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Norway Kjelfossen

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Kjelfossen is a waterfall in Gudvangen in Aurland municipality Vestland. It is located in the river Kjelfossgrovi, a tributary of the Nærøydalselvi. The waterfall consists of several falls, and has a total drop height of 705 metres. SSB states 840 metres. The highest vertical drop is 149 metres. The river is not regulated for power development. The waterfall is also known as Store Kjelfossen.

The waterfall is considered one of the world's highest, but the stated total drop is disputed. Statistics Norway ranks the waterfall as Norway's highest with a drop of 840 metres.

Photography Tips

To take a shot from here, you need a good tele lens.

Travel Information

By car.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:42 - 15:53 | current local time: 17:50

Photo Themes Waterfall

Locations Aurland Gudvangen vestland Norway.

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