Small group tour to Kjeåsen and Skytjefossen

Get a unique experience in Eidfjord on this tour to Kjeåsen with a small group! Kjeåsen farm stead has one of the most scenic locations in Norway, with spectacular views of the Hardangerfjord.  

The farm is nestled on a cliff 600 straight above the Hardangerfjord, and what is more exceptional is that people lived here without a road connection until 1974. Until then, they had to walk the challenging path up and down the mountainside for everything they needed outside the farm, including going to school.

Unique Kjeåsen mountain farm 

So why did people decide to live in a place this remote? Because of the abundance of natural resources such as fertile soil, hunting and fishing.  

The road was built as part of the construction of the Simadal Power Station in the 1970s, but by then most of the people wanted a more modern and simpler lifestyle and moved away. But one woman stayed put until a few years ago. Today, the road is still closed during winter, and she was completely isolated for weeks at the time.  

Skytjefossen Waterfall 

Our tour also includes a stop to admire the Skytjefossen waterfall, which boasts an impressive drop of 300 meters. While regulated for hydroelectric energy production, the waterfall periodically experiences robust water flow, creating a great spectacle for those fortunate to witness it.