Two German Tourists Rescued After Being Caught in Avalanche in Ulvik, Norway

Two German tourists were briefly caught in an avalanche on Vestre Rallarvegen in Ulvik, Norway, on Friday evening, February 27, 2026. Both individuals were able to free themselves from the snow whereas communicating with emergency services and were subsequently rescued by a preparedness train.

Details of the Incident

The incident was reported to police at 6:48 PM local time. The two tourists contacted emergency services themselves, reporting they were stuck in the snow but uninjured. According to operations leader Ingrid Teigland Tepstad of the Vest police district, the avalanche occurred between Høghellervatnet and Låghellervatnet.

Rescue Operation

While speaking with emergency personnel, the tourists managed to extricate themselves from the snow. However, they required assistance to obtain out of the area. A rescue operation was launched involving four snowmobiles from Finse Røde Kors (Red Cross) and a preparedness train staffed with volunteers, police and civil defense personnel. NRK reports that a similar avalanche exercise had recently taken place in Finse, allowing for readily available resources.

By 8:31 PM, the tourists were confirmed to be safe and aboard the preparedness train. They were reported to be unharmed. Tu.no confirmed this information.

Avalanche Risk

Svein Ove Seim, responsible for the relief corps in Hordaland, warned of high avalanche risk in the area, citing significant fresh snowfall and increasing winds. BA.no reports that these conditions can lead to larger and longer-running avalanches.

Key Takeaways

• Two German tourists were caught in an avalanche in Ulvik, Norway, on February 27, 2026.
• Both tourists were able to free themselves with the support of emergency services.
• A rescue operation involving Red Cross volunteers, police, and civil defense personnel was successfully completed.
• Authorities are warning of high avalanche risk in the region due to recent snowfall and wind conditions.