Getting Here
On this page you will find information about the area, our meeting point, how to travel here and our best recommendations for accommodation
General information about the area
Trolltunga is located in the Hardanger region in Norway. It is close to Bergen, Stavanger and Haugesund and is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in Norway. Two national parks, two national tourist routes, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers await you. The Hardangerfjord is 179 km long and is the third longest fjord in the world.
Odda is the largest city in this region and is located about a 20-minutesdrive from the starting point to Trolltunga, P2 Skjeggedal. The city is surrounded by rushing waterfalls, emerald fjords, blue glaciers, silvery peaks, and lush valleys. If you want to travel to this region, it’s the easiest to travel by car, but you can also go by bus, boat and train - read more below.
Tyssedal is the nearest town to the starting point of the hike. It is a great jumping-off point for all our adventures, including our Fjord Kayak tours and Sider Experience tours. Read more about accomodations in Tyssedal and Odda below.
Getting to our meeting point: P2 Skjeggedal
Our meeting point for all our guided hikes is parking lot 2 (P2) in Skjeggedal.
Arriving by car: Drive to Tyssedal on route 13. From there follow the signs to Skjeggedal. After about 7 km you will reach the parking P2. This parking lot is operated and maintained by the municipality and their parking fees are not included in our prices (500 NOK per day, overnight 700 NOK). We can reserve parking spots for our guests in advance, but payment is made upon arrival. Read more about the parking lot and costs here: Parking at Trolltunga.
Please Note: Camper vans/motorhomes/RV’s/caravans are not allowed to drive up to P2 Skjeggedal. You can park these types of vehicles at the lower parking lot P1. Send us an email if you are planning to come hiking with us and are arriving in a vehicles like this, and we will help you sort out the transportation to P2 Skjeggedal.
Arriving by shuttle bus: There are shuttle services from different places in Odda to Skjeggedal. We recommend that you order the shuttle online in advance, especially during the high season. For guests on our classic or private tour, we reccomend Odda Taxi, as they have a route that arrives at Skjeggedal P2 at 10:20 am. See the schedule and stops, as well as book here. Read more about the shuttle service and booking here: Trolltunga Shuttle.
Arriving by taxi: Tel. +47 917 13 232. Read more about the taxi service and prices here.
Getting to Odda and the Hardanger area
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The nearest international airports are Haugesund (HAU) and Bergen (BGO). They are both 2.5-3 hours from Odda.
Most people chose to come to Bergen (BGO), as it is the larger og the two airports, and from there travel to Odda by car or public transit.
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Traveling by car is the easiest and best way to get around in this area. Hardanger is quite remote and very rural, and the freedom of your own car is something you will not regret. You will have the freedom to stop wherever you want, make small detours and explore the beautiful Hardangerfjord in the best way.
Rental cars can be found in all major cities.
Estimated time of driving to our meeting point Skjeggedal (P2):
Bergen – 3-3.5 hours (you will need to take a boat ferry - make sure to check out the time tables in advance)
Oslo – 5.5-6 hours
Haugesund – 2.5 hours
Stavanger – 3.5 hours
NB: During the high season June-August, heavy traffic is to be expected. Our roads are narrow, and this can add significant travel time.
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You can come from all the major cities to Odda by bus. You will arrive at Odda Busstasjon (bus station) which is located in the city centre. From here you can walk to some accomodations, or hire a taxi to get to your final destination.
Follow these links to find the timetables for the different routes:
Bergen - Odda - NB: you can not book bus tickets for this bus in advance. They can be purchased directly from the bus driver on the bus.
Voss - Odda - Note: you cannot book bus tickets for this particular bus in advance. They can be purchased directly from the bus driver on the bus.
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Odda does not have a train station so coming here by train includes taking a bus the last stretch. The popular Flåm railway does not have a connection to Odda.
You can travel by train with VY from either Voss, Geilo or Bergen. Upon arrival, you will have to take a connecting bus to Odda for the final stretch of travel.
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“Hardangerfjordexpress" is the most beautiful way to travel from Bergen to Odda. You can take the boat from Bergen to Rosendal, a charming town on the other side of the peninsula where Odda is located. From Rosendal there is a bus connection to Odda.
Our recommendations for accommodations nearby
A charming, historic hotel with a fantastic art collection and great restaurant. Rooms with fjord views or mountain views available.
The ideal spot for budget travelers. Rest your head somewhere comfortable, before heading out on a fantastic adventure.
All the benefits of an apartment, like a kitchen and laundry, in a fantastic location with nice views.
A spacious, convenient apartment-style hotel, in the heart of Tyssedal.
Simple apartments with everything you need in the “big city” of Odda. Walking distance to restaurant, shops, and fjord views galore!
Simple apartments a stone’s throw from the start of the Trolltunga hike, located in charming Tyssedal.
