Private Osa Fjelle & Tunnel Tur
Excursion with a guide to the roughest part of Hardangervidda. Spectacular journey through Austdalen, with breath-taking views and waterfalls to “Langevatn” a reservoir lake at alt. 1,200m, with a view on Hardanger Jøkulen, a large glacier.
The guide tells the fascinating history of 100 years of "energy" in Osa. On the way back down, we visit the breathtaking waterfall “Roykafossen.
Then we go to the historic, 100y old "Kafeen" for a pancake lunch. After lunch the tour continues to the tunnels of Osa. A historical view on the epic plan to turn Osa into a city for 6,000 people, develop a railway and metal industry. A telling of the extraordinary story of the unfinished construction of a hydroelectric power plant.
In the roughest area of Hardangervidda, under harsh conditions, many kilometers of tunnels were constructed, including a vertical shaft of nearly 1 km inside the mountain. Experience the extraordinary story of likely the largest industrial archaeological site in Norway.
per adult from
$332
AUDDuration
4 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Lunch - Pancakes with homemade marmelades (dandelion, pine tree...)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
What's excluded :
Excursion with a guide to the roughest part of Hardangervidda. Spectacular journey through Austdalen,
with breath-taking views and waterfalls to “Langevatn” a reservoir lake at alt. 1,200m, with a view on
Hardanger Jøkulen, a large glacier. The guide tells the fascinating history of 100 years of "energy" in Osa.
On the way back down, we visit the breathtaking waterfall “Roykafossen. Then we go to the historic, 100y
old "Kafeen" for a pancake lunch. After lunch the tour continues to the tunnels of Osa. A historical view on
the epic plan to turn Osa into a city for 6,000 people, develop a railway and metal industry. A telling of the
extraordinary story of the building of a hydroelectric power plant during two world wars in the roughest area
of Hardangervidda. Many kilometers of tunnels were constructed, including a vertical shaft of nearly 1 km
inside the mountain. Ultimately, this project was never completed. Experience the extraordinary story of
likely the largest industrial archaeological site in Norway.Departure Point :
B-Active Center Ulvik, Tyssevikvegen 31, 5730 Ulvik, NorwayReturn Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Can be challenging for people who suffer of claustrophobia, to enter the tunnels.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
8
Organised by B-Active Center
Activity ID: V-260252P11
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