Upon departing Bergen, we head towards Gudvangen, pausing at Tvinde Waterfall along the route. During summer, we also halt at Stalheim for a stunning view of Naeröydal valley. In Gudvangen, we explore Viking Town Njardaheimr before embarking on the "Future of the Fjords" electric ship to Flåm. The UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord offers captivating vistas year-round. Continuing from Flåm, the iconic Flåm Railway showcases breathtaking Norwegian mountain scenery, including the renowned Kjosfossen waterfall. At Myrdal, we switch to the Bergen Railway for the journey back to Voss, where we reunite with our vehicle for the return trip to Bergen.
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Voss is a municipality located in Vestland county, with its administrative center in the village of Vossevangen. The area is renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, including snow-capped mountains, lush forests, serene lakes, and fast-flowing rivers. These features have made Voss a prominent hub for various adventure sports, such as skiing, watersports, skydiving, and paragliding. Each year in late June, the region hosts the Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Week), considered the world's leading extreme sports festival. Bømoen, the local airstrip, is home to Skydive Voss—one of Norway's largest dropzones—and a gliding club. The rivers attract enthusiasts of kayaking, rafting, and river boarding, while lake Vangsvatnet sees activities like kite surfing and para-bungee. To the north of the town, visitors can access the ski area via the Voss Gondol cable car.
Tvindefossen is a majestic waterfall located near Voss on the route to Flåm. Cascading from a height of 110 meters, this waterfall is characterized by its multiple strands, created as the Kroelvi stream tumbles over a receding cliff. Tvindefossen is renowned for its striking beauty, attracting many visitors who stop to admire its impressive display. In the late 1990s, Tvindefossen gained a reputation for its supposed rejuvenating and aphrodisiac properties, which significantly boosted its popularity among tourists. This reputation drew in approximately 200,000 visitors annually from countries like the United States, Japan, and Russia, with visitors often collecting water from the falls in containers. At its peak, Tvindefossen ranked as Norway's ninth most visited natural attraction, with around 272,000 visitors flocking to experience its allure.
The village of Stalheim is situated along the highway in the northeastern part of Voss municipality, positioned at a high elevation within the Nærøydal valley, which extends northeastward towards Nærøyfjorden. During the summer months, visitors have the opportunity to travel the historic Stalheimskleivi road, constructed in 1850, featuring hairpin turns and a steep 20% grade, offering a thrilling and scenic drive down into the valley. Stalheimsfossen waterfall stands out as the area's most prominent attraction, and the panoramic view from Stalheim Hotel has been immortalized in several paintings.
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