This is the 4th of the 5 fjord routes, UNESCO has included the Norwegian fjords, of which the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are the most important, on the prestigious World Heritage List.

The fjords are surrounded by majestic cliffs and have beautiful blue water, but make no mistake: the water is just salty. That is no wonder if you know that fjords are actually long sea arms that often stretch far inland. Sometimes you see huge waterfalls along the meter-high mountain walls - created on the almost invisible glaciers.

Once again a gigantic and impressive fjord is the Hardangerfjord. Impressive rock formations, panoramic views, famous waterfalls and last but not least the famous Trolltunga, a viewpoint that towers 700 meters above the fjord. Take a hike, boat trip or admire the blue glacier ice with a guide.

The Hardangerfjord, from the Hardangervidda plateau to the Atlantic Ocean, is the fourth longest fjord in the world, and the second longest in Norway. And even though the landscape looks unspoilt, the area has excellent infrastructure, and the hiking trails are well marked, with hotels and mountain huts on the way where you can spend the night.

In the 13th century, monks from England brought apples to Hardanger, and began to grow these fruit trees in their monastery gardens. This caught on, and today 40 percent of all Norwegian fruit comes from the Hardangerfjord region. The most famous apple product in Hardanger is currently probably the strong apple cider. Other local specialties are venison, reindeer, fish and mutton.

This 5 star rated route, through a dazzling nature, takes you along beautiful roads, along fantastic viewpoints. A memory that you will remember for a long time.

This route has the end point in Sand, from where you can explore the 5th route along the Lysefjord.