau and the Hardangerfjord are well-known far beyond Norway s borders. Due to the mild climate the region is also the orchard of Fjord Norway here we grow apples, plums, pears and cherries. The blossom season in May/June is unique the mountain sides are covered in white, pink and red flowers, from the white snow at the top down to the blue fjord. July October is the harvesting season for fruit, sweet cherry and cider festivals in the small villages along the fjord. Eidfjord offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can experience the most and best of what Norway has to offer. Our visitors can find peace and quiet in the natural environment, in addition to visiting many of our attractions. Eidfjord is the gateway to the Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway s largest national park. Welcome to annualy events and festivals in Eidfjord: Expedition Amundsen (Feb/March), National Day (May 17th), Hardanger Music Festival (Mai/June), Midsummer Night (June 23rd), Minitriathlon (August), Norseman Xtreme Triathlon (August), Hardangervidda Marathon (September), Local Food Festival (Sept/Oct). The HARDANGER BRIDGE, which opened in August 2013, has made Eidfjord easier to access. It is a 2 lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestrians and bikers. The main span is 1310 meters and the total length is 1380 m. The airdraft is 55 meters. The bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Norway. 3

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5 CONTENTS TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8 MAP OF EIDFJORD PORT 9 HARBOUR PRICES 10 WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT 11 DISTANCE TABLE / MAPS 12 ATTRACTIONS & SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD 15 5

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7 PORT OF EIDFJORD FACILITIES AND FACTS photo: Agurtxane Concellon

8 PORT OF EIDFJORD - TECHNICAL INFORMATION Length quay: 120 meters Depth of quay: 10,7 meters Able to handle ships: up to meters in length Air Draft: 55 meters Water supply: Capacity per tonne, 3 approx 70 m per hour. Number of hoses: 2 hoses 3 Cost: NOK 13,50 per m. Waste disposal: Yes, but has to be booked 24 hours in advance. photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord Customs: Tollvesenet i Bergen, tel.: (+47) Tugboat: No Supplies: Yes, by agent Bunkers: No IMO no Port ID no UN locator NOEDF Port Channel VHF 12 ISPS regulations: Yes, Eidfjord Cruiseport is ISPS approved safety level 1 NAMES & CONTACS Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Ostangvegen 1, N-5783 Eidfjord, Norway Phone: (+47) Internet: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no GENERAL INFORMATION Local time (+/- GMT): +1 GMT CONTACT PERSON Manager: Marit Stadheim Cell phone: (+47) Phone: (+47) E mail address: marit@visiteidfjord.no PFSO Terje Monsen Cell Phone: (+47) address: cruise@visiteidfjord.no 8

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10 HARBOUR PRICES 2017 For cruiseships alongside quai NOK Service fee per GRT 0,95 For cruiseships at anchor NOK Service fee per pax 15 Fixed rate for prep. work 800 Guards NOK ISPS fixed rate per hour 550 Hourly rate per guard 250 photo: Marit Stadheim The security crew at the Eidfjord Cruise Port: Leiv Henry Sæbø, Magne Nedrevåg and Terje Monsen Water supply NOK Water per m 3 13,50 Up to 500 m³ fresh water free of charge if 6 or more calls from the same cruise line are confirmed during the cruise season! photo: Agurtxane Concellon 10 photo: Agurtxane Concellon

11 WASTE HANDLING AT EIDFJORD CRUISE PORT - SEASON 2017 (rates for 2018 may change due to changes in IHM s rates) Eidfjord Cruise Port is co-operating with Indre Hordaland Miljøverk (IHM), Voss, in handling waste disposal. IHM is an inter-communal company with a waste disposal and treatment facility in Voss, around 50 kilometres from Eidfjord. Eidfjord Cruise Port offers cruiseships waste disposal services during 2017 at the following terms and prices: RECEIPT AND PROCESSING Waste Food waste Glass and metal packaging Plastic (delivered in sacks) Cardboard, bundles Paper and cardboard, mixed Electrical waste products Hazardous waste (oil, spirits, paint) Sorting TRANSPORTATION NOK 1850 pr. tonne including disposal fee NOK 1850 pr. tonne NOK 570 pr. tonne NOK 0 NOK 0 NOK 670 pr. tonne NOK 0 NOK 19 pr. kg NOK 840 pr. hour Based on meeting each docking vessel with mobile waste treatment facility. 3 1 unit 22-41m container of waste. 3 1 unit 22m container including containers of different sorted materials. For example: 4 x 660 litres food waste. 4 x 660 litres glass and metal packaging. 1 x Euro pallet with frame for hazardous waste. Cardboard in rolls and plastic can be put in at the end. It is important that the waste is well sorted. If additional sorting is required, an additional fee will be charged according to the extra time taken to sort the material. TRANSPORTATION FEES Container placed on quay before arrival with a minimum of 24 hours notice, incl. 1 hour waiting time: NOK 6235 Waiting time per hour exceeding 1 hour: - by 1 container NOK by 2 containers NOK 1215 Extra for Saturday and Sunday pr. hour: NOK 345 Containers will be placed at a stipulated location on the quay, and the vehicle that will take the containers will be available. Any questions related to booking should be addressed to: Terje Monsen, cellphone (+47) Water can be delivered on arrival at a price of NOK 13,50 pr. tonne. All prices are included VAT 25%. We reserve ourselves the right to change the rates if the costs should increase. 11

12 NORWAY MAP AND HARDANGERFJORD MAP From EIDFJORD cruise port Km Directions: Sima power plant 7 Fv 103 in direction to Simadal Kjeåsen mountain farm 12 Fv 103 in direction to Simadal Hardangervidda Naturecenter 7 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo Vøringsfossen waterfall 20 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo Sysendammen 30 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo Geilo 90 Rv 7 in direction to Oslo Lofthus 40 Rv 7, Rv 13 in direction Bergen/Odda Voss 55 Rv 7, Rv 13, Ev 16 in direction Bergen Flåm 114 Rv 7, Rv 13, E 16 Bergen 153 Rv 7, Rv 13, E 16 12

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15 ATTRACTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN EIDFJORD photo: Agurtxane Concellon

16 EIDFJORD - GENERAL INFORMATION Destinasjon Eidfjord AS Eidfjord Cruiseport / Touristinformation Ostangvegen 1 N Eidfjord Norway Phone: (+47) Internet: turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no Opening hours touristinformation office (30 m from the port) Extended opening hours during cruise calls Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm / Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm Rest of the year Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm There will be a surprise for the passengers during every new (1st time) call at Eidfjord Cruiseport! Opening hours postoffice (200 m from the port) Inside Joker Eidfjord Tel.: Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Thursday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Destinasjon Eidfjord is an agent for Global Blue and Tax Free Worldwide Norway. We offer tax refund to cruisepassengers on calls when Eidfjord is the last port. This has to be booked in advance. Local souvenirs and handycraft at Unik, Mangfaldet, Hardangervidda Naturecenter or at the hotel by the port. Opening hours grocery stores * = Extended openinghours during the summer Coop Marked Eidfjord (100 m from the port) Tel.: Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Friday: 9 am - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm*) Garen Kolonial/Camping (22 km from the port) Tel: Open During the summer Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm Opening hours petrolstation (300 m from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer YX Eidfjord Tel.: Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm (8 pm*) Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm (10 pm*) EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Brann/Fire 110 Politi/Police 112 Ambulanse/Ambulance 113 Doctor Opening hours fastfood shop with a selection of groceries (200 m from the port) * = Extended openinghours during the summer Mix Kroa Tel.: Monday - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm (11 pm*) 16 Taxi Eidfjord Tel.: Eidfjord car rental Tel.:

17 VØRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 Km 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited Season: Appr. May 20th to September 15th The Vøringsfossen waterfall is Norways best known and most visited natural attraction. The majestic falls cascade more than 182 meters into the Måbø Valley below. The development project around Vøringsfossen is well under way, the spectacular new viewpoints should be completed in The view is breathtaking from the top at Fossli Hotel / Parkinglot. There is also a nice view from Vøringfoss Cafeteria / Parkinglot (appr. 2 km below Fossli Hotel) photo: Reisemål Hardanger Fjord BUS TO THE VØRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL Distance from Eidfjord Port: 20 km Starting point: at the tourist information 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Season: May to October Tickets: at the touristinformation The bus takes you up to the Vøringsfossen waterfall by the Fossli Hotel, where you have 30 minutes to enjoy the spectacular view and a cup of coffee or tea at Fossli Hotel before returning to Eidfjord. (This tour is without a guide). 17 photo: Agurtxane Concellon

18 HARDANGERVIDDA NATURE CENTRE EIDFJORD Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km 1,5 hours (incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 168 per half hour Opening hours: April - October: 10 am - 6 pm June 15th - August 20th: 9 am - 7 pm Open for groups all year by appoint ment. Booking for groups: Tel Fax post@hardangervidda.org photo: HNE Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord is an authorized national park centre for the Hardangervidda and a modern and exciting experience center for Norwegian nature, climate and environment. Three floors of exciting exhibitions. The modern cinema with five screens was built in collaboration with the Norwegian filmmaker Ivo Caprino and shows 20 unforgettable minutes about Hardangervidda, the Hardanger Fjord and the beautiful waterfalls in the region. You feel as if you are part of the journey on screen. We promise you a great experience between high mountains and deep fjords. Experience thrilling helicopter dives above steep canyons and cascading waterfalls. Take in the quiet, poetic scenes between mountain lakes, glaciers and reindeer, accompanied by an original music score. The soundtrack is intense, melancholy and lyrical, like the film itself. Restaurant, gift shop and tourist information. VILLAGE TOUR WITH THE TROLLTRAIN IN EIDFJORD Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m Starting point: at the tourist information 1 hour Capacity: 120 (three trains) Tickets: at the tourist information Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation photo: Agurtxane Concellon The Trolltrain is located close to the tourist information office. The train takes you for a 1 hour sightseeingtour in the centre of Eidfjord. You will enjoy a nice view of the fjord, mountains and the daily life in Eidfjord. Drive by the largest prehistoric burial ground in Western Norway, located at Hæreid, see some of the graves from the Iron- and Viking ages. Photo stop by a view point. Photo stop by the old St. Jacobs Church from 1309 close to Trebua woodshop and return to the center. If you wish you can exit the train for a visit at Trebua with traditional, local wood carvings and fiddle collection. Then there s a 10 minute walk back to the port. Information in English and German along the way. 18

19 HIKE TO HÆREID Distance from Eidfjord Port: 6 km roundtrip Starting point: at the tourist information appr. 1,5 hours (roundtrip) Footwear: walking shoes required photo: Marit Stadheim At Hæreid you can see Western Norway s largest area of burial mounds from the Iron and Viking Ages periods with almost 400 graves from AD. Part of a fascinating cultural landscape. The burial mounds are located on the Hæreid plateau, around 20 minutes walk from the centre of Eidfjord, also accessible by car. Information guide with map can be purchased at the tourist information office. SIMA POWER PLANT Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 Km 1,5 hour (incl. 1 hour stay) Capacity: 50 (100 if coordinated) Booking for groups: at the tourist infomation Opening hours: June 15th - Aug 15th: 10 am / 12 am / 2 pm Open for groups all year by appointment photo: Agurtxane Concellon The power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Europe, 700 m inside the mountain in Simadal. The station hall is 200 m long, 20 m wide and 40 m high. The guided tour includes a film about the construction of the power plant as well as a visit in the station hall. This is a producing power plant, because of this it can occasionally be closed for tourists on short notice. 19

20 KJEÅSEN IN SIMADAL Distance from Eidfjord Port: 12 Km Distance from bus parking: 500 m 1,25-2 hours (incl min. stay) 15 min. (view only) 1 hour (visit at Bjørg Wiik s court yard) Capacity: 45 Booking for groups: Season: at the tourist information May September, according to weather conditions Visit at Bjørg Wiik s courtyard, by appointment. Enjoy the view daily without appointment photo: Destinasjon Eidfjord Kjeåsen mountain farm is described as the world s most isolated settlement, it is like an eagle s nest 530m above the Simadalsfjord. Life on Kjeåsen is described in Bror Ekström s book The people of Kjeåsen and in television documentaries and miscellaneous articles. Due to narrow road, hourly driving has been introduced. Traffic up to Kjeåsen every full hour, traffic down from Kjeåsen on the half hour. One can drive up just to enjoy the view, or groups can book a visit at Bjørg Wiik s court yard, she will welcome you and play a CD that tells the story of Kjeåsen. TAXI TO THE KJEÅSEN MOUNTAIN FARM Distance from Eidfjord Port: 12 km Starting point: at the tourist information 1,5 hour Season: April to October Booking: at the tourist information Enjoy a trip to the Kjeåsen mountain farm, which lies like an eagle s nest 530m above the Simadalsfjord. The taxi takes you 7km to Simadal and 5km up the steep road built in the 1970 s during the construction of the power plant. Half of the road goes through a tunnel with limited lighting. Spectacular view from the top! photo: Silje Kvamsdal 20

21 N. BERGSLIEN ART GALLERY Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 m 0,5 hour Capacity: 80 Opening hours: June 19th - Aug 20th: every day from 12 am - 6 pm Apr 14th- June 18th and Aug 21st - Oct 1st: every Sat/Sun from 12 am - 4 pm Always open during cruise calls. Free entrance! The Quality Hotel Vøringfoss hosts a large permanent exhibition of the well-known local artist Nils Bergslien ( ). The gallery also stages various visiting exhibitions. The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours. MINI CONCERT & INTRODUCTION OF THE PAINTER N. BERGSLIEN Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30m 0,5 hour Capacity: 80 pers. sitting/100 pers. standing Booking for groups: inger-ri@online.no Welcome to a Mini Concert and introduction of the painter Nils Bergslien at Galleri N. Bergslien in Eidfjord. The Norwegian pianist Inger - Kristine Riber will perform a short program of Norwegian music combined with an introduction of the local painter which this Gallery is named after. Nils Bergsliens paintings are outstanding because of the huge sized canvases and humoristic approach. 21

22 EIDFJORD OLD CHURCH A ST. JACOBS CHURCH Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m 0,5 hour Capacity: 25 Booking for groups: at the tourist information Open for groups all year, by appointment only Nestling in the heart of the Hardangerfjord countryside, and dwarfed by the surrounding mountains stand the old Eidfjord church, a stonebuilt church from about 1309 A.D. photo: Agurtxane Concellon According to the saga, the influential and mighty Rich-Ragna, who ruled at the time, has been credited with the building of this church. Her reason for building the church lay in her desperate need for forgivness for all her wicked deeds. Amongst her many spiteful deeds she allowed her own husband to drown while they were on their way to town. She left him on a reef and when the tide came in, he drowned. Some of the stonewalls in the church measure as much as 5 ft in thickness. The pulpit is probably from about A.D Both the front and the pulpit are decorated in panels with a variety of motives. This is the only Jacobs church in Norway which still perfoms services. TREBUA - TRADITIONAL, LOCAL WOOD CARVINGS AND FIDDLE COLLECTION Distance from Eidfjord Port: 600 m 0,5 hour Capacity: 25 Opening hours: open during cruise calls or contact the tourist information Visit the wood craftsman at Trebua, near the old church. Collection of fiddles of the well known fiddlemaker Anders J. Aasen. Handmade items from wood, woodcarvings. photo: Olaf Bu The owner might also play a tune on the Hardanger fiddle. Maximum 25 participants at once. 22

23 BICYCLE RENTAL / CANOE RENTAL Bicycle rental Distance from Eidfjord Port: Starting point: Season: 30 m at the tourist information May 1st - Oct 1st photo: Flatearth Adventures Enjoy the Eidfjord nature by bicycle, for example to Simadal (7 km) or to the Nature Center in Øvre Eidfjord (7 km). Canoe rental Distance from Eidfjord Port: Starting point: Season: 30 m at the tourist information May 1st - Oct 1st Enjoy the Eidfjord scenery by canoe along the beautiful Hardangerfjord. photo: Flatearth Adventures SYSENDAMMEN - ONE OF NORWAY S LARGEST STONE-FILLED DAMS Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 Km Duration. 1,5 hours (incl. 30 min. stay) Capacity: unlimited Season: April - October, according to weather conditions photo: Heidi Kvamsdal Sysendammen is one of Norway s largest stone-filled dams. The total length of the dam is 1.160m, and it consist of 3,6 mill. m3 stone and moraine fell. View of the glacier Hardangerjøkulen from the parking lot. 23

24 TUNET PÅ HAUGEN Distance from Eidfjord Port: 400 m hour Capacity: 3 groups of 30 persons each day (suitable for groups between persons) Season: April to October Booking: Tel: (+47) eidfjordaktiv@gmail.com Tunet på Haugen presents «Taste of Hardangervidda. Visit Grindaløo at Tunet På Haugen and get a taste of real traditions from Hardangervidda, in the atmosphere of an open fire. Contains a plate of meat, fish, cheese, jam and bread. Everything is homemade and produced by locals, based on local traditions. The selection will vary by the seasons, but we guarantee an authentic taste of our proud traditions. Some of the products we offer have roots back to the Stone Age. We can also serve wok lunches for groups, which can be served with homemade apple juice produced in the shop. We have a small general store with selections of local foods in our court yard. Grindaløo opened in 2014 and is suitable for groups of 10 to 30 persons. photo: Agurtxane Concellon MOSSTOVO CAFETERIA Distance from Eidfjord Port: 250 m Distance from bus parking: 50 m Capacity: Season: Booking: Open for groups all year by appointment Vik Pensjonat Tel: (+47) post@vikpensjonat.com photo: Heidi Kvamsdal Mosstovo Cafeteria which opened in May 2012 is built in local, old and authentic building style. There is sale of local food from Hardanger for both cup and platter. Fantastic place for groups and events. photo: Marcel Brussel

25 RESTAURANT FJELL & FJORD Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 250 m Restaurant Fjell & Fjord Tel: post@eidfjordhotel.no Coffee with a view! An amazing view over the fjord and mountains from our modern lounge and restaurant. Taste our local apple drinks and a traditional salmon sandwich or some sweets like homemade apple cake. Be our guest and get free Internet access. Guest computer & Wifi. MOTOR BOAT RENTAL Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 250 m The boat is 850 m from the port Restaurant Fjell & Fjord Tel: Helge Vik (+47) Full day: From kl. 9 am to latest 8 pm Half day: 9 am pm or 2 pm - 8 pm Rent at your own risk. We have life jackets. The gasoline tank must be refilled. 25

26 QUALITY HOTEL VØRINGFOSS Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 30 m Quality Hotel Vøringfoss Eidfjord, Hardanger Tel: (+47) Fax: (+47) qr.voringfoss@choice.no photo: QH&RV Quality Hotel Vøringsfoss is located right next to the Eidfjord cruise port. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat in the sportsbar or in the restaurant. They also have a selection of souvenirs in their shop and offer wireless internet connection. The N. Bergslien Art Gallery, which is owned by the Eidfjord Community, is located in connection to the hotel. The Eidfjord Community is in charge of the gallery tours. RENT A JET SKI! Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 30 m Quality Hotel Vøringfoss Eidfjord, Hardanger Tel: (+47) Fax: (+47) qr.voringfoss@choice.no Are you looking for an amazing experience? Rent a Jet Ski! Quality Hotel Vøringfoss offer Jet Ski rentals in the Hardangerfjord. Explore waterfalls, breathtaking views and a raw experience. We offer to drive you with water skis or water tube. Jet Skis are only rented out when the weather allows us to. You must be above the age of 18 to drive. Please make your booking at the front desk. 26

27 FOSSLI HOTEL Distance from Eidfjord Port: Booking: 20 km Fossli Hotel AS, Fossli N-5785 Vøringsfoss Tel: (+47) photo: Heidi Kvamsdal The Fossli Hotel is located at the top of the Måbødalen valley and has a unique position with a fantastic panoramic view over the Måbødalen valley and the Vøringsfoss waterfall. It was built in Edvard Grieg was a regular guest at the hotel and wrote various musical works, including Opus 66, here. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, a drink or a bite to eat while you enjoy the amazing view. They also have a souvenir shop. photo: Heidi Kvamsdal

28 FLATEARTH ADVENTURES - SEA KAYAKING ON THE FJORD Distance from Eidfjord Port: Capacity: Season: Out of season: Meeing point: Return: IMPORTANT NOTICE: 0 Km appr. 3 hours Min. pers: 8 per rotation Max. pers: 30 May 1st - September 15th Trips can be arranged on request. Eidfjord Cruise Port. Exact time to be arranged according to ship Eidfjord Cruise Port appr. 3 hours later. this means a total duration of max. 3 hours. Included in this is appr. 5 min. walk to the kayaks + 5 min. back. photo: Flatearth Adventures Booking: Tel: (+47) cruise@flatearth.no Age: Min. 10 years old. Children years: only accompanied by adults. 1 child pr. adult Recommended for: Everyone. No special skills, experience or physical strength is required. Clothing: Normal clothing according to the weather. Language: The main language is English. Weather: In case of too rough weather FlatEarth will cancel the trip in order not to compromise the safety of the guests. Clients for cancelled trips will not be charged as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip. Kayaks: We offer double kayaks only. + 1 single kayak for the escort should the number of paying guests be even. (= max 31 persons in total) Height, weight: PLEASE NOTE : persons taller than 1.95m may have difficulty stretching the legs in the kayaks. Min. weight: 40 kg. Max weight: 100 kg. Escort: If the ship wants to send an escort on the paddling activity, the escort goes for free. A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in front of the gate to the Cruise ship. The group follows the guide who tells about Eidfjord Cruise Port and then continues towards the small beach where the kayaks are prepared. On the small beach the group will be instructed in paddle techniques, safety procedures and correct use of the equipment. During the kayaking on the fjord the instructor will tell about the creation of the fjord landscape. Instruction and use of equipment is included in the price. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The chief instructor can at all times due to strong winds change the place of the activity from the fjord to the Eidfjord lake in order not to compromise the safety of the participants. NO REFUNDS if a guest chooses to cancel the activity. 28

29 FLATEARTH ADVENTURES - SNOWSHOE TOUR ON HARDANGERVIDDA NEW Distance from Eidfjord Port: Starting point: Capacity: Season: Min. age: Recommended for: Clothing: 30 km at the port 2,5 hours 5-8 pax March - April 10 years. Children years: only accompanied by adults. 1 child pr. Adult Every one. No special skills, experience or physical strength is required Warm winter clothes according to the weather. Sturdy shoes or boots, woollen socks inside. Booking: Tel: (+47) cruise@flatearth.no A guide from FlatEarth Adventures meets the group in front of the gate to the Cruise ship. The group follows the guide to the minivan and will be taken directly to the high mountain plateau. Here the participants will get instructions in snow shoe walking and how to pull the traditional Norwegian PULK. The tour has some of the same elements of a polar expedition only in a safer and much less demanding environment. The PULK is NOT heavy to pull, and is optional to try, should a guest not feel like it. During the tour the guide will demonstrate the use of mountain rescue devices such as avalanche search equipment. The guests will be offered the opportunity to try this rescue technique themselves. Warm drinks will be served during this special activity. We will be sitting on warm reindeer skins in the snow camp. No matter the weather the participants will have a once in a lifetime experience! Stunning wild beauty in bright sunshine and a safe polar expedition like adventure should the wind blow and the snow fall Weather: This activity is independent of the weather. Bad weather: In case of too rough weather FlatEarth will cancel the trip in order not to compromise the safety of the guests. Clients for cancelled trips will not be charged as long as it is FlatEarth who cancels the trip. photo: Alf Tore Mjøs

30 FROM FJORD TO TABLE NEW 4-6 hours Distance: 100m from port Capacity: 6-12 Booking: Kokken Arthur Tel. (+47) The local fisherman and famous chef Arthur takes you fishing on his nice fishing boat on the fjord. After the fishing trip you ll prepare a nice meal of the catch of the day and local produce under his supervision and cooperation at his brand new restaurant in a renovated building from photo: Rene Roverts SEA TROUT FISHING IN THE EIO RIVER WITH A LOCAL GUIDE Distance from Eidfjord Port: 300 mtrs Starting point: at the tourist information min 3 hours Capacity: 1-4 persons Season: July 1st - September 15th Booking: Eidfjord Sportsfiske, Jesper Nielsen Tel. (+47) post@eidfjordsportsfiske.no photo: Jesper Nielsen The Eio river is an exciting and famous Western Norwegian River with challenging fishing in beautiful surroundings. Eio has been a famous source of record fish for generations past. However, in recent years the salmon stock has been significantly reduced and salmon fishing in this traditional river is currently closed. However, there is a very exciting sea trout fishery here and every year there are new personal records. The guide will bring fishing equipment and give instructions. 30

31 TANDEM SKYDIVE FROM HELICOPTER NEW Distance: Capacity: Booking: app. 1 hour 7 km (but landing in the park next to the cruise ship) 2 tandem jumps pr. hour Tandem Voss Tel. (+47) even@ekstremutvikling.no photo: Voss Tandem Do a tandem skydive with an experienced instructor from a helicopter in beautiful Eidfjord. Skydiving from a helicopter is a special sensation. Due to the low forward speed, many compares the exit with that of a BASE- jump, where there is «no air» at first, until you have accelerated to 200 km/h. HELICOPTER SIGHTSEEING NEW Distance: Capacity: Booking: 30 minutes 7 km 9-15 passengers pr. hour Tandem Voss Tel. (+47) even@ekstremutvikling.no Enjoy views of the Norwegian fjords while sitting in the passenger seat of a helicopter high above the magnificent mountains and glaciers. This is definitely the most thrilling way to see the snow-capped rocks and cliffs, created by glacial erosion, cascading waterfalls and spectacular epical lakes. In our helicopter, with a capacity of 3 to 5 passengers, it will be an unforgettable experience. Heli rides: 20 min sightseeing in the fjords Robinson: 3-seats / AS-350B: 5 seats Capacity: 9 / 15 passengers pr. hour Minimum: 6 / 10 passengers Booking min 48 hours before 7 minutes of ground instruction Approximately 20 minutes of flight Pilot acts as a guide during your flight You may choose a flight path on your own after coordination with our officer photo: Fonnafly

32 ONE HOUR THREE NORWEGIAN SHORTFILMS Distance from Eidfjord Port: Capacity: Booking: 30 m 1 hour 80 persons the tourist information Tel. (+47) turistinfo@visiteidfjord.no Eidfjord public library presents: One hour - Three Norwegian shortfilms On demand Free entrance MANNEN FRA ISØDE [THE DEVILS BALLROOM] (2012) Along his strenuous journey to the North Pole, a chance encounter forces a fearless explorer to make an impossible decision. TUBA ATLANTIC (2010) Everybody is going to die one day. Oskar (70) is going to die in 6 days. He is now ready to forgive his brother for a disagreement years ago. Will he reach his brother, who he believes live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, before it is too late? BUT MILK IS IMPORTANT (2012) A man with social anxiety gets followed by a naive and clumsy creature. Terrified the man tries to escape, unaware that the creature is actually a helper with slightly unconventional methods... 32

33 SPECIAL OFFERS FOR CREWMEMBERS SIMA POWERPLANT: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 1 hour guided tour: free of charge. TROLLTRAIN: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 30 mtrs 50% discount on the ticket price. photo: Statkraft HARDANGERVIDDA NATURE CENTER EIDFJORD: Distance from Eidfjord Port: 7 km 40% discount on the entrance fee. photo: HNE CREW SERVICE CENTER: Crew service center, with computers and wireless internet zone at the whole port area (on board included), free of charge! photo: Agurtxane Concellon photo: Agurtxane Concellon photo: HNE 33

34 SEE YOU IN EIDFJORD!