Voss between cultural heritage, mountains and water
Accommodation in Voss
Voss combines impressive evidence of its history with mountain scenery and activities on the water. One unusual historical detail is Finnesloftet: built in 1295, this national monument is considered Norway’s oldest non-ecclesiastical wooden building. Mølstertunet also helps shape the cultural character of the place. This historic farm consists of 16 small and large buildings that have been preserved in their original location. Visitors who want to include architectural and cultural history in their trip alongside nature experiences will find several points of interest in Voss.
Cultural routes and historic buildings
At the Voss Folk Museum, visitors can explore the farm buildings independently; guided tours are offered every hour in summer. At Finnesloftet, guided tours are available on several days each week in June and July, and concerts are also held there. This offers different ways to experience the culture: a walk through the museum buildings, a guided tour of a single historic structure, or a concert in a special setting.
Routes through the town also highlight the history of Voss. The Cultural Walk leads through the town centre to statues of historical figures associated with Voss. The Hedleberget cultural trail runs from Voss Bryggeri to the slate quarry. The circular route is 2.3 kilometres long and takes about an hour. It offers a practical way to combine a walk with stops exploring local cultural history; the walking time is approximate.
Getting here and views from Hanguren
Voss can be reached by train from Bergen and Oslo; bus and car are also options. The railway station is the town’s transport hub. Choosing your holiday apartment based on how you are travelling and the experiences you have planned can help guide your search in Voss.
The Voss Gondol offers a special combination of transport and views: it runs year-round from the train and bus station in Voss to 820-metre-high Mount Hanguren, taking less than nine minutes. At the top, an approximately one-kilometre-long panoramic trail is designed for wheelchair use. The mountains around Voss also offer short and long hikes with panoramic views of glaciers, fjords, mountain ranges and lakes. When planning your day, you can choose between a short circular walk, a longer hike or a gondola ride.
Water, activities and a range of experiences
Natural attractions include Bordalsgjelet, which is within walking distance of the centre of Voss. Conditions for white-water rafting depend on the water level: depending on the level, it takes place on the Strandaelva or the Raundalselva and is suitable for all experience levels. A guided SUP tour starts at Lake Vangsvatnet and continues along the River Vosso. Canyoning on the Raundalselva is offered when water levels are low and includes swimming, climbing and jumping. These activities differ both in what they involve and in the water conditions specified.
There are also various ways to plan your stay beyond water activities and hiking. In Voss, you can try indoor skydiving in a wind tunnel, tandem skydiving and tandem paragliding. The Vossabadet Indoor Swimming Centre has three different pools. If you are planning winter sports, you can consider the information about the two ski resorts separately: Voss Resort has 40 kilometres of well-groomed slopes for all ability levels. Myrkdalen Mountain Resort has 22 varied ski runs and nine lifts.
An annual festival and other places
Ekstremsportveko is an annual festival in Voss featuring sports and music events. It complements the year-round Voss Gondol ride and the range of nature and cultural activities with a recurring programme of events.
If you would like to include other nearby places in your search, you can find Vossevangen, Skulestadmoen, Bolstadøyri, Myrkdalen, Myrdal, Vossestrand and Evanger here.
For the overarching travel overview: Hordaland.
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