Exploring Norway
Welcome to Høgelibu! We rent out our family cabin just outside of Voss when we’re not using it ourselves.
We’ve got a super cozy Tiny Cabin sleeping 5 persons, and a roomy Main Cabin sleeping 8+ people.
Both are well equipped and feature a panoramic view and separate outdoor areas. Høgelibu is an excellent hub for visiting Bergen, Voss, Voss Gondola, Hardanger, Trolltunga, Vøringsfossen waterfall, Flåmsbana scenic railway, Stegastein, Kjeåsen, Dronningstien and more. The hiking possibilities are endless.
In the winter you’ll find cross country ski slopes withinin walking distance and Voss Resort (downhill) only 20 min away.
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Sights
The Voss area and the surrounding region offers a vast amount of activities and sights. Here you’ll find an overview of some of the best ones in our opinion.
When you rent one or both of our cabins, we will also give you access to our own online guide which contains a more detailed overview of what the region has to offer.
Got any questions? Reach out - we’re also happy to provide you with personal tips and recommendations!
Top sights
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Vøringsfosssen waterfall
Wild and spectacular, not to be missed!
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Skjervsfossen Waterfall
Not as spectacular as Vøringsfossen, but still impressive. You can take a shower!
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Flåm
World famous scenic railway, Flåm Zipline, biking, Fjord Cruise - Flåm has it all!
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Stegastein
Enjoy a breathtaking view from this monument
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Trolltunga
Are you ready for this iconic hike?
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Local sights and activities
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Voss Vind
VossVind is Norways first vertical, recirculating wind tunnel. In a wind tunnel you can experience to fly in a safe and controlled environment. Many are thinking of flying in the wind tunnel as an extreme sport, but it is not. It is completely safe – just extremely fun!
Only 15 min drive from the cabin. Book in advance.
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Voss Active
Rafting? Canoeing? Fishing? Guided hiking? Voss Active offers a variety of activities. Book in advance.
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Voss Gondol
Departing from the train station/tourist information in the town centre, Voss Gondol takes you up to 800 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy a magnificent view and a meal in the restaurant.
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Bordalsgjelet gorge
The deep and imposing Bordalsgjelet has been adapted for the visiting public with an information board, a viewpoint and benches for resting tired legs. When the ground isn’t hidden by snow it is possible to follow a purposely-built path that guides you to the gorge.
Here you can experience an impressive view of the potholes that have been formed by the ice and river over a period of many thousands of years. Always remember to keep to the marked trails for your own safety!
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Voss Resort
Voss Resort has something to offer skiers at all levels, whether you are a beginner just learning how to ski, or an experienced skier looking for something a bit more challenging.
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Flåm Zipline
The longest zipline of the Nordic countries. 1381 meters long. Top speed about 100 km/h. 305 meters height difference. Get ready for a thrill! Book in advance. About 1 h drive from the cabin.
Scenic drives
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Aurlandsfjellet
East of Voss (97 km) along the E16 (one of the main roads towards Oslo) you find the longest car tunnel (24 km) in the world, the Lærdalstunnel.
If you’ve got time, you may consider driving over the mountain instead of through the tunnel. Then you’ll cross the Aurlandsmountain. It’ well worth a detour to get to experience this scenic route.
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Hardanger
Only 30 min drive south of the cabin, you’ll find Hardangerfjord. It’s a beautiful area with lots of sights and beautiful scenery.
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Hardangervidda
Hardangervidda is one of Norways national parks, and the biggest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe. The Vøringsfossen (waterfall) with the new pedestrian bridge pictured above, is a must see. It’s located 65 km drive from Høgelibu.
Explore the nature
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5 classics
5 classical hikes in the Voss area
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The Norwegian Trekking Organization
The Norwegian Trekking Association has a suggestions for hiking in the mountains - check ouy their portal at www.ut.no
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Want to take a bath?
There’s a lot of bathing spots in the Voss area. Here’s a guide to popular spots.
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Easy hiking at Bømoen
At Bømoen, you’ll find marked hiking trails of different lengths. Good option for beginners.
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More hikes
Here, you can read more about these hikes of different lengths and difficulties.
Bakkanosi: Unbeatable view of the Nærøyfjord
Bordalsgjelet: An easy walk through a natural gorge
Gråsidetoppen: A six-hour hike offering terrific views
Mount Lønahorgi: Glacial views from this dominating summit
Tvindefossen: A small stream feeds this beautiful waterfall
Hanguren: A short yet challenging hike from Voss
Shopping
A collection of shops: Supermarket, pharmacy, sporting goods, fashion/apparel, etc.
Just by down by the main road., you’ll find the following shops:
Biltema.no
Clasohlson.no
Europris.no
Power.no
Jysk.no
Grocery stores: Kiwi and Rema1000.
At the “Vossevangen” - the town centre, you’ll find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The main street is worth a visit all year around.
You can use the EasyPark-app to pay for parking.
Arriving from Europe
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By ferry
NB: It’s highly recommended to book in advance. Many sailings during peak season will be sold out.
You may arrive by a car ferry from Denmark (DK) or Germany (DE). Onward travel times to Voss in brackets.
Fjordline:
From Hirtshals (DK) to Stavanger (5 h) or Bergen (1,5 h)
From Hirtshals (DK) to Langesund (6 h)
From Hirtshald (DK) to Kristiansand (6,5 h)Color Line:
From Hirtshals (DK) to Kristiansand (6,5 h)
From Hirtshals (DK) to Larvik (6 h)
From Kiel (DE) to Oslo (5,5 h) -
Via Sweden
You can travel to Sweden, and drive along the south-western coast of Sweden to Oslo. It’s possible to drive via Denmark and the islands to Sweden, or go by ferry from Germany to Sweden or Denmark.
The drive from sotuhern Sweden via Göteborg to Oslo is not the most scenic drive - mostly forest and plains. To be honest, it’s boring. :) But it’s good quality highway (as opposed to the Norwegian roads).
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Drive across Norway from east to west
If you’re going to drive from Oslo to Voss/Bergen, we’ve collected some tips regarding which route to take and what to see along the road.