Voss - the best activity centre in Norway
With Voss Resort as its starting point, Voss has endless things to offer and nature is at the centre, regardless of how you want to enjoy it. It's up to you whether you want to hike up the mountain, take in the views from gondola and Hanguren restaurant, go cycling or soar through the air with a paraglider. Voss is located in the heart of fjord Norway and is within easy reach of a variety of aquatics and the beautiful Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. Voss Resort is therefore the perfect base for an unforgettable summer adventure!
What to do in Voss?
Voss has so much to offer. Wind tunnel, climbing park, rafting. In addition, you will find a rich cultural life here, with, among others, Vossajazz, Osafestivalen, Voss Cup and Ekstremsportveko as the big draws.
From Voss Resort there are short distances almost everything you need, in addition to the beautiful Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. Voss Resort is therefore ideal as a base, if you are looking to explore the fjord, mountains and looking for an active vacation.
If there is anything that describes Voss, it is the words "strong and real experiences".
Travel to Voss any day, and you can get the complete experience!
Summer adventure in Voss Resort
Whether you want to try the Voss Gondola up to Hanguren 818 metres above sea level, a variety of activities await you, both for the more extreme or for the family on a trip.
Activites, adventure and things to do in Voss
Voss is in its own class when it comes to activities. Voss is simply the most activite village in Norway! For many years, the tourism industry at Voss have worked purposefully to be able to offer guests a wide selection of activities and experiences. And for sure, there is a an abundant selection of activities and things to do at Voss – all year around. Come and try our many experiences!
Voss is known for extreme sports activities, but you do not have to be an athlete to try our many activities! You will find that there is a huge selcteion of offers, for all levels and types of activities.
- Wind tunnel
- Climbing park
- Rafting
- Tandem parachute
- Tandem paragliding
- Road cycling
- Mountain bike cycling
- Golf
Oh, and much, much more! For more activities, see visitvoss.no
Food and drink + Culture = Food culture
The food and drink culture is particularly strong in Voss, something the village has become world-famous for. Of course you've heard of Vossafår! And perhaps you've heard of the delicacy known as smalahove? These are just a few of the many unique food experiences in Voss.
At Hangurstoppen Restaurant, we focus on food made from scratch and Norwegian ingredients. Here you'll be served food with good, seasonal and local ingredients. You will also find several places that serve home-made and traditional dishes, such as Vangen Café and Flor’n Restaurant, at Store Ringheim.
Voss has a long and unique tradition of brewing beer, something that has certainly attracted a lot of attention in recent years. Voss is particularly well known for its famous Kveik. This traditional yeast has a particularly long, ancient Norwegian tradition in Voss and is now being promoted internationally among beer brewers. Several of the breweries welcome visitors, including Voss Bryggeri and Voss Fellesbryggeri.
Voss has a rich cultural history
- Finnesloft a guild hall from the Middle Ages
- Vangskyrkja church from 1277
- Voss Folk Museum at Mølstertunet
- Hedleberget slate quarry at Kyte with history in spectacular surroundings. There are concerts, guided tours and a lovely cultural trail.
- Nesheimstunet has a great view of Lønavatnet lake.
- The unique sports history of Voss, with over 100 Olympic and World Championship medals dating back to Jon Istad's first biathlon medals in the early 1960s to Sjur Røthe's World Championship gold medal in the 30 km skiathlon in 2019.