Details About Ulvik

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Ulvik is steeped in history, but is most famous for the fantastic views from the terrace at the Brakanes Hotel. Recommended is a visit to the Eidfjord Nature Centre, Voringsfossen Waterfalls and even the Folk museum at Utne. Also available within easy driving distance is Voss, with its own folk museum, cable car and shops, plus the craft centre at Norheim and local walks. The Stream Nest at Osa, home of the worlds purest water, pretty troll gardens - worth a visit and only 15 minutes drive. The hotel itself offers an optional 1hr cruise on the Ulvik Fjord, plus a locally based Sea Plane offers flights over the Hardangervidda National Park and Glacier.

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Activities

The church of Ulvik was consecrated in 1859, and the interior was decorated with the traditional rosepainting in 1923 by the artist Lars Osa.Hjeltnes Gartnarskule is the oldest horticultural college in Norway, founded in 1901 and the only one in Western Norway. It has a lovely park with pretty rose and herb gardens. Guided tours (groups only) of the college can be booked through the Ulvik Tourist Office.

Currency

Currency in Norway: Norwegian krone (NOK)

 
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