Vossevangen: Norway’s Adventure Hub with Viking Heritage, WWII History, and Thrilling Sports

Vossevangen: Norway’s Adventure Hub with Viking Heritage, WWII History, and Thrilling Sports

[中文👇] Vossevangen, often simply called Voss, is a charming town in western Norway, nestled between fjords and mountains. Known for its beautiful natural scenery, it has a history dating back to Viking times, with archaeological finds indicating settlement here since the Iron Age. The Voss Church, built in 1277, is a testament to the town’s long history, showcasing medieval architecture that has survived through centuries.
During World War II, Voss was heavily bombed by German forces, but it has since been rebuilt and thrives as a hub for adventure tourism and Norwegian culture. Voss is famous for its annual Extreme Sports Week, drawing thrill-seekers from around the world for paragliding, skydiving, rafting, and more.
A fun fact: Voss is known for Voss water, a brand of bottled water recognized worldwide for its sleek design, though ironically, it’s bottled in a different part of Norway! Locally, people love smalahove, a traditional dish made from sheep’s head, enjoyed especially around the holidays.

沃斯旺根（Vossevangen），通常簡稱為沃斯（Voss），是位於挪威西部的一座美麗小鎮，座落於峽灣和山脈之間，以壯麗的自然風光聞名。其歷史可追溯至維京時代，考古發現顯示該地自鐵器時代起便有人居住。沃斯教堂（Voss Church）建於1277年，是小鎮悠久歷史的見證，展現了歷經數世紀保存下來的中世紀建築。
在第二次世界大戰期間，沃斯曾遭到德軍的猛烈轟炸，但其後重建，如今已成為極限運動和挪威文化的中心。沃斯以其年度極限運動週（Extreme Sports Week）而聞名，每年吸引世界各地的極限運動愛好者來參加滑翔傘、跳傘、漂流等活動。
有趣的是，沃斯以知名的「Voss水」而聞名全球，這款瓶裝水因其時尚的設計廣受好評，但有趣的是，該水實際上是在挪威的另一個地區裝瓶！此外，當地人喜愛的傳統美食「羊頭肉」（Smalahove）是用羊頭製成的菜肴，尤其在節日期間享用。