Odda

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Bergen featuring rapids and a cascade
Bergen which includes rapids, a bridge and a cascade
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Bergen featuring rapids, a waterfall and mist or fog
Bergen featuring a waterfall and rapids
Hike plateaus with endless views, conquer colossal glaciers and experience the breathtaking Hardangerfjord in this region of cliffs and waterfalls.

Enter exhilarating Odda, a region at the tip of the majestic Sørfjorden. This 620-square-mile (1,600-square-kilometer) municipality features pretty mountain towns perched among sheer cliffs, grand glaciers and lush valleys. Bring your hiking, kayaking or rock-climbing gear to experience this great Norwegian wild.

Make a base in one of a handful of charming towns in the district. The region’s capital, also named Odda, offers cozy restaurants and easy access to the area’s best natural attractions. Alternatively, stay in waterfront Tyssedal and visit the Norwegian Museum of Hydro Power and Industry. Be sure to pass through Røldal to see the 13th-century Røldal Stave Church.

Odda is famed for its scenic hiking and spectacular viewpoints over the Hardangerfjord. Trek along the Hardangervidda plateau in the Hardangervidda National Park, which has overnight cabins for multi-day hikes. Alternatively, take the challenging 12-hour round-trip trail to the Trolltunga or “Troll’s Tongue.” This breathtaking lookout overhangs a 2,300-feet (700-meter) drop to Lake Ringedalsvatnet below.

Get close to the colossal architects of the fjord landscape on a glacier hike. Strap on gripped shoes and trek atop the Buer Glacier, which features stunning blue ice caves. Ascend the mighty Folgefonna Glacier with an 82-square-mile (213-square-kilometer) ice mass, it’s Norway’s third largest. Try summer skiing at the Fonna Glacier Ski Resort.

Experience the ephemeral beauty of cascading water in the Valley of Waterfalls, a 6-mile (10-kilometer) gorge connecting Hardangervidda and Folgefonna. Stop at the Låtefoss Waterfall, a famous twin cascade, for a gorgeous photo opportunity.

For a thrilling experience in Odda, take the Via Ferrata rock-climbing path, which has fixed bolts and clamps to make it as easy as climbing a ladder. Alternatively, take an exhilarating zip-line tour or cruise through the fjord on a kayaking excursion.

Access Odda easily from Bergen or Voss by bus or ferry. Alternatively, drive from Bergen in about 3 hours. Visit in the warmer months between April and September for ideal adventuring weather.

Hardanger Hotel
Hardanger Hotel
3 out of 5
Eitrheimsveien 13, Ullensvang
The price is NT$5,808 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
NT$5,808
NT$6,505 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ullensvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Owner and wife warm and friendly. Amazing view from our room!"

Reviewed on 2025/6/4

Hardanger Hotel
Trolltunga Hotel
Trolltunga Hotel
3 out of 5
Vasstun 1, Ullensvang
The price is NT$5,715 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
NT$5,715
NT$6,401 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Ullensvang. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (563 reviews)
"Wet, cold, but beautiful"

Reviewed on 2025/6/5

Trolltunga Hotel
Hordatun Hotel
Hordatun Hotel
3 out of 5
Hara 18-20, Roldal, Ullensvang
The price is NT$6,393 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
NT$6,393
NT$7,161 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Ullensvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Roldal Skisenter and Rallaren Gallery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly hotel. Great stay :)"

Reviewed on 2025/6/8

Hordatun Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Trolltunga Camping
Trolltunga Camping
3 out of 5
Jordalsvegen 29, Ullensvang
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ullensvang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Odda Turistinformation and Sandvinvatnet ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Really nice area, simple but nice rooms, just to enjoy the nature around and take a good rest after. Clean bathrooms and comfortable beds. I’ll be back in summer for sure"

Reviewed on 2020/5/11

Trolltunga Camping
Hordatun Hotel
Hordatun Hotel
3 out of 5
Hara 18-20, Roldal, Ullensvang
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Ullensvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Roldal Skisenter and Rallaren Gallery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly hotel. Great stay :)"

Reviewed on 2025/6/8

Hordatun Hotel
12 Person Holiday Home in Skare-by Traum
12 Person Holiday Home in Skare-by Traum
2 out of 5
Ullensvang
Stay at this vacation home in Ullensvang. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Låtefossen and Rullestad Postal Route are located nearby.
12 Person Holiday Home in Skare-by Traum
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Basically one visits this city just to hike to the Troll's Tongue. The scenery around the fjord both north and south of Odda is really beautiful, though.