Cultural/Cross-Curricular Trip to Voss

About this trip

The perfect destination for a school trip! Where else would the students be able to experience the breathtaking waterfalls, the rugged mountains, the stunning fjords and learn about Vikings at the same time? From Bordalsgjelet Gorge to Gudvangen and Viking Valley, this trip will guarantee lifelong memories for everyone. Some of the activities will be guide led, to ensure an immersive experience. Don’t forget to visit Bryggen on your way back home, the very first settlement in Bergen and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sample Itinerary

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Travel Day

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Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
Visitor Centre Folgefonna National Park
Steinparken (Stone Park)
Ferry Utne to Kvandal

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Tvindefossen Waterfall
Voss Energy at Palmafossen
Hordaland Bio Energy, Voss

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Transfer to Bergen (one night stay)
Floibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen
Bryggen

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Travel Day (evening flight)
EXCURSIONS (suggestions):
Store Blå Aquaculture Exhibition
The Leprosy Museum – St. Jørgen’s Hospital
Rosenkrantz Tower
Bergen School Museum – Bymuseet i Bergen
Fish Market

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Excursion Ideas

Geography

Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall

You will walk behind the waterfall on the path leading up from the car park without getting wet. Following…

Geography

Husedalen Valley

Discover the majestic Husedalen waterfalls on a 3-6 hour hike from Kinsarvik to Hardangervidda. The well-marked trail offers spectacular…

Geography

The Stone Park

The Stone Park is one of the attractions of the Folgefonna National Park Centre. Blocks of stone that have…

Geography

Norwegian Nature Centre – Hardanger

An activity and experience center. On three floors, there are exciting exhibitions on Norwegian nature, climate, and the environment.…

Geography

Voringsfossen

Vøringsfossen is one of Norway's most visited and famous waterfalls. The waterfall falls spectacularly into Måbødalen in beautiful and…

Geography/Science

Kraftmuseet

The Powermuseum – Kraftmuseet (Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry) is a vibrant museum which sheds light on the…

History/Cultural

Voss Folkemuseum

Moelstertunet is a picturesque farmstead, with sixteen buildings surrounding an open farmyard. All of the buildings are still standing…

Geography/History

Bondhusvatnet glacier lake near Sundal in Kvinnherad

The magnificent icefall and valley have drawn tourists since the mid-1800s. As you walk from the quay in Sundal,…

Geography/History/Cultural

Gudvangen & Viking Valley

Explore the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen where you will experience the authentic life the Vikings used to live…

History/Cultural

Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen

If you are in Bergen, Fløyen is an absolute must visit! A trip with the funicular Fløibanen is a…

History/Cultural

Bryggen

The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of…

Cultural

Store Blå Aquaculture Exhibition

You can explore a living exhibition and learn about one of Norway's most important industries – aquaculture. A visit…

History/Science/Cultural

Bergen School Museum – Bymuseet i Bergen

A touching history about science and human dignity. An authentic hospital environment telling dramatic stories – one of the…

History/Cultural

Rosenkrantz Tower

The tower was built in the 1560s by the governor of Bergen Castle (Bergenhus), Erik Rosenkrantz, and served as…

Cultural

Fish Market

The fish Market in Bergen is a vibrant and historic spot known for its fresh seafood, local produce, and…

Accommodation Options

Accommodation

Voss Hotel

Voss

Voss Hostel lies idyllically by the lake Vangsvatnet with beautiful views towards Gråsida mountain. 700m from the train-and bus…