City of Odda
Odda, in Hardanger, the western part of Norway, is situated below a
major glacier, where the fjord penetrates deep into the mountain massive of Southern
Norway. Originally a major tourist destination in Europe, the exploitation of hydro electrical power in the beginning the 20th century transformed the place into a bustling international industrial town. Partial de-industrialization has left Odda with a declining population, but also with the potential for a new identity based on its architectural and industrial history, and for a renewed tourism based on its setting and proximity to two National Parks.