In a nutshell

Viking culture, ancient spiritual centers, fjords and waterfalls dominate Vik: today, you'll get to know them all. Discover the history of the Hopperstad Stave church, which blends the Christian religion with pagan symbols, then marvel at the mountainous landscape of Vikafjell as you make your way to Voss, a village between two fjords. Can you hear water falling far away? The Tvinde waterfall awaits you!

Main stops

Hopperstad Stave church (external visit)
Sightseeing tour to Vikafjell
A gourmet break in Voss
Tvinde waterfall: photo stop

The programme

Discover the beliefs, culture and nature of Vik in total comfort.
Don't miss out on its most famous church, Hopperstad Stave: built in 1130, it is one of the oldest wooden churches in the world. A blend of Christian devotion and Nordic cults.
The Vikings cut the wood for the church, making it look like a ship. But it doesn't end there: did you know that in Viking culture, the dragon heads on the roof were said to drive out evil spirits?
Now you'll understand why nature was the muse of all pagan rites in Vik: travel between the peaks of Vikafjell and follow Sognefjord with your gaze - it is the longest and deepest fjord in Norway.
Then it's down towards Mørkdalen, known as the “dark valley”, until you reach the agricultural town of Voss.
Here, it's all about taking it easy: a gourmet break with a view of Vand lake is just what you need before the grand finale starring Tvinde, the 'waterfall of youth', which tumbles from a rock 110 meters above sea level. What are you waiting for - click away!

Good to know

Wear suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting.