Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
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2 kms from Norheimsund direction Bergen, just by route 7. One of the best known and photographed waterfalls of the country, where you can walk under and behind the waterfall. Stone monument astrophysicist Svein Rosseland. Represented Norway on Expo 2000.
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Gallatin, TN117 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We happened upon this landmark without intending to. The descriptions sounded impressive, but not that unique. But, why not; we're driving by. It was definitely impressive! First of all, it is not a trivial waterfall. Second, it had been raining all day for days: the river going off the cliff was not a stream but a torrent! It is like being under a large river that is crashing off a cliff. In fact, that is exactly what it is. I'm glad we stopped.
Written August 26, 2023
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Ana G
Sydney, Australia416 contributions
Jul 2019
Beautiful spot with so many great photo opportunities.
It is a quick walk up that does require a little bit of physical fitness. If you have mobility issues you will have some problems.
There are little souvenir shops.
Its great for a quick stop.
It is a quick walk up that does require a little bit of physical fitness. If you have mobility issues you will have some problems.
There are little souvenir shops.
Its great for a quick stop.
Written April 15, 2020
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elawson
philadelphia area634 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Great stop on our journey between Oslo and Bergen. We'd seen a ton of tiny waterfalls on our roadtrip but this one is impressive. You, of course, have the waterfall but there's parking (that gets surprisingly full!!) with public bathrooms. There's picnic tables and two souvenir shops that also sell coffee and snacks.
Written June 14, 2024
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Mrvain77
Bergen, Norway25 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Here people can go under the waterfall. It is quite Nice. And it is free.
The place have got some Small shops as well. Including restrooms.
A good place to stop and take some pictures if u got the time :)
They have also got a new and big parking area for everyone.
The place have got some Small shops as well. Including restrooms.
A good place to stop and take some pictures if u got the time :)
They have also got a new and big parking area for everyone.
Written August 4, 2014
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YOANA R
Huercal de Almeria, Spain345 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
It was amazing experience going through under the water and the loud noise of falling water was very thrilling moment.
Written September 23, 2019
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Laurent F
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Sep 2018 • Friends
We visited the Steinsdalsfossen with some friends. The path though the water fall is short and you can get behind it in two minutes easily. Do not plan to stay to long here as there is nothing than the waterfall and a couple of souvenirs shops. However, it is still really nice to see and you can reach the close city of Norheimsund in 30 min by walk.
As we do not have any car, we went to the waterfall by bus from Bergen (bus 925 from Bergen busstajon to Steinsdalsfossen stop). It takes approximately 1 hour and a half. Pay attention of the price and I advice to not take the Bergen card if you only do this travel within the day. It will cost you 260 NOK whereas the round trip costs 114 NOK. We purchased the 24h ticket at the bus station for zone A-F at 145 NOK which allow us to travel to Norheimsund back and forth but also in Bergen itself.
As we do not have any car, we went to the waterfall by bus from Bergen (bus 925 from Bergen busstajon to Steinsdalsfossen stop). It takes approximately 1 hour and a half. Pay attention of the price and I advice to not take the Bergen card if you only do this travel within the day. It will cost you 260 NOK whereas the round trip costs 114 NOK. We purchased the 24h ticket at the bus station for zone A-F at 145 NOK which allow us to travel to Norheimsund back and forth but also in Bergen itself.
Written September 2, 2018
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Romina B
Zagreb, Croatia239 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Why is this waterfall different than others ? Because you can walk behind it. It is not dangerous, you do not get wet really, just some drops. It looks amazing from downstairs also. There is a bridge, souvenir shops, bars. Toillets are dirty. But go for this amazing experience.
Written August 10, 2019
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Yaron E
Hadera, Israel259 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Nice place to visit. Unlike most places in Norway very developed tourism.
There are shops at the entrance selling relatively cheep memorabilia and toilets.
The trail is easy and suitable for everyone.
The water fall is not very big but it is nice that you can walk behind the wall of water
There are shops at the entrance selling relatively cheep memorabilia and toilets.
The trail is easy and suitable for everyone.
The water fall is not very big but it is nice that you can walk behind the wall of water
Written September 1, 2015
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SophieAndCallum
Buxted, UK298 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Beautiful waterfall. Good parking and a very short walk up to the waterfall.
Can walk underneath the waterfall which was pretty cool!
Can walk underneath the waterfall which was pretty cool!
Written June 19, 2022
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EllenChr
Oslo, Norway2,607 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This is worth a detour. Especially at springtime when the amount of water is enormous. I loved walking behind it and see the fall from behind. It’s right next to the road, with good parking facilities.
Written May 13, 2021
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We fly into Bergen about 1:40 in the afternoon and, take a bus to our hotel. We would like to go to the Steinsdalsfossen that afternoon. Is it possible to catch a bus that will take us there , give us time to do some tourists stuff, then return us to. Bergen ?
Many thanks for your help!
Written July 22, 2018
Consider that in Norway during Summer it never gets actually dark. I agree with the other answer, by bus it may take up to 90 minutes to 2 hours. Bus service is very punctual. Enjoy the ride. Best luck.
Written July 23, 2018
Which village is near the waterfall and besides this what else sightview is ok for children?
Written August 6, 2016
The neares big city is Bergen, and you can go on a daytrip - its about one hour driving or its goes buses ( its about 80 km from Norheimsund to Bergen)
Written September 13, 2016
how long should take a tour in the falls and a walk behind them?
Written July 1, 2016
Hello. It's arround 1 hour drive from Bergen by car. If you already there, an hour is enough to go under and around it with hundreds pictures. It is difficult to do so if you there at the same time while two or three buses with a tourist arrived. You might have to wait until they go for the good shots. Try to go there in the morning or in the evening as tourist usually there during the day time. By the way, during the summer it's getting dark around 11:30 pm there, so you can have a plenty of time for good pictures. Good luck.
Written July 4, 2016
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