Odda Municipality

Best things to do in Odda Municipality

Odda Essentials

Odda serves as a gateway to the Hardangervidda plateau and Folgefonna National Park. This selection features the iconic Trolltunga rock formation, hanging 700 meters above Lake Ringedalsvatnet, and the twin Låtefossen waterfalls. The 13th-century Røldal Stave Church highlights the region's medieval history, while the Tyssedal Power Station showcases early 20th-century industrial architecture. Glacial landscapes are represented by the Buarbreen glacier arm, accessible via a rugged hiking trail from the valley floor.

Odda Essentials — Map

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Troll tongue

Trolltunga is a rock formation situated about 1,100 metres above sea level in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway.

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Låtefossen

Låtefossen or Låtefoss is a waterfall located in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland County, Norway.

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Buarbreen

An outlet glacier of the Folgefonna ice cap. The hiking trail from the Buardalen valley leads to the glacier's edge, crossing bridges and using fixed ropes on steep sections.

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Røldal Stave Church

Røldal Stave Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway.

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Tyssedal Hydroelectric Power Station

The Tyssedal Power Station is a hydroelectric power station and museum located in Tyssedal in the municipality Odda in Vestland, Norway.

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Vidfoss

A powerful waterfall located along the RV13 road south of Odda. It drops from the Hardangervidda plateau, creating a wide, fanned spray visible from the roadside.