- Address: 5785 Eidfjord, Norge
- Website: www.voringfossen.com
- Overall height: 182 m
- Free fall height of water: 145 m
You can look at the falling water indefinitely, especially in Norway . Our article will tell you about one of the most picturesque waterfalls in this cold northern country .
What attracts tourists attraction?
Vöringfossen (Wöringfossen) is one of the most popular waterfalls in Norway. It is located on the river Biorheus, near the town of Eidfjord. Its total length is 182 m (Verringfossen occupies the 4th place in Norway), and the freefall height of water is 145 m. The minimum level of river flow in summer is 12 cubic meters per second.
From the foot to the top of the waterfall leads a trail consisting of 1500 steps. Turns on track 125, and some have observation platforms. To the top of the waterfall can be reached not only on foot, but also by car and helicopter. At the top is the Hotel Fossli. At the foot of the waterfall through the Hardanger fjord lies the National Tourist Route.
Pay attention: it is necessary to observe the safety precautions, not to go beyond the fence, installed in some areas. There are often landslides.
How to get to Woringfossen?
Travel from Oslo to the waterfall can be along the Rv7; the journey will take 4 hours 30 minutes. This option - the shortest (292 km) and the fastest, but it meets paid sections of the road. You can go on the route Rv40, drive will have 314 km, and it takes 5 hours.