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#1 of 5 Specialty lodging in Ulvik
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Hardanger Basecamp is located in Osa, Norway, with close access to both the Hardangerfjord and Hardangervidda. The beautiful scenery and its mysterious history make this a great destination.
Hardanger Basecamp offers accommodation, meals and activities, all “nature related”.
Come and experience the "back to basics" and "back to nature" way of life in Osa. Hardanger Basecamp offers accommodation in comfortable Mongolian Yurts. The interior of every yurt offers a cosy, comfortable safe feeling. Yet, in and outside, you will experience the feeling being in nature. All Mongolian yurts are supplied with electricity and heating.
Basecamp has sanitary facilities including toilets, showers, washing sink, fridge, washing machine and dryer.
Overnight staying guests of Basecamp can enjoy breakfast and dinner in a 100 year old “Kafeen” in Osa, where day tourists can enjoy drink and/or pancakes or buy some dried mushrooms or homemade marmalades.
Special offer: from 1st June till 31th August every guest receives 7 free activities (kayaking, biking, archery workshop, guided walk, nature workshop, kids’ activity and Ulvik quiz quest). After your arrival, the free activities can be booked in the B-Active Center, which is the outdoor and activity heart of Ulvik. B-Active Center offers more than 30 activities – rental, half day and full day excursions and workshops.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Coffee shop
Beach
Archery
BBQ facilities
Gift shop
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Wifi
Restaurant
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Bicycle rental
Canoeing
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
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Picnic area
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Osa, Ulvik 5730 Norway
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When you have tried glamping at Hardanger Basecamp, you want to throw away your tent. You get the experience of the nature while having 5 star luxury. Comfortable beds, clean room, great view and excellent pancakes for breakfast. Go there !
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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One of the most amazing stays we have ever been. Osa was incredibly beautiful, and the Basecamps personnel were very helpful in guidance and tips for hiking trips in Osa and the surrounding environment. The yurts are a recommendation if you want to truly experience the Nordic nature, they are clean and a unique experience. Oh yeaj, pancake breakfast with local jellies!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Our stay at the Hardanger Basecamp was amazing. The area and setting is very beautiful with the OSA fjord and the surrounding mountains. We stayed in a Tipi tent which was very nice and comfortable. The activities available at the B Nature center are really the icing on the cake. We did the guided Kayaking and the Fire making workshop and I must say they were really brilliant. For someone who has not tried kayaking before, I totally recommend taking a guided tour. With the Fire making workshop we got to learn so much about how we could start a camp fire out of basic things, which I personally found to be very interesting learning experience. Overall Kudos to Hardanger Basecamp, a must visit place if you are in Norway.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The hostel yurt is beautiful. It's large, with animal hides on the walls and a big table in the center. There are small "rooms" made of a bunk bed, small shelves & a space for luggage. There are electric lights & an outlet for charging phones. Each room can be closed off with a curtain. It's a 2 minute walk over a rough path to the bathroom & showers, which are clean & nice. An entomologist was staying in the hostel while we were there and the man who runs the place, Robert, showed us some of the bugs he had available for us to eat (sorry, couldn't do it!) Breakfast of all you can eat Belgian pancakes & coffee was included. This place is gorgeous, off the beaten path, at the end of a fjord. Robert gave us a great suggestion for a hike. (Note: a 3-4 hour hike in Norwegian translate to a 6 hour hike for a flatland Illinoisan!) If it was cheaper, I'd give it 5 stars & would have stayed longer. It's pricey, but if you want a cool experience, check it out.…
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Traveled with family
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We stayed 3 night in our yurts in Norway. It was the highlight of our trip. Our yurts was with a view of the fjords, it was amazing. It was really back to basics. We got a fire workshop and a lot of other information. The fire workshop was very good, when we makes fire for the first time, is was fantastic. The yurt was beautiful and in the middle of the nature. The yurt was al little bit small for five persons. The badroom was far away… So it was al lot of walking. But it was a very nice place to stay 3 nights. I will defenitly go back!
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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In Osa just by a fantastic fjord. Faraway from masse tourism. Back to nature. Relaxed and confortable atmosphere. Amazing landscape. Very nice, friendly and interesting people working here. If you want to experience Norway without all the busses, campingcar or cruise boat, you should choose Hardanger Basecamp. This place is just so cool!
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Traveled with friends
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A nice, simple spot, but 560 NOK for our OWN tent for 1 night is totally out of price proportions! It's a wild camp, where you stay in the nature like you stay in the free forest, mountain or the nature where ever, but you can use a bathroom 3 min stroll away from the tent. You have to bring your own camping stuffs and help your self. 2 adults + 2 children in our own tent =560 NOK! If you want to go to Osa, place your tent close to the fjord, outside the basecamp. It's free, maybe not legal, but there are no people there, so....
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Traveled with family
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I've just returned from a few days (25th-29th August 2014) at Hardanger Basecamp having had a marvellous time. The camp is part of the small village of Osa at the end of Osafjord, which is itself a branch of the large Hardangerfjord. (If you speak English, the pronunciation of Osa is a little like "Juicer" without the leading "J"). I was there with my son, my nephew and my brother-in-law, and we were lucky to benefit from almost perfect weather with beautiful blue skies. We stayed in one of the yurts, which are a weatherproof version of the traditional nomadic dwelling, furnished with reindeer skins and carpets on the walls. Our yurt had sleeping space for four or five people, in bunk beds, and was very comfortable. A covered fire pit was right outside, with tools and pans for cooking over the fire. Because Osa is so small and is surrounded by mountains there is little light pollution and at night the stars are bright - we had a super view of the milky way. We spent most of our time hiking in the woods and hills, exploring the spectacular waterfalls that are nearby, but the highlight of our stay was to go for a trip into some of the tunnels left behind by an early scheme to provide hydro-electric power. Work started before the first world war, only to be abandoned when the money ran out in the 1920s. We went right to the end of one tunnel which exited at a hole in the side of the mountain hundreds of metres in the air. Sounds scary - but we were safely harnessed to fixed lines by our guides Robert and Danick of Hardanger Basecamp. They ensured that we had a memorable day - as well as going down tunnels, we clambered over rocks and streams, and sampled all the berries we could find - lots of them, along with edible moss and flowers. We also visited a house built for use of some of the workers around 1914, which has been restored to look the same now as it was then. All in all, if you like the wild (but not too wild) I'd highly recommend Hardanger Basecamp.…
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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Our family - 2 adults and 3 children (7,10 and 12) had 3 nice days at Hardanger basecamp. You sleep in a sort of Yurt, which has comfortable beds. Cooking you do at a common fire you share with the Yurt next to you. The great things about this place is 1/ the Location ; just magnificent view 2/ your host who is very friendly and runs all sort of nature-related workshops and 3/ being close to nature, make fire, go fishing before your tent, etc.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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We spent a week at HBC and found that we had turned an activity holiday into a truly unique experience! HBC is not like any other place we have ever been, and we have travelled the four corners for many years looking for such an escape! We stayed in one of the Mongolian inspired yurts that HBC have created and just decided to put our faith in the team and boy were we rewarded! Robert, Bjorn, & Evelyn, and their team of highly skilled bushcraft experts (we all learnt to make fire from scratch without matches or lighters!) and guides took us hiking around the area to stunning and secret places (inside old Hydro electric tunnels deep inside the mountains or Troll nose waterfall ) that we would never have found alone or in fact in any guide book. Evenings spent making your own fire and cooking on it or enjoying magnificent Evelyn's food and belgian Pancakes at the Cafe COOKING If you want a true and unparalleled experience and feel that you really have gotten away from it all the Hardanger Base Camp is for you - take the plunge - you will not be disappointed - PS the cabin on top of the world also owned by HBC is a must if you are staying for more than a few days…
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Traveled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$172 - $186 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
NorwayWestern NorwayHordalandHardangerUlvik MunicipalityUlvik
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardanger Basecamp
Which popular attractions are close to Hardanger Basecamp?
Nearby attractions include Syse Gard (1.2 miles), Hardanger Saft og Siderfabrikk (1.2 miles), and Ulvik Frukt & Cideri (0.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hardanger Basecamp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Hardanger Basecamp?
Top room amenities include blackout curtains, a fireplace, and a view of a nearby landmark.
What food & drink options are available at Hardanger Basecamp?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hardanger Basecamp?
Conveniently located restaurants include Den Grøne Kafe, Osa Cafe Hardanger Basecamp, and Brakane Hotel Restaurant.
Is Hardanger Basecamp located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.08 miles away from the center of Ulvik.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hardanger Basecamp?
Yes, dry cleaning and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hardanger Basecamp?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Dutch, and Norwegian.
Are there any historical sites close to Hardanger Basecamp?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Haereid Iron Age Burial Site (9.2 miles).
Does Hardanger Basecamp have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.