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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Ullensvang
Spend 1–2 days in Ullensvang: one day for Trolltunga hike (guided if needed) and a short visit to Odda Church and Låtefossen; add a second day for Folgefonna glacier or Røldal ski if in season.
Ullensvang, in Hardanger, offers dramatic mountain scenery – Trolltunga, Folgefonna glacier, and waterfalls – but sights are spread along the fjord road. A full day covers the main hike; a second day lets you explore glacier or ski options.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (hiking, glacier access) and Dec–Mar (ski season)
- Avoid
- Oct–Nov (short daylight, snow on trails) and Apr–May (unreliable road conditions)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 800–1 200 excl. bed · Mid kr 1 200–1 800 excl. bed · High kr 1 800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in café | kr 30–45 |
| Meal at restaurant | kr 150–250 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | kr 20–30 |
| Local bus ticket | kr 120–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BGO · Bergen Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 2 days)
- ≈ kr 1,200 total (check rates)
- Guided Trolltunga hike
- ≈ kr 1,800 per person (incl. gear, guide)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is easiest; E134 and RV 13 connect Odda, Lofthus and Kinsarvik. Local buses run limited services on RV 13; taxis available in Odda.
See and do
Known for
- Trolltunga
- Folgefonna glacier
- Låtefossen waterfall
- Røldal ski slopes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trolltunga | Drive to Odda, then bus or taxi to trailhead; hike 10–12 km (6.2–7.5 mi) round‑tripDrive to Odda, then bus or taxi to trailhead; hike 6.2–7.5 mi (10–12 km) round‑trip | ≈ 8 h round‑trip |
| Folgefonna glacier | Drive to Odda, then join a glacier ski tour from the Buerbreen area | ≈ 4 h total |
| Røldal ski area | Drive north on RV 13 to Røldal (≈ 30 km (19 mi) from Odda)Drive north on RV 13 to Røldal (≈ 19 mi (30 km) from Odda) | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Trolltunga Hotel
- Near Odda bus stop; basic rooms, restaurant on site.
- Odda guesthouses
- Various family-run B&Bs in town centre, 5–10 min walk to Odda Church.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Unnskyld |
| Thank you | Takk |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det? |
| Do you speak English? | Snakker du engelsk? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Trolltunga hike is long and strenuous; only experienced hikers should go alone – consider a guided tour (check availability).
- Glacier walks on Folgefonna require marked trails and equipment; do not attempt off‑track (check guide services).
- Roads can be icy in early summer and late autumn; allow extra travel time.
Ullensvang is generally safe; main risks are mountain weather, rugged terrain, and limited daylight in summer evenings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ullensvang yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Trolltunga
- Folgefonna glacier
- Låtefossen waterfall
- Røldal ski slopes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ullensvang, revision 5262592 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5262592
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ullensvang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.