Tyssedal Via Ferrata & Cliff Camping
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Moderate
Summer
24h
*Young travellers and students always recieve a 10 % discount.
*Campaign discounts are already calculated in the prices. No code needed.
Climb the historical Tyssedal Via Ferrata and then spend the night in a hanging tent above the fjord.
You are welcome to join our historical Via Ferrata climb, combined with staying the night in a hanging tent 400 meters above the fjord.
You meet our guides a the Tysso I powerplant down by the fjord. The adventure starts with a visit to 'Kraftmuseet', a guided tour where you get an introduction to the pioneer work of building the waterpower constructions more than 100 years ago.
The via ferrata leads you up the mountain along the massive penstocks, a great way to learn about the local history and get a real feeling of the working conditions for the Rallar/construction workers that installed the penstocks in these steep mountain walls.
Once you reach camp, your guide will show you around the area. You then have time to enjoy this beautiful piece of Norwegian nature and take a wander around.
Dinner is prepared at camp and served by the bonfire – if the weather allows for it. You spend the evening with stories and amazing views before you climb down into your tent hanging on the cliff side 400m above Sørfjorden overlooking Folgefonna Glacier.
After a night out in the wilderness, breakfast is served before you hike back to civilization.
The so-called portaledge tents were developed by professional climbers for multi-day climbs.
Since you are accompanied by an experienced guide, you don’t need prior climbing experience – just a good sense of adventure!
Highlights
Great views cliff camping
Climb the historical Tyssedal Via Ferrata
Spend the night in a hanging tent above the fjord
Relax on the cliff
Key information
- All necessary climbing gear
- Camping equipment: tent, sleeping bag, liner, sleeping pad
- Dinner and breakfast
- Museum tour with historical film session showing the industry development of the area
- Pictures: your guides help you with taking photos during the entire tour
- Professional guide and instructor carrying safety and first aid-equipment
- Water, lunch and snack for approximately 5 hours
- Hiking boots
- Wind- and waterproof shell jacket
- Warm midlayer
- Beanie or headband, that fit under the helmet
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Gloves with a good grip (optional for summer - a must have on cold days)
- Backpack with approximately 30 litres capacity
If rain and low temperatures are forecasted bring more warm layers. Please note that all items must be inside the backpack, or safely attached. No loose items on the outside of the backpack.
Meetup at 4PM, normal return 11-12AMthe next day.
Via ferrata climb is ca 400 m ascent.
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Please inform your guide of any medical conditions that might impact you during the tour or in an emergency.
Requirements:
- Normal physical condition
- Not suitable for people with troublesome knees and strong fear of heights
- Minimum age: 15 years old (kids from 12 years can join with parents)
- Minimum weight: 40 kg
- Maximum weight: 120 kg
- Minimum number of 2 participants for the tour to run
In Norway there is a saying that “There are no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing”. Sometimes the bad weather turns out to be the most special: It is more mysterious, it creates a spectacular light play between the sun, clouds and rain, it makes you feel alive.
The weather here on the west coast changes fast and therefore we only rely on the weather forecast 1-2 days ahead of the tour. We hope for the best but prepare for the worst conditions. A good tip is to use the onion look: layers that can easily be taken on and off to adjust your temperature.
If the “bad weather” is so bad that we consider it as dangerous we cancel the tours. We will inform you in case of cancellation. Please read our cancellation policies for more information.
Kraftmuseet Tyssedal
Naustbakken 7
5770 Tyssedal
At 16:00.