Welcome to the Ulvik cruise port guide. Ulvik is a small village with just over one thousand inhabitants. It lies hidden at the end of the Hardangerfjord, also known as the Queen of the fjords. The cruise ship leave open sea and will sail land inwards for about 6 hours before they reach this port. Along the way you will be stunned by the beautiful landscapes that will come by the ship. The town of Ulvik is small. Most of its income is based on tourism, fishing and fruit. Especially this last one is what makes Ulvik a unique destination. It is nicknamed the orchard of Norway because of its cherry, pears, plum and apple production. In May the fruit blossoms start, which will make it a spectacular scenic spot. June to until October is when the locals harvest the sweet fruit and produce their famous local specialities of which the most well known is the cider. There are lots of things you can do around Ulvik. Find your options below.
Travel information Norway
Official currency – Norwegian krone
Accepts Euro / US dollars – sometimes in souvenir shops
Creditcards – are widely accepted
Drives on the – right
Timezone – UTC +1
About Norway
Inhabitants – 5,1 million
Official language – Norwegian and Sami
Capital city – Oslo
Kingdom of Norway
Government – Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Norwegian language
Good day – God dag
How are you? – Hvordan har du det?
Thank you – Takk
Cruise ship – Cruiseskip
Port – Havn
Cruise Port Guide Ulvik – Norway: tender
In Ulvik there is no pier large enough to facilitate cruise ships. Therefore ships drop anchor in the fjord and tender you to shore. The tender pier is right in the middle of town in front of the Brakanes hotel. At the Brakanes hotel you will find a terrace, small bar, free wi-fi, maps, area information and also local products made in the area.
When you walk through or around the hotel you will face the small city center of Ulvik. The city center of Ulvik is extremely small and we would like to recommend you to not stay in town all day. You can either book an excursion through the ship which would be nice and easy. You can also choose to arrange things independently and go hiking, biking, kayaking or join one of the small tours from the tourist information center.
Tourist information
A few hundred yard to the right of the tender pier (see map above) you will find a tourist information center. This is where you can pick up your local maps, hiking maps and see what local tours are offered that day. They usually offer local tours like a Glassblowing workshop, guided tours to the Syse fruit- and ciderfarm and a historical townwalk.
Bicycle and kayak rental Ulvik
Close to the tourist information (see map above for exact location) you will find an activity center. This is where you can rent bicycles (price starting at 60 Norwegian krone) and kayaks (price starting at 95 Norwegian krone). Both are a fun and active way to get around. Please note that the bicycles tracks go up and down, so be prepared for a workout.
Taxis in Ulvik
There are only a handful of taxis available in Ulvik that are usually not available. If you would like to get around by taxi it is wise to prearrange it at home.
Public Transportation in Ulvik
There is public transportation in Ulvik, but it does not go frequent enough to get back to the port in time.
