Population 7,000 / 60 degrees north

Odda, Norway

Located close to the Hardanger region, Odda is a small industrial town that has become very popular for hikes in the summer – most famously, the Trolltongue hike.ย 

Fun Facts About Odda

Latitude: 60 degrees north

Population: 7,000

Hottest month:ย July

Coldest month:ย February

Wettest month:ย October

Windiest month:ย January

Annual precipitation:ย 555mm

Odda Municipality

In this Travel Guide...

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Odda

Norwegian Museum for Hydroelectric Power and Industry

This museum is in an old hydroelectric power station and is about the industrial boom in Odda.ย 

Rร˜ldal Stave Church

The church is located just outside Odda and is one of Norway’s 28 remaining stave churches.ย 

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!

Please note – the links provided are affiliate links. I only recommend experiences that I have researched and/or tested and focus on providing unique, local things to do!

Troll Tongue

Troll Tongue is one of the most famous hikes in Norway, but keep in mind it is a very difficult hike that is not suited to everyone!

Read my guide to Troll Tongue below.ย 

Lรฅtefossen

Lรฅtefossen is one of Norway’s most iconic waterfalls.ย 

Road-Trips

Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Odda

Hardanger Tourist Road

The Hardangerfjord is the second-longest fjord in Norway and is often voted the most beautiful. Known as an important area during the Viking Age, this is where English monks introduced the apple to the country in medieval times. Today Hardanger produces 80% of Norwayโ€™s apples and they are famous, especially when put in cider form! The tourist road winds around the Hardangerfjord, and there are a number of farms you can visit along the way.

Ryfylke Tourist Road

Ryfylke is a traditional district and part of the Rogaland County in south-west Norway. The name comes from the Old Norse word meaning โ€˜person who eats ryeโ€™ and refers to the Rugiere, a Germanic tribe that emigrated from southwestern Norway to Pomerania around 100AD. The landscape in Ryfylke is characterised by high mountains though the outer islands are much flatter. Narrow fjords cut into the mountain areas throughout the entire area. The oldest settlement in the county took place in the mountains at least 7,000 years ago. The region today is protected and a tourist road because of the industrial growth that emerged here in the 19th century, especially with regards to mining and power production. The drive is short but is a scenic alternative to the Rv13.

Stavanger to Sogndal on the Rv13

The road from Stavanger to Sogndal is one of the regional highways of Western Norway, but it could easily be classified as a national tourist road. Passing fjords, crossing mountains, and providing stops by waterfalls, glaciers and historic farms, the Rv13 is an incredibly stunning drive. You have the opportunity to cross historic roads or cut through modern tunnels. The Vikafjellet mountain crossing is one of the most impressive in the country. There are a number of stave churches along the way, too

Self-Guided Walks

No self-guided walks are currently available for Odda

Odda on YouTube

Watch my YouTube videos featuring Odda

Uniquely Odda

Here are some things that you must do and try in Odda

UNESCO World Heritage

Odda’s unique industrial history has put it on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with the towns of Rjukan, Notodden, and Tyssedal.ย 

History of Odda

I have a dedicated page for the history of Odda, which you can read below.

Odda Today

Odda has a local hospital and also a secondary school. Odda is primarily an industrial location.ย 

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport.ย 

Drive: The E134 highway runs through the municipality as well as the Rv13, connecting Odda to the rest of Western Norway.ย 

Train: No train access

Ferry:ย No ferry access.ย 

Getting Around

You’ll need a car to get to the various hikes and other activities.ย 

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

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Quick Bites

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Reasonable Restaurants

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High End & Unique Eats

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Places to Stay

All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.ย 

Camping

Odda Camping is one of the main campgrounds.ย 

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Cabins & B&Bs

Trolltunga Hotel is a guesthouse with basic rooms and a restaurant.ย 

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Chains & Mid-Range

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High End & Unique Properties

Tyssdeal Hotel is a historic building from 1913 in the art deco style.ย 

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