Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway’s most famous waterfall, with a vertical drop of 145 meters and a total fall of 182 meters from the Hardangervidda plateau. The waterfall is renowned for its power and majestic cascade, and can be admired from several great viewpoints. Map to use: Eidfjord 1:50000.
You can drive to the view points and see the waterfall from above.
Vøringsfossen Viewpoint – See the waterfall from above
The Måbødalen Valley and Vøringsfossen Waterfall are two tourist attractions visible from the road.
You can drive to the view points and see the Vøringsfossen Waterfall from above. Park the car at the parking lot on the south side of Fossli Hotel or at the new parking area at Fossatromma, located southwest of Vøringsfossen.
Tesla charging stations are also available in the parking lot at Fossatromma.
New viewing platforms and a viewing bridge above the Vøringsfossen Waterfall has been constructed in conjunction with the Hardangervidda National Tourist Route. There is a short walk to the viewpoints from the parking lots.
SEASON – June – September, depending on temperature and snow. NOTE – You should never walk on the viewing platforms and the bridge if there are snow and ice, this is not safe!
The Hardangerfjord Area – What to See and Do
The Hardangerfjord area, Norway’s orchard, is known for its spectacular fruit tree blossoms in spring. Lake Bondhusvatnet and the Bondhusbreen glacier in Kvinnherad by the Hardangerfjord were among the first places visited by English tourists when they discovered Norway in the mid-19th century. See Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen, Låtefossen in Oddadalen and all the other beautiful waterfalls in the area around the Hardangerfjord. The Hardangerfjord is Norway’s second longest fjord and is located in Vestland county, near Bergen, in the middle of Western Norway.
Visit Hardangerfjord – Visit Sunnhordland
Visit Hardangerfjord and Visit Sunnhordland are the official destination companies for the Hardangerfjord area.
Hotels and Accommodation in Eidfjord and by Vøringsfossen
Hotel Vøringsfoss – Eidfjord
Eidfjord Fjell & Fjord Hotel – Eidfjord
Vik Pensjonat – Eidfjord
Fossli Hotel above Vøringsfossen