Kjelfossen
A multi-tier waterfall on the cliffs at the Gudvangen end of the fjord, with a total drop of about 700 meters. Visible from the Nærøyfjord ferry or from the Viking Valley.
Kjelfossen cascades in several tiers down the steep mountain wall south of Gudvangen village. Its total drop is about 700 meters, with the highest single tier around 150 meters, and it is often ranked among Norway's tallest waterfalls. It sits right beside the Gudvangen ferry dock on the Nærøyfjord. You can see it on your way in or out of the fjord by boat, while stopping at the Viking Valley, or driving along the E16 highway, all without hiking or paying. It is free to view. The best time is late spring to early summer, during snowmelt, when several water curtains run side by side. In late summer, when it is dry, the flow drops noticeably. There is no formal trail below the falls, and climbing the scree slopes is not recommended, so take photos from the dock or parking area. It can be easily combined with the Viking Valley and a Nærøyfjord cruise on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Viking Valley Gudvangen
- Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord
- Stalheim & Nærøydalen
- Brekkefossen
- Undredal
- Flåm Railway Museum
- Flåm Railway
- Ægir Brewery & Pub