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The gondola is the first and most modern gondola in Northern Europe and takes you to the Hangur summit – 820 m.a.s.l. – in some nine minutes to watch the landscape unfold around you as you rise.

At the top, you can either go on one of the area's hikes or simply explore the beautiful terrain near the gondola station. There are both pleasant trails suitable for the youngest and longer and more challenging walks for experienced hikers. There's even a special "panoramic loop" with photo frames, a varde and several hangar shoes – not a kind of shoe, as the name might suggest, but a kind of swing – so you can take home a special holiday photo.

When hunger strikes, visit the atmospheric new Hangurstoppen restaurant, which seats 450 and is Voss' largest restaurant. Hangurstoppen serves food and drinks based on local produce, which you can enjoy along with a unique 360–degree view of the mountain.

Don't be afraid of bad weather – in fact, the trip is even more unique on cloudy or foggy days, as the gondola takes you through the clouds and up into the sun, where the mountain peak reveals itself to you – an experience that gives most people goose bumps!



Read more and book tickets on the Voss Gondola website.

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Experience the first and most modern gondola in Northern Europe. Explore the beautiful terrain, dine at Hangurstoppen restaurant.

Voss Gondola – The spectacular way to Hangurstoppen

Voss Gondol (helårs)

Whether you're looking for world–class nature experiences, thrills and spills in some of the world's most extreme sports or fun family experiences for the kids, Voss has a wealth of offers for you as a holidaymaker.

Within walking distance of the centre of Voss, a unique natural experience awaits: the spectacular Bordalsgjelet gorge. The short and easy hike takes you across the bridge over the Vosso River and further into the impressive gorge. Here, the forces of nature are felt at close quarters as water gushes between dark rocks and through giant potholes created by ice and rivers over millennia.

A little further away, twelve km from the centre, one of Norway's most famous waterfalls awaits: the Tvindefossen. The wide and around 150–metre waterfall with its gradual drop is a spectacular sight that attracts many tourists every year.

In July 2019, one of Voss' newest attractions opened: the Voss Gondola, the largest and most modern gondola in Northern Europe. The amazing ride takes you to the Hangar Top in just nine minutes. From here you can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains surrounding Voss, and the area is a starting point for both short and long hikes in the beautiful mountain landscape. Particularly popular, but also challenging, is the 20km hike to Lønahorgi, from where on a clear day you can see as many as four icebergs.

In the heart of Norway's most beautiful fjords

Located between two of Norway's most beautiful fjords, Sognefjorden and Hardangerfjorden – which areabout a two–hour drive, whichever you choose to visit – Voss is an obvious starting point for a day trip to some of the country's most spectacular scenery. But Nærøyfjorden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also within reach: About an hour's drive north of Voss awaits the mountain peak of Bakkanosi, which at 1,300 metres above sea level offers what some call the country's best view of Nærøyfjorden.

If you have adventurous children on holiday, a visit to a real Viking village is a must. North of Voss you can travel back in time a thousand years and feel for yourself how the Vikings lived. In the living museum, you can both take a guided tour through the village and become part of the activities in the more than 20 reconstructed buildings. You can also find your inner Viking warrior as you try your hand at archery, axe throwing and Viking games. The village is also right on the shores of Nærøyfjorden, so most people combine a visit with a walk along the World Heritage fjord.

Voss is world–famous for extreme sports, and the area offers plenty of opportunities to try everything from paragliding and skydiving to rafting and SUP (Stand–Up–Paddle) in a safe environment.

Read more about what to see and do in Voss below and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the area.

Voss, northeast of Bergen, offers a wealth of unique nature experiences for holidaymakers of all ages.

Voss – Magnificent nature and exciting Viking history

Here are tips for your holiday in Voss, whether you prefer relaxation and spectacular nature experiences, challenging hiking or fun and action with the kids.

Voss’ beautiful nature offers a wealth of fantastic experiences for the whole family. See eight tips for your holiday here. 

What to experience in Voss 

We've teamed up with a number of Danish experts on Norway and locally renowned guides to share advice, recommendations and tips on "hidden treasures" that can help you and your family and friends have a fantastic holiday in Voss.


Voss offers plenty of exciting and enjoyable nature and cultural experiences for children and adults. Find inspiration for this year's holidays here. 

Voss Gondola – The spectacular way to Hangurstoppen

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