By Vania Raebel | October 4, 2019
The Falls
The Mardalsfossen, with a total fall of 2,313 feet, is one of Europe’s highest waterfalls. It consists of two large drops and several smaller ones, with the longest one measuring 1,175 feet. It is located in the municipality of Nesset, more than 500 kilometers away from Oslo, the capital of Norway.
The falls were developed for hydroelectric use in the 1970s. The construction of a dam was protested by various groups, including the Deep Ecology movement. The falls are closed for most of the year but are typically accessible to the public from June 20 to August 20.
