Refreshing water in Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway
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Refreshing water in Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Norway

Vøringsfossen Waterfall

Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway's most famous waterfall, and has a fall of 182 metres, of which 145 metres is a direct drop.

Interest:  Nature attractions, Mountains

Vøringsfossen dazzles tourists with its multiple waterfalls all converging at the head of Måbødalen in Hardanger.

Although there are numerous ways to experience the waterfall and the vertical-walled valley, most people will view the falls from the upper and lower lookouts.

A path from the scenic national tourist route through Hardanger (Rv 7) leads to the foot of the waterfall.

Vøringsfossen has a total fall of 182m, Norway

 

 Another enjoyable way to appreciate the waterfall is to take Trolltoget (the Troll Train) through Måbødalen between Måbø and Fossatromma. The old road, constructed between 1887 and 1924, winds up the mountainside in 125 hairpin bends - an impressive piece of road engineering.

There are several possibillities for photo stops, picknicks and activities in the near surroundings.

Hardangervidda Nature Centre in Eidfjord is situated at the bottom of the Måbødalen Valley. The centre has exhibitions from the vast mountain plateau of Hardangervidda, as well as hands-on activities and a cinema.

Vøringsfossen waterfall, Norway

Last updated: 21 July 2008
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