The horizontally protruding rock of Trolltunga, the mountain Hanakamb and the Folgefonna glacier are all in the immediate vicinity of the small town of Odda. Located directly on the Sorfjord, a side branch of the beautiful Hardangerfjord. The area is characterized by impressive mountain peaks and huge waterfalls, but also by lovely slopes with fruit trees. It makes the area around Odda very popular with nature lovers, hikers and campers in Norway.
The Trolltunga, or “the tongue of the Troll” is a horizontally protruding rock at an altitude of 1.180 meters. Very popular with walkers, but by no means easy. The walk (28km. - round trip) takes a total of 10 - 12 hours and of course it is certainly not flat. Good condition and good equipment are required. But it is well worth it, because from the Trolltunga you have a breathtaking view over the Ringedalsvatnet (lake) and the surrounding mountains. Awesome!
On the west side of the Sorfjord between the small village of Nå and Odda, you can hike to the Hanakamb mountain. Less spectacular than the hike to the Trolltunga, but also less known and therefore less crowded. The Hanakamb is a mountain peak of 1.080 meters high and from the top you have a great view of the Sorfjord, the Folgefonna glacier and the impressive surroundings. The walk can also be made with a guide.
The Folgefonna glacier is the 3rd largest glacier in Norway with an area of no less than 207km2. The Folgefonna National Park stretches from the summer ski area at Jondal in the north to the Blomstolskardbreen (spur) in the south and is home to several rivers and lakes where you can also kayak. The hike to the Buerbreen spur - on the east side of the Folgefonna National Park near Odda - is very popular. Guided glacier tours can also be booked here.
The small town of Odda has about 5.000 inhabitants and is located directly on the Sorfjord, a side branch of the Hardangerfjord. In the town you will find various shops, restaurants and supermarkets, but the many attractions in the vicinity of Odda make the town immensely popular. The Trolltunga is 14km. away, the Buerbreen glacier 6km., the Hanakamb 14km., the Latefossen (twin waterfall) 7km. and the Dronningstien (Queens Trail) is located at 40km. distance.
The small town of Odda can be reached from the south via Roldal or via Haugesund. Via the “15” you drive north towards Odda. If you come from Bergen, you can take the new tunnels towards Odda just south of Jondal. If you're coming from Voss, you can take the spectacular new Hardanger Bridge towards Kinsarvik and then drive south towards Odda. You will find a number of nice campsites in the immediate vicinity of Odda:
Rustic campsite located in a beautiful location near Odda directly on the fjord and with a view of snowy peaks and waterfalls. What a wonderful place.
Beautiful campsite with very good facilities, overlooking the Hardangerfjord, within walking distance of the center of Kinsarvik. Snackhouse on the campsite. Free WIFI.
The campsite is located just 100 meters from the Roldalsvatnet (lake) and within walking distance of the center of the village of Roldal (nice stave church!). Very nice view. Bakery on the campsite.
Well-maintained campsite with restaurant in a beautiful location in the center of the village of Roldal. Within walking distance of the stave church. Nice cabins and glamping tents. Cozy grill hut.
This well-maintained campsite is situated in a beautiful spot on the edge of the center of the village of Roldal and within walking distance of Roldal Stave Church. Nice cabins.
Spacious campsite with an idyllic location directly on the Akrafjord. Cabins, apartments, boats and SUP boards for rent. Central location between Haugesund and Odda/Roldal.
