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Guided day tour to Voss - incl Bergen Railway, Voss Gondol and lunch

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Location: Bergen, Norway
Duration: 6 hours
Product code: 158712P20_CXL0


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Vossevangen, Vossevangen, Voss Municipality, Hordaland, Western NorwayBergen - Voss on the Bergen Railway The Bergen Railway is a 496 kilometres (308 mi) long scenic standard gauge railway line between Bergen and Oslo. It is the highest mainline railway line in Northern Europe, crossing the Hardangervidda plateau at 1,237 metres (4,058 ft) above sea level. The railway opened from Bergen to Voss in 1883 as the narrow gauge Voss Line. In 1909 the route was continued over the mountain to Oslo and the whole route converted to standard gauge, and the Voss Line became part of the Bergen Line. The line is single track, and was electrified in 1954-64.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Panorama Views from Mount Hanguren, Panorama Views from Mt. Hanguren, Vossevangen, NorwayThe new Voss Gondol is open all year, and takes you from the train station in Voss and to Mount Hanguren (820 masl) in under 9 minutes. This is the largest and most modern mountain gondola in Northern Europe. At the top station you will have a panoramic view to many of the mountains surrounding the town of Voss. You'll also find a variety of activities here - in the summertime you can go hiking, biking, padagliding or rappelling. In the winter the gondola takes you to the big ski resort Voss Resort, where you can have fun in the snow all day.Some facts about Voss Gondol:Capacity: 1069 pers/hourNumber of cabins: 9Capacity per cabin: 34 pers.Height difference : 763 metersTop station: Hangurstoppen/Mount Hanguren (820 masl)Length: 2020 metresTravel time: 8 min 48 secType of gondola: Leitner Ropeways 3S Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Hangurstoppen Restaurant, Hangurstoppen, 5700 Voss, NorwayAt the top station of Voss Gondol you'll find Hangurstoppen Restaurant. The restaurant has room for 450 people and serves cold and warm dishes made from local ingredients. Here we will have lunch special made for us.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Voss Municipality, Voss Municipality, Hordaland, Western NorwayVoss is a municipality and a traditional district in Vestland county, Norway. The administrative center of the municipality is the village of Vossevangen. Voss is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and fast-flowing whitewater rivers. This has led to its development as a notable center of skiing, water sports, skydiving, paragliding and other adventure sports. Every year in the last week of June the area hosts the Extreme Sports Week which is regarded as the world's premier extreme sports festival. Bømoen, the local airstrip, is home to Skydive Voss, one of the largest dropzones in Norway, as well as a gliding club. The rivers provide various levels of white water, attracting kayaking, rafting and river boarding. Kite surfing and para-bungee may be seen on lake Vangsvatnet. The ski area, to the north of the town, is accessible via a cable car, Hangursbanen.Duration: 1 hour
Supplier Name
Guided Fjord Tours - Bergen
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Surfaces are wheelchair accessible,At least 2 participants are required for this tour to take place.,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Inclusions:
Bergen Railway, Bergen - Voss,Voss Gondol,Lunch - Hangurstoppen Restaurant,Local guide - English speaking,Entry/Admission - Hangurstoppen Restaurant

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