2022年1月10日 · Odda lies at the end of the lesser-known Sørfjord, a narrow 38 km (24 miles) long branch fjord of the Hardangerfjord. The road along the Sørfjord to Odda is part of the Hardanger national scenic route. Fruit farms and orchards dot the fjord road, from where apples and cherries can be purchased.

If you want to experience Odda, we highly recommend our Hardangerfjord in a nutshell™ tour. Idyllic fjord landscapes, lush fruit and cider farms, mighty mountains with dramatic waterfalls and powerful glaciers are just some of the highlights to look forward to!

2024年11月19日 · A trip full of contrasts: learn about the history of power production at the Sørfjord, visit Norway's most famous waterfall, and experience the bare, open landscape of the Hardangervidda plateau. 1. The trip starts at Odda – the town surrounded by high mountains at the head of a fjord arm.

The present Odda is a modern town which grew up around smelters built at the head of the Sørfjorden branch of the main Hardangerfjorden in the mid-twentieth century, drawing migrants from different parts of Norway.

Nestled between towering mountains at the head of the Sørfjord, an arm of the Hardangerfjord, Odda has a proud industrial heritage; the town played a pioneering role in Norway’s industrialisation. In the vicinity of the town are many beautiful waterfalls cascading down the mountainsides, and of course it’s not far to Folgefonna glacier.

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Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Odda. The Hardangerfjord is the second-longest fjord in Norway and is often voted the most beautiful. Known as an important area during the Viking Age, this is where English monks introduced the apple to the country in medieval times.

2023年9月21日 · Surrounded by glowering mountains and perched at the edge of a pristine fjord, its scenic beauty is impressive. Sandwiched onto a narrow piece of land between the Sørfjorden and the Sandvinvatnet glacial lake, with a gushing river running through it, the town is overlooked by snow-clad mountains and craggy rock formations.

2024年11月1日 · Nestled in a breathtaking Norwegian valley, Odda is an off-the-beaten-path town with scenic fjords, perfect for travelers seeking serene landscapes. This underrated Norwegian town offers awe-inspiring views of fjords, whimsical waterfalls, and towering peaks for adventure lovers and hikers.

2023年8月6日 · Odda is in many ways the perfect destination to head to for a fjord, mountain hiking and glacier adventure in Norway, and we’re going to be looking closely at how to get from the major cities in Norway to Odda in this article. Odda is conveniently located close to the Hardangervidda route (E134 / Rv13) between Oslo and Bergen.