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Tysso Via Ferrata - a journey through history

TyssoViaFerrata - in the Footsteps of the ’Rallar’

The construction of the power station Tysso 1 started in 1906. Mountain water was dammed, waterfalls and water put in pipes. And the groundwork for waterpower production and the industrial centre of Odda was made.

News 2010! Tysso Via Ferrata - Himmelstigen to Trolltunga/Preikestolen

For the 2010 season Opplev Odda will take you on a hike trough the new via ferrata route Himmelstigen to Trolltunga/Preikestolen.

Tysso Via Ferrata - Mother Norway

In Tyssebotn is the dry-made waterfall Tyssestrengene situated. Before the waterfalls was zoned for electricity production, it was the 5th highest waterfall in the world. And around 1900 one of Norway's most famous tourist attractions.

TyssoViaFerrata - Trolltunga and Preikestolen

Odda was northern Europe's most popular tourist destination in 1904. The tourists came from all over Europe to experience the impressive nature attractions that Odda has to offer. The waterfalls in the Odda valley, the Folgefonna and Buer glaciers - and the two unique mountain formations at the centre of the valley, Ringedalen; Trolltunga and Preikestolen.

TyssoViaFerrata River Gorging

Visit one of the most hidden spots in the Norwegian landscape. Be impressed by the waterpower which over thousands of years has shaped a majestic and spectacular river gorge.

Blue ice hike on the Buer glacier

Would you like to climb a tower of blue ice, or take a wander on the glacier? The Buer glacier is unique! This is where Folgefonna breaks over the edge and stretches down the Buer valley, and you can experience the glacier at its most powerful with spectacular labyrinths, spires and cracks.

Glacier guiding between Fonnabu and Holmaskjer, Sundal-Odda

The route from Mauranger to Odda is a passage carrying a long history. At the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century, people were guided on horseback to the edge of the glacier and then pulled on a sleigh across the glacier.

Discover Odda on foot, your bike or canoeing!

Odda can offer charming beauty as well as riveting nature discoveries. But it’s also a vibrant city centre, with a wide variety of shopping as well as cultural attractions. Odda’s contrasts are big and exciting. From the snow paradise of Røldal, the national park and the steep mountains, magnificent waterfalls, green hills, blossoming fruit trees, quiet and serene fjords with the Folgefonna glacier majestically in the background, to the industrial monuments in the Odda centre. They all tell the history of Odda, and how the people in Odda have tamed and exploited the natural resources.

Most of these attractions you can visit on foot, your bike or canoeing.

Hiking

Odda is a hiker’s paradise. Surrounded by the Hardangervidda national park to the east, Folgefonna national park to the west, Ullensvang and Hardanger to the north and the Odda ‘valley of the waterfalls’ to the south, most people should find something suitable. A quiet walk along the Sandvin lake, or a hike to one of the many incredible vantage points surrounding the Odda valley, or a historic walk up Skjeggedalen in Tyssedal. There is a lot on offer

Bicycle rides

Discover Odda on your bike. Odda can offer many exciting rides. Cycle to Skjeggedal, and discover the Ringedalen valley, and learn about Norwegian water power and our industrial history. Follow the Odda valley and discover the valley of the waterfalls. A landscape shaped by the glacier, a 'jultulhogg' separating Hardangervidda and Folgefonna nationalpark. DiscoverOdda invite you in a waterfall-safari up the Odda valley. Along the way you'll encounter six waterfalls; Strandsfoss, Tjødnadalsfossen, Vidfoss, Hildalsfossen, Espelandsfossen, and finally Låtefoss.

Canoeing

Go canoeing on the beautiful Sandvin lake. There are lots of nice little creeks and you'll have panoramic view of the Buer glacier to the west, and the Odda valley to the south, all the way up the Seljestad mountain.

The Hardangertun Family Park Kinsarvik

A huge number of activities are on offer for children of all ages, including trampolines, crash boats, pirate golf, swimming pool, beach volleyball and go-kart.

Prices 2009:

Price 2009	Per day	Per season
Children under 3 years:	free	free
Children / Adults	NOK 150,-	NOK 275,-

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