Rowing on the fjord

Experience the fjord the traditional way

Wooden boats and the fjord belong together

Few thing can compare to rowing a traditional wooden boat along the beautiful Hardangerfjord. A short row is included in the museum ticket. If you’d like to stay out longer, you can rent a boat by the hour or for the day. Further down the page, you’ll find information about our boats and rental options.

You don’t have to go far!

The islet of Sandvenholmen is situated just 400 metres from the centre. For many people, that’s far enough, and also makes for a lovely trip!

You can sit in the meadow and look across the fjord to the Folgefonna glacier and enjoy watching your children play on the shore.

Rowing in groups is a fun activity

We have room for 28 persons when all of our boats are in use.
 Let us know if you want to use our boats for events or a group activity, and we’ll find the best solution for your group.

Boat Rental
We rent out four traditional Hardanger/Strandebarm wooden rowboats—traditional boats built in our small boat workshop:

• 2 færings (four-oared boats)

• 1 seksæring (six-oared boat)

• 1 åttæring (eight-oared boat)

We provide training and loan out the necessary safety equipment.

Boat Types and Maximum Adult Capacity

Prices and Booking

• Rowing trip (30 min) is included in the admission ticket.

• Rental beyond 30 minutes: from NOK 200 per hour or NOK 600 per day.

The included row trip does not require advance booking. Boats are available on a first-come, first-served basis during opening hours.

It is not possible to start a boat trip in the last 60 minutes before the museum closes.

If you want to rent a boat for a longer trip, this must be arranged in advance.

Feel free to contact us ahead of time if you’d like to secure a longer boat experience!

Contact Information:

+47 474 79 839
visit@fartoyvern.no