Finse
Norway · VestlandNO
Village in Ulvik Municipality, Norway
Finse is a mountain hamlet in Ulvik Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The small settlement is located along the lake Finsevatnet and it is centered around Finse station, a railway station on the Bergen Line. The station is the highest station of the Norwegian railway system at an elevation of 1,222 metres (4,009 ft) above sea level. As it is not reachable by road, and as the municipality is not otherwise connected by rail, Finse is not easily accessible from the rest of Ulvik Municipality. According to Statistics Norway, the basic statistical unit of Finse-Hallingskeid, which includes several other nearby localities such as Hallingskeid station, had a population of 15 in 2025.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 60.600, 7.500
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 1222 m
Overview of Finse
Finse — a destination in Vestland, Norway — is worth a place on your map. Finse is strongest on nature, sports and nightlife. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,222 metres.
Things to do in Finse
Nature in Finse
(3)The nature shortlist for Finse: National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks. All of it is drawn from Finse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Finse
(3)On the sports side, Finse offers Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. All of it is drawn from Finse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Finse
(2)For nightlife, expect Events and Festival. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Finse.
Water Sports in Finse
(1)For water sports, expect Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Finse.
Best time to visit Finse
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Finse is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Vestland and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Finse that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Finse known for?
- Finse, in Vestland, Norway, is best known for nature, sports and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Finse?
- Recorded activities in Finse include National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Hiking Trails and Running. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Finse?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Finse located?
- Finse is located in Vestland, Norway. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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