 More recently, however, alternative routes have eroded its importance a little, but in 2006 the Norwegian Parliament approved the Hardanger Bridge, a monumental bridge located only north of Kinsarvik.The bridge was completed in 2013 and since then Kinsarvik is no longer part of the dominant route and tourist stop for both east-west and north-south traffic.Kinsarvik functions as a base camp for tourists visiting the surrounding areas and has several camping grounds and a hotel.