Voss Tandem Skydiving

Tandem skydiving at Voss is a freefall jump above the lake, town and mountains of Voss municipality in Vestland, Norway, a town known as one of the country's main adventure sports centres. Voss Fallskjermklubb is listed as the operator. Passengers are strapped to an experienced tandem instructor and exit the aircraft at around 4,000 metres, which gives roughly a minute of freefall before the parachute opens and a canopy ride of several minutes down to the landing area. No previous experience is required, and the instructor controls the jump, but participants need to be in reasonable health, able to follow instructions about body position, and within the operator's weight and age limits, which should be confirmed when booking. Most operators set a minimum age of 18 or require parental consent for younger jumpers, and people with heart conditions, back problems or recent injuries should seek advice first. Jumpsuit, harness, goggles and helmet are provided by the operator, and participants wear closed, sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes. The whole experience takes about four hours including check-in, the safety briefing and waiting for suitable weather. The briefing covers exit and landing positions, and tandem equipment is built with a main and a reserve parachute and an automatic activation device as part of Norwegian aviation safety requirements. Skydiving depends on clear skies and low wind, so jumps are often postponed or cancelled. The season runs from May to September, with summer offering the best chance of stable weather, and cloud, rain, strong wind and low visibility are the conditions to avoid. Prices are roughly NOK 3,500-4,500, and optional photo or video packages are often available for an extra fee. Participants should plan a flexible schedule.