Hardangerfjord
The fourth-longest fjord in the world at 179km — the Queen of the Fjords — softer and more agricultural than Sognefjord or Geirangerfjord, with apple and pear orchards on the slopes and Norway's only DOP cider. Trolltunga, the rock tongue jutting 700m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet, is the headline hike (10–12 hours round-trip from Skjeggedal, safe mid-June to mid-September). Vøringsfossen thunders 182m near Eidfjord. Europe's largest mountain plateau, Hardangervidda, is just beyond.
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The fourth longest fjord in the world at 179 km, branching inland from the North Sea southeast of Bergen. Locals call it the "Queen of the Fjords" — softer, more agricultural, and more populated than the wilder Sognefjord or Geirangerfjord to the north
This is Norway's orchard country — apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees blanket the fjord slopes thanks to a freak microclimate that keeps winters mild despite the 60°N latitude. Late May brings a week or two of pink-and-white blossom that is one of the great spring spectacles in Scandinavia
Trolltunga — the horizontal slab of rock that juts 700 m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet near Odda — is the defining image of the Hardangerfjord and among the most photographed natural sites in Norway. The round-trip hike is 27 km and takes 10–12 hours
Vøringsfossen, near Eidfjord, is Norway's most famous waterfall at 182 m. The newly built Stepped Viewing Platform and pedestrian footbridge (2020) span the gorge above the falls and have transformed what was already a knockout view
Hardanger is home to Norway's only DOP-protected cider ("Sider fra Hardanger"). A dozen working cider farms line the fjord — most offer tastings, and several serve full farm lunches. Harvest is September; cider month is October
The Hardanger Bridge, opened in 2013, was the world's 10th longest suspension bridge at the time — a 1,380 m span over the Eidfjord arm that cut the drive from Bergen to Oslo by an hour and made the inner fjord reachable without a ferry
Top Sights
Trolltunga
📌The horizontal rock shelf that points 700 m out over Lake Ringedalsvatnet — the defining photograph of western Norway. The trail from Skjeggedal (above Odda) is 27 km round trip with 800 m of ascent and takes 10–12 hours. The route is safe without a guide only from mid-June to mid-September; outside that window a certified guide and winter equipment are mandatory. Start before 8 am, carry layers and 2 L of water, and expect to queue for the photograph at peak season.
Vøringsfossen
📌Norway's most famous waterfall — a 182 m plunge into the Måbødalen gorge near Eidfjord, at the western edge of the Hardangervidda plateau. The 2020 Stepped Viewing Platform and curved footbridge by Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk frame the falls from both banks. Free, open access, parking at the Fossli Hotel side. Best in late May and June when the snowmelt is at full volume.
Hardangervidda National Park
📌The largest mountain plateau in Europe — 3,422 km² of high, treeless tundra stretching east from the fjord at 1,200–1,400 m elevation. Home to Europe's largest wild reindeer herd (roughly 7,000 animals) and a dense network of DNT trekking huts. The plateau is most accessible from Eidfjord via the Rv7 road and the Hardangervidda Nature Centre.
Folgefonna Glacier & National Park
📌Norway's third largest glacier, its ice cap visible across the fjord from nearly everywhere on the western shore. Folgefonna National Park covers 545 km² of ice, alpine valleys, and classic U-shaped glacial terrain. Guided glacier hikes and kayak-from-below trips run June through September out of Jondal and Rosendal.
Rosendal Barony
📌The only barony that ever existed in Norway — a 1665 Renaissance estate with terraced Baroque gardens, a working orchard, and a small art collection, set on the south shore of the fjord near Rosendal village. The gardens alone are worth the visit. 165 NOK entry, open May to September, guided house tours hourly.
Hardanger Bridge
🗼The 1,380 m suspension bridge that spans the Eidfjord arm at Bu, opened in 2013 and briefly the world's 10th longest. The bridge replaced the old Bruravik–Brimnes ferry and is now a landmark in its own right. Best photographed from the Utne side or from the viewpoint above Vikebygd.
The Cider Farms
📌A dozen working cider farms line the fjord between Utne, Lofthus, Ulvik, and Ålvik. Aga Sideri, Ciderhuset (Balholm), and Syse Gard are the most established for visitor tastings. Most pair cider with cured mutton, goat cheese, and apple-butter flatbreads. Reserve ahead in summer — these are small family operations, not restaurants.
Off the Beaten Path
Utne — Norway's Oldest Hotel
Utne Hotel has been serving travellers since 1722, making it Norway's oldest continuously operating hotel. The wooden building sits right on the ferry pier at the tip of the Folgefonna peninsula, and the restaurant is one of the better serious kitchens on the fjord. Rooms are simple, floors creak, and the location is unbeatable. Reserve dinner even as a non-guest.
Everyone base in Odda or Ulvik. Utne is quieter, the views are arguably better, and the 300-year history is the real thing rather than a marketing line.
Queen Sonja Panoramic Hike
A 4.5-hour loop from Kinsarvik into the Husedalen valley, passing four waterfalls (Søtefossen, Nyastølfossen, Tveitafossen, Nykkjesøyfossen) that each plunge 150 m or more. Much shorter and far less crowded than Trolltunga with arguably comparable drama. The trail was formally opened by Queen Sonja of Norway in 2015.
Four major waterfalls in one afternoon, no 12-hour commitment, and on a clear summer Saturday you might see twenty people. Trolltunga gets two thousand.
Ciderhuset Balholm
A small cider house in Balestrand run by Åse-Marie Nesse and her family, serving tastings flight (5 ciders, ~200 NOK) and a lunch of cured mutton, goat cheese, and sourdough on the terrace over the orchard. The pear cider is the standout. Open May through October, reservations recommended.
The newer cider farms are more polished; Ciderhuset is the homespun original. Åse-Marie often pours the tastings herself and the orchard drops straight to the fjord.
Folgefonna Glacier Kayaking
Guided full-day kayak trips from Rosendal out to the base of the Bondhus glacier tongue, where the ice meets the water. Brakanes Adventures and Rosendal Turnlag both run seasonal departures in July and August. Full drysuit provided. Around 1,600 NOK per person.
Paddling to the edge of a glacier at sea level, in summer, with snow-melt runoff turning the water opaque milk-blue. You do not get this in many places in Europe.
Fruit Blossom Drive (Late May)
For roughly 10 days in late May, the apple and cherry orchards between Lofthus, Ullensvang, and Utne erupt in pink and white blossom against the still-snowy mountains behind. The Rv13 between Kinsarvik and Lofthus is the classic drive. Dates vary with the season — check Visit Hardangerfjord's blossom forecast a week ahead.
This is the one week of the year when Hardanger looks nothing like anywhere else in Norway — more like Japan's cherry-blossom south than the stark fjord country you see in brochures.
Insider Tips
Climate & Best Time to Go
Monthly climate & crowd levels
Hardangerfjord has a milder, drier microclimate than the Bergen coast thanks to the shelter of the Folgefonna peninsula — this is why fruit grows here at all. Expect 1,300–1,600 mm of rain per year (compared to Bergen's 2,250 mm), still maritime and changeable but significantly sunnier. Mountain weather on Hardangervidda and above the Folgefonna glacier is another matter — snow is possible any month of the year, and Trolltunga is reliably accessible only mid-June to mid-September.
Spring
April - May39 to 59°F
4 to 15°C
The apple and cherry orchards bloom for roughly 10 days in late May — the region's signature spectacle. Waterfalls run at peak volume from snowmelt. Many high roads (and Trolltunga) are still snowed in.
Summer
June - August54 to 72°F
12 to 22°C
The hiking season. Long days (near 19 hours of light at midsummer), all roads open, ferries at full frequency. Trolltunga is safely accessible without a guide mid-June to mid-September. Peak crowds at the headline sights in July.
Autumn
September - October39 to 57°F
4 to 14°C
Cider harvest. Orchards turn red and gold, lunches on farm terraces continue into early October. Days shorten noticeably, the first snow dusts the high peaks by late September, and ferry schedules begin to thin.
Winter
November - March28 to 41°F
-2 to 5°C
Short days (Odda gets 6 hours of daylight in December), snow at all elevations by mid-December, Trolltunga accessible only with a guide and winter kit. A few cider farms stay open, the Folgefonna ski centre runs, and prices drop 30–40%.
Best Time to Visit
Mid-June through mid-September is the only window when every attraction — Trolltunga, Hardangervidda, the cider farms, the glacier — is fully accessible. Late May offers the fruit blossom at its peak. September offers the cider harvest. Outside those windows the region still works but several headline experiences close.
Late May — Fruit Blossom
Crowds: ModerateA 10-day window where apple and cherry orchards bloom pink and white against the still-snowy peaks. The defining image of the fjord for anyone who sees it. Most cider farms are open for tastings by this point; Trolltunga is still snowed in.
Pros
- + Unique blossom spectacle
- + Cider farms open
- + Prices still below peak
- + Waterfalls at peak snowmelt volume
Cons
- − Trolltunga closed without a guide
- − Some high roads still closed
- − Weather can be cool and wet
Summer (Mid-June — August)
Crowds: High (July is peak)Peak season. All roads and attractions open, near-endless daylight, full ferry schedules. Trolltunga crowds spike in July; book Odda accommodation 2+ months ahead.
Pros
- + All hiking trails open
- + Near 24-hour daylight
- + Warmest temperatures
- + Full ferry schedules
Cons
- − Trolltunga can have 2,000 hikers/day in July
- − Highest accommodation prices
- − Rain still possible
Autumn (September)
Crowds: Low to moderateThe cider harvest — arguably the single best time to visit if you care about the food. Orchards turn red and gold, farm lunches continue on terraces, the light softens. Trolltunga stays safely open until mid-September.
Pros
- + Cider harvest and cider-month tastings
- + Autumn colour
- + Fewer hikers at Trolltunga
- + Prices drop
Cons
- − Shorter days
- − Weather turns by end of month
- − Some summer-only services wind down
Winter (November - March)
Crowds: Very lowShort days, snow at all elevations, most hiking closed. The Folgefonna ski centre runs and a few cider farms stay open. Trolltunga is accessible only with a certified guide and full winter kit.
Pros
- + 30–40% cheaper accommodation
- + Stark snow-covered fjord landscapes
- + Folgefonna ski centre
Cons
- − 6 hours of daylight in December
- − Most attractions closed
- − Trolltunga requires guide and winter gear
- − Ferry schedules reduced
🎉 Festivals & Events
Hardanger Fruit Blossom
Late May (10 days)Not a formal festival but the region-wide moment that drives the first wave of visitors. Visit Hardangerfjord publishes a blossom forecast the week ahead.
Cidermonth (Eplemost-måned)
OctoberA month-long celebration at cider farms across the fjord — special tastings, paired dinners, and open harvest days. The farms most worth visiting (Aga, Ciderhuset, Syse Gard) all participate.
Hardingtonar Folk Music Festival
AugustA small folk music festival in Utne focused on the Hardanger fiddle (hardingfele), the distinctive sympathetic-string fiddle invented in this valley. Low-key and deeply local.
Odda Music Festival
JulyA small summer festival in Odda with a mix of Norwegian indie, folk, and jazz acts. Useful for hikers taking a rest day from Trolltunga.
Safety Breakdown
Very Safe
out of 100
Norway has negligible crime — the real risks in Hardangerfjord are environmental. Trolltunga weather changes within an hour, the trail has no shelter, and Norwegian Red Cross performs dozens of rescues every summer for unprepared hikers. Hardangervidda is true wilderness with limited mobile coverage. Driving hazards (single-lane tunnels, hairpin roads, livestock on the verges) account for most visitor injuries.
Things to Know
- •Trolltunga is 27 km and 10–12 hours — this is not a casual walk. Start before 8 am, carry 2 L of water, full layers, a headlamp, and do not start the hike after 10 am even in July
- •Outside mid-June to mid-September, Trolltunga legally requires a certified guide; people die on this trail every few years ignoring that rule
- •Hardangervidda has no shelter between huts on many stretches — download the UT.no app for offline trails and always carry a map
- •Mountain roads (Rv13, Rv7) often have single-lane tunnels with passing places — yield to uphill traffic and to oncoming trucks
- •Fjord water rarely exceeds 13°C even in August; cold water shock is a real risk for casual swimming
- •Wild reindeer on Hardangervidda are protected and skittish — keep well clear and do not approach for photos
Natural Hazards
Emergency Numbers
Police
112
Fire
110
Ambulance
113
Mountain Rescue (via police)
112
Sea Rescue
120
Costs & Currency
Where the money goes
USD per dayBackpacker = hostel dorm + street food + public transit. Mid-range = 3-star hotel + neighbourhood restaurants + transit cards. Luxury = 4/5-star + fine dining + taxis. How we calibrate these numbers →
Quick cost estimate
Customize per category →Estimates based on regional averages. Flight prices vary by season and airline.
budget
$100-140
Campsite or hostel, supermarket meals, one Skyss bus segment, hiking (free), no paid activities
mid-range
$160-220
Fjord-view guesthouse, one restaurant dinner, rental car shared, cider tasting + Trolltunga shuttle
luxury
$350+
Utne Hotel or Hotel Ullensvang, fine dining, private guide for Trolltunga or Folgefonna glacier
Typical Costs
| Item | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| AccommodationCampsite pitch | NOK 250–400 | $23–37 |
| AccommodationHostel bed (Odda) | NOK 400–600 | $37–56 |
| AccommodationMid-range guesthouse (double) | NOK 1,300–2,000 | $120–187 |
| AccommodationFjord-side cabin (2-bed) | NOK 1,800–3,200 | $170–300 |
| AccommodationUtne Hotel / Hotel Ullensvang | NOK 2,400–4,000 | $225–375 |
| FoodSupermarket sandwich | NOK 60–90 | $6–8 |
| FoodCafe lunch | NOK 160–220 | $15–21 |
| FoodRestaurant dinner main | NOK 280–420 | $26–39 |
| FoodCider farm tasting flight | NOK 180–250 | $17–23 |
| FoodBottle of DOP Hardanger cider | NOK 180–280 | $17–26 |
| TransportCar rental per day | NOK 600–1,000 | $56–93 |
| TransportPetrol per litre | NOK 20–22 | $1.87–2.05 |
| TransportBergen–Odda bus (Skyss 930) | NOK 395 | $37 |
| TransportUtne–Kvanndal car ferry | NOK 140 | $13 |
| ActivitiesTrolltunga shuttle from Odda | NOK 400–500 | $37–47 |
| ActivitiesGuided Trolltunga hike | NOK 1,300–1,800 | $120–170 |
| ActivitiesFolgefonna glacier kayak (full day) | NOK 1,500–1,800 | $140–170 |
| ActivitiesRosendal Barony entry | NOK 165 | $15 |
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- •Supermarkets (Rema 1000, Kiwi, Coop) in Odda and Eidfjord cost 40–60% less than any restaurant — self-cater breakfast and lunch
- •Wild camping (allemannsretten) is legal — pitch a tent anywhere in nature free of charge if 150 m from the nearest house
- •Tap water everywhere is drinkable and excellent — carry a bottle rather than buying
- •Trolltunga parking at Skjeggedal is NOK 600/day in season — take the shuttle from Odda instead at NOK 400 round trip
- •The Trolltunga hike itself is free; the guided version is only mandatory outside mid-June to mid-September
- •Visit in early June or September for 20–30% lower accommodation rates with comparable weather
Norwegian Krone
Code: NOK
1 USD ≈ 10.7 NOK (early 2026); 1 EUR ≈ 11.5 NOK. Norway is not in the EU or the Eurozone — euros are not accepted. Norway is also one of the most cashless countries on earth; every cider farm, ferry, and mountain hut takes cards. You can realistically travel a full week here without ever handling a krone note.
Payment Methods
Virtually everywhere takes Visa and Mastercard contactless — including ferries, trailhead kiosks, and remote cider farms. Vipps is the universal Norwegian mobile-payment app. Cash is genuinely unnecessary and many places have stopped accepting it.
Tipping Guide
Service is included in prices. Rounding up or adding 5–10% for good service is appreciated but not expected.
Not expected. Buying a bottle after the tasting is the customary thank-you.
NOK 100–200 per person for a full-day guided hike is generous. Not expected.
Round up to the nearest NOK 10. Not obligatory.
Tipping hotel staff is not part of Norwegian culture.
How to Get There
✈️ Airports
Bergen Airport, Flesland(BGO)
150 km northwest of OddaThe de facto gateway. Pick up a rental car at Flesland and drive 2.5–3 hours via the E16/Rv7 to Eidfjord or the Rv13 to Odda. Skyss bus 930 from Bergen city centre to Odda is also possible (3 hours, NOK 395).
✈️ Search flights to BGOOslo Airport, Gardermoen(OSL)
380 km east of EidfjordAn option for driving-focused trips crossing the Rv7 across the Hardangervidda (4–5 hours to Eidfjord). Not recommended without a rental car — no direct public transport.
✈️ Search flights to OSL🚆 Rail Stations
Voss Station
The nearest mainline station, on the Bergen Railway between Bergen and Oslo. From Voss, buses run to Ulvik (50 min) and Eidfjord (1 hour) but service is infrequent. Renting a car in Voss is the usual workaround.
Myrdal Station
The interchange for the Flåm Railway. Useful only for combined Sognefjord + Hardangerfjord itineraries — drive or bus south from Flåm to Eidfjord (roughly 1.5 hours).
🚌 Bus Terminals
Odda Bus Terminal
Skyss route 930 from Bergen terminates here (3 hours, several daily). The best car-free base for Trolltunga — the shuttle from Odda to the Skjeggedal trailhead connects with bus arrivals in summer.
Eidfjord / Ulvik
Skyss route 990 from Bergen via Voss serves both. Eidfjord is the base for Vøringsfossen and Hardangervidda; Ulvik is the base for the cider farms.
Getting Around
A car is essentially required. The fjord's villages are 20–60 minutes apart by road and the headline sights (Trolltunga, Vøringsfossen, the cider farms) are not clustered. Skyss runs limited public buses from Bergen to Odda, Eidfjord, and Ulvik — workable for a single base but painful for a touring trip.
Car Rental
NOK 600–1,000/day (~$56–93); fuel NOK 20–22 per litreThe only flexible option. Pick up in Bergen or at Flesland airport. Expect winding single-lane roads, occasional ferry crossings (Utne–Kvanndal, Jondal–Tørvikbygd), and electronic AutoPASS tolls. Fuel is expensive — budget for it.
Best for: Touring the fjord, cider farms, Hardangervidda, reaching Trolltunga
Skyss Regional Buses
NOK 250–400 (~$23–37) one way from BergenRoute 930 runs Bergen–Odda (3 hours, 3–4 daily); route 990 runs Bergen–Eidfjord–Ulvik. Connections within the fjord are thin and slow. Useful if you are basing in one village.
Best for: Single-base trips, budget travellers, car-free visits to Odda
Fjord Ferries
NOK 100–180 (~$9–17) per car crossingShort car ferries connect the fjord's arms — Utne–Kvanndal and Jondal–Tørvikbygd are the two most useful. Norled operates both; no booking required, turn up and drive on.
Best for: Circumnavigating the fjord, shortcuts between shores
Walking
FreeWithin villages only. Odda, Eidfjord, and Ulvik are walkable 15-minute-end-to-end towns. You cannot walk between villages — the highways have no shoulder and the distances are 20–40 km.
Best for: Within villages, waterfront strolls
🚶 Walkability
The individual villages (Odda, Eidfjord, Ulvik, Rosendal) are compact and walkable end-to-end in 15 minutes. But the fjord is a driving destination — the villages are 20–60 km apart and there is no continuous footpath along the water.
Travel Connections
Bergen
The UNESCO Hanseatic wharf city and Norway's western gateway. Most Hardangerfjord trips start or end here. Flybussen and a few daily Skyss buses connect Bergen to Odda and Eidfjord in around 3 hours.
Voss
Adventure-sports hub on the Bergen Railway line. The classic pairing for a Hardangerfjord week — drive out via Voss for skydiving, whitewater rafting, or the Voss Gondola up Mount Hangur.
Flåm
The Flåm Railway terminus on the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. The easiest combined-fjord itinerary: Bergen → Flåm → Hardangerfjord → Bergen makes a classic 5–7 day loop.
Sognefjord
Norway's longest and deepest fjord at 204 km. Wilder, narrower, and more dramatic than the Hardanger — the two make a natural pair rather than a substitute.
Stavanger
Oil-wealth city and gateway to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) on Lysefjord. A full-day drive south of Odda via the dramatic Rv13 Ryfylke Tourist Route.
Oslo
The Rv7 crossing of the Hardangervidda from Eidfjord to Geilo and on toward Oslo is one of Norway's great road journeys — wild reindeer country at 1,200 m with almost no development for 80 km.
Entry Requirements
Norway is in the Schengen Area but not the EU. Most Western passports enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply to visa-exempt travellers once fully rolled out. There are no internal border checks between Hardangerfjord and the rest of the Schengen zone.
Entry Requirements by Nationality
| Nationality | Visa Required | Max Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Citizens | Visa-free | 90 days in 180-day period | No visa required. ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once launched. Passport valid 3 months beyond departure. |
| UK Citizens | Visa-free | 90 days in 180-day period | Visa-free post-Brexit. Enter as Schengen third-country national. ETIAS will be required. |
| EU/EEA Citizens | Visa-free | Unlimited | Norway is in the EEA — EU/EEA citizens have freedom of movement. |
| Canadian Citizens | Visa-free | 90 days in 180-day period | Visa-free entry. ETIAS will apply. |
| Australian Citizens | Visa-free | 90 days in 180-day period | Visa-free entry. Travel insurance strongly recommended for mountain activities. |
Visa-Free Entry
Tips
- •Your 90-day Schengen allowance is shared across all Schengen countries — count carefully if combining with other European travel
- •Passport must be valid for 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- •Norway has strict alcohol import limits: 1 L spirits, 1.5 L wine, 2 L beer duty-free per adult
- •Travel insurance is strongly recommended — mountain rescue on Trolltunga or Hardangervidda is free, but evacuation costs can be substantial
Shopping
This is not a shopping destination in the urban sense — the villages are tiny. What Hardanger offers is food and craft direct from source: DOP cider, apple juice, cured mutton, goat cheese, Hardanger embroidery (a distinctive white-on-white folk embroidery), and the occasional Viking-era silver reproduction. Buy at the farm gate rather than in Bergen and you pay 30–40% less for better provenance.
Utne Handicraft Shops
village craft shopsA cluster of small shops in Utne specialising in Hardanger embroidery (hardangersøm), rosemaling-painted wooden boxes, and pewter. The Hardanger Folkmuseum here sells museum-authenticated pieces.
Known for: Hardanger embroidery, rosemaling woodwork, pewter
Aga Sideri / Ciderhuset / Syse Gard
cider farm shopsThree of the dozen working cider farms with visitor shops. Buy bottled cider (DOP "Sider fra Hardanger"), unpasteurised apple juice, apple butter, and dried-apple snacks. Most ship internationally within the EU.
Known for: DOP cider, apple juice, apple butter, cherry brandy
Odda Main Street
village shopsOdda is the largest village (population 5,000) and has the only useful outdoor-gear shop on the fjord. Useful for last-minute Trolltunga provisions: stove fuel, dried food, thermal layers.
Known for: Outdoor gear, groceries, pharmacy
🎁 Unique Souvenirs to Look For
- •DOP-protected Hardanger cider — bottled at Aga, Ciderhuset, or Syse Gard; NOK 180–280 per 500ml bottle
- •Hardanger embroidery (hardangersøm) — a white-on-white geometric folk embroidery; table runners from NOK 400
- •Apple butter (eplesmør) — the region's signature breakfast spread; NOK 80–120 per jar
- •Rosemaling-painted wooden bowl or box — traditional Norwegian decorative folk art, NOK 400–1,200
- •Cherry brandy and aquavit from Hardanger distilleries — NOK 500–700 per bottle
Language & Phrases
Western Norway — and Hardanger specifically — uses Nynorsk rather than Bokmål as the default written form. Spoken Norwegian here has a distinctive sing-song dialect. Virtually everyone speaks fluent English, but a few Norwegian words are warmly received. The Hardanger fiddle (hardingfele) is named for this valley.
| English | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Hei | hay |
| Good morning | God morgon | goo MOR-gon |
| Thank you | Takk | tahk |
| Thank you very much | Tusen takk | TOO-sen tahk |
| Yes / No | Ja / Nei | yah / nay |
| Excuse me | Orsak | OR-sahk |
| How much? | Kor mykje? | KOR MEE-kyeh |
| Cheers! (toast) | Skål! | skohl |
| Fjord | Fjord | fyord |
| Waterfall | Foss | foss |
| Mountain | Fjell | fyell |
| Apple | Eple | EH-pleh |
| Cider | Sider | SEE-der |
| Goodbye | Ha det bra | hah deh brah |
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