Trolltunga

Trolltunga is one of the most spectacular scenic cliffs in Norway, hovering 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet in Odda.

The nature in Hardanger is powerful, and those who take on the hiking trip to Trolltunga will definitely experience something quite unique and challenging. The hike to Trolltunga is a daunting adventure, and not for the faint hearted. Ascending to the top, you will experience that you are floating, especially if you dare to walk out to the tip of the “Tongue” (PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND WATCH YOUR STEP).

From the very top you can indulge in the dramatic fjord landscape and enjoy the view towards the glacier Folgefonna. Imagine the feeling when standing, perhaps sitting out there at the tip, almost floating between the sky and the water, an almost surreal and truly sensational feeling.

The unique rock Trolltunga is hanging 700 metres above the lake Ringedalsvatnet in Skjeggedal, at 1100 metres above sea level. It takes approximately 4 to 5 hours walk to the summit from the end of the road in Skjeggedal. 

The hike to Trolltunga is only possible during summer and the season is short. The hike takes approximately twelve hours return from the parking lot in Skjeggedal. 

If you want to hike to Trolltunga while in Norway, we recommend that you do so with an experienced guide. Fjord Tours offers a guided tour to Trolltunga.
 

Other attractions in the area

• Agatunet: Idyllic listed hamlet with 30 buildings ranging from the Middle Ages to present-day.
• The Røldal Stave Church was built between 1200 and 1250 and is known for the crucifix that is still hanging in the church. In the Middle Ages, Røldal used to be one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Norway. The church is decorated in the traditional Norwegian manner of  floral painting (Rosemaling). Guided tours are arranged in the summer.
• Rosendal and its barony and rose gardens (the smallest "palace" in Scandinavia) is well worth a visit. Rosendal is also an excellent base for hiking and other activites in the area.