Åkrafjorden Oppleving AS

With a focus on nature, local food and local hosts, Åkrafjorden Oppleving offers a range of activities and experiences. Guided walks, Via Ferrata climbs, fjord cruises for groups, bike tours, horseback riding and kayak and canoe rentals are just some of the things you can do if you visit the region. Do you have any specific wishes? Åkrafjorden Oppleving is happy to tailor a programme for you!

Contact

Address:

Åkrafjordvegen 1105
5596 Markhus

Phone:

+47 959 09 664

Email:

booking@aakrafjorden.no

Website:

aakrafjorden.no/en/

Book:

aakrafjorden.no/en/

See and do

Canyon in Åkrafjorden

Åkrafjorden Nature offers canyoning in beautiful Åkrafjorden. Canyoning is a combination of hiking, climbing, abseiling and wading - perfect for those who want to feel the adrenaline rush.

Climbing, canyoning and zip wire

Fjordcruise for groups in Åkrafjorden

Åkrafjorden Oppleving offers fjordcruise in Åkrafjorden for groups. Book your next adventure and enjoy the fjord experience and all its contrasts.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Guided horse ride to Vikastølen in the Åkrafjord

Smiedal farm is located in the Åkrafjord and offers horseback riding tours on an Icelandic horse with a local guide.

Horse riding and dog sledding

Guided tour to the giant’s cauldrons at Rullestad

The giant’s cauldrons at Rullestad are a spectacular natural phenomenon that dates back more than 10,000 years. These naturally sculpted potholes in the rock have been shaped by water and ice across millennia. The area has recently been granted UNESCO status and is part of Geopark Sunnhordland.

Mountain hikes and walks

Heit Åkrafjorden Sauna

Sauna with spectacular fjord views, about 1.5 hours from Haugesund and 35 minutes from Odda (Hardanger). Can be combined with accommodation at Åkrafjorden Glamping.

Spa and sauna

Hike to the top of Langfoss waterfall

Hike to the top of the fifth tallest waterfall in Norway, Langfoss. The view is stunning.

Mountain hikes and walks

Langfoss - Summit hike with a guide

Join an experienced guide on a hike to the top of Langfoss waterfall - one of the world's most beautiful waterfalls.

Mountain hikes and walks

Langfoss Waterfall

Langfoss is located in the Åkrafjord, 1.5 hours from Haugesund and 40 min. from Hardanger. Experience the waterfall on a hike or on a fjord cruise for groups.

On your own

SUP hire in Åkrafjorden

At Åkrafjorden Nature you can rent SUP boards (Stand-up paddle). The boards are designed by "Saltråk" in Karmøy, and are high quality inflatable SUP boards. Life jacket is included.

Water sport and kayaking

Snowshoeing with a local guide in Åkrafjorden

Explore Åkrafjorden on a guided snowshoe tour. The tours are with a local guide from Åkrafjorden Nature, and are suitable for those in good physical shape.

Snow shoe walks and sledging

Tractor Safari to Eikemo Mountain Farm for groups

Åkrafjorden Oppleving offers tractor safari to Eikemo farm for groups. This is a exotic trip to a place "where nobody would believe that someone could live". Eikemo village is known from the Norwegian TV series with the same name.

Petting farms and activities involving animals

Via Ferrata Ingadalen i Åkrafjorden - a family-friendly route

Via Ferrata Ingadalen is a family-friendly route suitable for children from about 6 years of age. Åkrafjorden Nature offers several Via Ferrata routes of varying difficulty in Åkrafjorden.

Climbing, canyoning and zip wire

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen is perhaps one of Norway's toughest? The route is about 900 metres long, and you'll be rewarded with beautiful views of the Åkrafjord on the climb.

Climbing, canyoning and zip wire

Åkrafjordtunet shop – quality Norwegian products

Åkrafjordtunet is beautifully situated overlooking the beautiful Åkrafjord. The shop sells a wide range of high-quality local products, and several of the products and producers have won international awards. The shop at Åkrafjordtunet is not your run-of-the-mill shop. It has its very own bakery and Western Norway's largest local-food outlet.

Local food