Day 3 - Eidfjord, Norway

(SOURCE: Viking Ocean Cruises Itinerary, accessed 8/27/19)

Cruise through breathtaking fjords into the village of Eidfjord, nestled in the heart of one of Norway’s most scenic regions. Ascend Europe’s largest mountain plateau, Hardangervidda, for sweeping views of epic Nordic landscapes. Here, in Norway’s largest national park, visit the informative Nature Center and perhaps view the Hardangerjøkulen glacier in the distance. You can also marvel at the stupendous 550-foot drop of the Vøringsfossen waterfall into the cavernous Måbødalen canyon. Alternately, you can opt to visit the expansive fruit orchards of Lofthus or tour Europe’s largest hydroelectric power plant at Simadal.

Note from Jan:

Morning was the nature center with a movie that flew us all over Norway. Lunch on boat, we each had open face steak tartare sandwiches in the lounge. Afternoon we went up into the mountains to a cider factory and apple orchard. Absolutely magnificent day. Bright sun in the upper 70s. Tasted all kinds of cider, gorgeous Italians guide and wonderful drive back to boat. 7000 steps yesterday only 4400 so far today.

Photos from Jan:

 

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