Vøringsfossen is one of the most popular waterfalls in Norway. The powerful waterfall plunges down almost 600 feet into the Måbødalen valley as part of the rapid transition from mountain plateau to fjord.
. The footbridge links the two main visitor areas either side of the waterfall. While it gives visitors a new perspective on the incredible natural scenery, it has been criticised by many as a blight on the landscape.... [+]“A circus in the mountains” is how the Norwegian author, photographer and mountain climber Stein P. Aasheim described it at the time, adding it was the “worst maltreatment ever” of a Norwegian nature icon.
national scenic route that crosses the biggest high-altitude mountain plateau in northern Europe. Unlike many of the scenic routes, the Hardangervidda route remains open throughout the year.The road is kept clear whenever possible but conditions change rapidly during the winter. In the event of sudden bad weather, parts of the section across the mountain plateau may be closed or subject to convoy driving, so allow plenty of time.
Vøringsfossen is well signposted from the scenic route, known on maps as route 7. It’s approximately 11 miles from Eidfjord and 45 miles from Geilo.The nearest town is Eidfjord, a delightful fjordside town that offers several accommodation options. Numerous campsites in Øvre Eidfjord offer a budget option.waterfall.For those who want the time to fully appreciate the waterfall from all angles, the historic Fossli Hotel overlooks the attraction.
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