Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
specialises in white-water rafting (Nkr1150) with some gentler, more family-friendly op-
tions (from Nkr630). Rafters (and riverboarders) can choose between three very differ-
ent rivers: the Stranda (Class III to IV), Raundalen (Class III to V) and Vosso (Class II). The
company's motto is: 'We guarantee to wet your pants'.
SKIING
The ski season in Voss usually lasts from early December until April. The winter action fo-
cuses on the cable-car route up Mt Hangur from Voss, where there's a winter ski school.
Those with vehicles can opt for Bavallen, 5km north of the centre, which is used for inter-
national downhill competitions. On the plateau and up the Raundalen Valley at Mjølfjell,
you'll also find excellent cross-country skiing.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Voss Rafting Senter organises
canyoning
(Nkr1150),
waterfall abseiling
(from Nkr990),
riverboarding
(Nkr1150),
fishing
(from Nkr630) and
hiking
(from Nkr530). For addi-
Voss tourist office can also provide details of
cycling routes
and
self-guided hikes
,
and sells fishing permits.
Tours
Although normally done from Oslo or Bergen, the
Norway in a Nutshell
tour can also be
done from Voss (adult/child Nkr775/400). It involves rail trips from Voss to Myrdal and
from there to Flåm, then the boat to Gudvangen and the bus back to Voss or vice versa.
Ask also at the tourist office for details on day excursions to Ulvik and Eidfjord on
Hardangerfjord.
Festivals
Vossajazz
MUSIC
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www.vossajazz.no
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