Vøringsfoss & Sysen Dam @ Ease

by coach & on foot

This experience is ideally suited to those wishing to see some of the highlights of Eidfjord and its surroundings, predominantly from the comfort of a coach.

Departing from the pier, your journey takes you through the village of Eidfjord following the course of the River Eio as you head inland, passing along the edge of the Eidfjordvatnet Lake, nestled between steep sided mountains.

Your scenic drive will include several tunnels, necessary in this part of Norway to make the road through the mountains possible for motor vehicles and to avoid areas at risk of avalanches.

Your first stop will be at Sysen Dam, an impressive sight with an 80m (262ft) high wall built from natural stone and gravel. During your photo stop, you may wish to walk down the pathway leading onto the dam wall itself. The dam holds back Lake Sysen, the main reservoir for the Sy-Sima Hydroelectric Power Station. On a clear day, high in the mountains behind the lake, you may be fortunate to catch a glimpse of the Hardanger Glacier.

Heading back down the mountain, you’ll journey to the historic Fossli Hotel to admire views of Vøringsfossen, one of the most famous waterfalls in Norway. The viewing platforms and the bridge crossing the waterfall canyon, offer wonderful views of the cascade plunging 182m (597ft) into the Måbødalen Valley. Head inside the Fossli Hotel to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee accompanied by a piece of cake, before re-joining your coach for the return drive to Eidfjord.