The high plateau of Hardangervidda Photo: the high plateau of Hardangervidda

The high plateau of Hardangervidda, located in Western Norway at the height of 1200-1600 m above sea level, with an area of 8000 square meters, is the largest in Europe. There are glaciers, rivers flowing both East and West directions, forming different waterfalls, the largest of which – . – flushes the stream of water from a height of 134 m.

Hiking trails on the plateau are held in serene silence through the forest, herbaceous shrubs, mosses and lichens. The main inhabitants of the local fauna – deer, the hunting of which is severely restricted, weasels, foxes, etc.

It features travelling here, there are campgrounds, hotels, tourist equipment rent. You can stay and live in a trailer or tent.

Popular activities in the area surrounding the plateau are rafting, downhill and cross-country skiing, Hiking, trekking, Cycling, fishing in mountain lakes and streams.

In the natural centre of the town of Øvre panoramic documentary will tell you about the unique nature of the plateau and about the life of local residents. In the aquarium you can see the diversity of inhabitants of the underwater world.

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The high plateau of Hardangervidda