Voss
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Would you like to do a parachute jump? If so, then you should hop off the train now. Every year extreme sports enthusiasts from around the world meet in Voss, to parachute, paraglide, raft on the rivers and take part in other such extreme sports. With one arm in Hardanger fjord and mid-way between Bergen and Sognefjord, Voss lies in the heart of Fjord Norway. From the station you can take the cable car - the Voss Gondola, which is the biggest and most modern gondola in Northern Europe. It will take you up 820 metres to the fantastic Hangurstoppen where you can partake in numerous outdoor activities. Voss is steeped in traditions and a food culture founded on local produce is strong across the whole region. Its proximity to the mountains and the activities on offer make Voss a very popular tourist destination, especially after the train line came to the town. Voss has therefore been a popular tourist destination for nearly 200 years. The Fleicher’s Hotel in the town centre was built in 1860 and since its opening has been host to distinguished guests from Norway and abroad. For many of the guests the journey to Voss took several days, so it was especially good to be able to enjoy champagne and local food in a luxurious setting on arrival. The Park Hotel in Voss is home to Norway’s largest wine cellar, with possibly the world’s best wine menu consisting of an amazing 40 000 bottles of good vintage wine.