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Natural attractions

Bondhusvatnet lake

Bondhusvatnet lake is in Sundal in Kvinnherad municipality, and is a stunningly beautiful and popular hiking destination. The trail, the lake and the surroundings make for a superb and unforgettable experience of the natural environment.

En kvinne og en hund som sitter på en stein foran et vann med ryggen til. I bakgrunnen ser vi breen.
© Ranveig Marie Photography

Idyllic and real

It’s so beautiful that you think you must have imagined it, but Bondhusvatnet lake is real – although you may think that there is a filter on your lens. The turquoise glacier water, the mountains around, all the nature – it’s quite simply stunning.

Hike to Bondhusvatnet

The hike to Bondhusvatnet lake is one of the most popular in the area. To get here, you first need to make your way to beautiful Sundal village, which is about an hour from Rosendal, and about 20 minutes from Odda in Hardanger. If you are coming from Rosendal, you will go past the magnificent Furebergfossen waterfall on your way.

Parking

The starting point of the walk is the car park. Parking costs NOK 100 and the fee goes towards the upkeep of the site. The hike up to the lake is an experience in itself. Bondhuselva river is clearly visible from the hiking trail. Like Bondhusvatnet lake, the river water is a fascinating colour. It is a relatively easy hike, on a good surface.

Absorb the beauty!

Once you have reached Bondhusvatnet lake, you really ‘have’ to sit down, take a break and absorb the beauty – and take photos, of course! Whether it’s sunny or raining, the scenery is stunning.

Bondhus is also the starting point for other hikes, both short and long. Folgefonni Breførarlag offers guided glacier and fjord trips.

Lake Bondhusvatnet

Lake Bondhusvatnet

Bondhusvatnet glacier lake near Sundal in Kvinnherad is a popular destination and one of the most popular hikes in the Hardanger region. The hike is short and not demanding and you can do it all year round.

Bondhusvatnet and Bondhusdalen

Bondhusvatnet and Bondhusdalen

A popular walk to Bondhusvatnet. The gravel road to Bondhusvatnet is well suited for motorized wheelchairs.

Glacier Crossing - Folgefonni Breførarlag

Glacier Crossing - Folgefonni Breførarlag

The Folgefonni Glacier Team takes you on a glacier crossing over the Folgefonna, from Sundal to Odda. This hike with spectacular panoramic views is an impressive route that has been attracting international tourists since the mid-19th century.

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How to get there

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Sundal Camping

Sundal Camping

Sundal Camping, by Maurangerfjord, offers cabins, RV sites, and tent pitches with views of Bondhusbreen and the fjord. Features include sanitation facilities, a playground, and boat rentals, ideal for fjord and mountain adventures.

Sundal guest marina

Sundal guest marina

The village of Sundal is situated along the Mauranger fjord, in the very north of Kvinnherad. The area has dramatic and varied scenery, and offers visitors a rare experience of nature.

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Rosendal

Rosendal

The romantic village of Rosendal is situated on the Hardangerfjord in Kvinnherad municipality, Sunnhordland. Rosendal is home to Scandinavia's smallest castle: Baroniet Rosendal manorhouse and gardens.

Baroniet Rosendal

Baroniet Rosendal

The manor from 1665 between fjords, glaciers, mountains and waterfalls.

Folgefonna

Folgefonna

Experience Norway's southernmost glacier and take part in adventures you won't forget!

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