Vettisfossen
One of Norway's largest free-falling waterfalls, with a single drop of about 275 metres, hidden deep in the Utla valley.
Vettisfossen drops about 275 metres from the edge of a hanging valley. It is the tallest free-falling waterfall in Norway without any man-made regulation, and it is protected by nature conservation rules. From the car park at Jølvo, it is about 5 km on foot along the Utla River valley to the viewpoint at the base of the falls. The round trip takes about 3–4 hours and passes the old farm of Vetti. In summer you can ride a horse-drawn cart for part of the way. A steeper mountain path leads to the top of the falls. It lies at the south-western corner of Jotunheimen, about 15 km from Årdal on the Sognefjord.
Opening hours
All day; June–Sep recommended
Nearby sights
- Store Skagastølstind
- Fannaråki
- Turtagrø
- Sognefjellet National Tourist Route
- Galdhøpiggen
- Mímisbrunnr Klimapark 2469
- Spiterstulen
- Bygdin