Trolltunga Helicopter Tour — Iconic Photo Spot from Above
Trolltunga ("Troll's Tongue") is Norway's most photographed cliff — a horizontal slab of rock jutting 700m above Ringedalsvatnet. The hike to it takes 10-12 hours round trip and requires fitness and good weather. From a helicopter, you see it in 45 minutes — and from angles no hiker can reach.
Why fly Trolltunga instead of hiking?
- Time — 45 min vs 10-12 hours hike
- Weather independence — we fly in conditions where the hike would be cancelled or dangerous
- Multiple angles — see Trolltunga from above, from the side, and against Hardangervidda backdrop
- Photo opportunity — doors-off available for professional photo charters
- Combine with Hardangerfjord, Folgefonna glacier, Vøringsfossen waterfall in one tour
What you'll see
Trolltunga from above
The iconic cliff edge from the air — see the queue of hikers below as a tiny string of dots.
Ringedalsvatnet
The deep emerald lake 700m below the cliff edge.
Hardangervidda plateau
Norway's largest mountain plateau — vast, treeless, with reindeer and wild beauty.
Folgefonna glacier (option)
Norway's third largest glacier visible nearby — combine for full Hardanger tour.
Starting & duration
- From Bergen Airport (BGO) — 30 min flight + tour, total 75-90 min
- From Odda — direct, 45-60 min
- From Hardangerfjord cruise port — perfect cruise excursion
Best season
- June-September: full visibility, snow-free trail visible below
- Winter: snow-covered cliff, dramatic monochrome — only by helicopter (hike closed)