Vøringsfossen
One of Norway's most famous waterfalls, plunging from the edge of the Hardangervidda plateau into the Måbødalen valley. Its total drop is about 182 metres, and a suspended stairway bridge gives a view down into the deep gorge.
The waterfall lies about 20 kilometres east of the village of Eidfjord, beside National Route 7. On the side of the Fossli Hotel above the falls, several free viewing platforms offer views. A stairway bridge that spans the gorge was completed in 2020 and looks straight down on the falling water. Below, in the Måbødalen valley, another trail lets you gaze up at the falls from the valley floor. The round trip takes about 1.5 hours. There is a parking fee. Tour buses are common in summer, so it is best to arrive early in the morning. In winter the road is open, but some trails close due to ice.
Opening hours
Open all day; stair bridge may close in winter
Nearby sights
- Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger
- Kjeåsen Mountain Farm
- Eidfjord
- Ulvik
- Hardangervidda National Park
- Hardanger Bridge
- Husedalen Valley
- Trolltunga