Things To Do in Voss

St. Olav's Cross, Skulegata, near the Voss Cinema, is the oldest relic in Voss, believed to have been raised when the townspeople adopted Christianity in 1023.

A ride on the Hangursbanen cable car (tel. 56-53-02-20) will be a memorable part of your visit. It offers panoramic views of Voss and its environs. The mountaintop restaurant serves refreshments and meals. The hardy take the cable car up and then spend the rest of the afternoon strolling down the mountain, which is our personal favorite of all the walks possible in the area. A round-trip ride costs NOK90 ($18/£9) for adults, NOK55 ($11/£5.50) for children 7 to 15 and is free for children 6 and under. Entrance to the cable car is on a hillside, a 10-minute walk north of the town center. It's open in summer and winter but closes during the often gray and rainy months of May and September to December.