Fossli Hotel

Fossli Hotel is at Fosslivegen 252, Vøringsfoss, in the municipality of Eidfjord, Vestland county, Norway. It stands on the rim of the Måbødalen valley on the Hardangervidda plateau, directly beside the viewing areas for Vøringsfossen, one of the best-known waterfalls in Norway, with a drop of roughly 145 metres. The hotel is seasonal and open roughly from mid-May to mid-September, with 21 rooms in a historic mountain-hotel setting that has hosted visitors since the 19th century. The road from Eidfjord climbs through the Måbødal valley and its tunnels, and the Hardangervidda National Park Centre in Eidfjord, the Sima power station and the Hardangerfjord are also within reach. Rooms are offered as doubles and family rooms, with private bathrooms, and some have views of the waterfall or the plateau. The hotel has a licensed restaurant, which serves guests and day visitors, with menus featuring Norwegian dishes and local produce. The waterfall viewpoint, with its platform and trails, is a short walk from the entrance, and the old Måbø path down the valley is a popular hike. No spa or pool is listed. The service character is simple and scenic, suited to couples, hikers and road-trippers who want to wake up at the waterfall. Published rates run roughly 1,100 to 2,200 NOK per night, depending on date and room type. Day visitors and tour buses arrive in large numbers during summer, so the viewpoint is busiest in the middle of the day, and early morning and evening are quieter. Mountain weather can change quickly, with fog, rain and cool temperatures even in July, so layered clothing is advisable. Because the hotel closes outside the summer season, travellers should confirm dates before planning.