Arriving at Voss railway station, you can make the scenic gondola trip to the top of Hangurstoppen in under seven minutes. Photo: HLM Arkitektur
Voss — your immersive nature experience, levelled up Just one and a half hours from Bergen city is one of western Norway’s largest ski resorts, with 23 ski trails, year-round activity offerings and unbeatable proximity to the picturesque Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. With its presentation of a brandnew, state-of-the-art mountain gondola in 2019, Voss has further heightened its offering of sublime nature experiences. By Julie Linden
“The beautiful nature is of course one of the central reasons why travellers choose to visit Voss, but I believe it’s the presentation and accessibility of it that makes them come back,” says head of marketing at Voss Resort, Synva Vinje, flanked by marketing coordinator Linn Ravndal Norevik. “Exactly, there’s something about the purity of nature and the variety of activities on offer, but even more so, there’s a special touch in how it all comes together. Every detail represents an earnest wish to grant an experience out of the ordinary – something very genuine,” she adds. 32 | Issue 126 | July 2019
The Voss gondola: a ‘wow’ project The recent completion of Voss’ new, 300 million NOK (around 27.75 million GBP) gondola project is a unique and apt example of the town and resort’s dedication to nature accessibility. Connecting the public transport hub at Voss railway station to the top of Hangurstoppen mountain at 820 metres above sea level, the gondola delivers non-intrusive immersion into the scenery, environmentally friendly transportation, and a scenic ride – all in the six and a half minutes it takes to reach the top station.
When there, guests have immediate access to the ski resort or summer activities, depending on the season, and a brand-new 450-seat restaurant serving the freshest, locally sourced food. “This really is a ‘wow’ project that has attracted lots of attention across Europe,” says Vinje, adding that the gondola will be open year round. “The hope is that it’ll be helpful to the locals and tourists alike, and contribute to the conceptualisation of Voss as a modern hub of the fjords.” Bike the fjords for an unforgettable nature experience. Photo: Mattias Fredriksson/Fjord Norway