Where do you fly into for Trolltunga?

The nearest airport to Trolltunga is Bergen (BGO) Airport which is 86.4 km away. Other nearby airports include Haugesund (HAU) (122.1 km) and Stavanger (SVG) (151.8 km).

Do you need a guide for Trolltunga?

Between June 1 and September 30 you do not need a guide to do this hike. There are enough people on the trail, and the trail is marked well enough, that you should have no issues finding your way to Trolltunga. Once you are at Trolltunga, you can have another hiker take your photograph (if you are hiking solo).

How do I get to the Trolltunga?

The hike to Trolltunga starts near Skjeggedal and to get there, you can either drive by car or travel by bus. There are several options for travelling by bus, and every route takes you via the village of Odda in Hardanger.

How long does it take to walk up Trolltunga?

Estimated hiking time is 7–10 hours. Signs along the trail show the remaining distance to both Trolltunga and back to the trailhead. We recommend that you have at least two days at your disposal to increase the chances of nice weather. Trolltunga is surrounded by steep cliffs and there are no fences.

Where is Odda in Norway?

Hardanger
Odda (help·info) is a town in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality and the largest urban area in the whole Hardanger district.

Has anyone died at Trolltunga?

On 5 September 2015, a 24-year-old Australian woman fell to her death off Trolltunga. It is believed to be the first recorded death from a fall there.

Where is the Troll tongue in Norway?

Ullensvang Municipality
Trolltunga (“Troll tongue”) is a rock formation situated about 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) above sea level in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The cliff juts horizontally out from the mountain, about 700 metres (2,300 ft) above the north side of the lake Ringedalsvatnet.

Has anyone died at trolltunga?

When can you hike in Norway?

Best time of the year for hiking in Norway is May to September, as it is the warmest time and there is the least snow. If you are tough enough, you may also go hiking during winter in Norway.

What fjord is Odda on?

The 180 kilometer long Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway, and it has seven tributary fjords. Sørfjorden is one of the tributary fjords, and Odda is an historical industrial town at the southernmost end of the fjord.

Will Trolltunga break?

Access. Trolltunga is located 17 kilometres (11 mi) from the town of Odda. The hike from the parking area to Trolltunga and back again is a 27-kilometre (17 mi) round-trip distance with a 1,100-metre (3,600 ft) gain in elevation, and it takes approximately 10–12 hours, including breaks.