Latefossen
A twin waterfall that thunders under an old stone bridge right beside the road - one of the most dramatic roadside falls in Norway.
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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.
Latefossen is a dramatic double waterfall where two streams crash together and pour under the arches of an old stone bridge right beside the road near Odda. The bridge crosses through the spray, so drivers pass almost within the thundering falls, making it one of the most photographed roadside cascades in the country.
What you actually see
- The twin falls - the two streams meeting and pouring under the bridge.
- The old stone bridge - the arched bridge crossing through the spray.
- The spray - the drenching mist that soaks the road and viewers.
- The roadside view - the falls seen from the layby and the bridge.
When to go
Late spring and early summer for the falls at their most thunderous from snowmelt; the flow eases later in summer. Any clear day suits the quick stop.
Honest expectations
It is a roadside photo stop rather than a place to spend time, seen in minutes. The spray genuinely soaks the road, bridge and anyone standing close, so expect to get wet. Parking is limited and the road is busy in summer, so take care.
Nearby
Odda and the Trolltunga trailhead are close; the Hardangerfjord is nearby.
What to pack for Latefossen
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
