In Voss you are greeted by snowy mountain tops, valleys and forests, rivers, waterfalls and lakes. The locals will show you the Voss way of living in the town that can offer outdoor adventures year round, located in the heart of Fjord Norway between the famous fjords
Sognefjord and
Hardangerfjord.
History
More than 3000 years ago, hunters and nomads discovered Voss, finding fertile valleys, rivers, lakes abundant in fish and mountain plateaus rich in animal and bird life. These rich natural resources formed the basis for a thriving agricultural community that has continued to flourish to the present day. Traces of the various eras of settlement can be found in and around the hamlets and villages surrounding Voss, for example, Olavskrossen (St. Olav’s Cross) – a stone cross erected by Olav den Heilage (Olav the Holy) in AD 1023.
Outdoor adventure
Voss offers outdoor activities for people at all ages throughout the year.
In Voss you will find an active environment that allows you to take part in the intense experiences from "soft" to "extreme". In the air, in the rivers, in the woods or in the mountains. Tandem skydiving and paragliding, wind tunnel, rafting, riverboarding, kayaking, high rope adventure park, hiking or biking. To eat the traditional dish sheep's head (local specialty) can also be a powerful experience.
Voss is a mecca for river sports. The rivers have crystal clear water and are framed by dramatic scenery that makes kayaking, rafting and other river activities a special experience. Join a beginner’s course in river kayaking, go rafting, river boarding or canyoning. The activities suit most people.
Mountains, forests, valleys, lakes and fjords are the landscape that makes skydiving and paragliding unique in Voss. If you do not have any experience from these sports, try tandem with an experienced pilot or fly like superman in a wind tunnel! Other outdoor activities in Voss includes high ropes course, horseback riding, different types of golf, fishing and hunting, and more.
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Hiking and biking
Voss is great for hiking and biking, with mountains and trails surrounding the village. Go to the summit of Lønahorgi, hike at Mount Hangur, visit the Bordal Gorge or go for a walk with your family in Prestegardsmoen or Bømoen. What about a ride around the Vangsvatnet lake by bike?? If you want trips outside Voss, you can take your bike on the train and cycle “Rallarvegen” from Finse to Voss, explore the beautiful mountain area “Stølsheimen” or the World Heritage listed Nærøyfjorden on a guided tour or on your own.
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hiking and
biking
Winter and ski
Voss is one of the most snow-reliable destination in Norway, and there are two alpine ski resorts welcoming you: Voss Resort and Myrkdalen Mountain Resort. In addition, there is also the cross country skiing resort Voss Ski- og Tursenter. The surrounding mountains are great for ski touring and freeride skiing.
The welcome centre of Voss Resort is located near Voss town centre (approximately 5 kilometres) and Myrkdalen Mountain Resort is located a short drive and approximately 25 kilometres from the centre. You will find Voss Ski- og Tursenter approximately 3 km from the town centre in Voss.
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Festivals
Every year, several festivals are held in Voss. The “Extreme Sports Week” (“Ekstremsportveko”) is the largest festival of its kind. Other major events at Voss are “Voss Cup”, “Vossa Jazz Festival”, “Osa Folk Music Festival” (“Osafestivalen”) and Sheep’s head festival (“Smalahovesleppet”).
Ekstremsportveko - The extreme sport week
The world’s largest festival of its kind! Athletes from all over the world gather in Voss to challenge the forces of nature, themselves and each other. Ekstremsportveko host competitions in paragliding, hanggliding, skydiving, BASE, rafting, kayaking, longboarding, MTB/BMX and more. In addition to the sport, Ekstremsportveko is also a music festival; national and international artists perform within the genres of pop, rock, funk and reggae.
Ekstremsportveko is hosted in late June every year.
Vossa Jazz Festival
Vossa Jazz is an international jazz festival. The musical profile encompasses jazz, folk and world music. Badnajazz for chilrden, UNGjaJazzja for youths, Eldrejazz for the older, Extreme Jazz and Superjazz for people with disabilities are all important elements of the festival. About 50 events takes place during the festival weekend, in addition to the many great concerts there will be a parade, art exhibition, free concerts and workshops.
Getting here
Voss is located between some of the most famous fjords in Norway, the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord, and is a natural starting point for Norway's most famous roundtrip:
Norway in a nutshell®.
It is easy to get to Voss by train, bus and car from gateways with international arrivals, such as Bergen and Oslo. The town is centrally located in South West Norway and "the heart of Fjord Norway", between the famous fjords of Sognefjorden and Hardangerfjorden.
Bergen is the main gateway for both international and national arrivals by plane, bus or boat. If you are on a round trip without a car, there are several destinations in the region that have connections to Voss by public transport.
By car
Voss is centrally located on the main road network in Western Norway. On route E16 between Oslo and Bergen and on the North/South inland route RV13.
By public transportation
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