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The Adventure Capital of Norway Text Tor Kjolberg
The village of Voss lies next to Lake Vangsvatnet and is the administrative center of the municipality. The 2,042-square-kilometer (788 sq ml) municipality is the 35th largest by area of Norway’s 356 municipalities with a population of 15,740, which is 8 inhabitants per square kilometer (21 sq ml). Throughout the whole year, Voss offers a large assortment of activities that you can choose from, consequently it has been nicknamed the adventure capital of Norway. Voss is just about an hour’s drive from Bergen, and situated in the middle between the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord, prepare to be amazed by the contrasts. One moment it`s all about the adrenaline and amazing activities, the next about relaxing in the finest of natural landscapes. Related: Extreme Sports Week in Norway The Voss district makes full use of its surroundings to attract visitors, who
come in summer for fjord excursions, mountain walking, parachuting, hang-gliding and paragliding from Hangurfjell, and fishing and watersports on Vangsvatnet.
Voss climbing park. Photo: Erik Østli
Related: Indoor Skydiving in Norway In winter, everything changes, and Voss becomes one of the best centers for Alpine and cross-country skiing. At 610 meters (2,000ft), the top station of the Hangurfjell cable can give one of the best prospects of Voss in its bowlshaped valley. Voss is globally known as the “estreme sports village”, and you’re invited to try everything from skydiving to rafting in safe conditions. In summer and autumn, you can spend a lifetime exploring the various hikes in the mountains. Voss has two ski resorts, and the brand-new Voss Gondol, that is located by the train station will take you to the top of Mount Hanguren all year round.
The brand-new Voss Gondol, that is located by the train station will take you to the top of Mount Hanguren all year round.
The Voss district makes full use of its surroundings to attract visitors
Feature image (on top): Rafting in Voss All images © Fjord Tours
