Hardanger

Hordaland Fylke. Hardanger is shown in green

Fra Hardanger , Hans Gude, 1847

Hardanger is the name of a region in the former province ( Fylke ) Hordaland in Norway . Hardanger includes the municipalities of Odda , Ullensvang , Eidfjord , Ulvik , Granvin , Kvam and Jondal .

The area is known for its picturesque fjords , soaring mountains on their banks with dramatic waterfalls and glaciers. Hardanger is an important fruit growing region in Norway.

The following are named after the Hardanger region:

• the Hardanger fiddle , a ten-string string instrument
• the Hardangerfjord
• the Hardangerjøkul , a glacier
• the Hardangerlefse , a long- life flatbread
• the Hardanger embroidery technique
• the Hardangervidda , the Fjell (plateau) and the national park

See also

• List of Norwegian landscapes
• Vestlandet

Web links

Commons : Hardanger  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 60 ° 20 ′  N , 6 ° 30 ′  E