Location: Odda
Top Things to do in Odda
Top 10 Things to do in Odda, Norway
Odda is a municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The municipality is located in southeastern Hordaland county, surrounding the southern end of the Sørfjorden.
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1. Trolltunga
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Eli V - Yehud, Israel
The tongue of the troll
A fascinating journey to one of Norway's spectacular natural trails. I and my dear wife will never forget the troll language experience. As a couple who experienced for the first time in his life a walking path with very high difficulty, we remained open-mouthed and have difficulty describing what we experienced at the end of the track. The troll tongue path is a recommended experience for anyone who likes to "tolerate" to see landscapes and sights. This is a very difficult physical track that requires continuous coping with severe increases and a volatile weather. The length of the route is 12 km, but the nice Norwegians do not tell the truth, its length exceeds 30 km. This is because the Norwegians do not count the distance we climb, but only the progress toward the troll tongue.
The route started at 10:00 am (we had to start earlier). The little information we managed to gather did not prepare us for the course optimally. From conversations with other travelers and people we met the beginning is difficult. 2 km of steep stairs that cause you to think more than once to return back pain in the legs and curses in any possible language and endless laughter about our faulty fitness helped us finish the first part, which took us two whole hours exhausted and satisfied knowing that "the hard part "Behind us we continued on a flat path filled with small lakes and Waterfalls, with improvised wooden Bridges used to move from place to place, the air was wonderful and around us, snowy peaks accompanied us, marching vigorously and giggling at the ease of the trail (except for the first 2 km) Extreme weather and another climb ahead of us. The winds were cold and hard, and because we were not ready, the cold was intense. In spite of the situation we tried to swing and we began to march toward the wind. The trail was steep and a little slippery but spectacular in its beauty! All the landscape around us turned to ice, the snowy peaks we saw on the horizon became the route we took. Slowly we advanced on the ice (in a frenzied Penguin walk), on the one hand all frozen and white, on the other, spectacular Waterfalls and turquoise lakes, some of which are frozen. After adapting to walking in the ice and weakening winds the climate changed completely and the landscape as well. A pleasant sun warmed us the reliefs of the landscape located small streams and many basalt stones that formed small rust lakes in places where the flow was not strong. Walking in this part was more convenient but a short time passed and again we challenged our muscles with multiple increases, water from all sides and mud. The route was difficult but the landscape around us did not stop us, amazing lakes and Waterfalls within touching distance, and on the horizon there is a landscape in the colors that only Nature can provide. And again the track changes its face, everything becomes white at the moment and cold winds accompany us along the way. The last part of the route before the desired destination is fraught with ups and downs in the landscape configuration. Many basalt Mountains, streams and Waterfalls and of course ice change quickly. The signs that accompanied us all along indicate that one kilometer is left to end the route. The adrenalin in the body and the desire to reach the troll tongue help us to walk the distance at an uncharacteristic speed. On the far horizon we are already beginning to identify a gathering of travelers and understand that we have arrived. In front of us we see the famous Troll tongue cliff overlooking over the Ringedalsvatnet Lake and a long convoy of people waiting with typical European patience. Everyone waits for the time for him to walk slowly (there were those who wanted, skipped and even walked on their hands) to the tip of the tongue and win the picture. We sat down and watched what was going on, the knowledge that we had to go back all the way back a little, so we did not take too long. And after getting organized, we set out again. The weather became cooler but the landscapes and all the elements of nature that were around us helped us to finish the magical experience we had started in the morning. It is important to note that what we experienced and saw during the course of the route we were able to digest only the next morning.
a little information
* Duration of track: 8-12 hours. * It is recommended to arrive with a car and there is parking at a paid location (55 NIS per day). * Required camera * Bag with food, energy bars, fruit and water (not much water needed to drink from the waterfalls) * Suitable clothing - wool cap Short or long walking shorts, thermal windbreaker. * Sunglasses * No services do everything in nature. * August is the most recommended period of the year.
2. Buarbreen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Philibailey2707
We loved this hike, what an unexpected gem. We planned to do Trolltunga and had some time after arriving in Odda the day before and saw this on tripadvisor/enquiries in tourist info office. A great warm up for trolltunga- not too long, about 3-4hrs but very fun and enjoyable for us aged 29/30- ropes needed in parts to get up/down and absolutely stunning views of the glacier folgefonna national park at the top. Not too long and not very busy. Well marked path. An unexpected highlight of our trip worth doing if in the Odda area.
3. Latefossen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 339 reviews
4. Odda Turistinformation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Артем Ш
We were able to charge our phones and get all the info we could get without touching the internet. Moreover, we've seen people getting washing machine service, so this is very helpful place near Tyssedal and before the Trolltunga hike.
5. Furebergsfossen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Megan R
This waterfall is on the side of the road it is worth stopping for stretching out your legs and exploring around but be mindful of the traffic going by as lots of vehicles don't slow down in this area.
6. Vidfossen Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By R P T - Diss, United Kingdom
We had just visited the spectacular Latevoss double waterfall on the way out of Odda and not a few more miles along the road to the ancient Stave Church at Roldal we came across another magnificent waterfall called Vidfossen. It looked totally different, it just came over the top of the hill and gently fell down like an overflowing sink, spreading like an opening fan before it reached the bottom, beautiful.
7. Tyssedal and Skjeggedal Valley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Come join us from fjord to mountain and Waterfalls, along marked paths to mountain lakes rich in fish. In Tyssedal you'll find buildings with exciting architecture and an outdoor swimming pool. Impressing is the power plant Tysso (1906-18) with power station, penstock, distribution Reservoir and keeper's house. Today the power station i s a museum and you can get guided tours here. In Skjeggedal valley, Ringedalsdammen is located (1910-18), constructed in stone copying the old middle age Castles - with parapet at the top. Tyssedal and Skjeggedal is a journey through the new Norway from the mill house (1830) through Norwegian history of hydropower.
Reviewed By Marita B
I just passed by this valley on my way to Trolltunga. It appeared to be a silent and sad place. Most shops seemed to be shut down.
8. Trolltunga Zippen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Jess T
This was a brilliant day out... Unable to take on the full Trolltunga hike due to a knee injury we decided to do this tour... A very scenic cycle ride followed by a steep but short hike got us to the view from below Trolltunga and the start of the ziplines. Which were incredible!!! So much fun. The whole day was fantastic - we were out about five hours... The guides were so lovely, reassuring us every step of the way that there was no rush - a big relief as we are not the fastest cyclers or hikers! A brilliant day out.
9. Ringedalsdammen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Ringedalsdam in Skjeggedal is Norway's largest stone dam from 1906-1918. 7 km up from Tyssedal.
Reviewed By Ettennaol - Stavanger, Norway
Ringedalsdammen is a dam in Odda, Hordaland, Norway. It was build from 1909 to 1918. It is the biggest dam in Norway and one of the biggest in Europe with capacity of 407 millioner m³. It was faced on both sides with around 20000 m² handcarved granite. Here you can go swimming and go kayaking. There's a lot of beautiful spots around Ringedalsdammen, including Trolltunga and Preikestolen.
10. Odda Shuttle/Taxi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By anandluisa - Sunnyvale, California
We were in the beautiful small city Odda on August 26th and 27th. The people at Taxi office near wharf were nice and we engaged in good conversation. The lady who dropped us at hotel assured us that the morning Taxi will pick us up at 6;45AM which it did. And to add to this fine people, The Most memorable touching experience happened next morning (8/27) when we missed the bus to Loftsun despite being 40 minutes early to the station. (See the pictures of town at Sunrise and you will know why we got so immersed in those and missed the bus). We ran to Taxis stand and none around that early in the morning. There was one guy (name sounded like tule or tool) cleaning one taxi. He was off duty and getting the car ready to return to the owner. We told him in panic we missed our bus and now will miss our boat from Loftus. He immediately called the owner and asked if he could borrow the car to drop us 45km away to Loftus. Not only he did drop us but the man was so humble and knowledgable that we enjoyed our time. He was also very kind to charge what he had told us up front eventhough meter ran over and also didn't put weekend surcharge. wonderful experience in honesty, kindness and helping visitors. We would like to contact him if someone can provide his information. Thanks
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