Norway — Hardangerfjord

Anchorages in Hardangerfjord

The Hardangerfjord — 179km long, UNESCO World Heritage landscape — stretches from the outer Hordaland coast to the dramatic inner arms below Vøringsfossen waterfall and the Hardangervidda plateau.

179km

Fjord length

1m

Tidal range (small in fjords)

UNESCO

Hardanger landscape

182m

Vøringsfossen waterfall

Hardangerfjord Hazards — Read Before Anchoring

  • Shore lines mandatory at cliff walls: fortøyningsbolter (iron rings) are set throughout the fjord — always run a stern or bow shore line when anchoring on the fjord shelf.
  • Many quays are private — always ask permission before tying up at village quays; the Allemannsretten covers natural shores only.
  • Hardangerfjord weather can change rapidly in steep terrain — katabatic gusts from glacier valleys (Folgefonna, Hardangervidda) reach 30+ knots at night in clear settled weather.
  • Fruit orchards line the shores (May blossom, August harvest) — orchard waterfront is private agricultural land; land only on natural foreshore.

Verified Anchorages — Hardangerfjord

10 anchorages

Eidfjord

Eidfjord village · Hardangerfjord inner arm · Eidfjord havn

Excellent
Depth 5–15m•mud•80m alarm
↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W

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Ulvik (Hardangerfjord NE arm)

Ulvik havn · Ulvikfjord · Ulvik village anchorage

Excellent
Depth 3–8m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ S↙ SW↙ W

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Lofthus

Lofthus quay · Hardanger fruit coast · Lofthus anchorage

Good
Depth 4–10m•mud•75m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ NW

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Norheimsund

Norheimsund havn · Hardangerfjord main arm · Norheimsund guest harbour

Excellent
Depth 3–8m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ S↙ SE↙ W

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Øystese

Øystese havn · Kvam municipality · Øystese fjord anchorage

Good
Depth 3–7m•mud•65m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ NW

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Rosendal

Rosendal baroni · Baroniet Rosendal · Hatteberg anchorage

Excellent
Depth 4–10m•mud•80m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ S↙ SE

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Jondal

Jondal havn · Jondal quay · Hardangerfjord SW shore

Good
Depth 3–8m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ NW

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Herand

Herand farm anchorage · Maurangsfjord · Herand cove

Excellent
Depth 4–12m•mud•80m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Mundheim

Mundheim beach anchorage · Hardangerfjord outer mouth · Mundheim strand

Good
Depth 3–6m•sand•65m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E

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Hatvik

Hatvik ferry terminal · Samnangerfjord junction · Hatvik anchorage

Excellent
Depth 4–10m•mud•75m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep

In Hardangerfjord, katabatic gusts from glacier valleys above Eidfjord and Folgefonna can arrive at 30+ knots without warning on clear nights. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.

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