Top Things to do in Hordaland
Things to do in Hordaland, Western Norway: The Best Waterfalls
Lying at the heart of Norway’s Western Fjord area, Hordaland is home to culturally rich Bergen, the country’s second largest city. Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second-longest fjord (and the third-longest in the world), is here too, and cruising along its scenic 110 miles is a top area activity. Leirvik, the second-biggest town in Hordaland, has the interesting open-air Sunnhordland Folk Museum. Set atop one of the country’s biggest glaciers, Folgefonna National Park has a popular summer ski center.
Restaurants in Hordaland
1. Tvindefossen
2. Latefossen Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By slc5rings - Salt Lake City, United States
Latefossen is a monster of a water cascade, and it can be viewed up close from the parking area adjacent to the highway. I'm sure that you've seen or heard about spectacular waterfalls, but there is nothing like being "right there". Wikipedia has a nice explanatory write up. An additional treat can be found in Roledal, about 15 miles east of Latefossen: an original stave church that has been "remodeled" on the out side, but has its original inside features reemain intact - awseome.
3. Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
2 kms from Norheimsund direction Bergen, just by route 7. One of the best known and photographed waterfalls of the country, where you can walk under and behind the waterfall. Stone monument astrophysicist Svein Rosseland. Represented Norway on Expo 2000.
Reviewed By RakshitaA4
On our way to Hardangerfjord, we paid a visit to Steinsdalsfossen and it was a great decision. View of the valley in front of the waterfall from the top is amazing, got a good view of the waterfall from behind, very many beautiful views all around the place.
4. Voringsfossen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 555 reviews
Reviewed By The-SCH-World-Travel
It's either you stop right at the top, with a bird's eye view of the waterfall, Geo coordinates as : 60.425468, 7.246463 OR like us, we choose a short hike ( 1.3km x2 ) to the base of the waterfall. You can park at 60.425203, 7.231709. Both sides of the road are widen to allow cars to park to hike to Vøringsfossen. The initial 200m is path road, after which , there are many boulders and bid rocks to overcome. But not a problem at all as just do it at your own pace and enjoy the hike. It's beautiful with a lovely weather to top it all. You can do it in 2 hours. We took about 3 hours as we had our picnic and rest at the waterfall too!
5. Espelandsfossen Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Waterfall, 150 m high, located along Route (Rv.) 572. The river flows from the Trolla Lake, which is partially frozen all year round. Highest point in the area is Olsskavlen, 1575 above sea level.
6. Langfoss Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Peter_Bomberg - Ottawa, Canada
Really nice waterfall! The higth is impressive. You can see the waterfall from the road so if you pass by you should definitely stop by.
7. Skjervsfossen Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Skjervefossen waterfall is a 150 m. high waterfall with two waterfalls in a row. Near road Rv13. View point and kiosk.
8. Roykjafossen Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
The waterfall is 20km from Ulvik and lies approx. 10 -15 minutes walk from Hjadlane Gallery and Osa Cafe. The waterfall is regulated and may therefore vary in volume. From here you can reach Osa Mountain at 1250m. above sea level. Road open May - Sept. depending on the weather. Excellent terrain for hiking, fishing and small game hunting. Toll Road . Hardangerjokulen glacier can be seen from Osa mountain area.
