Vettisfossen Waterfall

With its free drop of 275 metres (about 900 feet), the Vettisfoss is the highest waterfall in Norway which has not been regulated. The waterfall is situated at Vettismorki in Årdal, and it was protected as early as 1924. In his book "Under Storen", the writer and photographer Jan Schwarzott has described it as the queen of waterfalls: "once the queen gets to you, she will never leave your heart".

Vettismorki marks the lower end of the valley of Utladalen. It is in this monumental natural setting that you can imagine that the Sognefjord in a way has cut its way into the biggest mountain massif in the country - Jotunheimen. In this area you find about 50 mountain tops higher than 2000 metres (6600 feet).

At Vetti Farm you have the option of both dinner, accommodation and breakfast during the summer season. Book your accommodation here

Parking: Parking at Hjelle in Øvre Årdal

Distance: 12,3 km

Duration: Approx. 2-3 hours

Difficulty: Moderate to demanding

Season: June - September/October

Toilet: There is a toilet at Vetti Farm. 

Water: Fill your bottle with water before the tour, and refill your bottle at Vetti Farm. 

Leads are mandatory between April 1 and November 1. Your dog must not run loose.

Before embarking on any hike, it’s essential to check current trail conditions, weather forecasts, and ensure you have the necessary equipment, especially for challenging hikes. The overview maps and information about the trip in this brochure is only for inspiration. Do not use this map for the hike. Buy a proper map or contact a guiding company in the Sognefjord.
 

1. Use marked toilets and trash bins
2. Stick to marked trails and roads
3. Don't feed the animals
4. Respect private property
5. Keep left on roads and use sidewalk to give way to local farmes

Down in the town of Årdal, aluminium is produced in gigantic metal plants, where the furnaces are generated by hydro-electricity from the surrounding mountains and glaciers. And in this landscape you can find traces of people's activities and settlements in the distant past.