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Vatnahalsen

The unique location on the Flåmsbana stretch down towards Flåm makes Vatnahalsen a great base to explore this known historical and cultural area. You may join high mountain hikes at winter, stay overnight during the Norway in a nutshell® tour or get a real adrenaline kick with the longest zipline in the Northern Europe.
Aerial view of red lodge and train tracks in lush forested valley.
Woman kneels beside goat on mountain trail with green hills around.
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Summer activities

Vatnahalsen is sorrounded by beautiful mountain lansdscape and the hiking possibilities are many. Both for the ones who seeks an easy hike as well as for the ones who require a more demanding hike. Visiting Rallarrosa down in the valley where they make cheese is a great experience. They make all kinds of cheese and you may taste and buy some as well.
Woman kneels beside goat on mountain trail with green hills around.
Vatnahalsen - goats
For thoose who are doing the Norway in a nutshell®, Vatnahalsen is a natural stop for resting tired legs and enjoy a comfortable stay at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell.
Just a short walk from the hotel you find the starting point of the popular Zipline. The spectacular experience takes you 305 metres down in 100km/h. The ride goes from Vatnahalsen to Kårdal at the bottom of the valley. A real adrenaline kick.

Winter activities

The Vatnahalsen area has a lot of snow in winter and has a varied terrain offering long a nice descents in all directions. When conditions allow you may ski all the way down the valley and take a ride on the Flåmsbana back up to the hotel. The train ride and the world class offpiste skiing makes a weekend at Vatnahalsen a fantastic ski experience.

Norway in a Nutshell®

On our famous Norway in a Nutshell® tour, Vatnahalsen is a natural stop for the traveller. You may enjoy a delicious dinner, take an evening walk in the great terrain and listen to the silence. A stop at Vatnahalsen gives peace of mind.

Experience Vatnahalsen on our rail and fjord tours

Ready to experience Norway's mountain railways? Vatnahalsen is included in several of our Nutshell tours, which combines scenic train journeys with fjord cruises. Plan and book your journey here.
Woman in yellow sweater leans from green train window, gazing at autumn forest landscape.
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Norway in a Nutshell®
From: 1 day
Norway’s classic fjord & rail highlights

See Norway’s most iconic landscapes in one journey, with the Flåm and Bergen Railways & a scenic cruise on the Nærøyfjord. Start from Oslo or Bergen.

From 2585 NOK
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Boat on Sognefjord with flag flying, wake trailing behind on calm water.
Full fjord experience
Sognefjord in a Nutshell™
From: 1 day
Full Sognefjord cruise & scenic rail journey

Enjoy a 5-hour scenic cruise along the Sognefjord, combined with the Flåm and Bergen Railways. Take in the scenery at a relaxed pace. Start from Oslo or Bergen

From 2745 NOK
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Turquoise fjord with cruise ships, forested mountains and snow.
Geirangerfjord and Norway in a Nutshell®
5 day Geirangerfjord and scenic railways

The ultimate roudtrip including Geirangerfjord, Nærøyfjord and scenic rail journeys. Start from Oslo or Bergen.

From 8459 NOK
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Cities and Coastal Cruise with Norway in a Nutshell®
4 day tour of Oslo, Bergen & Trondheim by train and coastal cruise

Experience Norway's cultural cities, scenic rail journeys and Coastal Cruise on this roundtrip. Start from Oslo or Bergen.

From 11803 NOK
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Book a hotel in Vatnahalsen

Find the perfect place to stay on your Norwegian adventure.
Cozy living room at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell featuring comfortable sofas, warm lamps, and traditional mountain lodge decor.
Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell
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