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Hardanger

Hardanger

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A fjord in western Norway known for its scenic beauty and fruit orchards
  • proper noun
: Hardanger
  • You can take a boat tour to explore the scenic beauty of the Hardanger in western Norway.

Examples

  • Tourists from around the world visit Hardanger to see its famous springtime apple blossoms.

  • The boat glided quietly through the calm waters of Hardanger as the sun set behind the mountains.

  • Many artists have painted the breathtaking landscapes of Hardanger in western Norway.

  • The Hardanger fjord is breathtakingly beautiful.

  • Have you ever visited Hardanger in Norway?

  • The Hardangerfjord is famous for its stunning views and blooming fruit orchards.

  • Tourists flock to the Hardanger every summer to experience its breathtaking landscapes.

Surface Forms

Hardanger main

Etymology

Hardanger comes from Old Norse and originally meant the 'fjord of the Hardar', because -anger means 'fjord' or 'bay' and Hardar was the old local people. So the name Hardanger is used for the famous fjord in western Norway.