Voss

Norways fjord gateway

Located close to Bergen between the Hardangerfjord and the Sognefjord, Voss is a great spot to be based if exploring the fjord region. It is also one of the town linked by the 'Norway in the Nutshell' tour. A small town sitting on a fjord, it has the historic hotel, Fleischer's Hotel, at the fjord's edge.

It is well known as the extreme sports capital with Ekstremsportveko, the largest sport and music festival of its kind, and is hosted every year in Voss, Western Norway. We host competitions in kayaking, rafting, mtb-bmx, skateboarding, skydiving, paragliding, hanggliding, multisport, freeride, big air, climbing, BASE and longboarding. ) running each June. This is the largest sport and music festival of its kind, and is hosted every year in Voss, Western Norway. Competitions in kayaking, rafting, mtb-bmx, skateboarding, skydiving, paragliding, hanggliding, multisport, freeride, big air, climbing, BASE and longboarding are run over the two week festival.

If you are a prefer something calmer, stroll around town and visit Vangskyrkja, a medieval stone church from 1277. Or experience Mølstertunet, a beautiful farmstead overlooking the town and Lake Vangsvatnet. ‭Explore the villages in the Voss surroundings or try out a traditional style lamb meat called ‭“Smalahove”.

It is easy to get to Voss by train, bus and car from gateways with international arrivals, such as Bergen and Oslo. The town is centrally located in South-western Norway and "the heart of Fjord Norway", between the famous fjords of Sognefjorden and Hardangerfjorden.

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Norway In-depth Escorted Small Group Tour

17 days - Escorted summer tour of Norwegian Fjords from Oslo to Trondheim

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  • Norway
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Maverix, Visit Norway

Best of Norway Escorted Small Group Tour

8 days - Escorted summer tour of Norwegian Fjords

  • 2025 open for bookings
  • Norway
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Scandinavian Capitals by rail & ferry - Independent

13 days - Independent tour with emphasis on city stays and some fabulous fjord scenery.

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  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Estonia
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Aurland 292

Norway in a Nutshell® with Premium Accommodation

5 days - Independent self guided tour extended with more inclusions.

  • Premium
  • Norway
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Norway in a Nutshell®

4 days - Independent tour by rail, bus and ferry.

  • Norway
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Norway in a Nutshell® in Winter

5 days - Independent with cosy historic hotels and winter adventures

  • Norway
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Vidar Moløkken - Visit Norway

Norway in a Nutshell® with Cycling

5 days - An active twist on the classic - CYCLE THIS ROAD!

  • Norway
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Marius Beck Dahle

Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Nordic Capitals Tour

23 days - Independent cruise and tour of Scandinavia's coast and capitals.

  • Sweden
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  • Norway
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Oslo to Bergen - self drive tour

6 days - Discover Hoven Loen, Fjærland, Flåm and Lom on this classic fjord route.

  • Norway
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Optional Add Ons
Rafting in Norway
Norway Winter Fjords
Winter Fjord Safari