Yes, you can bring your bag or backpack. There are compartments underneath the seats to store smaller bags or backpacks. Please note that they might be wet though. Alternatively, you can leave your bag at our base in Odda or Lofthus, where we will lock the door.

Notify us in advance. It depends on the other guests in the group, and the guides of that tour. We also have guides with dogs, and it is important for them to know about this case in advance. This is a long hike and is not suitable for some breeds especially small dogs. The Via Ferrata tours are not for dogs.

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This is only possible as a part of our guided tour. Check out the Sunset-sunrise tour on our web page.

There are 5 sleepingspots in the dome, and the base package is that all participants share the dome. To get a private dome you must book a private tour.

But we can also put up normal 3 persons tent on request. Then all social, dinner&breakfast is in dome, and you sleep seperat in the tent.

Yes. Our VIPPS account is 567407 Trolltunga Active.

Yes, you can. We rent out wind- and waterproof/-resistant jacket, pant, shoe and backpack.

No, there is no possibility during the tour. Therefore, we kindly ask you to use the bathroom before you meet your guide. There are public toilets at the tourist info, by the bus station, in the shopping mall SØRFJORDSENTERET in Odda and at Hotel Ullensvang in Lofthus.

Yes! It is just good that you get to learn the techniques and try it with the gear that you will use for your next adventure.

If you choose to not show up for your tour, there is no refund. If we cancel due to the weather, you get a full refund or change to another day. This might happen due to high avalanche risk or strong winds. Please read our General Terms and Conditions for more information.

No, this is not an officially certified avalanche course. It aims at providing an introduction into the topic and basic knowledge for your private adventures in the snow.

No, you do not need any certification to join the guided kayak tour.

It is not mandatory, but it is recommended to use a guide in the period of 1 October – 31 May. This is due to uncertainty related to weather, snow, rivers, which previously have led to several rescue operations.

No, it is also suitable for beginners in paddling.

No, you do not need certification. Norway is an honest country that also trusts in the honesty of its visitors. If you tell us, you and your travel companions have the experience needed, we will believe you. After all it is your life that depends on your experience. Do not risk, just to save money!

Yes, all people in the group must have climbing experience. You cannot "guide" persons without climbing experience. People without climbing experience, must join the guided tours.

No, you just need to bring some warm clothes and a good portion of motivation.

No previous climbing or Via Ferrata experience is required for this activity. However, you should feel fit and comfortable with heights

Yes, previous experience with alpine skiing is required as this course teaches more advanced skiing techniques. For beginner skiing courses check our “Skischool level 1 and 2” courses.

We have vegan options, just inform your guide at the meet up at the start of your Sunset-Sunrise tour.

Unfortunately, we do not have any discounts for that.

There are several ways to get from Odda to Skjeggedal: by car, bus or taxi. The buses are only operating in the high season (usually they start to operate from around 20th of May and run until around 25th of September). Check out the exact operation dates, times and prices here: Shuttle buses and the contact on taxi here: Taxi

Top speed is around 45 knots/83 kph/52 mph (when boat and fuel tank are almost empty). Cruising speed is around 25-30 knots/45-55 kph/25-35 mph.

One dome has a capacity of maximum 6 people. In case of a family or a close group of friends, it is possible to fit 7 people.

It is possible to drive up in the main season. However, the spots are limited and must be prebooked. Before driving up to P3, you must also pay the road toll in the parking machine at P2 Skjeggedal. Booking and more information you will find here: P3 Mågelitopp There is also a shuttle bus driving up and down. Tickets also can be bought online or are sold in the ticket office at the beginning of the road up to P3 (bit further up from P2) More information you will find here: Shuttle bus to P3

We have many food options for those with different allergies. Notify us in advance.

No, the Via Ferrata is not a short cut to Trolltunga. It is an alternative route that has the same length as the Classic Trolltunga Hike (from P2). Often the Via Ferrata takes longer than the hike.

Yes, but everyone in the group must be more than 15 years old and must have experience with climbing or Via Ferrata. You cannot "guide" people without climbing experience. People without climbing experience, must join the guided tours.

To climb on your own, you must pay a maintenance fee for each person. This can be done atour store in Skjeggedal or to our VIPPS account Trolltunga Active. In the store in Skjeggedal we also have rental of climbing gear (within opening hours of the store).

The parking fee is not a part of the cost of your tour, because the P2 parking is owned by Ullensvang municipality, and it is not a part of our activity. The parking fee and the road toll is paid directly to them in a parking machine at the parking lot. To read more about the parking, its prices and what the parking fees are used for check: To Trolltunga by car / Parking

The Via Ferrata is built to handle rain, there are steel steps from the start to the end, so it safe to climb even if the mountain is wet. If the weather is too rough, more than 25mm of rain and wind more than 15m/s over the 24 hours, or thunderstorms (there are quite rare in our region) we cancel the tour.

The information meeting is mainly focusing on the long and demanding Trolltunga tours. If you have any questions, you can join the meeting and the guide will come with advice at the end of the meeting.

No, however it is highly recommended. This is where you meet one of our guides and your travel companions in person. The guide will tell you about tomorrow’s weather conditions, what to wear, what to bring and safety precautions. You are welcome to ask any questions that you have.

Yes, we will have short breaks in between where you can enjoy your snacks and use the bathroom.

The long-term weather forecast can be unreliable. We rely on the forecast 2-3 days in advance. Besides, old Norwegian wisdom teaches us: there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. If you are booked on a hike with us and the weather conditions are so bad that they might threaten our safety, we will cancel the tour.

If you are the only person booked on a tour, we will ask you to move your booking to another day. If this is not possible, you will be refunded. You can wait until the evening before the hike to see if there are any last-minute bookings. Alternatively, if you really want to go and cannot reschedule, you can pay for a second ticket.

We will ask you to move your booking to another day and you will be refunded if this is not possible. Alternatively, you can wait until the evening before the hike and see if there are any last-minute bookings. If that does not happen and you still want to hike, you must pay for two.

There is a drop-toilet available outside the dome tents. The glamping tents possess very basic facilities, as we operate in a very remote area. There are no shower facilities and no electricity.

See the specific tour you are interested in. Each tour has in description what is included and what you need to bring.

The information meeting at 9pm at Trolltunga Hotel is for all guests coming on Trolltunga Active tours the next day. It is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended. This is where you meet one the guides will tell you about tomorrow’s weather conditions, what to wear, what to bring and safety precautions. You are welcome to ask any questions that you have. Also, you get to meet some of your travel companions for the next day!

We have 8 persons per guide. If the group is bigger there will be more guides. We start as the entire group together and then if it is necessary, we split based on the pace.

Normally, we return to P2 around 2-3pm. However, everything is based on the weather and agreement between the guide and the participants.

Last chance to book a tour is the evening before the hike before 6pm. It might be possible to book after this, but that requires enough spots available. You can still show up at the tour meeting and see if there are any free spots.

Trolltunga Active Base is located in Skjeggedal at P2 parking which is the parking by the starting point for hikes to Trolltunga. For more information check: To Trolltunga by car / Parking

There are three options: 1. Online on our web page 2. At Trolltunga Active Base on P2 in Skjeggedal 3. To our Vipps account: Trolltunga Active 567407.

Unfortunately, we can no longer offer the bikes in the beginning of this tour as it is more sustainable and time-efficient to walk on the trail.

Climbing a Via Ferrata without proper experience impose serious risks. Therefore, we highly recommend joining a guided tour since your guide will show you how to use the equipment correctly and safely and assist you whenever you are facing challenges. People with prior experience will benefit from special tips and tricks. Through stories about local history, culture and nature, your guide will help you see your surroundings with fresh eyes.

Your guides are not just signposts. They are here also to provide you a safe trip, tips and trick on hiking and outdoor life and an explanation of local fauna a flora. During the tours, they share with you a lot of stories about local history and culture, best lunch spots and viewpoints. We also should not forget about your fellow travellers – you meet new people from all over the world and create great memories. All this combined explains how a simple hike can turn into an unforgettable experience!

Yes, if it is raining. Make sure you bring a cover. Depending on the tour and the conditions there might be other situations where you or your camera could get wet, your skipper will advise you beforehand so you can store things away on time.

If you do not book a private tour, you normally share dome with other participants of the tour. To guarantee a private dome, you must place a booking for 5 persons. Then mark «Private guide, xx participants» in the cell for your first name, and your full name in the cell for the last.