Fossen Bratte

Fossen Bratte is a waterfall in Samnanger that drops about 80 meters in a single cascade, creating a powerful sight as water falls straight down the rock face. The volume and speed of the Eikedalselva river create a strong flow that pounds the basin below.

This location served as a strategic position during World War II when Norwegian resistance fighters used the waterfall area against German forces advancing through the region in April 1940. A tragic accident occurred here in 1951 that claimed the lives of two French visitors.

The waterfall holds memories of people connected to this place. Memorials at the site mark important moments that have become part of how locals and visitors understand this location.

The waterfall is reached by a short walking trail that begins behind the restroom facilities near the Fossenbrattetunnelen parking area. The path is easy to walk and gives you clear views of the cascade from different vantage points.

The site holds two separate memorials marking different chapters of its past: a cannon honoring resistance fighters and a plaque remembering those who died in the 1951 incident. These side-by-side monuments tell multiple stories from different times.

Location: Samnanger

GPS coordinates: 60.38106,5.88583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40