Hardanger embroidery is a type of whitework that takes its name from that region. It is made with geometric designs of kloster (blocks), "ships", diamonds, and other embroidery techniques.

In just six easy lessons, I'll walk you through the basics of beautiful Hardanger needlework. You'll start by stitching charming little pieces — coasters, cards, bookmarks, and more.

In Hardanger, you will find several of the most spectacular waterfalls Norway has to offer. When the fruit trees bloom, the landscape turns into a living postcard of fjords, mountains, and colour. People come …

Experience the spectacular wilderness of the Hardangerfjord region through a wide selection of activities. In Fjord Norway about an hour and a half from Bergen, you’ll find the Hardangerfjord – one …

Hardanger Folkeblad arbeider etter Vær Varsom-plakatens regler for god presseskikk. Den som mener seg rammet av urettmessig medieomtale, oppfordres til å ta kontakt med redaksjonen. Pressens …

Feb 27, 2026 · Hardanger has a lot to offer with many scenic gems; fjords, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers and orchards. The 179-kilometre-long Hardangerfjord offers scenery that even the most well …

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Sep 20, 2025 · Stretching 179 km from the Atlantic coast near Bergen to the heart of Norway, Hardangerfjord is a remarkable waterway, even if it doesn’t match the Sognefjord in length or depth.

Hardanger embroidery (or cutwork) is a decorative and historic form of counted thread embroidery. The stitches are usually geometric and/or symmetrical and can be worked alongside counted or specialty …

Highlights abound in Hardanger. The region, which consists of the municipalities Kvam, Eidfjord, Kvinnherad, Ullensvang and Ulvik, is full of contrasts and beautiful scenery. This region is particularly …