10/04/2026
April feels like the right time to talk about Hardangervidda National Park. 🤍
As part of our monthly journey through Norway’s geography, the next stop had to be . Located in the south-central part of the country, it’s one of those places that makes perfect sense on a campervan trip from Bergen or Oslo. You get the best of both worlds, city culture, food, and museums on one side, and wide-open Nordic nature on the other.
And yes, there’s a reason we picked it for April. From this point on, Norway’s largest national park really starts to shine. Winter still leaves behind great conditions for cross-country skiing, while longer days and shifting temperatures also make it a beautiful time to start exploring its vast landscapes on foot, whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking for scenic walks.
The star of the image is Vøringsfossen, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls. It drops 182 meters from the Hardangervidda plateau into the Måbødalen valley, and seeing it in person is every bit as impressive as it sounds.
Getting there is part of the experience. The easiest way is to follow Route 7, one of Norway’s most scenic drives, which crosses the Hardangervidda area between Eidfjord and Haugastøl, near Geilo. If you’re coming from Bergen, Route 7 takes you inland toward Eidfjord and up into dramatic mountain scenery. If you’re starting in Oslo, the same road takes you west across the plateau toward the fjord side. Either way, it’s the kind of drive that makes you want to stop often and take it all in.
To reach Vøringsfossen, keep following Route 7 toward Måbødalen. The viewpoints are located near Fossli Hotel, about 1 kilometer from the road, and there’s also a parking area nearby. From there, it’s easy to access the viewing platforms and admire the falls as they crash into the valley below.
So if your Norway road trip needs a stop that combines dramatic scenery, an easy detour, and one of the country’s most iconic natural sights, Hardangervidda and Vøringsfossen make a very strong case for April. 🚐✨