VOSS

Welcome to Norway's adrenaline capital

Snow-capped mountain peaks, deep valleys, fast-flowing rivers and thunderous waterfalls.

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Voss is a charming town in the heart of Fjord Norway between Bergen, the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord.

Renowned for its vibrant sports and music scene, Voss takes pride in its Olympic medalists, legendary skiers and famed festivals.

Voss is called an extreme sports town, and for good reason. Visitors can experience everything from indoor and outdoor skydiving to rafting, and the Voss Gondola provides easy access to the mountains.

Voss also offers a rich blend of culture, history, attractions, and breathtaking nature.

Getting here is easy. Voss is well connected by train, bus, and car, and Bergen Airport (Flesland) is just two hours to the west.

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A woman mountain biking in sunset, Voss in Fjord Norway
Boy in wind tunnel at VossVind in Voss, Fjord Norway
Voss Gondol in Fjord Norway in summer

Feel the adrenaline rush as you paddle down one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Europe …

… race across mountains on two wheels …

… or go skydiving 4,000 metres above the ground.

Want to fly without the jumping out of a plane bit? The whole family will enjoy the wind tunnel at VossVind.

There’s plenty to do in Voss at ground level, too.

During the winter months, Voss is transformed into a skiing paradise, with both alpine slopes and cross-country skiing trails for the whole family.

Together, the two ski resorts Myrkdalen Mountain Resort and Voss Resort have 70 kilometres of slopes and 20 ski lifts as well as excellent areas for off-piste skiing.

The Voss Gondola is a year round service that takes you from Voss railway station to Mount Hanguren (820 metres above sea level) in less than nine minutes.

Once at the top, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the village, hiking trails for all difficulty levels, and delicious local food in the largest restaurant in Voss.

Top things to do

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  • Voss folkemuseum Mølstertunet
    Voss

    Voss Folk Museum – Get a great view of Voss

    Voss Folk Museum is beautifully situated overlooking the mountains, Vangsvatnet lake, and Voss itself.
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    Tandem paragliding with Voss HPK
    Voss

    Tandem paragliding - Voss Hang- and Paraglider Club

    Experience the easiest way to fly and see Voss from the air!
    Stalheimskleiva

    Stalheimskleiva

    Stalheimskleiva is the name of the old road going from the inner parts of "Nærøydalen" and up to the farms "Brekke" and "Stalheim". It is not possible to drive on the road, but you can walk about 1km from the top towards the bottom of the road. The view is indescribable.
    Bergslitræet
    Voss

    Bergslitræet in Prestegardsmoen

    Birthplace and childhood home of the artist brothers Knud and Brynjulf Bergslien.
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Woman holding two sheep heads at Smalahovetunet in Voss, Fjord Norway

The region is known for its traditional Norwegian cuisine.

Visit the 18th-century farm Smalahovetunet to taste some of the local specialities. Like rømmegrøt, sour cream porridge, cured meat, and pinnekjøtt, steamed and salted lamb ribs that are traditionally served at Christmas.

Do sample the farm’s signature dish: smalahove, a sheep’s head that has been salt-cured, smoked and cooked. Not for the faint of heart but delicious (if not exactly vegan)!

Are you brave enough to eat the tastiest part – the eye?

Food and drink

Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.

  • Restaurant Nuten
    Vossestrand

    Restaurant Nuten - Myrkdalen Hotel

    Ringheim Kafe og Restaurant
    Voss

    Ringheim Kafe og Restaurant

    Kringlo
    Voss

    Kringlo Bakery

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Mølstertunet farm cluster in Voss in Fjord Norway in summer
Farmhouse style interior in one of the rooms at Store Ringheim Hotel in Voss, Fjord Norway

Voss has been a traditional farming community for centuries. Visit Mølstertunet at Voss Folk Museum to get an insight into daily life in the area from 1500 to 1927.

Local history and tradition are also preserved in the boutique hotel Store Ringheim, which lies in idyllic surroundings on a traditional farm.

Where to stay

Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.

  • Flatlandsmo Camping
    Voss

    Flatlandsmo Camping

    Sivle Gard
    Vossestrand

    Sivle Gard

    Staupstunet
    Skulestadmo

    Staupstunet

    Scandic Voss
    Voss

    Hotel Scandic Voss

    inne hytte
    Vossestrand

    Myrkdalen Camping

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People paragliding over Voss in Fjord Norway during the Ekstremsportveko extreme sport festival
A group of paragliders landing on a green field in Voss in Fjord Norway during the Ekstremsportveko extreme sport festival
Girl in front of Stalheimsfossen waterfall in Voss

Although Voss is a small town with only 15,000 inhabitants, it has produced some of Norway’s greatest athletes.

With a total of 98 medals from world championships and Olympic Games, Voss has more medals per capita than any other place in the world!

Voss also hosts the world’s largest extreme sports festival, Ekstremsportveko, and the extremely popular music festival, Vossa Jazz.

But be warned: the Voss experience can be addictive. Extremely addictive.

Voss has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is completely sustainable, it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.

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Getting here and around

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  • By plane

    Bergen Airport is the main gateway for both international and domestic flights in the region. The travel time from Bergen to Voss is approximately 1.5 hours.

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    By train

    There are several daily departures to Voss from both Oslo (6 hours) and Bergen (1 hour and 15 minutes).

    Flåmsbana (The Flåm Railway) loops its way from Myrdal to Flåm 865 metres below, nestled in the innermost corner of the Aurlandfjord. The journey from Flåm to Voss takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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    By road

    Several bus services stop in Voss, from destinations including Bergen, Sogndal, Flåm, and Lillehammer.

    It's relatively easy to get to Voss by car as well. The E16 (the main motorway between Bergen and Oslo) and the inland Rv13 motorway both pass through Voss.

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    Bergen in summer

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