Langfossen

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Location

Etne
Norway
59° 50' 43.908" N, 6° 20' 21.948" E
NO
General info: 

Langfoss trundles down into the Åkrafjord like a nature made roller coaster. The total fall of Langfoss is around 612 meters and it is one of the highest in Norway and Europe. The surroundings are magnificent and CNN even placed it on the list of the World’s 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls.

Langfoss is easily accessible. Being right next to E134 highway, only few other waterfalls in the world will allow you to get as close in your car as Langfoss. The parking lot and tables next to the waterfall allow you to stop for a picnic. If you didn´t bring your own food, there is a Kiosk selling fast food, homemade baked goods, and local food products as well as some handicrafts.

Getting there: 

If you have a car in use, Langfoss is easily accessible right next to E134 highway with parking lot on the side of the road. The drive from major cities is rather long though, 5,5 hours from Oslo and 3,5 hours from Bergen.

If you feel like hiking, there is a trail to the top of Langfoss that starts from the parking lot.

Costs: 

No entrance fee.

Interesting places nearby

Gålå is located in the heart of Norway, 1 hour north of Lillehammer, near the Jotunheimen national Park.

Hafjell is located 15km north of Lillehammer, and is an Olympic arena with a wide variety of runs. 16 ski lifts provide access to a total of 40,5km of slopes, and the longest run is 7,5km long.

Hallingskarvet is a complete ski resort with good facilities for alpine skiing, Telemark skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding.

A year round sports centre located high above the city of Sollefteå, giving a splendid view of the Ångermälven river valley. Facilities include a biathlon stadium, 70/90 M ski jump and runs up to 1.5 KM long.

BASE: 787ft
SUMMIT: 2690ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1902ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 6

BASE: 492ft
SUMMIT: 1509ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1017ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 8
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 8