Winter Attractions

In winter there are several prepared tracks for cross country skiing near the cabin.

 

Røldal Skisenter is only 10 minutes drive up the main road from the cabin.
A total of seven lifts take visitors up the mountain with the highest peak at an altitude of 1300 meters.
There are twelve different slopes taking the skiers down the mountainside.

 

Haukelifjell Skisenter takes about an hour to get to. It is an excellent ski resort with slopes for all levels. There are 6 lifts and 16 prepared slopes.
It is also great for families with younger children as there are 2 magic carpet lifts which are perfect for beginners and free for everyone!

 

 

Waterfalls

 

About 20 minutes drive from the cabin along the E134 towards Haugesund, you will reach the great Langfoss waterfall which drops 600 meters down to the fjord below.
CNN voted this one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

 

The twin waterfall Låtefossen with a height of 165 meters, has been a popular travel destination since the 19th century.
The waterfall is easily accessible - located directly by the main road 13 to Odda.

 

Voringsfossen is about 2 hours drive from the cabin but a nice destination for a day out.
From the spectacular viewing platforms near the Fossli Hotel and from the new step bridge crossing the river over the waterfall,
you can watch large amounts of water tumble down into the Måbødalen valley.

 

 

Towns and other attractions

 

The nearest town to the cabin is Odda which is about 25 minutes drive away. It is a good starting point to explore many of the local attractions such as Buarbreen glazier and Trolltunga

 

Lothepus Langhuser Restaurant, Odda.
Completed in 2025 this restaurant is inspired by Viking Age and medieval Norwegian architecture,
with heavy timber, carved details and dragon heads.

 

 

The Røldal stave church was built around 1200 and is known for its crucifix, which according to legend has healing powers.
The church is centrally located in Røldal and was one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Norway in the Middle Ages.

 

 

 

Norwegian Museum of Hydropower, 10 minutes drive from Odda