Hivjufossen

Hivjufossen is a 250 meters high waterfall in Hovet, a village in the municipality of Hol in the county Buskerud, in Norway.

Some kilometers from the centre of the village Hovet, in the direction of Aurland, is a hiking track to the Hivjufossen. The majestic waterfall is a tourist attraction and can only be reached after 40 till 60 minutes climbing. Hivjufossen consists of an upper and lower waterfall which are created by the water of the river Storekvelvi that streams from Hardangervidda National Park to Hallingskarvet National Park. It is joined by other rivers and streams as it flows in the direction of the river Storåne in Hovet.

Deadly accidents
The waterfall came in the news when on 3 August 2007 a Dutchman (40) accidentally fell into the waterfall and was found dead some hours later. The first deadly accident took place in 1991. The victim was a Norwegian woman (44). The third victim was an American (52).

The fatal fall happened on 24 July 2016. Magne Holestøl, local guide, experienced travel guide of tourists who visit the Hivjufossen and member of the rescue team in 1991, stated in the article "Ikke trygt for turister" in the provincial newspaper NRK Buskerud  Hivjufossen is not safe for tourists.

Literature

 * Ciska Zeypveld (2013) De dag dat je uit mijn leven viel (The day you fell out of my life")  Publisher: Utrecht: Voorhoeve ISBN 978 90 2972 138 7