What to do and see in Hordaland, Western Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

Nordic Ventures offer a wide range of nature-based outdoor activities. We have bases in Voss and Gudvangen, 100-145 km from Bergen. We are situated between the two major fjords of Norway, the Sognefjord to our North and the Hardangerfjord to our South, making it the perfect base for anybody wishing to visit western Norway. Our guided Sea Kayaking tours will take you to the most beautiful places of the Nærøyfjord in the UNESCO World Heritage site. If you are looking for an active holiday, look no further, you have come to the right place!

Kvamskogen mountains and skieldorado 1 hr from Bergen, 10 -15 min. from Norheimsund/oystese. Alpine and cross-country. Sledging for adults and children, halfpipe slope. More than 30 slalom courses, 3 with floodlights. 17 ski lifts/tows, 3 tows for children. 50 km prepared and marked ski tracks. Ski hire. Starting point for shorter and longer trips rest of the year as well.

271 m.a.s.l. 1-2 hours to reach the top. Gentle rise from Auklandshamn, steeper but shorter route from Saetre. Lots of open terrain, amazing view in all directions.

Hardangervidda area.  Path for hikers and cyclists. Haugastol - Finse - Hallingskarvet - Myrdal - Flam 92 km. Memorial of the construction of Bergensbanen 1895-1902. The road itself, the rail, bridges, workmen's huts and guard stations are all memorials of construction and operation of Northern Europe's highest railway station. The road has a total length of 95 kms included the stretch Upsete - Mjolfjell. Close to locaton of Migrant workers museum Rallarmuseet at Finse. Openingtimes is dependant on weather conditions.

Voss Active is an activity provider based in Voss, Norway. Our Activities include: white-water rafting, riverboarding, canyoning, High ropes course and special events All products adventure are run to strict safety procedures and our crew is highly professional in all aspects. We can offer everything from family rafting to world class rafting trips in three different rivers: Stranda river, Raundalen river (Class 3-4+) and Vosso (Class 2)

Skydiving in a safe and beautiful environment! The best view in Voss and a breathtaking experience. Highly experienced instructors. Enjoy food from our cosy cafe or from the pizzabar outside with stoneoven, whole grain sourdough crust. There is always a great vibe at the dropzone. We also have a playplace for the kids, outside chess board, slack-line and hammocks to just soak up the sun and sights, as the skydivers swoop past.

Guided overnight hike to Trolltunga with tasty hot meals, and all the equipment for camping included in the price. We walk the less crowded route, away from the main trail with authentic Norwegian mountain culture in focus. The trip is surrounded by the beautiful nature Norwegian mountains provide. The hike itself is just as important for us as the visit to the famous cliff. We do small detours to hidden gems and beautiful spots most hikers walk by. We have camp with great scenery of the Ringedalsvalley & lake, not far from Trolltunga and you have the chance to enjoy Trolltunga when most people have returned back to civilization, during sunset & sunrise. We guarantee an adventure of lifetime. We offer the popular 2-day Trolltunga Classic Trek, The 2-day Long March Trek, Wilderness Feeling Trek or you can customize your own private high-end trek. We have a special deal with Trolltunga Road Bus so transportation up to the starting point of the trek is all included in the price.

Outdoor Norway is an adventure tour operator based in the beautiful little town of Voss – the adventure mecca of Norway. Voss is a prime location to explore the outdoors and you will find us kayaking, mountain biking and hiking in the heart of the Fjords in Norway where we have access to the most magnificent views, trails, fjords and rivers in Northern Europe. Our knowledgeable and professional team of guides specialise in land, air and water activities and take great pride in offering unique and memorable experiences for every one of our guests. Whether you are an independent traveller, family or company, we are looking forward to sharing our love for the outdoors and our passion for adventure with you.