Via Ferrata Excursion and Guided Museum Tour in Tyssedal

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5 hrs
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From 15 years-old and up
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Calling all adventurers! This exciting 5-hour via Ferrata excursion in Tyssedal promises to take your trip to Norway to new and thrilling heights!

Calling all adventurers! This exciting 5-hour via Ferrata excursion in Tyssedal promises to take your trip to Norway to new and thrilling heights! Welcoming adrenaline lovers ages 15 and up.

Situated in southwestern Norway, the picturesque and majestic Sørfjorden is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, lush fruit orchards, and rich cultural heritage. Sørfjorden is a branch of the much larger Hardangerfjord and covers a distance of approximately 38 kilometres (24 miles). If you're not afraid of heights and are seeking a once-in-a-lifetime excursion in Norway, this guided via Ferrata in Sørfjorden is for you! With morning and afternoon departure options, this unique tour also includes a guided tour of Tyssedal's Norwegian Museums of Hydropower and Industry so you can learn about the region's history and enjoy a dose of adrenaline with spectacular views afterwards!

Your via Ferrata in Tyssedal adventure begins at the meeting point in Tyssedal, where you and your group (a maximum of 40 people) will be greeted by your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Next, you'll receive a guided tour of the Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry which includes an excursion inside a former power station. During the visit, you'll learn about the story of hydropower in Norway and what it was like for workers who helped with construction at extreme altitudes and harsh winter conditions over 100 years ago. After the tour, you'll head to the via Ferrata departure point, where your instructor will provide you with your equipment, which includes a helmet and harness. Once they've provided everyone with an introduction to via Ferrata and climbing techniques, you will have a safety review and your instructor will double-check all of the equipment before attaching you to the rope.

Now, the fun starts! You'll start your 400-metre (1,312-foot) thrilling climb along 5 immense pipelines. During the via Ferrata course, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of Sørfjorden and the Folgefonna National Park. Once you've reached the top, you'll feel a sense of victory and accomplishment, enjoying the amazing panorama. In addition, your instructor will take photos of you to mark this special occasion. After a break, you'll return to the original departure point with lifelong memories of your museum tour and via Ferrata in Tyssedal excursion!

Answer the call to adventure while in beautiful Norway and join this informative and fun museum tour and via Ferrata in Tyssedal today!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Tyssedal (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry guided tour including a short film about the history of the area

- Old power station visit

- Walk to the via Ferrata departure point

- Receive your equipment (helmet and harness)

- Introduction to via Ferrata and climbing techniques

- Safety review

- Instructor double-checks equipment and hooks you into the rope

- 400-metre (1,312-foot) climb

- Congratulations, you've reached the top!

- Break

- Return to the original departure point in Tyssedal

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition and not afraid of heights.

This activity is not suitable for those with knee problems.

In addition, please inform your instructor of any health condition that may impact the excursion.

A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour.

The minimum weight for this via Ferrata excursion is 40 kg (88 lbs) and the maximum weight is 120 kg (264 lbs).

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.

This via Ferrata excursion includes an ascent of 400 metres (1,312 feet).

During the fall and winter months, please dress in warm underlayers with wind and waterproof outer layers.

Meeting point:
Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry, Naustbakken 7, 5770, Tyssedal, Norway
Spoken languages:English, Norwegian
Included
  • Professional instructor
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Climbing equipment
  • Photos
  • Guided museum tour
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing
  • Wind and rainproof jacket
  • Mid-layer
  • Hiking boots
  • Cap or hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra warm clothing items
  • Backpack
  • 2 Litres of water
  • Packed lunch
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Gloves with a good grip

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