Overview
Interesting fact: Fossen means waterfall in Norwegian, so whenever you see the word fossen, you know there will be a waterfall.
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1. Vøringsfossen
Vøringsfossen is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe. It is 182 meters high in total, with a free fall of 145 meters. What makes this waterfall so beautiful is that it is located in a steep, fairytale-like gorge: the Måbødalen valley. It is located next to the famous Hardanger tourist road RV7. There are multiple viewing platforms in the area to see the waterfall from different points of view.
You can also hike into the gorge to the base of the waterfall and experience the force of the cascading water.
Practical
Viewing platforms
1st of April - 31st of October, depending on snow conditions.
During winter the waterfall can be partially or entirely frozen. Large amounts of snow can entirely cover the security fences of the viewing platforms!
Hike
+/- May 15th to October. The path has to be free of snow.
There are two parking lots
- upper parking at the Fossli Hotel
- lower parking at Fossatromma
You can reach all viewing platforms and the hike from both parking lots.
From Fossatromma:
Distance: 7,4km in total
Duration: 2-3 hours total
From the upper exit Måbøtunnel:
Distance: 3,4km in total
Duration: 1,5 hours total
Elevation: 250 meters (down and up)
We recommend you do this hike with proper hiking shoes.
2. Vettisfossen & Hjellefossen
With a free fall of 275 meters, Vettisfossen is Norway’s largest protected/unregulated waterfall. It is located in Utladal, near Øvre Årda. The waterfall can be reached by foot, both top and bottom. During the hike, you will pass some other impressive Norway waterfalls such as Hjellefossen and Avdalsfossen. Read more about the hike in our complete guide to Vettisfossen.
About the hike
13 km
200 m
500 m
4 to 5 hours
Out & Back
Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Expert
Practical
You can park your car at Hjellefossen.
Toilets are also available here.
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3. Låtefossen
Låtefossen is a twin watterfall in the Odda valley. It has a height of 165 meters and is a popular travel destination among tourists. The best part about this waterfall? It is easily accessible because it is located directly by the main road 13 between Odda and Rødal.
Park your car and behold this beautiful piece of nature without any effort. This is why it is one of the most popular Norway waterfalls.
Practical
There is a small parking next to the bridge at the waterfall.
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4. Langfossen
Only 20 minutes from Låtefossen, you find Langfossen: an impressive 612-meter-high waterfall. It is the fifth-highest waterfall in Norway. The power and beauty of it is just indescribable. In 2011 it was even listed in CNN’s top 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
It’s almost impossible to miss this waterfall as it is located next to the road.
From June to October, you can also hike to the top of the waterfall.
5. Seven Sisters Waterfall
The Seven Sisters Waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in Norway. It consists of (not surprisingly) 7 separate streams falling down into the Geiranger Fjord. The waterfall is 410 meters tall in total and the highest of the seven streams has a free fall of 250 meters. The waterfall is most impressive from May to July when the water level is at its highest due to the melting of the snow.
You can visit the waterfalls by taking a boat trip on the Geiranger fjord (also the regular ferry passes this waterfall).
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6. Mardalsfossen
Mardalsfossen is a super impressive waterfall in the Møre og Romsdal region. It definitely deserves a place on this best Norway waterfalls list. With a height of 655 meters and a free fall of 297 meters, it is the highest waterfall in Northern Europe. This waterfall is kind of a ‘special one’, because you can only see it 2 months a year: from June 20 to August 20. This is due to the construction of the Mardalsfossen dam.
For the remaining 10 months of the year, the water is diverted to generate electricity. It makes this waterfall even more unique. This is yet another reason to visit if you are in Norway at the right time. To get to this waterfall, you have to do a short hike of about 2 km. Don’t forget your raincoat, because you are guaranteed to get wet.
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7. Storsæter Waterfall
Last but definitely not least: The Storsæter/Storseter waterfall. It is one of the most unique Norway waterfalls, as you can also walk behind the cascading water. The Storsæter waterfall is located close to the famous Geiranger fjord, one of the most beautiful places in Southern Norway in the Geiranger Area.
Practical
The hike starts from the Vesterås farm, and there are two routes you can choose at the start. You can follow a tractor trail followed by a stone pathway with hundreds of steps made by Sherpas from Nepal.
Or you can take another trail that is not a stone pathway but is shorter and steeper. After a while (after an altitude of 100 meters) the trail comes onto the stone pathway leading you right up to Storsaeter waterfall. (We took the stone pathway up and the other trail down).
About the hike
3 km
230 m
2 hours
Out & Back
Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Expert
Tips & Safety for visiting the Norway waterfalls
Important hiking tips!
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