Vøringsfossen Helicopter Tour — Norway's Most Famous Waterfall from Above
Vøringsfossen is Norway's most photographed waterfall — a thundering 182m vertical plunge from the Hardangervidda plateau into the dramatic Måbødalen valley. From the new architectural footbridge, tourists can peek down. From a helicopter, you see the entire Måbø gorge, the river below, and the dizzying scale that no photograph captures.
The Vøringsfossen experience from the air
Compared to viewing the falls from the official viewpoint, an aerial overflight reveals the true geological drama: a 182m sheer plunge against vertical cliffs, the spectacular S-curve of Måbødalen carved by glacial water, and the vast Hardangervidda plateau stretching above. We hold a low hover at safe distance for photos before continuing along the river.
This tour is often combined with a Hardangerfjord helicopter tour, the iconic Trolltunga overflight, or the spectacular Folgefonna glacier tour for a complete Hardanger aerial experience.
Tour structure
- From Bergen Airport (BGO): 75-90 min total
- From Eidfjord cruise port: 45-60 min direct
- Combined Hardanger tour: Vøringsfossen + Trolltunga + Folgefonna in 2-2.5 hours
Best timing
- May-June: maximum spring melt, biggest water flow
- July-Sep: still impressive, with green valleys
- Sunny mornings: rainbow in the spray
Add Vøringsfossen to your Norwegian helicopter itinerary
Best combined with other Western Norway fjord highlights. Tell us your dates — we tailor the route.
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