Rosendal

Rosendal brings together a variety of themes for a varied stay: the Folgefonn Centre focuses on glaciers, fjords and climate, while Baroniet Rosendal preserves a protected estate with a manor house, gardens and cultural landscape. There is also the Stone Park and trails by Hattebergfossen. Which of these appeals to you most may influence your choice of holiday apartment in Rosendal—for example, whether you would like to focus your holiday more on culture, exhibitions or hikes.

Understanding glaciers and the national park

The Folgefonn Centre in Rosendal is a visitor centre for Folgefonna National Park. Films, soundscapes and interactive installations explain glaciers, fjords, the climate and local communities. This gives you different ways to explore a range of topics: images and sounds complement information about nature and habitats, while the interactive installations offer their own ways into the subject matter. The centre is a suitable starting point for travellers who would like to learn about the national park and its surroundings.

Baroniet Rosendal and its history

Baroniet Rosendal is a protected estate in Rosendal. The complex includes a stone manor house, gardens, a park and a cultural landscape. This means the site encompasses more than a single building: architecture and landscaped grounds are as much a part of its identity as the surrounding cultural landscape. Visitors who would like to include history and culture in their trip, alongside nature experiences, will find a distinct area of interest here.

The Statthaldarkammeret preserves a special historical dimension: it is the only fully preserved room in Norway from the 17th century and is decorated with unique French textile wallpaper from the 1660s. These details refer specifically to this room. The Baroniet Rosendal Museum also includes the tenant farm Treo. There, visitors can learn about the social history of life on a tenant farm—a different perspective from the history of the manor house and its furnishings.

Waterfall, river and stone park

A circular trail around Hattebergfossen makes for a family outing of about an hour from Heimegården. The hiking trail passes through the cultural landscape around Baroniet Rosendal and takes visitors close to the waterfall. The approximate time gives you an idea of this outing as a standalone activity; it is a guide for the circular trail, not an estimate for other hikes.

The Hattebergvassdraget is a starting point for hikes to Folgefonna. The path along the river is an enjoyable experience. The Stone Park in Rosendal offers a different focus: as an excursion destination in Folgefonna National Park, it showcases various regional rock types and exhibitions on prehistoric topics. The Dinosaur House displays authentic weapons and tools used by the first people on the Hardangerfjord. The Stone Park therefore brings together geological and prehistoric subject matter.

Getting there and other destination pages

Boats run daily all year round from Bergen to Rosendal. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore also consider whether the cultural attractions, exhibitions or trails described here suit your holiday preferences. Find more destination pages here: Høylandsbygd, Herøysund, Valen, Fjelberg, Dimmelsvik, Løfallstrand, Sunde and Seimsfoss.

For the main travel overview: Kvinnherad.