Vettisfossen
Vettisfossen is the crown jewel of the Utla Valley (Utladalen). It has a 275m freefall making it the tallest unregulated freefalling waterfall in Norway. It is also a great destination if you choose to hike in the valley and you're limited on time or energy (as there are more unregulated waterfalls further into the Utla Valley). By the way, Utladalen has the highest concentration of major unregulated waterfalls in Norway. So kudos to those with the foresight to keep this place relatively unspoiled by man. The obvious path from Vetti to the falls that hugs the Utla River leads to the waterfall's base. It's typically about 45 minutes or so from the village to the falls' base, but it typically takes another hour to 90 minutes from the trailhead to the village. The only problem with the view from here is you may have a cliff blocking the lower parts of the falls. In order to get a more direct view, you'll have to brave the flow of the creek (meaning you get wet). From looking at the photograph above, you could tell I didn't bother trying. There is an attractive alternative trail that leads to the top of the waterfall. It too leaves from Vetti, but you'll get unusual top-down views of the falls. I haven't tried this myself, but I certainly would like to the next time I'm here. Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to previous waterfall: Avdalsfossen] [Go to next waterfall: Other Utladalen Waterfalls] [Go to the Sogn og Fjordane Waterfalls Page] [Go to the Norway Page] [Return from Vettisfossen to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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