This is the kind of adventure I would never have imagined doing. The kind of place you usually only see on your Facebook feed, tag a friend with “let’s do it!” and forget about it after scrolling to a meme. However, after hiking for 4 hours, we finally made it. We reached Trolltunga!

As soon as we arrived, we noticed some warning signs, advising not to sit on the edge but as young and reckless human being, we surely didn’t respect those signs.

It is actually forbidden to sit on the edge

It wasn’t easy but we didn’t need a training beforehand. We surely regretted it the next few days when both of us couldn’t walk properly and almost needed a walking stick. The first point of advice: don’t plan any physical activity the next day. We started the hike at 6 am, so when we got there, we only queued for 20 minutes to take THE Trolltunga photo.

Trolltunga’s picture: check

Whereas people who arrived later had to wait up to 1.5 hours. My second point of advice: start early. Also, even if we only queued for 20 minutes, we managed to witness 2 proposals on the rock. That is clearly another reason to start early but you would need a car, as the first bus is around 7.30am.

For more tips, I found this article: norwaytonowhere.com/a-guide-to-hiking-trolltunga/. It has all the information to have a great trek and be well prepared.

Little Gems

After hiking to Trolltunga, we spent a whole day driving to the different waterfalls around Odda. Probably the highest and largest waterfalls I have ever seen. After the Furebergfossen waterfall, we found a stunning picnic place nearby Ænus (we did stop at this village just for its name). It had a picnic table and benches right next to the lake. The rain didn’t stop us as we hide under the table. Most of the people we met at our Airbnb actually just went to Odda for Trolltunga but I recommend to stay one more day, not for its crazy nightlife but to explore the region as it has a lot to offer. Although be ready to randomly wait 30 minutes on the road for an unknown reason. It did happen to us a couple of time.

One of the waterfalls around Odda

Overall, this trip was unforgettable. The hike, the waterfalls and the breathtaking landscape, not only during the hike to Trolltunga but also during the trip from Oslo to Odda were incredible. If you had the chance to visit Norway and the energy to hike for 8 hours, Trolltunga is a must do.