Voss
This modest Norwegian town set on a lake amid mountain terrain between the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord, Voss has a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size and sits within reach of scenic viewpoints across the surrounding valleys. The wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Bergen lies to the west.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population5,571
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
Voss: quick answers
Where is Voss?
Voss is in Vestland, Norway, about 65 km41 miles in a straight line from Bergen.
How do you get to Voss?
The nearest airport is Bergen (BGO), about 1 hr 54 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Voss?
The warmest month is July, averaging 12°C53°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -5°C22°F. The wettest month is January, with about 285 mm11.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Voss?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 14 restaurants, 4 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Voss?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stanghelle and Norheimsund.