Cidade Turismo
Norway

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Your trip to Odda.

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Odda – Vestland Destination Hardangerfjord about 150 km from Bergen

How to get there

  • Bergen lufthavn, Flesland (BGO) Bergen · 150 km
  • Odda skysstasjon 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. From Bergen it's about three hours by car or bus; from Oslo, about six hours via the Haukeli road. Bergen airport is roughly 150 km away.

How many days

One day for Buarbreen, Låtefossen and Tyssedal. A full day just for Trolltunga, with a night before and after. With an extra half day, the orchards of Lofthus.

When to go

From mid-June to mid-September, when the Trolltunga trail is usually snow-free. In May the orchards of the Sørfjord typically bloom. In winter the town is quiet, with snow on the mountains and short days.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car helps, because Buarbreen, Låtefossen and Lofthus are a few kilometers apart. For Trolltunga there are seasonal buses to the start of the trail.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Odda
  1. Morning
    Buarbreen

    Walk from the Buer farm to the front of the Buarbreen glacier.

  2. Afternoon
    Låtefossen

    Take road 13 down to the twin waterfall and the stone bridge.

  3. Late afternoon
    Tyssedal

    Visit the Tysso I power station at the hydroelectric museum, if it's open.

  4. Evening
    Odda

    Dine in Odda and prepare for Trolltunga the next day.

2 days in Odda

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Buarbreen

    Hike to the glacier, leaving early from the Buer farm.

  2. Afternoon
    Låtefossen and Tyssedal

    Twin waterfall and hydroelectric museum.

  3. Late afternoon
    Lofthus

    Continue to Lofthus for the orchards and the Ullensvang church.

  4. Evening
    Return to Odda

    Have dinner and go to bed early for the hike.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Trolltunga

    Leave at dawn from Skjeggedal or Mågelitopp.

  2. Afternoon
    Troll's Tongue

    Reach the rock, have lunch on the plateau and start the return with plenty of time.

  3. Late afternoon
    Descent

    Descend calmly to the parking area.

  4. Evening
    Rest

    Have dinner in Odda or Tyssedal.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Odda a good base for Trolltunga?

Yes. The trailhead is about 13 km away, at Skjeggedal, with buses in season.

Does Odda have shops and services?

Yes — supermarkets, a pharmacy, restaurants and shops selling hiking gear.

What is Odda's history?

The town grew with the hydroelectric plants and smelters of the early 20th century, which used the energy of the waterfalls.

How long to stay in Odda?

Two nights if you're doing Trolltunga; one night for Buarbreen and Låtefossen.

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