Vettisfossen, Avdalsfossen, and the Utladalen Waterfalls

Utladalen / Jotunheimen National Park, Sogn og Fjordane County, Norway

About Vettisfossen, Avdalsfossen, and the Utladalen Waterfalls


Hiking Distance: 12km round trip
Suggested Time: 4-5 hours

Date first visited: 2005-06-28
Date last visited: 2019-07-21

Waterfall Latitude: 61.38008
Waterfall Longitude: 7.94583

Waterfall Safety and Common Sense

Vettisfossen was one of Norway’s famous waterfalls as it earned its claim to fame by featuring a 275m freefall, which made it the tallest unregulated singular-drop waterfall in Norway.

That said, our adventure included more than Vettisfossen.

Utladalen_188_07212019 - Vettisfossen as seen from the top in 2019
Vettisfossen as seen from the top in 2019

Indeed, we also saw Hjellefossen, Avdalsfossen, and many others with and without names along the way.

That said, in order to witness Vettisfossen as well as several of the other incidental waterfalls along the way, we had to earn it with a hike that would typically take upwards of at least 4-6 hours.

Lessening the pain of such a long hike, the Utladal Valley and the Utla River (which all of these waterfalls reside in) was said to have the greatest quantity of protected waterfalls in Norway.

It was a testament to foresight of the people who managed to fight to protect Utladalen from the hydroelectric developments that happened all around the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A Shared History of Conservation

Trolltunga_017_06232019 - Looking towards one of several hydroelectric dams built in Tyssedal Valley, which served as a reference point for keeping the Utladal Valley wild and unregulated
Looking towards one of several hydroelectric dams built in Tyssedal Valley, which served as a reference point for keeping the Utladal Valley wild and unregulated

Vettisfossen’s history in enjoying its current protected status (as well as the rest of Utladal Valley) was actually tied to what happened with Ringedalsfossen and Tyssestrengene over by the Tyssedal Valley near Odda.

At the time of the mid- to late 1800s, the industrial revolution was in full swing and the waterfalls above Tyssedal and Skjeggedal Valleys became looked upon as having great potential to take advantage of the steep watercourses for hydropower.

Despite the efforts of DNT (Den Norske Turistforeningen; a Norwegian hiking organization kind of similar to the Sierra Club at home in California) to protect the Ringedalsfossen and Tyssestrengene, the developments proceeded.

However, DNT re-doubled their efforts to ensure the Utladal Valley didn’t succumb to the same fate, and they managed to succeed on that front as it became legally protected in 1924.

Hetch_Hetchy_001_scanned_05312002 - Hetch Hetchy Valley when we first saw it in 2002. The body of water was the result of damming the Tuolumne River to drown the valley that was once considered Yosemite Valley's twin
Hetch Hetchy Valley when we first saw it in 2002. The body of water was the result of damming the Tuolumne River to drown the valley that was once considered Yosemite Valley’s twin

I kind of view it in a similar light to how the public backlash from the damming of Hetch Hetchy Valley (despite it being in Yosemite National Park) enforced the protection of its twin in Yosemite Valley as well as other National Park assets nationwide.

The Vettisfossen Experience

There are many ways to experience the Vettisfossen Waterfall, but we’ll only focus on the two ways that we’ve managed to do it.

On our first visit in 2005, we hiked a 12km round trip trail to the bottom of Vettisfossen.

It had a net elevation gain of about 200m (240m at its highest point), and it took Julie and I between 3-4 hours to finish.

Utladalen_027_jx_06282005 - Vettisfossen as seen from the bottom on our first visit in 2005
Vettisfossen as seen from the bottom on our first visit in 2005

On my second visit in 2019, I hiked a 13km round trip trail to the top of Vettisfossen.

This hike featured a brutal elevation gain of about 560m (most of it in a steep 1km stretch).

It took me over 4 hours to finish (sped up with some trail running due to pouring rain).

I’m more apt to think doing Vettisfossen this way would typically take around 5-6 hours.

Utladalen_220_07212019 - Regardless of whether you hike to the bottom or the top of Vettisfossen, you'll see this line of waterfalls as you get close to the Vetti Farm
Regardless of whether you hike to the bottom or the top of Vettisfossen, you’ll see this line of waterfalls as you get close to the Vetti Farm

Both ways have the trail up to the Vetti Farm in common, which covers a distance of about 4.5-4.8km (each way).

The Vettisfossen Experience – Hiking from Hjellefossen to Avdalsfossen

Technically speaking, the main car park for the Vettisfossen hike actually begins from the car park at the Hjellefossen Waterfall.

However, both times that I’ve done this hike, I started from the end of the public part of the road another 700m further.

We have a separate write-up dwelling on the Hjellefossen experience.

Utladalen_001_06282005 - The bridge between the car park and the Utladalen Naturhus
The bridge between the car park and the Utladalen Naturhus

So from the end of the Utladalsvegen, where a boom prevents further driving beyond the bridge over the Utla River, I then hiked a fairly level and wide gravel road.

It appeared that further vehicular progress could only be made by residents.

About 600m from the trailhead, the trail passed by the Utladalen Naturhus, which was basically an exhibit showing some artifacts of the history (both geological and cultural) of the area.

Whilst there, we also spent some time reading signs and maps so we knew very well what we were signing up for regarding this hike.

Utladalen_006_07212019 - Vettisfossen Trail approaching the Utladalen Naturhus
Vettisfossen Trail approaching the Utladalen Naturhus

I also recalled that there was a cafe here though we didn’t take advantage of it.

After leaving the Utladalen Naturhus, we crossed another bridge, and then we pretty much continued following the unpaved local road alongside the Utla River.

In any case, after about 1.4km into the hike (according to my GPS logs), we started to see the impressive 173m Avdalsfossen.

Even though the trail was on the opposite side of the Utla River, the waterfall pumped enough spray to create a spray zone that may necessitate the need of a rain coast (depending on how wet you want to be).

Utladalen_013_06282005 - Avdalsfossen was the first major waterfall seen on the long Utladalen hike to Vettisfossen. This was how we saw it on our first visit in 2005
Avdalsfossen was the first major waterfall seen on the long Utladalen hike to Vettisfossen. This was how we saw it on our first visit in 2005

As we traversed the spray zone, we could enjoy viewing the falls from a variety of angles.

We could also appreciate the size of the falls as Avdalsfossen made the fronting power lines and pylons (I thought this area was protected?) appear very small.

On the other side of the spray zone, we crossed another bridge over the Utla.

This was where there was a signposted spur trail leading up to the 16th century Avdal Farm above the top of Avdalsfossen.

Utladalen_038_07212019 - Looking back at the context of the trail to Vetti with the Avdalsfossen across from the Utla River
Looking back at the context of the trail to Vetti with the Avdalsfossen across from the Utla River

It was said to have been restored and re-purposed for tourism since 1991.

The Vettisfossen Experience – Hiking from Avdalsfossen to Vetti

Beyond Avdalsfossen and the footbridges nearby, the trail then proceeded along more of the gravel road to Vetti.

It felt strange hiking on a local road knowing that every once in a while, vehicles would pass by.

In any case, the trail or road then traversed through a section of the Utladal Valley bearing the scars of landslides and rockfalls.

Utladalen_053_07212019 - A local driving on the road or trail through a landslide-prone section of the Utladal Valley
A local driving on the road or trail through a landslide-prone section of the Utladal Valley

It was definitely one place you don’t want to linger around for too long as I’m sure such landslides are likely to continue to happen over time.

After a second bridge (it had a gate when we first came here in 2005, but it had since been left open on my 2019 visit), the road or trail then followed along the east bank of the Utla River.

At about 2km from the Avdal Gard trail junction (maybe 30 minutes of hiking), we then encountered a short but powerful waterfall on the Utla River itself, which was called Høljafossen or Hyljefossen.

The large plunge pool looked inviting for a swim, but it was a pretty cold and overcast each time I’ve done this hike so I never saw anyone go in for a swim even though there was a spur trail leading down to the river.

Utladalen_032_06282005 - The short but stocky Høljafossen or Hyljefossen with its large plunge pool
The short but stocky Høljafossen or Hyljefossen with its large plunge pool

The trail made a brief climb beyond Høljafossen, and when the trail bent back to the right after the top of the climb, we then hiked along a fascinating section where at least three different waterfalls tumbled into the Utladal Valley.

I believe those waterfalls were coming from the brooks called Nonsbekken, Nybekken (the New Brook), and Storebekken (the Big Brook), respectively.

After this long stretch of side-by-side waterfalls, we finally made it to the tin-roofed homes of Vetti.

Roughly 20 minutes of hiking beyond Høljafossen, we finally made it to the tin-roofed homes of Vetti.

Utladalen_071_06282005 - Waterfalls draping the valley walls around the hamlet of Vetti
Waterfalls draping the valley walls around the hamlet of Vetti

After going up a couple of switchbacks, we ultimately made it to the buildings of the Vetti Farm.

This marked the 4.5-4.8km point of the hike (according to my GPS logs), and we then had a choice of which trail to take to proceed towards Vettisfossen.

Since we did the trail to the bottom of Vettisfossen on our first trip to Norway in 2005, I’ll begin with this route.

The Vettisfossen Experience – Hiking from Vetti Farm to the bottom of Vettisfossen

As we passed through the hamlet of Vetti, we paid attention to arrowed signs and red Ts.

Utladalen_050_06282005 - Julie descending the steep path beyond Vetti as the trail dropped down to the level of the river
Julie descending the steep path beyond Vetti as the trail dropped down to the level of the river

We’d eventually go alongside someone’s home before we then had to descend a very steep path that dropped down towards the level of the Utla River.

As of our visit in 2005, there were some hoses or colored rope to hold onto to help with our balance on the descent.

This may have been improved over the years, but I’m not sure.

Once we made it to the level of the river, the path flattened out once again and we’d ultimately arrive at the Vettisfossen Waterfall in about a little over 30 minutes of hiking from the Vetti Farm.

Utladalen_052_06282005 - At the bottom of the steep descent, the path along the Utla River was considerably rockier and more primitive when we did it back in 2005.  This may have been improved over the years, but I'm not totally sure
At the bottom of the steep descent, the path along the Utla River was considerably rockier and more primitive when we did it back in 2005. This may have been improved over the years, but I’m not totally sure

As Julie and I got close to the base of Vettisfossen, we realized that we were only able to view the upper portions of the falls.

The bottommost sections were blocked from our sight by protruding cliffs.

I was real tempted to get my feet drenched by crossing the rushing stream on the rocky streambed then scramble my way upstream closer to the falls.

However, I decided against it given how quickly the currents were moving during our first visit in late June 2005.

Utladalen_060_06282005 - This was about as far as Julie and I were willing to go as we sought out a way to improve the view from the bottom of Vettisfossen
This was about as far as Julie and I were willing to go as we sought out a way to improve the view from the bottom of Vettisfossen

Thus, we had to be content with the view you see in the photo above.

As a result, this was our turnaround point for our first visit to the Utladal Valley.

It took us another 30-45 minutes to return to the Vetti Farm from here, especially with the steep climb to make it back to the hamlet from the river’s level.

The Vettisfossen Experience – Hiking from Vetti Farm to the top of Vettisfossen

The trail to the top of Vettisfossen immediately ascended a steep path that combined some rocky sections as well as some dirt (muddy and slippery when wet) sections.

Utladalen_088_07212019 - On the relentless climb from the Vetti Farm up to the top of Vettisfossen, which involved mud-prone narrow ledges like what's pictured here
On the relentless climb from the Vetti Farm up to the top of Vettisfossen, which involved mud-prone narrow ledges like what’s pictured here

This stretch that went for a little over the next kilometer gained a brutal 560m where the climb persisted seemingly non-stop.

In some of the diciest and exposed ledges and rocky slopes, some bolts and steel wires had been set up to help maintain balance and momentum.

Ultimately towards the top of the climb, I then continued on for another 300-400m following the somewhat flattened out trail as it followed a marshy meadow area before arriving at a poorly-signed junction.

At a hasty pace, this stretch between the Vetti Gard and the signed trail junction took me 45 minutes, but it sure seemed a lot longer than that!

Utladalen_107_07212019 - A particularly steep and slippery part of the long uphill hike from Vetti Farm to the top of Vettisfossen, which was dicey in the rain even with the aid of the steel cables
A particularly steep and slippery part of the long uphill hike from Vetti Farm to the top of Vettisfossen, which was dicey in the rain even with the aid of the steel cables

I say that the signage was bad because it made no mention of which path went to Vettisfossen.

Only an amateur hand-etching by someone generous enough to help the signage out made me realize that the sign pointing the way to “Skogadalsbøen” was the way to go.

By the way, I think that sign referred to the footbridges spanning the Morkaelvi or Fosselvi upstream of Vettisfossen.

Beyond the footbridge, the trail then curled and made another brief climb before wrapping up the next 400m stretch with a lookout point peering back at Vettisfossen.

Utladalen_138_07212019 - From the official lookout, it was difficult to see all the way to the bottom of Vettisfossen due to ground obstructions, but as you can see here, the clouds didn't make it any easier either
From the official lookout, it was difficult to see all the way to the bottom of Vettisfossen due to ground obstructions, but as you can see here, the clouds didn’t make it any easier either

From this vantage point, I had to be real careful not to get too close to the edge of the sheer cliffs, especially since I found it difficult to see all the way to the bottom of Vettisfossen’s sheer drop from the sanctioned lookout.

I was very fortunate to even get to witness the waterfall because low clouds from the thunderstorm storm that hit the area momentarily cleared up for me on my July 2019 visit before it poured buckets on the return hike.

Even though the trail kept going deeper along Utladalen, this was my turnaround point.

On the way back, I did notice some false or side spur trails skirting the cliff edges seemingly heading back to the brink of Vettisfossen.

Utladalen_197_07212019 - Looking back towards the twisting drops of the Stølsmaradalsfossen on the Stølsmaradøla, which was another one of the unregulated rivers feeding the Utla River running through Utladalen
Looking back towards the twisting drops of the Stølsmaradalsfossen on the Stølsmaradøla, which was another one of the unregulated rivers feeding the Utla River running through Utladalen

While it would seem foolish to attempt to go all the way to the brink of the falls, this false path did yield nice partial views across the Utladal Valley towards a twisting pair of other big waterfalls called Stølsmaradalsfossen.

I went as far as the view of those waterfalls before returning to the main trail to get back to the Vetti Farm.

Overall, this option took me over an hour on the way up and about 50 minutes on the way back down, plus another 20 minutes of just enjoying the views.

Although I could use gravity as an aid on the downhills, this trail actually didn’t make things easier given the combination of slick footing and dropoff exposure hazards.

Authorities

Vettisfossen resides near the town and municipality of Ardal in Sogn og Fjordane County, Norway. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions, visit their website.

Utladalen_001_07212019 - Looking back at the Utladalsvegen from the car park at the end of the public part of the road in July 2019. This photo and the next several shots took place on this trip
Utladalen_005_07212019 - Starting on the hike going into Utladalen as it immediately crossed a footbridge over the Utla River
Utladalen_011_07212019 - Looking back dark clouds threatening to overtake me as I passed the Utladalen Naturhus
Utladalen_024_07212019 - Starting to see the Avdalsfossen as it was throwing up a lot of mist on my 2019 hike
Utladalen_027_07212019 - Looking ahead at the spray zone caused by Avdalsfossen
Utladalen_028_07212019 - Direct look at the pumping Avdalsfossen as seen on my 2019 hike
Utladalen_047_07212019 - Traversing through a landslide-prone section of the Utladalen after passing the trail junction for the Avdal Farm
Utladalen_055_07212019 - The bridge at the end of the landslide-prone section, where the gate was kept open during my 2019 hike, but we actually had to open and close it on our 2005 hike
Utladalen_063_07212019 - The Utladalen Trail following alongside the Utla River on the way to Vetti
Utladalen_069_07212019 - Looking towards the Høljafossen seen along the trail to Vetti
Utladalen_075_07212019 - Approaching the line of waterfalls as I was getting closer to the hamlet and farms of Vetti
Utladalen_083_07212019 - On the steep ascent leaving the Vetti Farm and heading up to the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_086_07212019 - Where the trail was steep, there were steel wire cables set up to hold onto for balance
Utladalen_097_07212019 - Looking towards a loose rock section as the trail had to traverse part of it on the way up to the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_099_07212019 - The trail to the top of Vettisfossen relentlessly climbed as it seemed like it would never end
Utladalen_100_07212019 - A rocky and cliff-hugging section of the steep climb to the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_109_07212019 - Continuing to climb up the narrow and exposed trail to the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_118_07212019 - This was the signed trail junction where I had to just know that the trail to Skogadalsbøen was the way to go to get to the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_119_07212019 - Passing through a meadow-like section that was prone to muddiness though some steps had been set up so I wouldn't sink in the muck
Utladalen_208_07212019 - The footbridge crossing the stream responsible for Vettisfossen
Utladalen_129_07212019 - Following along the wooden railings to keep me away from the cliff edges as I was getting closer to the lookout for the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_166_07212019 - Finally making it to the official lookout for the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_161_07212019 - As you can see from this photo, it was difficult to get the full extent of Vettisfossen due to ground obstructions below
Utladalen_189_07212019 - A false trail skirting the cliff edge to get to the brink of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_118_07212019 - I didn't have to go all the way to the brink of Vettisfossen to get this view back at the Stølsmaradalsfossen
Utladalen_206_07212019 - Apparently, I wasn't alone on my hike to the top of Vettisfossen even in the face of bad weather
Utladalen_210_07212019 - Back on the steep part of the trail as I was returning to Vetti from the top of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_224_07212019 - Even though I was going downhill on the way back from Vettisfossen, it still wasn't easy because the trail was made muddy and slippery by the heavy rain
Utladalen_226_07212019 - Hastily making my way back through the landslide-prone section of the trail in Utladalen
Utladalen_227_07212019 - Finally making it back to the car park for Vettisfossen and the Utladalen Valley
Turtagro-Ovre_Ardal_mtn_rd_046_07212019 - Just before the toll road leading up out of Øvre Årdal, I noticed this gushing waterfall spilling right into town, but due to the bad weather, it was hard to take a not-so-blurry photo due to the wet windshield
Turtagro-Ovre_Ardal_mtn_rd_047_07212019 - This gushing waterfall on the way up the Fardalsvegen (toll road) between Øvre Årdal and Turtagrø didn't have a formal name, but I think it's near Nedregjerdet according to Norgeskart
Utladalen_004_06282005 - Julie about to finish crossing another bridge as we left the Utladalen Naturhus during our first time here in late June 2005. This photo and the rest of the photos in this photo gallery took place on this day
Utladalen_005_jx_06282005 - Julie noticed this other turf-roofed shack after leaving the Utladalen Naturhus
Utladalen_005_06282005 - Looking upstream at the Utla River early on in the 2005 hike
Utladalen_007_06282005 - Julie further ahead of me as we continued walking on the local road during our 2005 hike
Utladalen_008_06282005 - Finally, Avdalsfossen started coming into view about 15 minutes into the 2005 hike
Utladalen_010_06282005 - The viewing angle of Avdalsfossen changed as we continued walking the trail
Utladalen_017_06282005 - Direct view of Avdalsfossen with wildflowers blooming before us. It definitely seemed like Avdalsfossen had less flow in 2005 than it did in 2019, which bucked a trend that I had observed for just about all the other waterfalls we had revisited in 2019
Utladalen_024_06282005 - Beyond Avdalsfossen, we then entered a rockfall-prone section of track
Utladalen_030_06282005 - After the rockfall-prone section, the road continued following alongside the Utla River
Utladalen_031_06282005 - The gated bridge towards the end of the landslide-prone section, which was closed on our 2005 hike
Utladalen_037_06282005 - The signposted footpath leading to the Vetti hamlet.  We didn't take this, but I wondered if it was still there because I didn't notice it when I came back in 2019
Utladalen_043_06282005 - Lots of waterfalls along this trail as we got closer to Vetti during our 2005 hike
Utladalen_047_06282005 - We could finally see Vetti up ahead
Utladalen_020_jx_06282005 - Amongst the tin-roofed buildings of the hamlet of Vetti
Utladalen_048_06282005 - Arrowed signs pointing the way to continue to Vettisfossen
Utladalen_049_06282005 - The trail continuing beyond Vetti as Julie and I decided to pursue going to the bottom of Vettisfossen
Utladalen_051_06282005 - Julie beyond the steep descent from Vetti during our 2005 hike
Utladalen_054_06282005 - Finally, almost by bottom of Vettisfossen!
Utladalen_024_jx_06282005 - Last look at Vettisfossen before we headed back on our 2005 hike
Utladalen_066_06282005 - Back at the hamlet of Vetti
Utladalen_067_06282005 - Julie passing before the four stringy waterfalls near Vetti on the return hike in 2005
Utladalen_078_06282005 - Julie on the lone uphill section of trail on the return hike
Utladalen_079_06282005 - Julie approaching Avdalsfossen again. Notice the wall before the bridge as that was supposed to be the trail going up to Avdal Farm. So I guess it must have been closed when we first did this hike back in late June 2005


In order to access Vettisfossen and the Utladalen Waterfalls, we first had to drive to drive to the town of Øvre Årdal (or Upper Årdal).

While there are many ways of getting there, we’ll primary focus on how we got there from Skjolden and from Lærdal.

From Skjolden, we drove east on the Fv55 for about 15km to the turnoff for the Tindevegen at Turtagrø (sign pointing the way to Årdal).

Turtagro-Over_Ardal_mtn_pass_rd_043_07212019 - Descending the switchbacking single-lane road leading into the industrial town of Øvre Årdal
Descending the switchbacking single-lane road leading into the industrial town of Øvre Årdal

We then took the mountain road (toll required to lift the automatic toll boom) for about 31km as the single-lane road eventually switchbacked into the town of Øvre Årdal.

Then, we followed a combination of Flotavegen and Storevegen east for about 1.2km before turning left onto the signposted Utladalsvegen (just before the bridge over the Utla River).

We then followed this road for about 6km to the Hjellefossen car park or an additional 600m to the end of the public part of the road where there was more limited parking.

Overall, this drive has taken me around 90 minutes.

Utladalen_003_07212019 - The limited car park at the very end of the public part of the Utladalsvegen
The limited car park at the very end of the public part of the Utladalsvegen

From Lærdal (or Lærdalsøyri), we drove north on the Rv5 for over 7km (passing through the Fodnestunnelen) before turning right onto the Fv53.

We then followed the Fv53 for just under 35km before turning left towards the Øvre Årdal sentrum.

In just over 300m (crossing over the bridge traversing the Utla River), we then turned right to go onto the Utladalsvegen, where we then followed the rest of the road to its end as described above.

This drive took us on the order of about an hour.

Utladalen_228_07212019 - Looking towards Hjellefossen from the more spacious car park there
Looking towards Hjellefossen from the more spacious car park there

For geographical context, Øvre Årdal was about 12km (under 15 minutes drive) northeast of Årdal (or Årdalstangen), about 43km (over 30 minutes drive) northeast of Lærdal (or Lærdalsøyri), about 48km (over an hour drive) southeast of Skjolden, 85km (under 90 minutes drive) northeast of Flåm, 250km (under 4 hours drive) northeast from Bergen, and 299km (4.5 hours drive) northwest of Oslo.

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Sweep showing the Avdalsfossen waterfall from the trail just past the spray zone


Sweep from upstream to downstream from the bridge just past Avdalsfossen before doing a sweep on that falls


Long video trying to show as much of Vettisfossen as I could around the main upper lookout


Sweep from the upper lookout trying to show as much of the falls as I could from there while swirling clouds were also rolling in


Sweep showing a pair of big waterfalls on the opposite side of Utladalen before checking out part of the brink of Vettisfossen then briefly examining strandier falls further downstream. The video ends back at the pair of big waterfalls across the valley again

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