Voss
Norway · Vestland · 60 m
Description
Voss is a mountain-ringed town on Lake Vangsvatnet and is widely regarded as Norway’s capital of extreme sports. The region is renowned for activities such as paragliding, skydiving, white-water rafting, kayaking, canyoning and mountain biking. Its annual Ekstremsportveko is one of the world’s leading extreme sports festivals, attracting an international community of adventure and outdoor enthusiasts. Voss is also an important transport hub between Bergen and the fjord region, making it a convenient base for exploring western Norway. The Voss Gondol cable car climbs Mount Hanguren, offering panoramic views over the lake and surrounding mountains.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
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- May
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- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Voss Gondol cable car and Hanguren
- Whitewater rafting on the Raundalselva
- Paragliding from Mount Hanguren
- Bordalsgjelet Gorge
- Vangskyrkja (Voss Church)
- Mølstertunet open-air museum
- Tvindefossen waterfall
- Voss Folk Museum
- Vangsvatnet lake
- Nærøyfjord and Gudvangen fjord experience(Day trip)
- Stalheimskleiva scenic road (May - October)(Day trip)
- Skjervsfossen waterfall(Day trip)
- Stalheimsfossen waterfall(Day trip)
- Kiellandbu hike and fjord viewpoint(Day trip)
- Canyoning and waterfall rappelling (June - September)
- Skydiving in Voss (May - September)
- Voss Vind indoor skydiving
- River kayaking on Voss rivers (May - September)
- Mountain biking around Voss (May - September)
- Voss Resort skiing (December - April)
- Myrkdalen skiing (November - April)
- Ekstremsportveko festival (June)
- Vossa Jazz festival (March - April)
- Finnesloftet medieval guild hall
- Bergsliløypa cultural trail
- Bømoen forest and hiking area
- Voss Aktivitetspark
- Vossabadet waterpark
- Voss cultural and street art walk
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Voss