Steinsdalsfossen

Even though the waterfall was visible from Mv7 or anywhere around the car park and souvenir shops, we found the short, mostly paved 10-minute (each way) walk to the back of the falls to be quite fun and interesting. It kind of showed us just how recessed the back of the waterfall was while providing an nice backdrop to be taking unusual pictures (almost like we were in a cave or something).

While doing a little research on this falls, I learned that apparently it was a favorite of Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany who frequented Steinsdalsfossen in all but two Summers between 1889 and the start of World War I in 1914. Apparently, some people refer to the falls as the "Kaiser Wilhelm Falls."

This permanent waterfall is sourced by Mykla Lake (Myklavatnet), though it might freeze over in the Winter. And apparently at night time, they floodlight the falls.

Directions: The nearest town to the falls is Norheimsund, which is about 3km east along Mv7. However, we came over from Bergen to the west driving some 61km along a combination of both the E16 and the Mv7. There was eventually a signed turnoff to the left for the falls. That narrow turnoff led through a narrow street flanked by souvenir shops before we managed to find some parking not far from the tour buses.

Along Mv7, we managed to pass by a few unnamed waterfalls as well as the impressive Fossen Bråtte some 20km east of the E16 just before a tunnel.

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Looking towards the falls from near the car park and souvenir shops

View of the walkway behind the waterfall

Looking back towards the car park from behind the waterfall

Some red building fronting the falls

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• June 26, 2005

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NEARBY WATERFALLS

• Fossen Bråtte
• Other Samnanger Waterfalls

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