HIKE · ODDA · HARDANGER

Trolltunga from Bergen by car

Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most famous hikes – and one of the hardest to reach without a car. Here is how to plan the drive, where to park and why you should not try it as a day trip from Bergen.

The drive

Odda, the town below Trolltunga, is about 3 hours from Bergen. The most scenic route goes along the Hardangerfjord via Norheimsund and the Tørvikbygd–Jondal ferry, or over the Hardanger Bridge via Voss. Both are open all year.

Season: June to September

According to the official Trolltunga site, you can hike on your own from 1 June to 30 September. From October to May the trail is usually covered in snow and a guided hike is recommended. The hike is long and demanding, so start early and bring proper boots, food, water and warm clothes.

Parking: P1, P2 or P3?

Car park	Price (one day)	Hike (return)	Notes
P1 Tyssedal	330 kr	38 km, about 15 h	Open all year
P2 Skjeggedal	550 kr	27 km, 8–12 h	Most popular start
P3 Mågelitopp	600 kr + 220 kr road toll	20 km, 7–10 h	8 June – 30 Sept 2026, pre-booking required in high season, entry 06:30–11:00, max height 2 m

Both our cars are under 2 m tall, so they fit the P3 height limit. Campervans and vehicles over 5.2 m must use P1. The road between P1 and P2 is closed at night (21:00–06:00) for rockslide work, so plan your arrival and departure around it.

Why not a day trip?

Six hours of driving plus a 7–12 hour hike is more than most people can do safely in one day. Stay one or two nights in Odda or Tyssedal: drive on day one, hike early on day two, and drive back on day three (or along the fjord via Hardanger on the way home).

A realistic 3-day plan

• Day 1: Bergen → Norheimsund (Steinsdalsfossen) → ferry → Utne → Odda. Early night.
• Day 2: Arrive at P2 or P3 by 07:00. Hike to Trolltunga and back. Dinner in Odda.
• Day 3: Odda → Hardanger Bridge → Vøringsfossen (summer) → Voss → Bergen.

That is roughly 450–500 km in total. A 3-day rental of our Toyota includes 750 km, so there is plenty of margin.

Packing list for the car

• Head torch – you may finish the hike in the dark late in the season.
• Dry clothes and shoes to change into after the hike.
• Snacks and water for the drive – shops in small villages close early.