Hardangervidda – The Hardanger plateau

We are now passing the outer edge of the Hardangervidda which is one of Europe’s largest high mountain plateaus and the Nordics largest national park. There is an impressive view, which will become obvious to you as you look over the vast expanses. Here you can find watercourses and lakes filled with fish, wild reindeer herds and ryper in wild flight. There are big and small waterfalls, rivers and streams in their thousands and by no means least wind. In winter snowstorms ravage the area and only the hardiest animals can survive in these extreme conditions. In summer the plateau provides a romantic spectacle where hikers, hunters and animals alike enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Over 6000 years ago humans had already found that they could reap the benefits of the plateau’s resources and hundreds of Stone Age settlements have been found in the area! The plateau extends across 7 municipalities and as a whole the area is as big as the city of Tokyo in Japan. The mountainous landscape of Norway can of course be enjoyed through the VY train window, but should you choose to disembark at one of the stations you will be rewarded with countless experiences, attractions and things to do for all ages.