Ulvik

Visit this hidden gem and bird-watcher’s paradise

The small hamlet of Ulvik lies on the shores of the beautiful Hardangerfjord, surrounded by gently rolling foothills and a high mountain plateau. Known for its idyllic orchards, Ulvik is a photographer's delight and is visited by cruise ships every summer.

The area is famous for its fruit production, especially apples and cherries. In spring, the cherry blossom season transforms the terraces above the fjord into a sea of pink and white, attracting visitors and locals. Traditional wooden houses and farms hint at centuries of life shaped by the fjord and fertile land.

The combination of the fjord, cliffs, rivers and orchards makes for a bird-watcher’s paradise. Sea eagles soar alongside herons, gulls, and cormorants. Inland, songbirds and finches benefit from a variety of fruit trees found in the surrounding orchards.