Introducing Odda
Frequently cited as Norway’s ugliest town (it does battle with some pretty dire places in Finnmark), Odda is the Hardanger region’s industrial, iron-smelting capital. What it does offer is a front-row view of one of Norway’s finest landscapes: the innermost reaches of Hardangerfjord with a riotous waterfall and the icy heights of the fabulous Folgefonn glacier. Just try not to breathe in while you’re admiring the view.
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The Odda tourist office (53 65 40 05; www.visitodda.com; 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-6pm Sun mid-Jun–mid-Aug, 9.30am-4pm Mon-Fri rest-of-year; internet access per half-hr Nkr25) is near the Sørfjorden shore.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Fjords close to bergen
by emilgil 12 July 2011
Hardangerfjord is approximately 2h away from Bergen including a ferry. The Rosendal gardens are well worth a visit, www.baroniet.no From…
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RE: Hardangerfjord or Sognefjord?
by walkingmzungu 13 May 2011
Well, it's obviously not possible to predict exactly when a certain group of trees will be in bloom, but there's every chance of it, yes.…
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RE: Hardangerfjord or Sognefjord?
by walkingmzungu 12 May 2011
Hi and welcome to TT The Sognefjord is decidedly more spectacular, but personally I have a slight preferrence for Hardanger (although…
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