Many people use Voss as a base for day trips, or even trips over several days. Voss has a lot to offer in itself, but your trip does not have to end here: with Voss as a base you can see some of the very best of Norwegian nature. You can do many of these trips on your own, and guided tours are available too. For more about the culture of Voss, see our cultural guide to Voss.
Trips from the cabins
Bring your hiking boots – or your skis in winter – and you don't have to go far. Right behind the cabins there are several hikes, both short and long. Be prepared for a steep start.
Lønahorgi
When you arrive at Voss you will soon notice Lønahorgi, towering 1,410 metres over the valley. The hike gives you a panoramic view of Voss, and on clear days you can see glaciers and the fjord in the distance. You can start from the cabin, or from the top of the Voss Gondola, which gives the easiest route. The path is signposted from the top of the gondola and well marked all the way. Depending on where you start, it is about 20 km there and back – and if you want a really long summit hike, you can start all the way from Voss centre.
Hangurstoppen
A shorter hike from the same starting points takes you to Hangurstoppen. The walk to the top is quite steep, but rewards you with great views and a good restaurant for food and drinks. If you would rather skip the hike, take the gondola from the railway station.
Waterfalls, fjords and famous railways
Stalheimsfossen
A short and easy walk to the foot of the mighty Stalheimsfossen waterfall. The trail starts at an information board at the bottom of Stalheimskleiva and is wide and easy to walk – also with a wheelchair or a pram. Walking close to the river is a great nature experience, and at the end a viewpoint lets you enjoy the waterfall, with a total drop of 126 metres, at a safe distance. Photo: kallerna.
Flåm
Would you like to experience one of the world's most spectacular train journeys? At the innermost end of the Aurlandsfjord lies the small village of Flåm. The Flåm Railway is part of the famous Norway in a Nutshell round trip between Oslo and Bergen, and from Flåm you can ride the historic train up to Myrdal.
Stegastein viewpoint
In Flåm we suggest you start with the fantastic Stegastein viewpoint, 650 metres above the Aurlandsfjord. It is part of the National Tourist Route between Aurland and Lærdal.
The Nærøyfjord
Relax on a fjord cruise and experience the mountains from sea level, with majestic cliffs towering above you.
The Flåm zipline
For stunning views and plenty of air under your feet, try the longest zipline in the Nordic countries: 1,381 metres long, 350 metres above the ground, at up to 100 km/h through beautiful, pristine nature.
Myrdal and Myrdalsfossen
From Flåm you can take the historic Flåm Railway up to Myrdal – described as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. The train runs from the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station, through Western Norway at its very best. A great way to see the giant Myrdalsfossen waterfall is to take the train up to Myrdal and walk down: almost all the way, the path follows the river as it plunges down in several steps.
Odda, Trolltunga and the glaciers
You can get to Odda by car or bus, and it offers some of the best experiences Norway has. Near Odda lies Folgefonna, the third largest glacier on the Norwegian mainland and an attraction since 1833. Today it is the heart of Folgefonna National Park, with icefalls, glaciers, rugged valleys and rivers of ice-green meltwater.
Trolltunga
Trolltunga, the most spectacular rock formation in Norway, juts out from the mountain 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. The small stone plateau is on the western edge of the Hardangervidda and was formed by the ice that covered Scandinavia through several ice ages. The hike is long and demanding – 8 to 12 hours – but the view is magnificent. You need to be in good shape and properly equipped. Photo: Steinar Talmoen.
Buarbreen
The hike to the Buarbreen glacier goes through a varied landscape. You start at Buer farm and climb gently through old pastures to the first viewpoint, Gletthaug, then continue through a small forest, over many bridges and a floating suspension bridge. From there you have a beautiful view of the glacier and Buardalen – a wild and beautiful area full of water and foaming rivers.
Furebergsfossen
Furebergsfossen lies along road 551 between Årsnes and Sunndal, at the mouth of the Maurangsfjord. The mighty waterfall has a free fall of 20 metres, and the road almost passes through it – you can't miss it.
Looking for a base for your trips? Our Sansel Cabin is 3 km from Voss centre, right by the ski lift.
