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Voss has a wide range of long-standing cultural traditions, monuments and a soft and beautiful landscape.
Culture:
Mølstertunet ( Voss Museum )
Mølstertunet comprises 16 small farm buildings, built between 1600 and 1870. The buildings are all still standing where they were once built and there is a comprehensive collection of old utensils and equipment. Mølstertunet is also used for exhibitions on a regular basis.
Nesheimstunet ( Voss Museum )
Nesheimstunet is approximately 15 km from the centre of Voss, on the banks of the Lønavatnet Lake. The old farmstead comprises 12 farm buildings, the oldest of which dates back to 1688.
 FinnesloftetBuilt in 1250, Finnesloftet is a national cultural monument and is the oldest profane wooden building in Norway. Guided tours available.
Dagestad Museum
This museum contains much of the work of the famous wood carver and artist, Magnus Dagestad.
 Bergsliløypa TrailA nature and culture trail that takes you to several places associated with the brothers Knud and Brynjulf Bergslien, as well as their nephew Nils Bergslien. All three were famous artists both in Norway and abroad.
Monuments:
 Knute Rockne sculptureThis sculpture was erected on 31 March 2006 in memory of the legendary coach and American football player.
There is also a memorial stone. More information about Knute Rockne can be found here.
Tvindestøtta
In memory of the famous actor Lars Tvinde.
Sivlebautaen og Sivlestøtta
In memory of the poet Per Sivle.
Nature:
Bordalsgjelet Gorge
Dramatic and wild! The gorge is easily accessible to the public.
Stalheimskleiva
An extremely steep and winding road built around 1840. You will also find the beautiful Stalheimsfossen Waterfall here, approximately 36 km from the centre of Voss.
Tvindefossen Waterfall
Tvindefossen is a famous waterfall with a drop of approximately 150 metres, easily accessible to the public. It is approximately 12 km from the centre of Voss along the main road to Vinje.
There are also plenty of opportunities to visit farms and mountain farms, go riding in the mountains, go for mountain walks and take part in fishing expeditions.
Outdoor Activities
Skiing and mountain trips
The people of Voss like skiing. There are two ski centres at Voss, with good terrain for both downhill and cross country skiing (short and long trails).
Riding
Experience Voss on horseback.
Rafting and kayaking
Parachuting
Do you want more wind in your hair?
Paragliding
Fly like a bird down from Hanguren Mountain
Team-building
Paintball
Strategy and games with bullets of paint
Golf
Football
A new artificial surface with underground heating cables makes football possible all year round, in the middle of the Prestegardsmoen recreation area.
Training studio
Power yoga, Pilates, step, aerobic, spinning, pump, squash and bowling
Smalahove (Sheep´s head speciality)
Festivalar på Voss
Smalahovesleppet (sheep´s head festival and a food festival with local produced food)
Shopping
AMFI shopping centre - AMFI: 25 shops under one roof (10 min. walk from the Hotel)
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