Welcome to Høgelibu!
Thank you for booking one or both of our cabins on our webpage or through AirBnB or Booking.com.
Here you’ll find important information regarding your stay in the cabin manual, please read carefully ahead of arrival.
You’ll also find a list of things to do in the area, as well as travel tips. :)
CABIN MANUALS
Click on the cabin that you have rented, to get to the cabin manual.
The manuals contain useful and important information regarding your rental, please read it carefully before arrival.
Travel tips and websites
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Norwegian TV
When you are connecting to the internet from any Norwegian IP address, you can stream content from the Norwegian State Channel (NRK) for free. You can stream live TV as well as movies and series (both Norwegian and English-speaking).
https://tv.nrk.no
If you’re using your smartphone or Ipad, you may want to download the NRK TV app from your appstore.
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Weather forecast services
There are two main weather forecast sites in Norway. Both give accurate forecasts. We tend to prefer Yr.no, but both are widely used in Norway.
https://www.yr.no and https://www.storm.no
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News
VG.no is one of the biggest newspapers in Norway. It’s got a tabloid profile. You can use google translate to read in English (or any other language).
Aftenposten.no is another main newspaper. Also available through google translate.
BT.no is the regional newspaper of the western part of Norway. Also available through google translate.
Avisa-hordaland.no is the local newspaper for the Voss region. Also available through google translate.
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Driving in Norway
Google maps is well etablished as a map and navigational service in Norway.
Finn.no has a Norwegian map and navigational service.
Vegvesenet - At the site of The Norwegian Public Roads Administration, you can find information about road works, closed roads and tunnels, etc. Try it through google translate here. You may also dial 175 on your phone if you need urgent information about the traffic.
NAF - Norwegian Automobile Association. You can contact them if you need urgent assistance along the Norwegian roads. 24/7 phone number: 08505 or +4723213100
Norwegian toll roads. Read more about the system Autopass and how to prepare before you arrive here. This is especially relevant if you drive your own car.
If you drive a rental car, it’s probably equipped with the Autopass chip, and you can pay when you return the car.Norwegian fines. The fines are relatively high in Norway compared to other European countries, so it’s best to relax and stay within the speed limits.
If the speed limit is 60 km/h, you have to pay about €400 if you drive 75 km/h and €900 if you drive 85 km/h. There are many automatic traffic controls and during the summer season the police will also frequently do manual radar controls.
Hungry?
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Peppes pizza
Peppes Pizza has restaurants all over the country, including at Voss. If you try to order online our cabin is outside the area that they deliver to.
But - if you call them, they normally will deliver to the cabin, as long as they don’t have an extraordinary busy day.
So - give it a try:
Call Peppes at +47 22 22 55 55
Ask for the local branch at Voss and place your order. The delivery address is Himlesdalen 172.
If you plan ahead and place your order early in the day, you’ll propably enjoy your pizza when you return from your hike.
Explore the nature
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5 classics
5 classical hikes in the Voss area
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The Norwegian Trekking Organization
The Norwegian Trekking Association has a suggestions for hiking in the mountains - check ouy their portal at www.ut.no
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Want to take a bath?
There’s a lot of bathing spots in the Voss area. Here’s a guide to popular spots.
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Easy hiking at Bømoen
At Bømoen, you’ll find marked hiking trails of different lengths. Good option for beginners.
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More hikes
Here, you can read more about these hikes of different lengths and difficulties.
Bakkanosi: Unbeatable view of the Nærøyfjord
Bordalsgjelet: An easy walk through a natural gorge
Gråsidetoppen: A six-hour hike offering terrific views
Mount Lønahorgi: Glacial views from this dominating summit
Tvindefossen: A small stream feeds this beautiful waterfall
Hanguren: A short yet challenging hike from Voss
Local sights and activities
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Voss Vind
VossVind is Norways first vertical, recirculating wind tunnel. In a wind tunnel you can experience to fly in a safe and controlled environment. Many are thinking of flying in the wind tunnel as an extreme sport, but it is not. It is completely safe – just extremely fun!
Only 15 min drive from the cabin. Book in advance.
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Voss Active
Rafting? Canoeing? Fishing? Guided hiking? Voss Active offers a variety of activities. Book in advance.
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Voss Gondol
Departing from the train station/tourist information in the town centre, Voss Gondol takes you up to 800 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy a magnificent view and a meal in the restaurant.
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Bordalsgjelet gorge
The deep and imposing Bordalsgjelet has been adapted for the visiting public with an information board, a viewpoint and benches for resting tired legs. When the ground isn’t hidden by snow it is possible to follow a purposely-built path that guides you to the gorge.
Here you can experience an impressive view of the potholes that have been formed by the ice and river over a period of many thousands of years. Always remember to keep to the marked trails for your own safety!
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Voss Resort
Voss Resort has something to offer skiers at all levels, whether you are a beginner just learning how to ski, or an experienced skier looking for something a bit more challenging.
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Flåm Zipline
The longest zipline of the Nordic countries. 1381 meters long. Top speed about 100 km/h. 305 meters height difference. Get ready for a thrill! Book in advance. About 1 h drive from the cabin.
Shopping
A collection of shops: Supermarket, pharmacy, sporting goods, fashion/apparel, etc.
Just by down by the main road., you’ll find the following shops:
Biltema.no
Clasohlson.no
Europris.no
Power.no
Jysk.no
Grocery stores: Kiwi and Rema1000.
At the “Vossevangen” - the town centre, you’ll find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The main street is worth a visit all year around.
You can use the EasyPark-app to pay for parking.
Scenic drives
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Aurlandsfjellet
East of Voss (97 km) along the E16 (one of the main roads towards Oslo) you find the longest car tunnel (24 km) in the world, the Lærdalstunnel.
If you’ve got time, you may consider driving over the mountain instead of through the tunnel. Then you’ll cross the Aurlandsmountain. It’ well worth a detour to get to experience this scenic route.
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Hardanger
Only 30 min drive south of the cabin, you’ll find Hardangerfjord. It’s a beautiful area with lots of sights and beautiful scenery.
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Hardangervidda
Hardangervidda is one of Norways national parks, and the biggest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe. The Vøringsfossen (water fall) with the new pedestrian bridge pictured above, is a must see. It’s located 65 km drive from Høgelibu.
Arriving from Europe
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By ferry
NB: It’s highly recommended to book in advance. Many sailings during peak season will be sold out.
You may arrive by a car ferry from Denmark (DK) or Germany (DE). Onward travel times to Voss in brackets.
Fjordline:
From Hirtshals (DK) to Stavanger (5 h) or Bergen (1,5 h)
From Hirtshals (DK) to Langesund (6 h)
From Hirtshald (DK) to Kristiansand (6,5 h)Color Line:
From Hirtshals (DK) to Kristiansand (6,5 h)
From Hirtshals (DK) to Larvik (6 h)
From Kiel (DE) to Oslo (5,5 h) -
Via Sweden
You can travel to Sweden, and drive along the south-western coast of Sweden to Oslo. It’s possible to drive via Denmark and the islands to Sweden, or go by ferry from Germany to Sweden or Denmark.
The drive from sotuhern Sweden via Göteborg to Oslo is not the most scenic drive - mostly forest and plains. To be honest, it’s boring. :) But it’s good quality highway (as opposed to the Norwegian roads).
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Drive across Norway from east to west
If you’re going to drive from Oslo to Voss/Bergen, we’ve collected some tips regarding which route to take and what to see along the road.