Snow-capped mountain peaks, deep fjords, fast-flowing rivers and thunderous waterfalls mark this stunning region deep in the Norwegian countryside..
The Voss region is known as Norway’s extreme sports capital and has in addition achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Handily located less than a 90 minute train ride from Bergen, this is truly the heart of the Norwegian winter sports scene.
From dogsledding to paragliding, snow-shoeing to ziplines (all topped off with a traditional Scandinavian Sauna) Voss Myrkdalen really does have something for everyone.
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During the winter months, Voss is transformed into a skiing Mecca, with both alpine slopes and cross-country skiing tracks for the whole family. Together, the two ski resorts of Myrkdalen Mountain Resort and Voss Resort have 70 kilometres of slopes and 20 ski lifts as well as excellent areas for off-piste skiing.
The Voss Gondola takes you from Voss station to Mount Hanguren (820 metres above sea level) in less than nine minutes all year round. Once at the top, the ride rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view of the village, hiking trails for all difficulty levels and delicious local food in the largest restaurant in Voss.
There’s plenty for the non-skiers too, want to fly without the jumping out of a plane bit? Take your five-year-old and granny to the wind tunnel at VossVind. Visit the stunning Voss Folk Museum to learn about the region's agricultural past, or if you want to learn about the Viking history of the area the nearby Viking Village at Gudvangen is a must see. Drink in the incredible surrounding landscape with a fjord cruise on a state of the art electric vessel, helping to protect at the same time as enjoying the natural wonders of the area.