Odda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bergen featuring a cascade and rapids
Bergen which includes a bridge, a waterfall and rapids
Odda
Bergen showing a cascade, rapids 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-kilometre) 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 cosy 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-metre) 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-kilometre) 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-kilometre) 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.

Trolltunga Hotel

Trolltunga Hotel

3 out of 5
Vasstun 1, Ullensvang
The price is Rp3.032.022 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
Rp3.032.022
Rp3.395.870 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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 their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (632 reviews)
"We did a trekking trip with trolltunga active and they host their pre trip Meeting at this hotel. So, we decided to stay here. Breakfast was limited but good enough. Our room had private bath and both room and bath were tiny even from European standards. Guy working at the breakfast was a bit grouchy ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Trolltunga Hotel
Hardanger Hotel

Hardanger Hotel

3 out of 5
Eitrheimsveien 13, Ullensvang
The price is Rp3.088.441 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.088.441
Rp3.459.049 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ullensvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The breakfast was plentiful and delicious with many options. We really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hardanger Hotel
Trolltunga Camping

Trolltunga Camping

3 out of 5
Jordalsvegen 29, Ullensvang
The price is Rp1.394.591 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.394.591
Rp1.561.942 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ullensvang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Odda Smelteverk and Odda Turistinformation ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Located in the most scenic place on earth. Rented a canoe from the front desk in the morning for a cheap rate and had a lovely time. Thanks Will come again"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Trolltunga Camping
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Odda Smelteverk and Odda Turistinformation ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Located in the most scenic place on earth. Rented a canoe from the front desk in the morning for a cheap rate and had a lovely time. Thanks Will come again"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Roldal Skisenter and Rallaren Gallery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (351 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations for a family!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hordatun Hotel
12 Person Holiday Home in Skare-by Traum

12 Person Holiday Home in Skare-by Traum

2 out of 5
Ullensvang, Vestland
Stay at this holiday home in Ullensvang. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Låtefossen and Rullestad Postal Route are located nearby.
12 Person Holiday Home in Skare-by Traum
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.

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