Tyssedal Via Ferrata

Woman in orange helmet climbs via ferrata with smiling group.

Climbers gather near a bridge for a briefing before climbing.

Climber scales via ferrata as group waits above on sunny day.

Climbers scale a cliff with fjord and mountains behind.

Climbers ascend cliff over fjord with factory and mountains reflected.

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Climbers on via ferrata smile with fjord and village far below.

Climber raises arms on steep rock with fjord and misty cliffs.

Experience a day in the footsteps of the navvies by climbing the Tyssedal Via Ferrata in Odda!

Get a new perspective on Norwegian industrial history by climbing through it!
The Via Ferrata is a safe and secure option to go climbing through a fascinating area
This is a unique activity where you are surrounded by beautiful nature and industrial history

Starting point

Odda

Duration

5 hr

Season

Available all year

Tour description

On this trip, you will be able to experience first-hand the everyday life of the navvies who actually built this power station. You will see where they secured mountain constructions, cast concrete foundations, hand-chiseled bricks, and installed the water pipes. It's an introduction to Norwegian history, while surrounded by beautiful nature.

The hike starts at the Norwegian Museum of Hydro Power and Industry (NVIM) and the Tysso 1 power station. The trip follows the maintenance tram along the pipeline to the dam watcher's house at the top of the mountain, Lilletopp.

The construction of the power station Tysso 1 started in 1906. Mountain water was dammed, waterfalls and water put in pipes and the groundwork for waterpower production in Odda was made.

At 21:00 the day before your tour, it will be held an information meeting at the Trolltunga Hotel in Odda. Your guide will inform you about the hike, equipment needed, weather forecast, and more.

The Via Ferrata route is yearly controlled by a certificated company. The zipline and the equipment are checked yearly.