Curious about how to reach Ulvik? No problem! Whether you are arriving by boat, bus, car or foot, there’s always a way to reach Ulvik. Read more about how to make your way over.
The saying goes that “all roads lead to Rome” and Ulvik is no exception. Situated in the nook of the Hardangerfjord, you may think it’s tricky to get here. But rest assured; making your way to Ulvik is a piece of cake – whether you’re arriving on four wheels, two wheels, by boat or on foot. To find public transportation time tables for all means of transport for the whole of Norway, visit entur.no.
By car
If you are arriving from Eidfjord or Odda, you may take road 572 across the Hardanger bridge. At the roundabout, turn right towards Ulvik, and follow the road along the fjord. If you are arriving from Voss or Norheimsund, you can either take road 572 through Granvin and over Espelandsdalen, or the same road through Vallaviktunellen and along the fjord.
By bus
From Voss, Norheimsund, Eidfjord or Odda, you can take bus routes 925, 945, 980 or 990 to Ulvik. Keep in mind that some routes require a transfer in Granvin or Bu. For more information, see Skyss.
By boat
During the summer season, the Norled express boat runs between Norheimsund and Eidfjord, with stops in Utne, Lofthus, Kinsarvik and Ulvik. For more information, see NORLED.
By bike
For those arriving from Eidfjord or Odda, ride across the Hardanger Bridge. There is a bicycle path that bypasses Vallaviktunnelen. Follow road 572 along the fjord towards Ulvik. Be mindful of the 790 meter long Torgilsbergtunellen tunnel, which does not have a designated bicycle path. Arriving from Voss or Norheimsund you may follow road 572 through Granvin and over Espelandsdalen.
By foot (and train)
Ulvik is a mecca for hiking trails, connected to several nearby towns for those arriving in hiking boots. Starting in Granvin, you may follow the old Postal road. The hike takes about 4 hours and is of medium difficulty. Hikers from Hallingskeid (which you can get to by train) can walk across the mountain plateau along Osaskavlen towards the summer pasture farm Ossete in Osa. Follow the marked trail from the farm down Norddalen valley to reach the Osafjord. For more information about the trails, see UT.no.
