Steinsdalsfossen
A friendly waterfall you can walk behind on a dry path - a gentle, family-easy cascade in Hardanger near Norheimsund.
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Steinsdalsfossen is a gentle, much-loved waterfall near Norheimsund whose great trick is a footpath that runs behind the falling water and stays dry. Easy, safe and quickly reached, it is a family favourite in Hardanger, popular since a visit by the German Kaiser over a century ago.
What you actually see
- The path behind the falls - the dry walkway that leads behind the curtain of water.
- The cascade - the wide, gentle fall over the rock ledge.
- The green setting - the leafy Hardanger valley around it.
- Easy access - the short, level path suitable for all.
When to go
The warm months, when the path is clear and the surroundings green; the flow is fuller in early summer. It is an easy stop in any fine weather.
Honest expectations
It is a modest, gentle waterfall rather than a thundering giant, so its charm is the walk behind rather than sheer power. It is a quick stop, popular with coaches and families. Best combined with the fjord and other Hardanger sights.
Nearby
Norheimsund and the Hardangerfjord are alongside; the Folgefonna glacier is within reach.
What to pack for Steinsdalsfossen
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
