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The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 7,000 / 60 degrees north
Odda, Norway
Notodden is an industrial town and part of the UNESCO World Heritage area for industry in Norway. Close by is the famous Heddal Stave Church, the largest of the 28 remaining stave churches.
Fun Facts About Odda
Latitude: 60 degrees north
Population: 7,000
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: February
Wettest month: October
Windiest month: January
Annual precipitation: 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.
RØldal Stave Church
The church is located just outside Odda and is one of Norway’s 28 remaining stave churches.
Odda Guides
Find guides to Odda on our online store.
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!
There are three options for guided tours to Troll Tongue:
- Spend the night there. I highly recommend this! Click here to view tour
- Winter tour. A guide is necessary to visiting Troll Tongue in the winter due to danger. Click here to view the tour
- Troll Tongue Hiking & Climbing tour. Click here to view the tour
Road-Trips
Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Odda
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.
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.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport.
Drive: The E134 highway runs through the municipality as well as the Rv13, connecting Odda to the rest of Western Norway.
Train: No train access
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
You’ll need a car to get to the various hikes and other activities.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
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.
Cabins & B&Bs
Trolltunga Hotel is a guesthouse with basic rooms and a restaurant.
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
Tyssdeal Hotel is a historic building from 1913 in the art deco style.
All Posts About Odda
Røldal Stave Church
The historic 13th century church with one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Noway.
Why Låtefossen is One of Norway’s Best Waterfalls
My overview of Låtefossen in Western Norway, including its history, present-day and what you can do when you are there.
The History of Odda
Here’s an overview of the history of Odda, from humble beginnings to industrial powerhouse, decline, and rebirth.
Interesting Facts about Odda
Here are some interesting facts about Odda, a small town in the Hardanger region.