Voss

: Voss is also a novel by Patrick White.

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Voss is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway.

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Voss is a notable center of skiing, water sports, skydiving, paragliding and other adventure sports. The ski area, to the north of the town, is accessible via a cable car from the town. There is also chair lift access from Bavallen, a short distance to the north east of Voss. The town?s proximity to scenic Sognefjord has made it popular with tourists.

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In the early Viking Age, before Harald Fairhair, Voss was a petty kingdom.

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During the second world war, Voss was bombed by the Luftwaffe, probably because of the railway station there.

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Skiing: Skiing is the activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites) strapped to the feet with ski bindings. Originally used primarily for transportation, skiing evolved into a popular recreational and competitive activity during t...

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Voss related Images and Photos (experimental)

Hanna Voss Kittery Maine circa 1795