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Voss

Town · Vestland, 🇳🇴 Norway
Population 16,438
Area 1,795 km²
Time zone Europe/Oslo
Official website voss.herad.no
Voss

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Voss Essentials

Voss serves as Norway’s central hub for extreme sports and medieval history. This selection features architectural landmarks like the 13th-century Vangskyrkja and Finnesloftet, alongside significant natural sites including the Bordalsgjelet gorge and the tiered Tvinnefossen waterfall. The list highlights cultural heritage at the Mølstertunet farmstead museum and offers access to high-altitude views from Bakkanosi and the historic Stalheim Hotel overlooking the Nærøydalen valley.

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Mountain Peaks & Viewpoints

Explore the rugged highlands of Voss and the surrounding Stølsheimen range through this collection of peaks and viewpoints. The list features the 1,433-meter Kvitanose, the highest point in Stølsheimen, alongside traditional stone navigation cairns like Tunnasetvarden and Sleavarden. Highlights include the dramatic Bakkanosi plateau, which provides a 1,300-meter vertical perspective of the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and unique natural features such as the walkable path behind Tvinnefossen waterfall.

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Outdoor Adventure in Voss

Voss serves as a hub for year-round outdoor activity, offering a network of self-service mountain cabins managed by the Norwegian Trekking Association, including Kiellandbu and Volahytta. The region features diverse terrain for paragliding at Hanguren and indoor skydiving at VossVind. Winter sports are centered around Voss Resort’s lift system, while accommodation options range from lakeside camping near the town center to sites positioned directly beneath the Tvindefossen waterfall.

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Historic Churches in Voss

The Voss region features a collection of historic religious buildings dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Highlights include the 13th-century stone Vangskyrkja, which survived the 1940 bombings, and several 19th-century wooden long churches like those in Evanger and Vinje. The list also encompasses specialized sites such as the Mjølfjell mountain chapel and the contemporary Catholic St. Olav Kapell, reflecting the evolution of ecclesiastical architecture in Western Norway.

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Scenic Waterfalls and Lakes

Voss features a diverse collection of water landmarks, from the 150-meter drop of Skjervsfossen with its architecturally integrated service building to the historic Stalheimskleiva area where Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen cascade down steep cliffs. The multi-tiered Tvinnefossen stands as a prominent roadside landmark, while high-altitude lakes like Vesetvatnet and reservoirs such as Skjelingavatnet showcase the region's natural storage and hydroelectric infrastructure, including the dams at Voladammen and Grøndalsvatnet.

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Ski Lifts in Voss & Myrkdalen

Voss and Myrkdalen are the primary ski hubs in Western Norway, offering a diverse range of lift infrastructure. Voss Resort features a mix of high-speed express lifts and traditional T-bars that provide access to the Horgaletten and Hanguren plateaus. Myrkdalen, recognized for its high annual snowfall, utilizes modern six-seater chairlifts to reach its open alpine terrain. This selection covers the essential lifts for navigating the groomed runs and off-piste bowls across both resorts.

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Voss — Map

Voss — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -13°–6°
  • -3° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -15°–6°
  • -4° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -12°–7°
  • -2° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -4°–12°
  • 1° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 6° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–25°
  • 10° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 20° · extremes 9°–27°
  • 13° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–26°
  • 12° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 5°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 0°–15°
  • 5° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -9°–10°
  • 0° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -12°–7°
  • -2° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Norwegian Krone NOK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+47
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Tours & Activities

Skjervsfossen
Drive
Tvinnefossen
Drive
Vangskyrkja

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