The eastern side of the mountain hosts a ski resort, Vassfjellet Skisenter.

The 710-metre (2,330 ft) tall mountain lies about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of the village of Melhus.

This road starts in the village of Kvål in Melhus Municipality, but is closed to public vehicle access.

The Vassfjell Chapel is located on the northeast side of the mountain in Trondheim Municipality.

The first element is the genitive case of vatn which means "water", "lake", or "tarn".