Kinsarvik and Utne
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We are now passing between the villages of Kinsarvik and Utne, which are served by several daily ferry departures. To the north, in the small charming village of Utne, lies one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved wooden hotels, Utne Hotel. A visit there not only provides peace and tranquility for the soul, but also an insight into the rich nature, art, and cultural history of Hardanger. On the opposite side of the fjord, at the innermost part of the bay, we see the idyllic fjord village of Kinsarvik, which marks the outlet of the roaring river Kinso. It stretches almost fifty kilometers past several of Norway's largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world-famous Husadalen, and almost 1500 meters up to Europe's largest national park, Hardangervidda. Both the village, the valley, and the magical waterfall landscape make this area to one of the greatest natural pearls in Hardanger with activities for both young and old. The village's main attraction is Mikkelparken. It is a dream Eldorado for the children where they can indulge in various activities either alone or together with their family. Here you can lean back and enjoy nature, wake up to the sound of the river and bird song, or if you're up for it, exhaust fumes and burnt rubber on Kinsarvik's own go-kart track.