The Hardangervidda High Plateau, located in Western Norway at an altitude of 1200-1600 metres above sea level, with an area of 8000 square metres, is the largest in Europe. It is home to glaciers, rivers flowing both east and westwards, forming various waterfalls, the largest of which is Vöringsfossen, drops a torrent of water from a height of 134 metres.
The hiking routes along the plateau pass in serene silence through forests, herbaceous shrubs, mosses and lichens. The main inhabitants of the local fauna are deer, hunting of which is strictly limited, stoats, foxes, etc.
At the service of travellers there are camping sites, hotels, tourist equipment rental. It is possible to stay and live in a trailer or tent.
Popular types of active recreation in the vicinity of the plateau are rafting on rivers, mountain and cross-country skiing, hiking, trekking, cycling, fishing in mountain lakes and streams.
In the nature centre of the town of Ouvre, a panoramic documentary film will tell you about the unique nature of the plateau and the life of the local people. In the aquarium you can see all the various inhabitants of the underwater world.
