Things to do in Voss when it rains
- indoor and outdoor activities
Raining in Voss? Here you will find the best activities for a wet day, both indoors and outdoors. Voss has a solid range of indoor options for families and adults alike, and some of the best outdoor experiences are actually even better when it rains.
Get outside anyway
Voss is known for its rivers, and on a rainy day the water is at its most powerful and exciting. Even if you are looking for indoor activities, it is worth knowing that weather in Voss often comes in showers, even on the rainiest days there are usually breaks in the dark cloudes. With the right gear and a bit of flexibility, a rainy day is often the best for being active outdoors, as temperaturen are lower. Family rafting on calm stretches of the river is suitable from around age 5, while packrafting, kayaking and whitewater rafting are popular choices for adults.
For families with children
Vossabadet indoor pool and outdoor pool
Vossabadet has waterslides, diving boards and a play area indoors, perfect when the weather calls for a roof over your head. The outdoor pool is a good option on days when it is only drizzling.
Voss Folk Museum
The museum offers activity booklets with a treasure hunt for younger children. A calm and engaging stop in the middle of town, where old farm buildings tell the story of how people lived in Voss over hundreds of years.
Voss Vind wind tunnel
Everyone aged 5 and over can fly in the wind tunnel, and it is just as entertaining to watch as it is to take part. Set aside a bit of extra time, it is easy to end up staying longer than planned.
Bowling, games and indoor play
In Voss town centre you will find bowling and arcade games, and Kamben Kafé og Spel in Myrkdalen is a popular option for families looking for a relaxed indoor day with good food.
Family rafting
Even when it rains, the river is open. Family rafting on calm water is available from several operators and is well suited to children from around age 5. You will get wet either way, so the rain barely matters.
For adults
Voss Vind wind tunnel
No experience needed, everyone can fly. The wind tunnel gives you a sense of achievement very quickly and is one of the most popular activities in Voss regardless of the weather.
Packrafting, kayaking and river activities
Several operators offer half-day and full-day programmes on the river. On a rainy day the water runs fast and the rivers are at their most dramatic. Check out Kayak Voss, Vått og Vilt and Outdoor Norway for options suited to different experience levels.
Sauna and cold water bathing
At Vangsvatnet you will find three saunas, and there is another one in Bakka. The combination of a hot sauna and cold water is particularly good when it is raining outside.
Local food and drink culture
Voss has a strong food culture with artisan bakeries, farm produce and several excellent restaurants. Kveik ale is brewed in Voss using a yeast culture that is on its way onto the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list, a good reason to visit one of the local pubs or cafés. For wine enthusiasts, Park Hotel has one of the most award-winning wine cellars in northern Europe.
Waterfalls after rain
Tvindefossen and Skjervsfossen are spectacular at the best of times, after a good bout of rain they are at their most powerful. Neither walk is long, so even on a wet day you are only looking at an hour out of the house. Bordalsgjelet gorge is another natural highlight well worth a visit.
Explore the region
Ulvik and Flåm are both within reasonable distance by car or bus. A RIB boat trip on the fjord is a completely different experience in rainy weather, dramatic and memorable.
Bonus:
Bergslitreet at Prestegardsmoen
If you are in Voss on a Sunday, make time for Bergslitreet. There is an open exhibition and café every Sunday, with local artists and a relaxed atmosphere just outside the town centre.
Cafés in Voss
A warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate is the highlight of a rainy day. Why not visit one of the local cafés: