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An inland route to the fjords

 

Day 1

Oslo
Аrrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

 

Day 2

Oslo - Telemark – Roldal (323km/5h)
Today continue to Telemark and northwards over the Haukelifjell mountains. Along the way, enjoy the views of the Hardangervidda National Park. As you start to descend you enter the mountain village of Roldal. Its stave church has been a pilgrim destination for centuries. It was built in the 13th century and has a crucifix reputed to have healing powers. Countless pilgrims have come here since the Middle Ages. Overnight in Roland.

 

Day 3

Roldal – Haugesund (141km/2h20min) 
Trip continues to Josendal and the southern shore of the pristine Akrafjord. On the way to Haugesund , pass through small villages and a cultural landscape where small farms blend into a largely unspoiled landscape. Overnight in Haugesund.

 

Day 4

Haugesund
Explore Haugesund. The city has one of Norway's finest natural ports – in fact the name of the country supposedly derives from “the north way”. The town expanded thanks to rich herring fisheries and shipping. Today Haugesund is known for its jazz music and film festivals.

 

Day 5

Haugesund
Transfer to the airport.