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The Sognefjord – Fjord Norways longest and most spectacular fjord with the Flåm railway, Jostedalen glacier, Jotunheimen national park, UNESCO Urnes stave church, local food, Aurlandsdalen valley, UNESCO fjord cruise, kayaking, glacier center, RIB-tours, hiking trails and other activities and accommodations with a fjord view. Deer farm, bathing facilities, fjord kayaking, family glacier hiking, museums, centers, playland and much more for the kids.

The UNESCO Nærøyfjord was in 2004 titled by the National Geographic as “the worlds best unspoiled destination”. The Jotunheimen National park has fantastic hiking areas and Vettifossen - the most beautiful waterfall in Norway. There are marked hiking trails in Aurlandsdalen Valley and many other places around the Sognefjord. Glacier hiking at the Jostedalen glacier – the largest glacier on main land Europe – is an unique experience. There is Vorfjellet, Luster ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media also three National tourist routes in the area – Sognefjellet, Aurlandsfjellet (“the Snowroad”) and Gaularfjellet, with attractions such as the viewpoints Stegastein and “Utsikten”.

Summertime offers classic fjord experiences. In the autumn the air is clear and the fjord is Contents Contact us dressed in beautiful autumn colors – the best time of the year for hiking and cycling. The Autumn and Winter 6 autumns shifts to the “Winter Fjord” with magical fjord light, alpine ski touring, snow shoe Sognefjord 8 walks, ski resorts, cross country skiing, fjord kayaking, RIB-safari, fjord cruises, the Flåm railway Visit Sognefjord AS «Hiking buses»/Getting to and guided tours to the magical blue ice caves under the glacier. The spring breakes in with Fosshaugane Campus and around the Sognefjord 11 flowering and snow powdered mountain tops – maybe the best time of year to visit the Trolladalen 30, NO-6856 Sogndal National Tourist Routes 12 Sognefjord. The glacier 14 [email protected] Welcome, any time of year! The mountains 18 Waterfalls 21 Ståle Brandshaug Mountain walk suggestions 22 CEO, Visit Sognefjord AS Tel: (+47) 99 23 15 00 Events 24 Attractions 26 Visit Sognefjord has environmental certification Activities 32 sognefjord.no Fishing 40 Map 42 App: visitnorway Accommodation 46 3 Eat & drink 76 Practical information 78 /visitsognefjord @visitsognefjord

Høyanger ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media Kongevegen ©Staten vegvesen Sogndal Skisenter ©Håvard Nesbø Hopperstad Stavkyrkje ©Håkon Li

The longest fjord, the Sognefjord, lies in the heart of Fjord Norway and extends to the foot of the Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen National Parks. The area is both dramatic and hospitable, with exciting and invigorating activities for the whole family.

The Flåm Railway ©sverrehjornevik.com ©Thomas Morel si verdsarvliste UNESCO StavkyrkjeUrnes På

Melsnipa Fjærland ©Vegard Aasen VERI MEDIA

Narøyfjord ©Sverrehjornevik Flåm AS Nigardsbreen Glacier ©Vegard Aasen VERI Media

Stegastein Viewpoint, Aurland - ©Sverre Hjørnevik, Fjord Norway Løyntnantsbryggja, Lærdal ©Magnhild Aspevik

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BEREKRAFTIG 5 REISEMÅL LOKALT ENGASJEMENT Keipen, Balestrand - ©Falkeblikk AS I EIT LANGT PERPEKTIV Sognefjord The Sognefjord is beautiful - Autumn and Winter - all four seasons ©sverrehjornevik.com Sognefjorden has the best off-piste areas, good ski lifts and unique Fjord experience During spring the waterfalls are all year. The road to Jostedalen and Jotunheimen is short, where you find tours and large, fruit trees in blossom, guides that are highly valued. mountaintops still white with frost and the air is crispy clear.

Guided tours and courses The Sognefjord invites you to amazing free skiing nature, as from the mountain top to the fjord. You will find experienced guides that take you to

©Thomas Morel the best snow, and offer guiding and courses for all levels. Snowshoe-tours, iceclimbing courses, avalanche courses and tours to the magical caves under the Nigardsglacier are some of the things you can do! The Fjellsportfestival which translates to Mountainsportfestival, is loctaed in Sogndal and has become the winter highlight during winter for locals and guests of the fjord.

The Winterfjord Cruises in the UNESCO world heritage Nærøyfjord during the Autumn and Summertime in the fjord brings a variation of experiences, Winter, gives experiences with fjordlight and the brilliant area with steep as the cruise in UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord, visit mountains, wild waterfalls and the vivid cultural landscape. Flåmsrailway is the stave churches and let the guides give a hike on the crowned as one of the worlds most beautiful railwaydistances and is open all Jostedalsglacier. year round. In addition there are many other activites that are open all year, ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media

per example the viewpoint of Stegastein. ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media Aasen ©Vegard In Autumn the Sognefjord is covered Activities with all the strong colours, red and The Sognefjord is the center for adventurous experiences where you are close yellow in the mountainarea, and to nature, in a cayak or a RIB-tour during Autumn, and in winter with the snow later by the fjords.This is the best covered mountains. Explore the fjord with a bike during Autmn, or try the time for hiking the mountains, and biketrails close to the fjord. Percieve the colours of the Autumn in the fantastic go berry picking. tour areas in Jotunheimen Nationalpark with the Hurrungane and Utladalen in ©Sverre Hjørnevik ©Sverre Årdal, Stølsheimen, Aurlandsvalley, Rallarway, Molden and many more… ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media Ski resorts There are several resorts in the Sognefjord, but mainly Sogndal skicenter and ©Sverre Hjørnevik www.fjordnorway.com

©VERI Media Sogn Skicenter which lies only 25 minutes from each other, with one joint pass. The centers have different skilevels and fulfill each other perfectly. You The Winterfjord gives will find childrenparks, cross-country and lighted trails, large off-piste areas you fjordexperiences, 6 and groomed skiing for learners and experienced skiiers. Skitours into the the magical blueicecaves 7 UNESCO world heritage, Off-piste with a fjord view and Vetti area with the under the glacier, off-piste glaciers kingdom in Årdal. skiing, fjordlight, snowshoe tours, alpineresorts and For acommodation, transportation and activities check: www.sognefjord.no guided tours to the steep and en.sognefjord.no/things-to-do/winter-activities mountains. The Sognefjord has several distinctive fjord arms winding their way between steep mountains to end in small, picturesque villages. One of the most well known branches of the Sognefjord is the narrow Nærøyfjord, which is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. You can choose between different boat trips to experience the beauty of the fjords all year round. Other tempting fjord activities are kayaking, fjord rafting, angling, rowing, swimming and much more.

The Sogn Fjord Museum at Kaupanger tells the story of life beside the fjord, and the Sognefjord Aquarium gives you a picture of life in the fjord itself. Highlights The West Norwegian Fjords Since 2005, the area defined as the West Norwegian Fjords, comprising the Geirangerfjord, Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, has been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List of the world's Fjærlandsfjorden ©Ronny Bäckström cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. The world heritage value of the Nærøyfjord area can be summed up as follows: a fjord landscape with active geological processes, a rich flora and fauna, and a beautiful natural landscape from fjord to mountains, with glaciers, forests, waterfalls and free-flowing rivers, and a cultural landscape that adds perspective to the natural landscape.

Nærøyfjord - narrow and dramatic The Nærøyfjord is the narrowest, wildest and most famous of the fjord arms, and is a UNESCO

Næroyfjorden ©Vegard Aasen VERI Media World Heritage Site. The surrounding mountains rise steeply to reach towering heights and create a unique magical atmosphere. A ferry trip on the Nærøyfjord, from Kaupanger to Gudvangen, and a passangerboat from Flåm/Aurland, will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway.

The Sognefjord Lusterfjord - inland towards the Jotunheimen, Breheimen and Jostedalsbreen The landscape around the Lusterfjord is very picturesque, and many great artists have been - and the beautiful fjord arms inspired by the unique beauty of its scenery. The Lusterfjord extends all the way to the foot of the Jotunheimen and Breheimen mountains and the Jostedalsbreen glacier, and from Skjolden The more than 204 km long Sognefjord lies in the heart of in the East to Solund in the West the Sognefjord measures an impressive 204 kilometres. Fjord Norway, and is the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Fjærlandsfjord - inland towards the Jostedalsbreen Glacier This beautiful fjord arm extends almost all the way up to the glacier tongues that reach down 8 At its deepest, the fjord plunges to more than 1,300 m and to the village of Fjærland, and most of the year the fjord has a beautiful bright green colour 9 because of the meltwater from the glaciers that flows into the fjord. the mountains along the fjord rise to more than 1,700 m. Finnafjord - roadless and exotic At the head of the distinctive Finnafjord, the mountains are steep and the scenery is spectacular. The famous cheese-maker Synnøve Finden was born and brought up beside this lovely fjord. Stegastein ©Sverre Hjørnevik

Nettbuss Nigardsbreen ©Sverre Hjørnevik Aurlandsdalen ©Sverre Hjørnevik «Hiking buses» around the Sognefjord

Public transport to and from amazing hiking areas to Aurlandsdalen Valley, Jotunheimen National park, Jostedalsbreen glacier/National park and National tourist route Sognefjellet. Route information: www.kringom.no/?lang=en and www.google.com daily departures:

Aurlandsdalen Valley: (route 23-490 Gudvangen – Flåm Aurlandsdalen – Hallingdal and local route 490) Extra routes: Flåm – Østerbø – Flåm.

Jotunheimen National park and Utladalen valley: (route 14-127 Øvre Årdal – Hjelle – Turtagrø)

Stryn Jostedalsbreen National park, Nigardsbreen glacier: (route 144 Sogndal – Lom – Otta) Loen Olden Byrkjelo Jostedalsbreen National park, Bøyabreen and Supphellebreen glaciers:

Lom / (route www.fjaerland.org «Transport») Jostedalsbreen Trondheim / Oslo JostedalenTurtagrø Sognefjellet Veitastrond Skjolden Sognefjellet, National tourist route: (route 144 Sogndal – Lom – Otta) Fjærland – a unique Gaupne Hafslo Øvre Årdal Urnes experience in Leikanger Sogndal Årdalstagen Oslo Sogn! Getting to and around the Sognefjord Vik Lærdal Borgund By car: www.vegvesen.no and www.maps.google.no Gudvangen Aurland Oslo By air: www.wideroe.no, www.scandinavianskies.net Flåm Express boat: www.norled.no

Bergen Oslo Express buses: www.kringom.no, www.nettbuss.no and www.nor-way.no Train: www.nsb.no or www.visitflam.com

Øyagata 11 | N-6868 Gaupne | tel +47-57 68 56 80 | www.lustrabadet.no | Lustrabadet National Tourist Route Sognefjellet - ©Werner Harstad / Statens vegvesen Tindevegen - ©Dick Brunsvold

National Tourist Routes in Sognefjord Other nice mountain passes

National Tourist Route Aurlandsfjellet Tindevegen You will see snow lying beside the road during most of the A beautiful mountain road between Øvre Årdal and Turtagrø, with great views of magnificent summer, which is why the road is often called the 'Snow scenery and the impressive peaks of the Jotunheimen mountains. Just a short walk from Road'. The route has attractions such as the artwork 'Den' the road, you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Hurrungane peaks and Store (Bjørnehiet) and the spectacular Stegastein viewing platform, Skagastølstind mountain in the east, and of the inner reaches of the Sognefjord and Skjolden and it is famous for its breathtaking views. The road from in the west. Tindevegen is a toll road for motorbikes, private cars, camper vans and caravans. Aurland to the Stegastein viewpoint is open all year. Vikafjellsvegen (Stølsheimen) National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet The road through the mountain area between Vik and Vinje/Voss (route 13) provides an ideal The Gaularfjellet mountains lie to the north of Balestrand, base for hikes in both the Vikafjellet and the Stølsheimen mountains, where there are many and the road from Balestrand to Moskog (near Førde) old summer pasture farms set in hilly terrain. All of the old mountain pasture Stegastein, National Tourist Route Aurlandsfjellet and Eldalosen - Sande passes through them. On the ©Sverre Hjørnevik, Fjord Norway Balestrand side, the road twists and turns through nine Most roads are open all year, hairpin bends. There are many beautiful rivers and but some are closed during the waterfalls along the route. On the top, the spectacular winter months. For information viewpoint «Utsikten» was opened in 2016. about current road conditions, please call (+47) 815 48 991 National Tourist Route Sognefjellet (hold for information in English). Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between For information on bus services Luster and Lom is the highest and most impressive mountain across the mountains, please 13 pass in Northern Europe (highest point 1430 meters), and call (+47) 57 65 95 12 or visit it has been awarded the status of National Tourist Route www.kringom.no and because of the spectacular and wild mountain scenery it www.nettbuss.no passes through in the Jotunheimen National Park. www.nasjonaleturistveger.no "Utsikten", Nasjonal turistveg Gaularfjellet. ©Jiri Havran Stølsheimen ©Thomas Morel In Jostedalen, Fjærland and several other places, you can enjoy glacier walks, led by experienced guides who know the area like the palm of their hands. On the Nigardsbreen glacier in Jostedalen, daily family walks are among activities organised throughout the summer. Visit the national park centers Norwegian Glacier Museum and the Breheimsenteret (Jostedal Glacier Visitors Centre) to learn more about the Jostedalsbreen National Park. Norwegian Glacier Museum, Fjærland - ©Gaute Dvergsdal Bøyum Highlights

Nigardsbreen Glacier, Jostedal This is one of the most accessible glaciers, where you can peer into the blue ice at very close range, and everyone above the age of six can join guides on glacier walks. You can also walk alongside the lake. Children above 8 years old can participate.

Flatbreen / Supphellebreen Glacier, Fjærland The Flatbreen glacier can be seen from the fjord, and can be reached on foot. The beautiful walk up to the glacier and the Flatbrehytta cabin takes about 3 hours. Guided glacier walks on Flatbreen can be ordered. You can drive by car to Supphellebreen.

Bergsetbreen Glacier, Jostedal The spectacular Bergset glacier, only an hour’s easy walk from the road, is one of the most beautiful and impressing glacier arms.

Nigardsbreen, Jostedalen ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media Austerdalsbreen Glacier, Veitastrond “The finest ice scenery in Europe”, said the English mountaineer W.C. Slingsby about The Jostedalsbreen National Park Austerdalsbreen and the three ice falls called Loke, Odin and Tor. - and the beautiful glacier arms

In 2008, Luster municipality with its tree national parks (Jotunheimen, At 500 square kilometres, Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in mainland Europe. This Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen) gigantic mass of ice covers mountain peaks and deep valleys in the National Park and its was designated a national park spectacular arms of blue ice extend down to the lush valleys near our fjords. Many people are 14 municipality. This is a hallmark of amazed when they realize how accessible these glacier arms are, and discover that it can be significance and administrative almost as warm by the ice as it is down by the fjord. areas granted this status encompass large and invaluable wilderness areas.

Breheimssenteret, Jostedal - ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media

Nigardsbreen Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland You can see the Bøyabreen at quite close range from the Visit a prize winning museum! main road in Fjærland, or admire it from the Brævasshytta restaurant, even closer to the ice.

Guided glacier walks If you join a guided glacier walk you can visit several other beautiful glacier arms, both in Jotunheimen and in Jostedalen (for instance the Austdalsbreen and the Tunsbergsdalsbreen).

Be aware that the glacial ice is always in motion and blocks of ice can break off from the glacier front. Never hike on the glacier without a local guide or venture past the barriers that have been erected.

Nigardsbreen ©Vegard Aasen VERI Media

Transport to the Glacier

JostedalsBrebussen – the Jostedalsbreen glacier bus • Daily departures Sogndal - Nigardsbreen (Jostedal). • Connections from Balestrand, Leikanger, Vik, Flåm, Lærdal, Årdal and other places. • A great opportunity for glacier walking, kayaking, canyoning, Enjoy our helicopter flight over the glacier! rafting or just admire the glacier and visit the Breheimsenteret.

Brebåten - the glacier boat, Jostedal • Season: Daily from approx 10 June – 1 Sept (usually 10 – 18) • Provides a daytime shuttle service in the summer season between the car park at Nigardsbrevatnet lake and the Nigardsbreen glacier.

Brebussen – the glacier bus, Fjærland • Daily service starting from the ferry landing in Mundal and going via the Norwegian Opening hours Glacier Museum to the Bøyabreen and Supphellebreen glaciers, with connections from June - July - August: 09:00 – 19:00 16 April - May - September - October: 10:00 – 16:00 17 Sogndal, Flåm, Balestrand and other places in the summer season. November - March: At request • A great opportunity to see the glacier and visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum etc. • Season: June, July, August. www.bre.museum.no N-6848 Fjærland, Norway | tel: +47 57 69 32 88 | e-mail [email protected] Aurlandsdalen The track through the legendary Aurlandsdalen valley is one of the ancient routes between Eastern and Western Norway. Beautiful and wild, rich in flora and fauna, cultural heritage, history, varied geology and good trout fishing. You can go walking for several days and stay overnight in trekking association cabins in the valley, or go on shorter walks based on travelling by bus or using your own car.

Breheimen National Park Breheimen is the mountain area between the two national parks of Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen. The walk through the Mørkridsdalen valley is regarded as one of the most beautiful in Norway, and the Norwegian Trekking Association has voted it the walk with the richest flora. There are many summer pasture farms and large fishing lakes in the area, which are used extensively by both the locals and visitors.

Jostedalsbreen National Park – the largest glacier Almost half of the Jostedalsbreen National Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark - ©Sverre Hjørnevik Fjord Norge AS Fjord Norway Park is covered by the Jostedalsbreen glacier, which is the largest glacier in The Jotunheimen National Park mainland Europe. Jotunheimen National Park – the highest - and other beautiful mountain areas mountains in Norway The whole of the Jotunheimen National Park consists of high mountains and You can ramble beside the fjord, follow culture trails and historical roads or head for the glaciers, and it is here that you find Aurlandsdalen - ©Sverre Hjørnevik Fjord Norge AS Fjord Norway mountains and enjoy unique views of the fjord, mountains and glaciers. Many places also offer Norway’s highest mountains. The three guided treks, walks, glacier walking and climbing highest peaks are Galdhøpiggen (2,469 m), Glittertind (2,465 m) and Large network of paths and mountain cabins Store Skagastølstind (2,405 m). A drive The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) has many waymarked trails and welcoming staffed along the national tourist road over the lodges and cabins in the mountains around the fjord, and Luster is the municipality in Norway Sognefjell mountain between Lom in the with most DNT cabins. The standard ranges from rather luxurious staffed lodges that serve East and Luster in the West gives you meals to simple selfservice cabins. You can walk from cabin to cabin or use the cabins as a base a close up view of Store Skagastølstind for day hikes in the mountains. (Storen) and many other impressive peaks. In the summer season there is Seasons and weather a bus service twice a day across the 18 The Sognefjord is a great area for outdoor pursuits all year round, but July, August and September are Sognefjell Road from Otta to Sogndal with the very best months for walking in the mountains. Remember that the weather changes faster in correspondence from Oslo and Trondheim. the mountains than in the lowlands and that you may be surprised by sudden storms and mist.

Jotunheimen - ©Sverre Hjørnevik / fjordnorway.com Kongevegen Kongevegen, the old King's Road over the Filefjell Waterfalls mountain pass was completed in 1793. It was the first road between Eastern and Western Norway. The road, which is a valuable part of Norway's cultural heritage, There are several places in the Sognefjord region runs east from Lærdalsøyri to the village of Vang in where you can see majestic waterfalls cascading the Valdres area and is approximately 80 km long. down steep mountainsides, and some of these Here, you can go on short or long walks, and it will be waterfalls are among Norway’s highest. possible to cycle some sections of the road. Along the whole valley from Filefjell down to Lærdal, there are Vettisfossen - "the most beautiful waterfall waymarked historical sections of the road that make in Norway" (db.no) Vindhelleveg - Kongevegen - ©Rikke Westvig ideal walks. The best known section is Vindhellavegen, With a free fall of 275 metres Vettisfossen is the which starts near Borgund Stave Church. highest protected waterfall in Norway. You can get there on foot by walking up the beautiful The Utladalen valley Utladalen in Øvre Årdal. The Utladalen valley is wild and dramatic. It is surrounded by the highest mountain area in Norway, Feigefossen, Kroken / Luster with many summits of more than 2,000 metres. Here, The 218 metre high Feigefossen waterfall is in you will find Vettisfossen, which, with a free fall of 275 an idyllic setting on the southern side of the metres, is the highest waterfall in Northern Europe. Lusterfjord. You can take the short walk in to the Utladalen is one of the deepest valleys in Europe, and falls or admire the view of it from the National Vettisfossen - Utladalen - ©Gabor Igari visitors find its wild and fertile scenery spellbinding. Tourist Route on the northern side of the fjord.

Utladalen - ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media Stølsheimen Kvinnafossen, Hella / Leikanger The Stølsheimen landscape Kvinnafossen falls 120 metres and is situated right beside the main road preservation area is a mountain between Leikanger and Hella. During the spring thaw, the spray from the area with many summer waterfall reaches across the road. pasture farms in hilly terrain bordering on a spectacular fjord Drivandefossen, Mørkridsdalen / Luster landscape. Within the protected Drivandefossen waterfall is found in beautiful and lush Mørkridsdalen in area you will also find the Skjolden, only a 15-20 minutes walk from the road. This is also the route to roadless and exotic Finnafjord Åsetevatnet and the DNT-cabin at Fast. in the municipality of Vik. Kjosfossen There are plenty of other The mighty Kjosfossen is one of many highlights on the Flåm Railway. It attractive mountain areas is posible to experience Kjosfossen all year, which gives the traveler the around the fjord. Contact the opportunity to visit a roaring waterfall during summer and pass by a snow Feigefossen - ©Karlis Bremers tourist information offices for and ice-covered waterfall during winter. 2020 more information. 21 Stølsheimen ©Thomas Morel Kjelfossen, Gudvangen Kjelfoss Waterfall is located in Gudvangen (municipality Aurland). Total height is 705 metre and the tallest single drop is 149 metre. You can see the waterfall from the quay in Gudvangen centre and from the E16. Brendeteigen / Vettisfossen ©VERI Media Rimstigen hike ©Flåm Guideservice Molden ©Visitsognefjord Keipen Balestrand - ©Falkeblikk AS Mountain walk suggestions

Mountain Total Level of Mountain Total Level of walk Place walking time difficulty Highlights walk Place walking time difficulty Highlights

1 Bergsetbreen Krundalen/ 2-3 h Glacier view, one of Norway’s 11 Bjørgahaug Grauthaug/ 1 h Breathtaking fjord views. Jostedalen loveliest walks for familie Leikanger

2 Saurdal valley Saurdalen/Balestrand 3-4 h Easy and accessible area with 12 Molden Mollandsmarki/ 3 h Lovely fjord view

many alternatively routes Hafslo

3 The Waterfall Path Gaular Mountain/ 3-4 h Along the way you will see 14 13 Fannaråken Turtagrø / 6 h Peak in Jotunheimen, Alpine

Balestrand waterfalls and seven lakes Jotunheimen landscape, wonderful view

4 Vettisfossen Utladalen/Årdal 4 h Norway's highest free-flowing 14 Raudmelen Balestrand - Centre 6 h Panorama view over the

waterfall Sognefjord (0-978 m.a.s.l.)

5 Fuglesteg Fortun/Luster 3 h Lovely stone building and 15 Nuken Sogndal 5-6 h Popular walk. Views of summer

view of Skjolden and the fjord centre pasture farms and villages

6 Austerdalsbreen Tungestølen/ 4-5 h ”The finest ice scenery in 16 Flatbreen Supphelledalen/ 5 h Great view of glacier and fjord Veitastrond Europe”, (W.C. Slingsby) Fjærland

7 Storehaugen Haukåsen/Sogndal 3-4 h Great view to Sogndal and 17 Prest Bjørgo/Aurland 3 t Panoramic views of the Aurland

the fjord fjord

8 Aurlandsdalen Finse/Geiteryggen/ 6 h A very popular walk through what is 18 Rimstigen Gudvangen 4 h Fantastic view over

Østerbø/Aurland often called Norway's Grand Canyon UNESCO Nærøyfjord

9 The old Kyrkjestølen - 6 h Is suitable for children and young 19 Storehaugen Sviggum/Lærdal 4-5 h Lovely fjord view

22 King’s Road Maristova / Lærdal people. Mountain terrain. 23 10 Viasethovden Garden Lunde/ 4-6 h High above the Sognefjord 20 Keipen Balestrand 10 h Amazing fjord view from the Feios i Vik kommune iconic Keipen viewpoint

Buy maps and tour descriptions at the tourist offices. For cabin-to-cabin trips, find out more at www.turistforeningen.no Events 2019

Here is a list of events registered at the time of going to print. A complete list of Fresn © Fres Festival Molden Opp ©Molden Opp Smak av Sogn ©VERI Media events is available on our web site www.sognefjord.no or you can contact one of our tourist information offices for further information. July 5. - 6. Aurland Aurland market www.aurlandsmarknaden.no Events 2019: see www.sognefjord.no 7. Feios/Vik Vidasete opp - uphill race www.feios.no/vidasete-opp 16. - 21. Gudvangen Viking Market www.vikingvalley.no February 27. Gudvangen Rimstigen Opp - uphill race www.motbakke.com/rimstigen- 20. - 24. Sogndal Mountain Sport Festival www.fjellsportfestivalen.no 27. - 29. Fresvik/Vik Fresn - Music festival opp 28. Aurland The Aurlandsmarsjen walk in the www.fresn.no April Aurlandsdal valley www.aurland.kommune.no 13. Leikanger Kjeringi Open www.kjeringiopen.no August 9. - 10. Årdal MålRock festival www.malrock.no May 3. Aurland Verdsarvturen - World heritage walk www.verdsarvturen.no 1. Balestrand Esefjorden Rundt - Road run esefjorden.balestrand-il.no 9. - 11. Vik Norwegian Rasberry Festival www.bringebaerfestival.com 3. - 5 Balestrand Balejazz - Jazz festival www.balejazz.no 10. Aurland Aurlandsfjellet Xtreme Triathlon www.axtri.no 24. - 26. Skjolden Cultural days in Skjolden www.kulturdagane.no 10. Turtagrø Buff Fanaråken opp - Upphill race www.fanaraaken.com 25. Flåm Garden concert at Fretheim Hotel www.visitflam.com 18. Sognefjellet Sognefjellsmarsjen - mountain walk www.fanaraake.no/sognefjellet. 26. Årdal Vettisløpet www.vettislopet.no 23. - 24. Sogndal Fjell og Fjordmoro html 30. Lærdal Storehaugen opp - uphill race www.storehaugenopp.no 30. Lærdal Maristovedilten - mountain walk www.brattmoro.no www.visitkongevegen.no June September 7. - 10. Vik "Gamalost" Cheese Festival www.gamalostfestivalen.no 14. Balestrand Holmadagen day www.visitbalestrand.com 10. - 16. Årdal Fjord og Fjell Marknad www.sognefjord.no 14. Balestrand Balestrand opp - Uphill race www.balestrandopp.no 14. - 16. Gaupne Lustramarknaden fair www.lustramarknaden.no 28. - 29. Lærdal Haustmarknaden Lærdal Market www.laerdalsmarknaden.no 15. Lærdal Lærdal market www.laerdalsmarknaden.no 28. - 29. Lærdal Smak av Sogn - food festival www.facebook.com/smakavsogn 22. - 24. Marifjøra/Luster Molden opp - Uphill Race www.moldenopp.no Medio Sogndal Lerum Cup - Football tournament www.fotball.lerumcup.no October Medio Jostedal Norwegian Glacier Festival www.brefestivalen.no 3. - 6. Leikanger Fruktbare dagar www.opplevleikanger.no 22. Høyanger Trappeløpet - stair race www.goyanger.no 18. - 20. Aurland Nynorske Litteraturdagar - Litterature festival www.nynorskelitteraturdagar.no 21. - 23. Årdal Fjøsblues consert at Avdal Gard www.avdalen.no 28. - 29. Årdal National park festival "Under Storen" www.nasjonalparkfestivalen.no November 25 28. Lærdal Jordeplerock - musicfestival www.jordeplerock.no 23. Lærdal Christmas market www.laerdalsmarknaden.no 29. Jotunheimen Jotunheimen rundt - cycling race www.jotunheimenrundt.no 29. Sognefjellet Sognefjellrittet - cycling race www.jotunheimenrundt.no December Fresvik/Vik The Mensen Ernst Memorial run www.mensenernst.org 7. Sogndal Christmas market www.sogndal.kulturhus.no

Football matches in Sogndal, Fosshaugane Campus www.sogndalfotball.no National Tourist Route Sightseeing Aurlandsfjellet Rallartoget Place: Aurland/Lærdal Place: Flåm www.sognefjord.no Tel: (+47) 99 37 23 38 www.rallartoget.no Season: May- Medio Sept

The mountainroad between Aurland and Lærdal is open from You’ll find Rallartoget next to the railway station in the center of the 1st of June to approx. 15th of October. From Aurland to the Flåm from the beginning of May to middle of September. Daily viewpoint- Stegastein - 7,5 km -the road is open all year. The departures in the main season every hour from 10:00 am to 4:00 crossing Aurland - Lærdal- Aurlandsfjellet is 48 km and the highest pm. A roundtrip last about 45 minutes. A nice trip around Flåm. point 1306 m a.s.l. Fantastic view - snow along the road most of the summer - also called the "Snowroad". Stave Church & Norwegian wild Village walk salmon center Life in a small fjordvillage Norsk Villakssenter

with its small church LÆRDAL Place: Lærdal Place: Undredal, location Tel: (+47) 91 55 10 43 at the visitor center. www.norsk-villakssenter.no www.undredal-stavkyrkje.com Season: Mid May to Mid Season: June - August september Attractions Urnes stavkyrkje ©Thomas Morel Join a guided walk and learn about life in a fjord village. The walk Experience living salmons and sea trouts swimming around in a 20 ends up with a guided experience in Undredal Stave Church, meter broad aquarium! See the award-winning film about the wild The wonderful Sognefjord landscape, with its cascading waterfalls, blue glaciers, fertile valleys, narrow fjord arms, massive where the guide will take you on a journey of the religious salmon´s dramatic upbringing. The center has several exhibitions and social history of the church and the village, putting the with different themes, and one can see historical films from mountain ranges and idyllic villages has been a magnet for explorers, mountaineers and artists for more than 150 years. It architectonical changes into historical context over the last 850 Lærdalselvi, a very famous river among fishermen. The center is has an abundance of interesting culture and is home to many national cultural treasures. Vibrant communities offer genuine years. Undredal Stave Church was built in the middle of the 12th located at the shore of the river and there is a café in the same cultural experiences, unique visitor centres, museums, art galleries, stave churches and historical sites. century and is still in regular use. building, plus a souvenir shop.

The Aurland shoe Brewerypub Borgund Stave church Old Lærdalsøyri Visit the Aurland Shoe factory Ægir BrewPub and Visitor Centre Place: Lærdal Place: Aurland Place: Flåm Fortidsminneforeningen Tel: (+47) 99 23 15 00 Tel: (+47) 57 63 32 12 Tel: (+47) 57 63 20 50 Place: Borgund www.sognefjord.no

AURLAND www.aurlandskoen.no www.flamsbrygga.no Tel (+47) 57668109 Season: Open all year Season: Open all year www.stavechurch.com Season: May - Sept

Built around 1180. Borgund stave church is the ultimate and most Lærdal's beautiful old town with 170 protected tree houses from Meet the artisans of shoe making, follow the steps of the We invite you to our Viking style brewpub with slate floor, authentic stave church. Known for its breath taking carvings of the 18th and 19th century. This is a unique and authentic building production process and discover interesting elements of the driftwood walls, dragon heads, and a 9 metre high fireplace. dragons and snakes. Situated at the famous hiking trails of Lærdal environment in western Norway with shops offering local food, historic craft. Make sure to take home with you a pair of Production of handcrafted beers. Viking-inspired menu based on Historic Route. Visitor Centre with stave church museum, “Unique antiques, interior and souvenirs. In addition, a gallery and postal- proper shoes as a souvenir. our cullinary philosophy: Ægir beer in the food and to the food! Viking finds” exhibition, restaurant and souvenir collection. and telemuseum are to explore. Three times a year there are Special offer: Beer tasting every day. large markets in Old Lærdalsøyri. Guiding is offered from mid June to mid August.

Flåmsbana Flåm Railway Museum The King’s road Secondhand books Flåmsbana – The Flåm Railway The Flåm Railway Museum (Kongevegen) over The Norwegian Book town Place: Flåm Place: Flåm Filefjell Place: Fjærland Tel: (+47) 57 63 21 00 Tel: (+47) 57 63 23 10 Place: Lærdal Tel: (+47) 57 69 22 10 www.visitflam.com www.visitflam.com Tel: (+47) 99 23 15 00 SOGNDAL www.bokbyen.no 26 Season: All year Season: Open all year www.visitkongevegen.no Season: May - Sept

The Flåm Railway invites you on a spectacular train journey Learn more about the history and construction of one of the The King’s road over Filefjell from the 1790s was the first road in which The Norwegian Book Town in Fjærland has more then 250,000 with a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most striking steepest railway lines in the world, the technological development one could drive by horse and cart between east and west in Norway, and is second-hand books in several different languages. Old byres examples of Norwegian fjord and mountain landscape. In less and the people behind this stunning achievement of railway today one of the finest road-historical cultural heritage in the country, going and boathouses have been converted into bookshops. Some of from mountain to fjord. A major restoration has been done later on the 100 than an hour the train ascends 865 meters from Flåm to Myrdal engineering. Free admission and open daily throughout the year. the bookshops also double as small cafés and art galleries, or kilometer long road from Vang to Lærdal center. The road has in recent years handicraft outlets. going through 20 tunnels. The Flåm Railway runs year-round. both won the Europa Nostra award and Beautiful Roads Prize, and there are several companies offering accomodation and servings along the road. Glacier Museum Museum National Tourist Route Stave Church Norsk Bremuseum De Heibergske Samlinger Sognefjellet Urnes Stave Church Place: Fjærland - Sogn Folkemuseum Place: Sognefjellet Place: Urnes Place: Vestreim, Kaupanger Tel: (+47) 57 69 32 88 www.sognefjord.no Fortidsminneforeninga Tel: (+47) 57 67 82 06 www.bre.museum.no Tel: (+47) 57 67 88 40 www.dhs.museum.no Season: April - Okt Open all the year. Main www.stavechurch.com (Nov - March reservation season from Mai 2. – Season: May - Sept required) September 30. One of the oldest and largest folk museums in Norway, with A hands-on museum about ice, glaciers, landscape and climate. Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between Luster The oldest stave church in the country (1130) and the only stave comprehensive exhibitions, an open air museum with buildings Do your your own experiments with 1000-year old ice from the and Lom is the highest and most impressive mountain pass in church to be included on UNESCO´s World Heritage List. The church from medieval times to the 1980s and a traditional farm with Jostedalsbreen glacier. Don’t miss the breathtaking panoramafilm Northern Europe (highest point 1430 meters), and it has been contains ornaments dating from the 1060´s and is unusually animals. Guided tours and activities every day in the main from the glacier. Travel through time and experience our planet awarded the status of National Tourist Route because of the ornately decorated. It´s beautifully located by the Lustrafjord. season. Cafeteria with homemade local food and a souvenir from her birth, warm periods, ice ages, before you walk into the spectacular and wild mountain scenery it passes through in the Visitor centre with exhibition and small shop by the church. shop. More information on www.dhs.museum.no future. Jotunheimen National Park.

Museum Stave Church Akvarium Cider House / Vineyard Sogn Fjord Museum Kaupanger Stave Church Sognefjord Aqvarium Ciderhuset Place: Kaupanger Place: Kaupanger Place: Balestrand Place: Balestrand Tel: (+47) 57 67 82 06 Fortidsminneforeninga Tel: (+47) 40 29 55 64 Tel: (+47) 90 83 56 73 www.dhs.museum.no Tel: (+47) 57 67 88 40 Season: May - Sept www.ciderhuset.no

Season: June, July and www.stavechurch.com BALESTRAND Season: May 20−Sept 20 August Season: June - Aug Monday−Friday

Sogn Fjordmuseum is a part of De Heibergske Samlinger- Sogn The biggest stave church in Sogn (c. 1140), it has been in A fjord centre situated in the centre of Balestrand and devoted Unique cider house nestled in an organic orchard, a 15-minute Folkemuseum. Here is a unique collection of boats from Sogn, continuous use as a parish church for more than 850 years. to information about the Sognefjord. Here, you can study more walk from the center of Balestrand and Kviknes Hotel. Économusée maritime artefacts, a tavern from the early 19th century, a Its medieval design has been preserved, and the body of the than 100 different species from the fjord and study models and (artisans at work). Production of “Champagne-cider” made using reconstructed boat builder's workshop , and a film showing boat church is supported by 22 staves, the largest number of staves exhibitions. Film to the accompaniment of local folk music. Fishing the traditional method. Distillation of cider brandy. Cider tasting building. The museum also has a cafeteria and souvenir shop. See found in any stave church. Most of the interior dates from the activities, rowing boats and canoes. Gallery. Quayside restaurant. and sale of Balholm juice, cider, jams, and more. Restaurant: June more information on www.dhs.museum.no 17th century. 20th−August 20th Sunday – Friday.

Glacier museum Gallery Museum National Tourist Route Breheimsenteret Gallery Walaker 300 The Norwegian Museum Gaularfjellet Place: Jostedal Walaker Hotel of Travel and Tourism Place: Dragsvik/Førde LUSTER Tel: (+47) 57 68 32 50 Place: Solvorn Place: Balestrand www.sognefjord.no www.jostedal.com Tel: (+47) 57 68 20 80 Tel: (+47) 47 45 30 53 Season: 1. may - 30. sept www.walaker.com www.norskreiselivsmuseum.no Season: April - Sept

The building as is stands today was built in 1883 using materials Breheimsenteret is a National Park Visitor`s centre for the Venture in to an interactive, digital exhibition that presents the (Rv13) The Gaularfjell mountains lie to the north of Balestrand, from the old timber-built church in Solvorn, which was constructed Jostedalsbreen National Park. You will find exhibitions, history of tourism as a phenomenon, and development of the and the road between Dragsvik and Moskog (near Førde) passes in approximately 1600. The old building, well worthy of souvenirs and a cafeteria at the Breheimsenter, and it is also Norwegian tourism industry. Walls carved in the bedrock, the through them. On the Balestrand side, the road twists and turns preservation, has housed exhibitions of works by both local and starting/meeting point for activities in Jostedalen such as museum and the museum café have a special connection to through nine hairpin bends. There are many beautiful rivers and national artists. Opens in late April. glacier walks, rafting, guided hikes, kayaking on glacier lakes Norwegian nature waterfalls along the route. and more. Local food.

Church Church Church Stave Church Dale Stone Church St. Olafs Church Hove Stone Church Hopperstad Stave Church Place: Luster Place: Balestrand VIK Place: Vik i Sogn Place: Vik i Sogn www.sognefjord.no www.sognefjord.no Fortidsminneforeninga Fortidsminneforeninga Season: June - Aug Season: May - Sept Tel: (+47) 57 67 88 40 Tel: (+47) 57 67 88 40 28 Sept - May: On order www.fortidsminneforeninga.no www.fortidsminneforeninga.no Season: Medio June - Medio aug Season: Medio May – Medio Sept

In the village of Luster there is a distinctive stone church built The English church, which was built in 1897, is a copy of the old Dating from c. 1170. Rich grave finds from Roman times indicate Hopperstad stave church is assumed to have been built around 1130 around 1200. The architecture is Gothic and the church contains stave churches. It is under the authority of the Archbishop of that Hove was an early chieftain’s residence. In the 1880s, the and still stands at its original location, offering a wonderful view over frescoes dating from the 15th century. Open to visitors. Gibraltar. In summer, Anglican mass is held here by English vicars. church was bought and restored by architect Blix, who saved it Vik town centre and the Sognefjord. The church is a triple-nave stave from demolition. The church’s medieval interior is beautiful and church. It has three portals, and the west portal is an example of richly decorated. Architect Blix was buried under the floor of the Norwegian medieval wood carving at its finest. The 14th century alter church. canopy is the only one of its kind still existing in Norway. Tourist route Museum Tindevegen Høyanger Industrial Place: Årdal/Turtagrø Museum ÅRDAL www.tindevegen.no Tel: (+47) 99 21 93 53 Season: Seasonal www.industristadmuseet.

HØYANGER wordpress.com Season: 1 June - 31 Aug and on order.

Tindevegen is the beautiful mountain road that runs between Øvre The exhibitions of Høyanger Industrial Museum portray the more Årdal and Turtagrø (32 km). At Turtagrø, you join the Sognefjellsvegen than 99 year old industrial and working history of Høyanger road, a National Tourist Route that runs west down to Skjolden (17 through pictures and texts. Become acquainted with the trade km) and Gaupne by the Sognefjord in Luster, and east to Lom in the union struggles, the war years, the living conditions and see how Gudbrandsdalen valley. There are terrific views of magnificent scenery and a worker would spend his time at work and at home. the peaks of Jotunheimen from many places along the Tindevegen road. Explore THE

Other attractions SIGHTS Product Company Place Tel Web Museum Munthehuset Kroken/Luster 57 68 35 00 www.munthehuset.no Post – og Telemuseet Lærdal 47 71 09 01 www.laerdal.kommune.no Historical sites Vikøyri strandsitjarstad Vik 57 69 56 86 www.sognefjord.no Wittgenstein plakett Skjolden 97 65 51 47 www.skjolden.com Slaget ved Fimreite - minnestein Nornes 97 60 04 43 www.sognefjord.no Henrik Angell - minnestein Luster 97 60 04 43 www.sognefjord.no Moahaugane, gravhaugfelt Vik 57 69 56 86 Lusakaupangen Kaupanger 48 00 48 17 www.knaken.no Runesteinen på Stedje Sogndal BORGUND STAVE CHURCH STEGASTEIN VIEWPOINT UNDREDAL VILLAGE Gallery/exhibitions Lokalhistorisk senter / Galleri Vinjum Aurland 57 63 29 00 www.sognefjord.no Haukaas Emaljeverksted Balestrand 90 59 79 23 www.solveighaukaas.no Join our roundtrip shuttle on Hop on our shuttle to Stegastein Join us for a guided tour and Sivle samlinga Aurland 57 63 29 00 daily departures to Borgund from Flåm and Aurland. We offer a unique tasting experience Balestrand Art Village Balestrand 57 69 12 55 www.kunstbygda.no Stave Church from Flåm and three daily departures up to the in the secluded and charming Energiutstilling Aurland 57 63 29 00 www.aurland.kommune.no Aurland. magnificent viewpoint. village of Undredal. Det gylne hus, Bjørg og Arthur Balestrand 915 62 842 www.detgylnehus.no Sogn Kunstsenter Lærdal 48 86 47 87 www.sfk.museum.no Roundtrip 3.5 - 4.5 hours Roundtrip 1.5 hours Roundtrip 2.5 hours Utladalen Naturhus Årdal 57 66 15 70 Season All year Season All year Season 01.06.2019-31.07.2019 Church Kvamsøy kyrkje Balestrand 57 69 15 48 (on req.) Stedje kyrkje Sogndal 57 67 99 85 www.sogndal.kyrkja.no Leikanger kyrkje Leikanger 57 67 99 85 www.leikanger.kommune.no Vangen Kyrkje Aurland 95 86 25 20 www.aurland-kommune.no Affordable prices and cars for Undredal stavkyrkje Undredal 95 29 76 68 www.undredal-stavkyrkje.com Hauge Kyrkje Lærdal 40 43 69 71 www.laerdal-kommune.no any occasion. Fjærland Kyrkje Fjærland 57 67 99 85 www.sogndal.kyrkja.no Statue Kong Bele statuen Balestrand www.kunstbygda.no Flåm Travel Car offers you a Baldersteinen Leikanger large fleet of modern vehicles in Gjest Baardsen statue Sogndal different sizes to suit your needs. Tell Teigen Monument Høyanger 99 23 15 00 www.sognefjord.no Bautastein Lærdalskompaniet Lærdal Contact us for prices and Bjørkum-Kaupangen Lærdal information Other attractions Amtskontoret Leikanger 57 65 56 00 www.leikanger.kommune.no 30 Jutlamannen Lærdal Svadore.com Nårekista Lærdal Fugletitting Balestrand 90 59 79 23 www.enamel.no Sculpture Park Solvorn 57 68 20 80 www.walaker.com Flåm Travel AS +47 57 624 600 Permaculture garden BesteBakken Luster 90 16 84 49 www.bestebakken.no Alpaca BesteBakken Luster 90 16 84 49 www.bestebakken.no www.flamtravel.no [email protected] Vikings Njardarheimr Gudvangen 46 24 54 62 www.vikingvalley.no Express boat Fjord Cruise Bergen - Sogn/Flåm - Bergen Fjord cruise Nærøyfjord Place: Bergen - Sogn/Flåm - Place: Flåm / Gudvangen Bergen Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 00 Tel: (+47) 51 86 87 00 www.visitflam.com AURLAND www.norled.no Season: All year Season: All year

A trip by express boat is a welcome break from the hectic pace of Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Area Nærøyfjord year-round. daily life. Relax in comfortable chairs, breathe in the fresh sea air The roundtrip includes a one-way fjord cruise from Flåm to ©Vegard Aasen VERI Media Aasen ©Vegard Luster on deck or enjoy refreshments from our kiosk. Good discounts for Gudvangen or vice versa, and a shuttle bus return to the starting families, groups, students and senior citizens. Have a great trip! point. Combine it with a stop at the charming village of Undredal during summer season.

FjordSafari Kayak Flåm Guideservice AS NJORD Place: Flåm Place: Flåm Tel: (+47) 99 09 08 60 Tel: (+47) 91 32 66 28 www.fjordsafari.com www.kajakk.com Season: All year Season: May – Sept

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site with FjordSafari! In our Based in Flåm, we run guided kayak tours along most of the Activities Sognefjord. We have daily departures from Flåm, along the secure and comfortable RIB-boats you’ll have the best opportunity to experience the beautiful Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. Join us, stunning Aurlandsfjord, during the summer season. Tours last from 3 hrs to 5 days. All tours are designed for beginners, no The Sognefjord landscape is full of contrasts, making it an ideal place to enjoy breathtaking nature experiences and and get closer to nature and the rich wildlife of the fjords! The tours experience required. All kayak equipment is provided. Bring can also be combined with hiking tours and local food experiences. invigorating activities. There are few places in the world that can offer such a large selection of activities in such a small snacks, drinks, camera, a smile and a good attitude. We often area! Regardless of whether you are looking for relaxation or physical challenges, you are sure to find an activity that will see porpoises, seals and eagles. Courses are also arranged for all bring you into close contact with nature. Expert guides lead organized activities that are adapted to suit all age groups. levels & a variety of skills & techniques.

Guiding and Sightseeing storytelling Sightseeing Tour to Skaldegard Stegastein Viewpoint Glacier walks Place: Aurland Place: Flåm / Aurland The Jostedalen Ice Cap is the largest european Tlf: (+47) 92 28 12 05 Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 00 mainland glacier. In the Sognefjord region, www.skaldegard.no www.visitflam.com Season: juni-september Season: All year you can go on guided glacier hikes in the

Jostedalen Valley, Fjærland, Jotunheimen and Welcome to our farm! Visit an old farmstead with splendid views Take the bus sightseeing tour from Flåm, via Aurland, to the other areas. The guides know the glaciers over the fjord and mountains. Here you´ll learn about history, spectacular and award-winning Stegastein viewpoint – a wooden well - and will guide you safely through the agriculture and way of life, including a guided tour of the historic design platform perching 650 meters above sea level overlooking exciting, blue and icy world of the glacier. farm buildings. Inside the lovingly restored barn you get to try the astounding landscape of the Aurlandsfjord.

©Sverre Hjørnevik, norway Fjord ©Sverre home-made lefse. Then we take you on a journey through Norwegian folklore to a world where trolls and Huldra live.

Cycling Ski touring Bicycle trip Bicycle trip Fjord Cycling Breogfjell Rallarvegen -The Navvies’ Road Cafe Rallaren AS Place: Sognefjord: Vik – Place: Indre Sogn Place: Haugastøl - Flåm Place: Myrdal stasjon Skjolden Tel: (+47) 57 67 88 55 www.rallarvegen.no Tel: (+47) 57 63 37 56 Tel: (+47) 988 85 415 www.breogfjell.no Season: See web (+47) 970 89 052 32 www.fjordcycling.no Season: Winter www.caferallaren.no Season: mai – September Season: June – sept

Get close to Norways longest and deepest fjord on a bicycle In the winter Breogfjell offer alpine ski touring in the Sogndalsvalley, Rallarvegen, the old works road alongside the Bergen Railway and At Myrdal station, the last stop of Flåmsbana, Cafe Rallaren is adventure. Starting in Bergen, before rolling through the fjord Fjærland, Balestrand and Jotunheimen/Hurrungane with certified the Flåm Railway (Haugastøl – Finse - Myrdal - Flåm) is Norway’s situated. At Cafe Rallaren you can rent bike with helmet. The landscape. Feel the fresh fjord and mountain air and become one Mountainguides (IVBV/UIAGM/IFMGA). Join us on one of our ski tours most popular cycle ride. The route is 80 kilometres long and journey from Myrdal to Flåm is 20 kilometers and time on the with the sublime landscape surrounding you. Tour cycling on narrow like Haute Route Jotunheimen, The Sognefjord Alpine Traverse or on a passes through spectacular scenery that takes you all the way bike is approximately 1,5 hour. Down the Flåm valley you will paved roads, will allow you to experience the real Norwegian culture, powder ski tour in the region around Sogndal. We are happy to share from the high mountains down to the fjord. You can rent bicycles experience the wonderful Norwegian nature. Bike journey nature and heritage up close. The tour must be booked in advance. our knowledge with you, so you can have a safe and a memorable at Haugastøl, Finse and Flåm. requires bike abilities. ski adventure in the mountains. Snowshoe Hiking Pool Kayaking on the Lustrabadet Flåm Guideservice AS Open-air swimming pool Lusterfjord Place: Gaupne Place: Flåm Place: Årdal Fjord Seal Tel: (+47) 57 68 56 80

Tel: (+47) 99 09 08 60 ÅRDAL Tel: (+47) 57 66 53 70 Place: Marifjøra www.lustrabadet.no www.fjordsafari.com www.sognefjord.no Tel: (+47) 95 77 41 96 Season: All year Season: Dec 26st – Season: Summer www.fjordseal.com March 31st Season: May - Sept

Come and experience the Norwegian winter on snowshoes! The trip is about 4 hours and is designed for the whole family. After A big open-air swimming pool with two chutes, and two smaller Indoor waterpark that gives you a unique experience! We Enjoy the amazing fjord view and have fun hiking in our instructions we paddle towards Solvorn. Along the way we may see pools for children. There is a little chute for toddlers in the offer 4 different pools, outdoor hot tub and ice bath, grotto, snowy mountains. Your guide will share insights to the unique seals and/or porpoises.We take a lunchbreak on a nice spot along smallest pool. The water in the swimming pool is heated to saunas, diving platforms, climbing wall, slides, fountains, water local nature and history. Hot beverages will be served during the fjord.Bring your own food,drinks and extra clothes/towels,and around 28 degrees Celsius. There is a grassy area with some massage, bubbles and lots of great artwork on the walls! Enjoy the hike. The trip is suitable for everyone (average fitness but don't forget your camera-you will have four exciting hours- tables and seating around the pool. There are also toilets, a break with ice cream or food from the cafeteria. Swimming no experience needed). quaranteed! The tour is designed for people of any ability.Children changing rooms and showers. gear can be purchased from our little shop. Welcome! 7-14 years are required to paddle in a tandem with an adult.

Indoor Hiking, history, Bicycle, e-bike, Stand Cider Tasting swimmingpool culture Up Paddling, Fishing The Cider House Vesterland Resort Sognefjord Guiding Adventure Tours Norway Place: Balestrand Tel: (+47) 57 62 71 00 Place: Kaupanger Place: Skjolden Tel: (+47) 90 83 56 73 Place: Kaupanger Tel: (+47) 906 65 533 Tel.: +47 969 13 130 www.ciderhuset.no SOGNDAL www.vesterland.no www.sognefjordguiding.no www.adventuretours.no Season: May 20 − Sept 20

Season: All year Season: April-October BALESTRAND Monday - Friday

Sognefjord guiding provide a tailormade experience of history, Next to the main pool the swimming hall also has a children’s Adventure Tours Norway offers bicycle, e-bike, Stand Up Paddle Learn about apples and their journey from tree to bottle, in an culture, meet the locals and nature. We can go on a hike in the pool as well as chairs for those who just want to relax. Coffee, (SUP), snowshoeing, and fishing activities in Skjolden. You can orchard with an expansive view of the Sognefjord. For the whole mountains or take a fjordwalk and visit farms and meet The locals. tea, soft drinks or fruit can be purchased on site. The water is either rent the equipment and explore on your own, or join us on family − tasting with and without alcohol. For groups: activities For those who like history and culture we can take you to Sogn kept at 32°C every day. Shower mats for babies are available a guided tour. Visit our webpage for further information about the with food, drinks and a heritage tour of the art village Balestrand folkemuseum, Kaupanger stavechurch and The fjordmuseum on request. tours and rentals. (by appointment).

Indoor Playpark Fjord RIB Adventure A Different viking story Høyangerbadet Vesterland Resort Adventure Tours Norway A private tour at the indoor pool Tel: (+47) 57 62 71 00 Place: Lustrafjord, Skjolden. stonemasons of Hyllestad Place: Høyanger Place: Kaupanger Tel.: +47 969 13 130 Place: Hyllestad Tel (+47) 57 71 27 00 LUSTER www.vesterland.no www.adventuretours.no Tel: (+47) 57 71 40 40 www.hoyangerbadet.no

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Indoor playground for children between 1 to 14 years. Join us for an adventure in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB)! Feel the The Vikings were gifted stonemasons and clever tradesmen. In A modern water park where the whole family can enjoy. Big Playland consists of a large climbing frame with slides, tunnels, breeze in your hair and relax to music from the stereo, while you Hyllestad they specialized in one particular product: millstones. indoor pool with water slides 56 m, special therapy pool, pool mazes, ball cannons and glide path. In addition, it hosts 4 enjoy beautiful views of the fjord, mountains and waterfalls. The On this guided tour you will be joined by a local expert guide who for small children, sauna and a small café. Outdoor pool with bouncecastles, play cars, various ball games and climbing wall. tours are comfortable, secure and suitable for all ages, and can be will show you the Millstone Park with its old quarry landscape. 28 º C (25 x 12,5 m) and lawn area. Celebrating kids birthday Indoor swimming pool. combined with mountain hikes and food of local produce. Daily The tour lasts approximately one hour. Come join us and learn this possible. guaranteed departures in the summer season. fascinating but less known side of the Viking history.

Fuglesteg Kayak & rafting Canoeing on lake Bicycle rental Attraction| Hiking ICETROLL Sørestrand Sogn Tours / Lavik Fjord Place: Fuglesteg Summer Farm, Place: Jostedal Sogn Tours / Lavik Fjord Hotell Hotell Luster Tel: (+47) 97 01 43 70 Place: Lavikdal (Lavik Place: Lavik Tel: (+47) 57 68 65 00 www.icetroll.com Tel: (+47) 57 71 40 40 Tel: (+47) 57 71 40 40 www.luster-fjordhytter.com/ Season: Mai - Sept www.sogntours.no www.sogntours.no 34 fuglesteg-en Season: april-okt (depending Season: All year Season: 1st of May to 1st of Nov weather conditions)

A traditional old farm up the mountainside above Fortun with impressive ICETROLL offer glacier hiking, kayaking and rafting tours in Paddle on the beautiful and always breathtaking Lake Sørestrand. Enjoy the Sognefjord and the spectacular Norwegian countryside. views and beautifully restored buildings. Its stone house dates from 1830, is Jostedalen, Luster. The tours are only in small groups, max. 9 per Enjoy stunning scenery, and the natural tranquillity of Lavikdal. Sogn tours provide bicycles and bike routes in the area that are a exeptionally large and fine for such a small western Norwegian mountain farm.guide and are designed for any ability. They range from shorter Our canoes are family sized and can hold two adults and two perfect fit for any kind of cyclist – whether you are a weathered During July and the first weeks of August it serves traditional food and drinks. half-day trips to full-day and overnight tours. Trips also possible if small children. semi-pro or an enthusiastic newbie! For most people the walk up will take between one and two hours. Welcome!you are using the glacier bus Touring- and easy terrain bikes Other activities Activity Company Place Tel Web Activity Company Place Tel Web Aquarium Sognefjord Akvarium Balestrand 40 29 55 64 www.kringsja.no/eakvarium.html Ciderhuset Balestrand 90 83 56 73 www.ciderhuset.no Glacier walks Breogfjell Indre Sogn 57 67 88 55 www.breogfjell.no Cave trips Norgesguidene Indre Sogn 92 05 40 57 www.norgesguidene.no Norgesguidene Indre Sogn 92 05 40 57 www.norgesguidene.no Guided ski tours Breogfjell Indre Sogn 41 14 60 70 www.breogfjell.no Fjord Active Luster 47 02 78 78 www.fjordactive.com Norgesguidene Indre Sogn 92 05 40 57 www.norgesguidene.no Ice Troll Jostedal 97 01 43 70 www.icetroll.com Sogndal Lodge & Guiding Sogndal 57 62 99 88 www.sogndallodge.no Jostedalen Breførarlag Jostedal 57 68 31 11 www.bfl.no Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Bus tours Sognefjorden AS Flåm 57 63 14 00 www.visitflam.com Ice cave trips Fimbul Jostedal Jostedal 99 45 09 21 www.fimbuljostedal.no Balestrand Tour Balestrand 95 90 64 09 www.balestrandtour.no Kayak Aurland Fjord- og Fjellguiding Aurland 97 70 19 60 www.aurlandfjordogfjellguiding.com Boat trips Sognefjorden AS Flåm 57 63 14 00 www.visitflam.com Njord Flåm 91 32 66 28 www.njord.as Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 96 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no Nordic Venture Gudvangen/Aurland 95 20 80 36 www.nordicventures.com Ice Troll Jostedal 97 01 43 70 www.icetroll.com Bulder & Brak Årdal 97 52 21 39 www.bulderogbrak.no Lustrabaatane AS Luster 91 72 17 19 www.lustrabaatane.no Sogndal Kajakk Sogndal 97 76 88 62 facebook.com/dampskipskaiensogndal Luster Nature Guide Solvorn 40 00 00 20 www.lusternatureguides.no Fjordseal Marifjøra 95 77 41 96 www.fjordseal.com Maritime Management Leikanger/Balestrand 57 65 38 36 www.glaciertour.no Ice Troll Jostedal 97 01 43 70 www.icetroll.com Balestrand Fjord Adventure Balestrand 47 85 53 23 www.balestrandadventure.no Villa Solvorn Solvorn 99 29 66 72 www.villasolvorn.com Charter Cruise Sognefjorden 57 69 65 55 www.chartercruise.no Gone Paddling Balestrand 21 51 00 60 www.gonepaddling.no Fjord Tours Sognefjorden 55 55 76 60 www.fjordtours.com Climbing Park Trollsteinen Fortun 95 07 69 00 www.fortunsdalen.no Boat rental Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Rock climbing Breogfjell Indre Sogn 41 14 60 70 www.breogfjell.no Lyngmo Gjestehus & Camping Hafslo 57 68 43 66 www.lyngmoinfo.com Norgesguidene Indre Sogn 92 05 40 57 www.norgesguidene.no Villa Solvorn Solvorn 99 29 66 72 www.villasolvorn.com Fimbul Jostedal Jostedal 99 45 09 21 www.fimbuljostedal.no River fishing Gamle Trevaren fiske og båtutleige Vik 90 10 86 31 www.gamletrevaren.no Heritage-, Lærdal Turistkontor Lærdal 99 23 15 00 Borgund Elveeigarlag Borgund 95 22 77 57 www.inatur.no Cultural walk Sanden Pensjonar Lærdal 57 66 64 04 www.sandenpensjonat.no Lærdal Elveeigarlag Lærdal 91 18 16 65 www.laerdalselvi.no Bulder & Brak Årdal 97 52 21 39 www.bulderogbrak.no Vik Jakt- og fiskelag Vik 90 10 86 31 www.vik-jfl.no Ciderhuset Balestrand 90 83 56 73 www.ciderhuset.no Fishing trips Maristuen Fjellferie Filefjell 57 66 87 11 www.maristuen.no Kunst- og kulturvandring Balestrand 91 56 28 42 www.detgylnehus.no Lærdal Turistkontor Lærdal 91 55 10 43 [email protected] Lama walks Skjolden Llamas Skjolden 97 42 53 69 www.skjoldenllamas.net Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com "Meet the locals" Sognefjord Guiding Kaupanger 90 65 55 33 www.sognefjordguiding.no Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 96 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no RIB-boat tours on Flåm Guideservice Flåm 99 09 08 60 www.fjordsafari.no Balestrand Fjord Adventure Balestrand 47 85 53 23 www.balestrandadventure.no the fjord Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 96 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no Balestrand Fjord Angling Balestrand 90 08 19 39 www.balestrandfjordangling.com Luster Nature Guide Solvorn 40 00 00 20 www.lusternatureguides.no Mountain climbing Norgesguidene Indre Sogn 92 05 40 57 www.norgesguidene.no Balestrand Fjord Adventure Balestrand 47 85 53 23 www.balestrandadventure.no Breogfjell Indre Sogn 57 67 88 55 www.breogfjell.no Charter Cruise Vik 57 69 65 55 www.chartercruise.no Fimbul Jostedal Jostedal 99 45 09 21 www.fimbuljostedal.no Summer skiing Sognefjellet Sommarskisenter Sognefjellet 91 53 41 80 www.sognefjelletsommerski.no Hiking trip/ Norgesguidene Indre Sogn 92 05 40 57 www.norgesguidene.no Vik Skisenter / Vik Turistinformasjon Vik 57 69 56 86 www.vikskisenter.no Summit trip Breogfjell Indre Sogn 41 14 60 70 www.breogfjell.no SPA BesteBakken Hafslo 90 16 84 49 www.bestebakken.no Aurland Fjord- og Fjellguiding Aurland 47 90 02 12 www.aurlandfjordogfjellguiding.com Bike rides Fjord Cycling Sognefjorden 98 88 54 15 www.fjordcycling.no Tyri Oppleving Lærdal 47 61 41 64 www.tyrioppleving.no Bulder & Brak Årdal 97 52 21 39 www.bulderogbrak.no Bulder & Brak Årdal 97 52 21 39 www.bulderogbrak.no Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 9637 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no Fjærland Guiding Fjærland 57 69 32 33 www.fjaerland.org/fjaerland-guiding Eplet Bed and Apple Solvorn 41 64 94 69 www.eplet.net Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 96 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no Gone Paddling Balestrand 21 51 00 60 www.gonepaddling.no Fimbul Jostedal Jostedal 99 45 09 21 www.fimbuljostedal.no Sogn Tours Høyanger 57 71 40 40 www.sogntours.no Jostedalen Breførarlag Jostedal 57 68 31 11 www.bfl.no Bike rental Villa Solvorn Solvorn 99 29 66 72 www.villasolvorn.com Ice Troll Jostedal 97 01 43 70 www.icetroll.com Gone Paddling Balestrand 21 51 00 60 www.gonepaddling.no Nes Gard Høyheimsvik 95 23 26 94 www.nesgard.no stand up paddling SUP Norway Gudvangen 93 45 31 14 www.supnorway.com Nørdstedalseter Turisthytter Fortun 95 07 63 82 www.nordstedalseter.no Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 96 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no Balestrand Tour Balestrand 95 90 64 09 www.balestrandtour.no Train Flåmsbana Flåm 57 63 21 00 www.visitflam.com 36 Sylvringen Vik 57 69 65 50 www.blixhotell.no Snowshoe hike Flåm Guideservice Flåm 99 09 08 60 www.fjordsafari.no Sogn Tours Høyanger 57 71 40 40 www.sogntours.no Bulder & Brak Årdal 97 52 21 39 www.bulderogbrak.no Farm visit Blaaflat Gard Lærdal 95 83 27 15 www.blaaflat.no Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Lund Hjortefarm Lærdal 95 94 37 89 [email protected] Adventure Tours Norway Skjolden 96 91 31 30 www.adventuretours.no Uteplassen Sogndal Sogndal 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Skjolden Llamas Skjolden 97 42 53 69 www.skjoldenllamas.net Urnes Gard & Hjortefarm Urnes 90 76 82 84 www.urnes.no

Many of the companies also offers trips over 2-3 days (e.g. a combination of kayak- and mountain trips, kayak- and glacier walks etc.) Stig Hovlandsdal Øvreås, Laila Hovland Photography: VERI Media, Høyanger kommune,

HØYANGER An undiscovered treasure chest in the Sognefjord region

Where the glacier meets the fjord

WORLD CLASS HISTORICAL COSY LOCAL NATURE INDUSTRIAL SITE COMMUNITY FJÆRLAND

Fjærland is situated only 30 minutes from Sogndal. The area has easy access to the glacier and a fantastic Rich industrial heritage hiking terrain surrounded by some of the best nature Høyanger is an over 100 year old industrial community. Norway has to offer. Experience a unique city environment in the protected residential area «Parken» (the park) from 1920, get insight into the way of life in Høyanger Industrial Museum, or The Norwegian Glacier Museum The Norwegian Book Town walk in the footsteps of generations in «trappene» (the Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell Fjærland Guiding stairs), and be awarded a spectacular view. Bøyaøyri Eustary Hotel Mundal Bøyum Camping Flatbrehytta Brævasshytta Kaffistova Fjords and mountains Høyanger offers spectacular views and a varied fjord scenery. The Høyanger mountains is easily accessible by car or foot, and in the rest of the municipality you’ll find infinite hiking possibilities fitting all ages and levels of physical fitness. Photo: Jason Beatty Photo: Charming town life Høyanger has a compact town centre where you’ll find activities such as Høyangerbadet (water park) and the new Gunnar S. Gallery. The town centre also offers cafés, hotels and shops. Enjoy some good food and drinks!

Accomodation in Høyanger Høyanger Øren Hotel • www.orenhotel.no Høyanger Hotell • www.hoyangerhotell.no 39 Vadheim Sogn Hotel • www.sognhotel.no Lavik Lavik Fjord Hotell • lavikfjordhotell.no Tourist information is available at Høyanger library Bjordal Marcus Thranes gate 3 • +47 57 71 15 91 Nesheim Camping • nesheim-camping.no Fjærland Tourist Information: (+47) 57 69 32 33 ~ [email protected] ~ www.fjaerland.org Høyanger ©Vegard Aasen / VERI Media

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Heiberg Collections Sogn Folk Museum, Kaupanger

The Heiberg Collections - Sogn Folk Museum is situated at Vestreim, Kaupanger. It is open all year round, but the main season is between May 2nd and September 30th. It is one of the oldest and largest folk mueseums in Norway. Exhibitions. Open air museum with buildings from the 1500s-1980s. Farming with animals. Guided tours and activities. Fairytale woods Fishing and nature trails. Cafeteria and museum shop. Sogn Fjordmuseum, Kaupanger

Season: June-August There is a great variety of lakes, streams and rivers in the Sognefjord region. Most of the lakes are Unique collection of old boats and maritime artefacst, situated by the Sognefjord. in the mountains, and the region is therefore ideal for visitors who like to combine fishing and Workshop of a boat builder and boat building hiking. The mountain trout you can catch in these clear, freshwater lakes is considered a delicacy. footage. Tavern from the early 1800s. The museum has a cafè and giftshop.

There are several rivers along the fjord where you can fish for salmon or sea trout. The area has a long tradition of fishing, and salmon rivers have enjoyed high status among anglers for dhs.museum | www.dhs.museum.no| +47 57 67 82 06 more than a century. Fishing in the fjord is free throughout the year, and you may catch sea trout, cod, haddock, whiting and more.

There are some organized fishing trips you can join or you can rent a boat or fish from shore. The Norwegian Museum of Many accommodation sites along the fjord and lakes also have boats for their guests. Travel & Tourism in Balestrand Venture in to an interactive, digital exhibition that presents the history of tourism as a Norwegian fishing licence fee phenomenon, and development of the Norwegian tourism industry. Before purchasing a permit for a lake or river containing salmon and sea trout, you have Walls carved in the bedrock, the museum and to pay the Norwegian fishing licence fee at a post office or at internet(www.inatur.no/ the museum café have a special connection to Norwegian nature fiskeravgift). Salmon are protected in some places, but you can nevertheless fish for sea trout in these lakes and rivers. NorskReiselivsmuseum | www.reiselivsmuseum.no| +47 47 45 30 53

Season You can normally fish in the mountain lakes as soon as the ice on the lakes has melted in SOGN KUNSTSENTER 4040 spring, and in most lakes and rivers containing salmon and sea trout the fishing season is 41 from approx. 1 July to 15 September. Sogn Art Centre, Lærdal Sogn Art Centre houses the collection of painter Hans Gjesme who lived in Lærdal most of his life. His pictures are in naturalistic style, landscapes and people of Lærdal are the main motifs.

SognogFjordaneKunstmuseum | www.sfk.museum.no| +47 97 42 15 65

Musea Sogn og Fjordane_Sognefjordguiden Annonse.indd 1 10/11/17 11:11 1 Fjord: UNESCO Nærøyfjord (1A), Fjærlandsfjord (1B). 2 Glacier: Jostedalsbreen (2), Nigardsbreen (2A), Bøyabreen (2B), Supphellebreen (2C), Bergsetbreen (2D), Austerdalsbreen (2E). 3 Waterfalls: Vettisfossen (3A), Feigumfossen (3B), Kjosfossen (3C), Kjelfossen (3D), Kvinnafossen (3E), Drivandefossen (3F). 4 Churches: UNESCO Urnes Stave Church (4A), Borgund Stave Church (4B), Hopperstad Stave Church (4C), Kaupanger Stave Church (4D), Undredal Stave Church (4E), Hove Stone Church (4F), St. Olafs Church (4G), Dale Stone Church (4H), Gaupne old Church (4I), Aurdalen Graveyard (4J). 5 Hiking: Aurlandsdalen (5A), The Utladalen Valley (5B), Jotunheimen/ Hurrungane (5C), The old King’s Road (5D), Stølsheimen (5E), Rallar- rondheim/ vegen (5F), Saurdal (5G), Molden (5H), Nigardsvatnet (5I), Keipen (5J) T 6 Attractions: Flåmsbana – The Flåm Railway (6A), The Aurland shoe Oslo (6B), The Norwegian Book Town (6C), Cider Cellar (6D), Ægir Bryggeri & Pub (6E), Gamle Lærdalsøyri – old village centre (6F), Utsikten (6G), Sogn Tours (6H), Galleri Walaker 300 (6I), The Magic White Caves Sogne ellet (Gudvangen 6J), Otternes (6K), The “Stairs” in Høyanger (6L), Open- air swimming pool (6M), Fridtjov den Frøkne Statue (6N), Stegastein view point (6O), Lærdalstunnelen – world’s longest tunnel (6P), Kayak (6Q), RIB (6R), Rafting (6S), Sup (6T), Vesterland Indoor Playpark (6U), Ålesund Juving (6V), Fjord Angling (6W), Lustrabadet indoor waterworld (6X), Høyangerbadet indoor waterworld (6Y), Tindevegen – tourist route (6Z), Vikøyri - historical shore dweller site (6AA), Njardarheimr (6AC) 7 National Tourist Routes: Sognefjellet (7A), Aurlandsfjellet (7B), Gaularfjellet (7C). 8 Museums and centers: De Heiberske Samlinger – Norwegian folk Museum (8A), Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre (8B), Norsk Bremuseum – glacier museum (8C), Breheimsenteret – glacier museum (8D), Flåm Railway Museum (8E), Kristianhus Boat- and Motormuseum (8F), Høyanger Industrial Museum (8G), Sognefjord Aquarium (8H), Norwegian Tourism museum (8I), Post- and tele museum (8J), Munthehuset (8K), Safthuset – “The Juice House” (8L), Refsdal Powerstation 1913 (8M), Sogn Art Centre (8N), Margretestova (8O) Hodlekve sognefjord.no Høyanger

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DEPARTURE FLÅM Arrival Gudvangen DEPARTURE GUDVANGEN Arrival Flåm 10:45 am 12:30 pm 09:00 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 12:45 pm 11:00 am 12:45 pm 13:30 pm 15:15 pm 12:45 pm 14:30 pm 14:45 pm 16:30 pm 13:45 pm 15:30 pm 16:00 pm 17:45 pm 16:45 pm 18:30 pm Season: April - October

LÆRDAL Departure Departure Departure Arrival 44 GUDVANGEN Gudvangen Flåm Gudvangen Lærdal 45 08:00 am 11:00 am 13:30 pm 15:45 pm 18:15 pm Season: May - August

Prices and booking: www.lustrabaatane.no Mobakken 20, 6869 Hafslo | Tel. +47 901 68 449 | E-mail: [email protected] Flåm Garnes Overnatting 91 31 88 59 [email protected] Heimly Pensjonat 57 63 23 00 www.heimly.no Flåmsbrygga Hotell 57 63 20 50 www.flamsbrygga.no Flåm Camping & Vandrarheim 94 03 26 81 www.flaam-camping.no Flåm Marina & Apartments 57 63 35 55 www.flammarina.no Fretheim Hotell 57 63 63 00 www.visitflam.com Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell 57 63 37 22 www.vatnahalsen.no Undredal Undredal Overnatting 57 63 31 00 [email protected] Undredal Gjestehus 46 96 03 91 Gudvangen Gudvangen Camping 99 38 08 03 www.visitgudvangen.com Gudvangen Fjordtell 48 07 55 55 www.gudvangen.com Hemre Camping på Gudvangen 92 20 27 57 www.hemrecamping.com Vang Camping 57 63 39 26 www.vang-camping.no Stalheim Stalheim Hotel 56 52 01 22 www.stalheim.com Stalheimsøy Gard 41 24 72 29 www.stalheimsoy.no BALESTRAND Anders Tjugum 95 04 16 51 [email protected] Balestrand Hotell 57 69 11 38 www.balestrand.com

Fretheim-Hotel ©Marius Moldvær Flåma AS Balestrand Vandrarheim 57 69 13 03 www.kringsja.no Dragsvik Fjordhotel & Hytter 57 69 44 00 www.dragsvik.no Grønlund Hytter 97 52 45 79 www.gronlundhytter.com Kallestad Hytter 90 63 95 82 www.sognefjord.no Accommodation Kringsjå Hotell 57 69 13 03 www.kringsja.no Kviknes Hotel 57 69 42 00 www.kviknes.no Menes Fjordhytter 90 86 89 43 www.menes.no We offer a wide range of accommodation in all price classes. You have a choice of apartments, Midtnes Hotell 57 69 42 40 www.midtnes.no cabins and holiday homes, campsites with chalets, youth hostels, guest-houses, tourist cabins, Målsnes Hytter 99 73 22 26 www.sognefjord.no B&B, hotels, farm stays and other types of special accommodation. You also have the option of Thue Romutleige 57 69 15 95 jwww.thuegaarden.no historical hotels, which are steeped in tradition and have their own special atmosphere. Veganeset Camping 57 69 16 12 www.veganesetcamping.no Arild Ulvestad 97 69 95 06 [email protected] The tourist information offices and websiteswww.sognefjord.no can help you to find HØYANGER Falkenhytta 99 20 64 16 www.siplo.no accommodation. If you are planning to visit the area in the high season (July/August) it is Lavik Fjord Hotell 57 71 40 40 www.lavikfjordhotell.no best to book in advance to make sure you get the type of accommodation you want. Nesheim Camping og Hytter Båtutleige 48135050/99526834 www.nesheim-camping.no Stordalen Fjellstove 56 36 62 05 www.stordalenfjellstove.no Øren Hotel 57 70 76 00 www.orenhotel.no = hotel = cabins/holiday homes = camping = room LEIKANGER Leikanger Fjord Hotel 57 65 60 20 www.leikanger-fjordhotel.no Sognefjord Hotell 57 65 11 00 www.sognefjordhotel.no AURLAND Systrond Motell, Hyttesenter og Camping 918 19 912 www.systrondcamping.no Aurland LUSTER Aurland Fjordhotell 57 63 35 05 [email protected] Fortun Lunde Camping 99 70 47 01 www.lunde-camping.no Nørdstedalseter Turisthytte 95 07 63 82 www.nordstedalseter.no 46 Sommarhuset Bygningen 94 82 94 31 www.skjerdal.com Gaupne 4747 Vangsgaarden 57 63 35 80 www.vangsgaarden.no Pluscamp Sandvik 57 68 11 53 www.sandvikcamping.com Østerbø Fjellstove 57 63 11 77 www.aurlandsdalen.com Gaupnetunet 99 20 61 10 www.gaupnetunet.no Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte Østerbø 48 38 82 87 www.aurlandsdalen.dnt.no 29/2 90 02 61 56 www.292aurland.com Geiteryggen Turisthytte 90 60 14 53 geiterygghytta.dnt.no

Continue on the next page. Hafslo BesteBakken 90 16 84 49 www.bestebakken.no Eikum Hotel 57 68 06 00 www.eikum.no Hafslo Hytteutleige Straumane 92 69 54 02 www.hafslohytteutleige.com Hafslo Gjestehus 46 69 05 55 www.hafslogjestehus.no Lyngmo Gjestehus og Camping 57 68 43 66 www.lyngmoinfo.com Tang Hyttegrend 95 23 08 31 www.tang-hyttegrend.no Høyheimsvik 292 Aurland ©292 Aurland Skjolden Hotel ©R. Westvig Sognefjellshytta ©Werner Harstad Statens Vegvesen Luster Fjordhytter 95 87 45 96 www.luster-fjordhytter.com Nes Gard Gjestehus 95 23 26 94 www.nesgard.no LÆRDAL Viki Fjordcamping 99 53 97 30 www.vikicamping.no Bjørkum Gard 90 55 61 11 [email protected] Jostedalen Grandane Hotel 57 66 69 00 www.hotelgrandane.no Jostedal Hotell 57 68 31 19 www.jostedalhotel.no Lindstrøm Hotell 57 66 69 00 www.lindstroemhotel.no Jostedal Camping 97 75 67 89 www.jostedalcamping.no Lærdal Hotell 57 66 77 00 www.facingfjords.no Nigardsbreen Camping 57 68 31 35 www.sognefjord.no Sanden Pensjonat 57 66 64 04 www.sandenpensjonat.no Nigardsbreen Gjesteheim 41 77 47 47 www.nigardsbreen.com Vindedal Camping og hytter 94 82 12 22 [email protected] Luster Borgund Sogn Fjordhytter 93 83 25 53 www.sognfjordhytter.no Bjøraker Camping 57 66 87 20 www.sognefjord.no Døsen Gård 95 16 87 27 www.facebook.com/døsen-gard Borgund Hyttesenter og Camping 90 62 08 59 www.hyttesenter.com Marifjøra HI Borlaug Vandrerhjem 97 15 77 88 [email protected] Marifjøra Sjøbuer 48 14 43 09 www.rorbu.net Eggum Gard 41 68 01 77 www.eggumgard.no Tørvis Hotell 57 68 35 00 www.torvis.no Maristuen Fjellferie AS 57 66 87 11 www.maristuen.no Ornes SOGNDAL Urnes Gard og hjortefarm 90 76 82 84 www.urnes.no Fjærland Skjolden Bøyum Camping 48 23 57 24 www.boyumcamping.no Skjolden Brygge 91 80 30 25 www.skjoldenbrygge.com Flatbrehytta 57 69 32 33 www.fjaerland.org Skjolden Hotel 57 68 23 80 www.skjoldenhotel.no Fjærland Fjordstue Hotell 57 67 57 57 www.fjaerlandhotel.com Skjolden Vandrarheim 57 68 61 88 www.vassbakken.com Hotel Mundal 91 90 99 90 www.hotelmundal.no Skåri Høgdegård 90 86 10 12 www.skaarifarm.no Kaupanger Vassbakken Kro og Camping 57 68 61 88 www.vassbakken.com Amble Gård 40 51 05 89 www.amblegaard.no Solvorn Havnebakken Feriehus 91 75 10 16 www.havnebakken.no Eplet Bed & Apple 41 64 94 69 www.eplet.net Timberlids Hytter 95 84 26 61 www.timberlid.no Walaker Hotell 57 68 20 80 www.walaker.com Vesterland Feriepark 57 62 71 00 www.vesterland.no Villa Solvorn 99 29 66 72 www.villasolvorn.com Slinde VIK Lunden Ferie 95 00 50 10 www.lundenferie.no Vik i Sogn Sogndal Dampen Pub & Bistro 48 08 23 60 [email protected] Best Western Lægreid Hotel 57 62 88 88 www.lagreid.no Tistel Camping og Feriehytter 95 23 09 25 [email protected] Hofslund Fjord Hotel 57 62 76 00 www.hofslund-hotel.no Vik Camping 57 69 51 25 www.vikcamping.com Kjørnes Camping og Fjordhytter 97 54 41 56 www.kjornes.no Vik skisenter 57 69 56 86 www.vikskisenter.no Lems Bungalows 91 14 62 72 www.lemsbungalows.com Blix Hotell 57 69 65 50 www.blixhotell.no Quality Hotel Sogndal 57 62 77 00 www.qualityhotelsogndal.no Gamle Trevaren fiske og båtutleige 91 70 59 88 www.gamletrevaren.no Sogndal Lodge & Guiding 57 62 99 88 www.sogndallodge.no Feios Sogndal Vandrarheim 57 62 75 75 www.sogndal.fhs.no Alm Gard 90 85 92 21 www.almgard.com Uteplassen 46 91 04 56 www.ute-plassen.com Vangsnes Ølnes Fjordhytter 98 01 03 79 [email protected] Djuvik Camping 91 14 18 78 www.djuvikcamping.no ÅRDAL Tveit Camping 91 14 18 79 www.tveitcamping.no Avdal Farm Tourist Lodge 90 27 49 96 www.avdalen.no 48 Sognefjord Gjestehotell 57 69 67 22 www.sognefjordgjestehus.no 49 Klingenberg Hotel 57 66 58 00 www.klingenberghotel.no Arnafjord Sitla Hotel 57 66 58 80 www.sitlahotel.no Arnafjord hytter 90 59 35 86 www.arnafjord-hytter.no Tangen Pensjonat 57 66 10 55 [email protected] Otterskred Fjordhytter 57 69 61 16 www.otterskred.com Utladalen Camping 90 97 03 73 www.utla.no

Vetti Farm Tourist Lodge 57 66 30 24 www.utladalen.no We ask everyone travelling with camper vans, RV`s and caravans to use our campsites for overnight accommodation. Svalheim Gard 90 97 03 73 www.utla.no Country code for Norway : +47. - Velkommen til Gaupne - - Welcome to Gaupne - www.pyramidensenter.no pyramidensenter

Sentralt Gratis parkering 11 butikkar Kafeér Ladepunkt Bibliotek Central Free parking 11 stores Cafes Charging Library

50 51 THE BREWERY HOTEL IN FLÅM Ægir BrewPub Viking menu Sviggum Design | Foto Thor brødreskift

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DAILY TOURS 365 FROM FLÅM

Sviggum Design | Foto: Thor Brødreskift Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage area all year! OPEN ALL YEAR | T: +47 57 63 20 50 | [email protected] | flamsbrygga.no Join our guided tours and discover the beauty of the fjords, mountains and wildlife in the heart of Fjord Norway from Flåm!

Online booking at: www.fjordsafari.com

Flåm Guideservice AS TLf: +47 99 09 08 60 [email protected]

52 53 STALHEIM HOTEL

Stalheim Hotel is a family run hotel in a unique location on top of the famous Stalheimskleiva. The view from the hotel towards the Jordalsnuten peak and the Nærøydalen valley, on Unesco’s World Heritage List, has since the start of tourism made Stalheim into one of the major attractions of tour of Western Norway. Fine collection of antiques exhibited in the hotel lounges. The hotel is an ideal base for both long and short trips to the fjords and mountains of Western Norway. The extensive and fascinating Stalheim Folk Museum is located next to the hotel.

N-5715 Stalheim tel: 56 52 01 22 www.stalheim.com gasta.no

- the place to be for happy hikers

Ideal starting- point for hiking in the Aurlands- dalen valley

54 5555 55 ØSTERBØ FJELLSTOVE N-5745 Aurland • Tel + 47 57631177 [email protected] www.aurlandsdalen.com Kaupanger

Flåm Gudvangen Geilo Bergen

Oslo

56 Stavanger 57 Der Sogne orden går på OVERNATTING Accommodation land ﬁ nn du porten inn i Jotunheimen ------Klingenberg Hotel Where the Sogne ord comes ashore, you www.klingenberghotel.no ﬁ nd the kingdom of Jotunheimen Sitla Hotel & Apartments www.sitlahotel.no ------Ve i Gard Turiststasjon ÅRDAL www.ve igard.no Avdalen Gard www.avdalen.no Indre Ofredalen Ne`fø sjøen www.ve isriket.no Svalheim Gard/Utladalen camping www.utla.no

OPPLEVINGAR Activities ------Tindevegen www.tindevegen.no Utladalen Naturhus www.utladalen.no Bulder & Brak Adventures www.bulderogbrak.no 58 Tya Bakeri | Kafè 59 www.tyabakeri.no Frilu sbadet i Årdal (outdoor swimmingpool) www.ardalkommune.no Welcome to Gudvangen Viking Town” Svalheim Gard & Utladalen Camping Experience the great nature in the valley of waterfalls

We are the closest camping to Tindevegen, Hurrungane/ Jotunheimen and the inner part of the Sognefjord. We know our nature well and are ready to share it, so you can experience great adventures in the nature around us. Accommodation: Rooms at Svalheim Gard, cabins, caravans, tent site Activities: Relaxing, hiking, MTB biking, road cycling, kayaking, climbing, fishing, and much more.

Utladalsvegen 28, 6884 Øvre Årdal | Tel +47-909 70 373 Welcome to Gudvangen [email protected] | www.utla.no | utladalencamping - The valley of the Vikings.

VIKINGVALLEY VIKINGVALLEY.NO www.vikingvalley.no

Cafe Rallaren AS is situated at Myrdal, the end station of the famous Flåmsbana 867 meters above sea level

Flåm Tours Segway Cafe Rallaren can offer hot and cold dishes. Cabins with or without shower/toilet, for up to 7 Our speciality is homemade carrot cake and «svele» Discover Flåm the fun way by persons. Food and beverages: traditional Norwegian Guided Ninebot Segway tour. with jam and sour cream. Refreshments, beer and food, fast food, soft drinks, beer and wine. wine. To order: lunch and dinner boxes Hop on an electric, self-balancing Campingsite for mobilehome, caravan and tent Segway and ride effortlessly around Cafe Rallaren has a souvernir shop, and we also Bicycle rental, trout fishing, hiking trails, children’s Flåm on our fun and fascinating offer luggage storage. playground, sanitary facilities. Central location for 61 60 tours. day-trips by car.

If you want to experience the magnificent nature Only 1.5 km away from Borgund Stave church and

Easy www.gasta.no of Norway, We can offer you bike rental at Cafe the old road Vindhellavegen. To Rallaren. The bike rental is with helmet. Learn 6888 Borgund i Lærdal caferallaren.no | Email: [email protected] Phone: +47 57 66 81 71 | mob: +47 906 20 859 #eltourFlam @eltourFlam Phone: 57 63 37 56 | Mob: 970 89 052 www.hyttesenter.com | Mail: [email protected] 830 m.a.s.l. by the E16

High standard cabins in the mountain area by E16. Open spring, summer, fall and winter. Hiking – cycling – cross country skiing – trout fishing – old roads, King’s road over Filefjell – camping Nearby (by car): the fjords, the Sognefjord, Jotunheimen Eggum Gard mountains, Borgund stavechurch, alpine skiing • Fully furnished and sharming holiday homes • Farm Museum • Fishing • Quiet and lovely surroundings

AMBLE GÅRD Hotel Grandane Sogndal- Sognefjorden

View from Amble Gård

Amble Gard is situated in Kaupanger, in the www.gasta.no www.gasta.no Welcome to a traditional and family run hotel in Sogndal inner part of the Sogne ord, the heart of “Fjord Norway”. 6 detached houses/cottages with At the heart of Fjord Norway Hotel Grandane high standard for rent. Beautiful view of the Welcome to Hotel Grandane! We offer a good and Lindstrøm Hotel in Lærdal wish to welcome you Sogne ord. Organic production of hay, apples an 6262 comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. apple juice. Free use of boats, free ﬁ shing in our 63 with friendly service and good food. Just as the A pleasant residence, with good service in the center private lakes, free use of small cottage by a lake. Lindstrøm-family always has since 1845. of Lærdal at the end of Sognefjord. AMBLE GÅRD, 6854 Kaupanger www.hofslund-hotel.no Mette Heiberg og Anders Bjærke lindstroemhotel.no | Øyraplassen 3, NO-6887 Lærdal Hotel Grandane N-6887 Lærdal Phone: 57 66 69 00 | Tel. +47 40 51 05 89 Phone. (+47) 57 66 69 00 | [email protected] www.hotelgrandane.no | mail: [email protected] Hofslund Fjord Hotel | Fjørevegen 37 | N-6856 Sogndal Telephone: (+47) 57 62 76 00 | E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] | www.amblegaard.no Glaciertour .no

Subway WELCOME TO SOGNDAL AND AMFI SOGNINGEN! Experience fjord landscapes Liqour store: Manday-Wednesday: 10-17 and glacier on the same day Thursday: 10-18 Meny Friday: 10-18 is open Saturday: 10-15 on sundays 10-22 Prices and booking: www.glaciertour.no Meny Rema 1000: Pharmacy/drug store: Opening hours: 8-23 (8-21) Opening hours: 7-23 (8-21) Opening hours: The Scenery in the Fjærlandsfjord is absolutely breathtaking. The narrow Fjærlandsfjord with its steep 9-19 (10-18) and forested mountainsides leads you to the edge of the majestic Jostedalen Glacier. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, and more than 100 different bird species have been observed in the 60 fresh stores! Bøyaøyri Nature Reserve. The Glacier Tour include visit to glacier as well as Norwegian Glacier Museum and book town in Fjærland. The tour may be combined with other activities. AMFI Always lots to look forward to

Welcome to holiday time

• 226 rooms Sviggum Design | Photo: Jonny Akselsen, QHS Akselsen, Jonny | Photo: Design Sviggum 6464 • Three restaurants, also with outdoor service 65 • Expressboat and bus within short distance

qualityhotelsogndal.no // Tel: 57 62 77 00 // E-mail: [email protected] DESTINATION www.gasta.no

at the end of world’s longest navigable fjord

Walaker Hotell is situated on the waterfront, in the small village of Solvorn, offering a splendid view towards the Urnes Stave Church across the fjord. The hotel has a large, beautiful rose garden and 23 guest rooms with historical atmosphere. Good Norwegian cuisine.

Adventure Tours Norway www.adventuretours.no

Skjolden Hotel www.skjoldenhotel.no

Fjordstova www.skjolden.com

Breheimen Vassbakken Kro og Camping ©Bjørn Bergum AS ©Bjørn Bergum Jostedalsbreen National Park www.vassbakken.com National Park 10 km 62 km Galleri Walaker 300 Eide Farm Café Art exhibits in our highly acclaimed SKJOLDEN Jotunheimen National Park www.eidegard.com gallery. 16 km Skjolden Llamas 6666 67 THE GATEWAY TO THE NATIONAL PARKS www.skjoldenllamas.net Jo Bukve Taxi www.jbturvogn.no

Read more at www.skjolden.com Walaker Hotell • N-6879 Solvorn • E-mail: [email protected] • www.walaker.com • Tel: (+47) 57 68 20 80 gasta.no

Come and find us at Tørvis Hotel after an exciting day on the fjord, in the mountains or after a thrilling journey to Sognefjord. Visit Marifjøra, where folks met for trading, mingling and socializing long before roads were built. Enjoy fabulous views with a drink on our terrace, or in front of the open fireplace and conclude your evening with a delicate freshly 68686868 prepared meal in our cozy restaurant. 69 TØRVIS HOTELL Welcome to Tørvis Hotel. 6873 Marifjøra | Tel: +47 576 83 500 [email protected] | Facebook: Tørvis hotell

www.torvis.no Jostedal Nigardsbreen 1001919-2019years Camping Camping Brita and Per Eikum established Welcome to an active vacation on Eikum Hotel in Hafslo 100 years glaciers, lakes and mountains in ago. Owned and operated by the beautiful and peaceful surroundings same family since 1919, the fourth in the two surrounding National generation of the Eikum family is Parks. ready to welcome you to Hafslo. We 3 km to Breheimsenteret, the have named one of our drawing starting point for guided walks on rooms after Brita, and the Brita Stova, Nigardsbreen and Styggevatnet. as we call it, is a popular place for peaceful relaxation and for hosting Glacier trips Hikes Kayaking | | | intimate gatherings. Rafting from the campsite At Eikum Hotel, we are famous for our home cooking and personal service, • 12 cabins and for 100 years, the hotel has been • 40 electrical outlets the perfect base for trips to Jostedal for tents, campers and Glacier, the Sognefjord, Sognefjellet caravans Close to the glacier and Urnes Stave Church. • Sanitary dump station 9 two-room cabins • Modern sanitary facilities, Shop The hotel is open all year round, and kitchen, lounge and we can offer 60 rooms, a restaurant laundry facilities • Free WiFi and a brand new elevator for your N-6871 Jostedal convenience. www.jostedalcamping.no Tel. (+47) 57 68 31 35 6869 Hafslo • Tel: +47 576 80 600 | www.eikum.no | E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] | tel +47-97756789

Lyngmo Gjestehus & Camping

Bed & breakfast Familyrooms – Nice prices Welcome to 25 rooms, 2 – 7 beds Marifjøra Sjøbuer Scandinavian breakfast buffet

Four nice cottages in “rorbu” style, right by the fjord in Camping 7 cabins, space for tents, the owner’s garden at Marifjøra. Fully equipped cabins with LUSTER FJORDHYTTER kitchen, wc, shower, satellite TV and free WiFi. Fine view caravans and campers Lyngmo Gjestehus & The Tang chalets are beautifully situated by over the fjord and Jostedal glacier in the distance, and out Camping 6869 Hafslo Fully furnished, with kitchen, WC, the Hafslo lake. The 4 chalets were built in Activities towards the mountains and Feigumfossen waterfall. [email protected] shower, TV and internet (Wifi). Five beds 1992 and 1995. High standard, large living- Boat- and canoe rental Marifjøra Sjøbuer can be your starting point for an Tlf (+47) 57 68 43 66 in two rooms. All cabins with private room, kitchen, 3 and 2 bedrooms, bathroom unforgettable vacation in Indre Sogn. Beach at the campsite 70 Pool, table tennis and airhockey www.lyngmoinfo.com balcony. Rowing boat included. 7070 and large veranda. More information at www.rorbu.net 71 Beachvolley 300 meters to shops, 50 meters to the lake.

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TANG HYTTEGREND Marifjøra Sjøbuer 6875 HØYHEIMSVIK | www.luster-fjordhytter.com N-6869 HAFSLO • TEL. +47-5795 6823 6608 3119 6873 Marifjøra Phone: +47 57 68 65 00 | Mob: +47 958 74 596 www.tang-hyttegrend.no Tel. +47-48 14 43 09 | [email protected] | www.rorbu.net E-post: [email protected] You deserve it! gasta.no gasta.no

Enjoy a few wonderful days by the Sognefjord. Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand is one of the most distinctive hotels in Norway. An atmosphere of cultural heritage, an international cuisine and a well stocked wine cellar will give your senses memories for life. Not far away you will find Fjærland, the Norwegian Glacier Museum, the Flåm Railway, the Nærøyfjord and Urnes Stave Church, which draw visitors from all over the world. Hand carved wooden furniture The atmosphere is included International kitchen In 2016 The Norwegian Travel & Tourism Museum in the Høyvik Room. and the spectacular view on National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet were opened. The hotel offers a variety of room categories in the modern and historic part. For more information: + 47 57 69 42 00 or www.kviknes.no

Midtnes Hotel

We offer daily sightseeingtrips on the majestetic Sognefjord from a RIB boat. Join our regulare departures; the populare The place for you to stay «Balestrand fjord sightseeingtrip» or the in Balestrand! spectaculare «Nærøyfjord sightseeing Quiet family-run hotel trip». We also provide private tours to your Visit our website: www.midtnes.no chosen destination along the fjord. We are looking forward to give you a • 30 rooms, all with shower/WC wonderful experience!

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• Ideal base for excursions www For more information and booking: www.gasta.no Balestrand Hotell• PO.Box.4 • N-6898 Balestrand www.balestrandadventure.no Tlf: +47 57 69 11 38 E-mail: [email protected] Midtnes Hotel • N- 6898 Balestrand [email protected] Tlf: +47 57 69 42 40 • Fax: +47 57 69 42 41 +47 47 85 53 23 www.balestrand.com E-post: [email protected] www.lavikfjordhotell.no www.sogntours.no

Sognefjord Hotel Sognefjord Hotel is pleasently located on a peninsular stretching out into Sognefjorden, the longest and deepest fjord in Nothern Europe. Norwegians call it the “King of the Fjords”. For those wishing a “mountain and fjord” vacation, Sognefjord Hotel is ideally situated for day trips to some of the most beatiful scenery in Norway. Sognefjord Hotel is a

LOGO på mørk bakgrunn modern hotel with comfortable rooms, a large 8 dining room and a large outdoor area. www.gasta.no

Sognefjord Hotell as • Sognefjordvegen 20 • 6863 Leikanger • Tlf: 57651100 • Faks 57651101 lusternatureguides.no www.sognefjordhotel.no • [email protected] Lavik - Tlf. + 47 577 140 40 - info@lavik ordhotell.no Lavik - Tlf. + 47 577 140 40 - [email protected]

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Centrally located in the heart of the Sognefjord district, surrounded by fantastic Øren Hotel is located by the scenery! Sognefjord Gjestehotell Logo i negativ Sognefjord. We value good service and comfort for both tourists and business travellers. 25 rooms, 35 beds. All rooms include shower/wc, TV and free wireless Internet. Some rooms with balcony. Food and drinks is served in the restaurant, bar and pub. Welcome! Blix hotell in Vik Sognefjord Gjestehotell Elvegata 14, 6993 Høyanger | Tlf: 57 70 76 00 | Fax: 57 70 76 01 | [email protected] | www.orenhotel.com (Gjestehus) Nice location close to the Sognefjord and the 74 mountains. Short walk to express boat and 75 Accommodation • Restaurant • Groceries busses. Free internet WiFi. Boats and fishing rod for rent 6894 Vangsnes • e-post: [email protected] Blix hotell | Vikøyri, 6893 Vik i Sogn Tlf.: +47 57 69 67 22 • Fax: +47 57 69 62 75 Tel: + 47 57 69 65 50 | [email protected] www.sognefjord-gjestehus.no blixhotell.no Where to eat & drink

Hotels not in this list may serve buffets in the evening. Some of the restaurants are only open in the summer season, please contact the tourist information offices or seewww.sognefjord.no for more information.

Aurland Fjordhotell Aurland 57 63 35 05 www.aurland-fjordhotel.com Geiterygghytta Aurland 90 60 14 53 geiterygghytta.dnt.no Café / Snack bars Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri Aurland 57 63 35 80 www.vangsgaarden.no Fretheim Hotel Flåm 57 63 63 00 www.visitflam.com Skjerdal Stølsysteri og Kafè Aurland 94 82 94 31 www.facebook.com/skjerdalstolsysteriogkafe Flåmsbrygga - Flåmstova Restaurant Flåm 57 63 20 50 www.flamsbrygga.no Bakkastova Flåm 48 11 61 68 www.visitflam.com Ægir BryggeriPub Flåm 57 63 20 50 www.flamsbrygga.no Flåm Bakeri Flåm 57 63 63 00 www.visitflam.com Gudvangen Fjordtell Gudvangen 48 07 55 55 www.gudvangen.com Flåm Marina & Apartments Flåm 57 63 35 55 www.facebook.com flammarina Østerbø Fjellstove Østerbø 57 63 11 77 www.aurlandsdalen.com Furukroa Kafé Flåm 57 63 20 50 www.flamsbrygga.no Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte Østerbø Østerbø 48 38 82 87 aurlandsdalen.dnt.no Green Norway Local Food Flåm 45 56 22 03 www.facebook.com/greenorway Stalheim Hotel Stalheim 56 52 01 22 www.stalheim.com Lobbybar, Fretheim Hotel Flåm 57 63 63 00 www.visitflam.com Undredal Fjord Kafe Undredal 57 63 31 00 www.visitundredal.no Toget Café Flåm 99 20 26 18 www.visitflam.com Café Rallaren Myrdal 57 63 37 56 www.caferallaren.no Borgund Hyttesenter & Camping Borgund 90 62 08 59 www.hyttesenter.com Lærdal Hotell Lærdal 57 66 77 00 www.lerdalhotel.no Café Sogningen Sogndal 57 62 99 90 www.qualityhotelsogndal.no Lindstrøm Hotell Lærdal 57 66 69 00 www.lindstroemhotel.no Caffé Prego Sogndal 57 62 77 31 www.qualityhotelsogndal.no Laksen by Green Norway Lærdal 45 56 22 03 www.facebook.com/laksencafe Dolly Dimple Pizza, Sogningen Sogndal 04440 www.sogningen.no Borgund Stavkyrkje og Besøkssenter Borgund 57 66 81 09 www.fortidsminneforeningen.no Konditoriet Sogndal 57 67 69 50 www.sogningen.no Strondi Restaurant & Pub Årdal 57 66 58 00 www.klingenberghotel.no Mix Storkiosk Sogndal Sogndal 41 78 13 00 www.mix.no Klingenberg Hotel Årdal 57 66 58 00 www.klingenberghotel.no Pizzabakeren Sogndal 57 67 86 00 www.pizzabakeren.no Utla Cafe og bar Årdal 57 66 00 23 www.facebook.com/utlaogbar Kaffistova Fjærland 57 69 22 10 www.bokbyen.no Tya Bakeri og Tya Bryggeri Årdal 90 26 74 00 www.facebook.com/tyabakeri Bøyum Camping Fjærland 48 23 57 24 www.boyumcamping.no Svalheim Gard Årdal 90 97 03 73 www.utla.no Fjærland Fjordstue Hotell Fjærland 57 67 57 57 www.fjaerlandhotel.com Compagniet Restaurant Sogndal 57 62 77 00 www.qualityhotelsogndal.no Sogn Folkemusem Kaupanger 57 67 82 06 www.dhs.museum.no Vågal Burger & Gin Sogndal 57 62 77 00 www.qualityhotelsogndal.no Fjordkroa Leikanger 57 65 34 11 La Pergola Sogndal 57 62 77 00 www.qualityhotelsogndal.no Breheimsenteret Jostedal 57 68 32 50 www.jostedal.com Restauranthuset Malin Sogndal 57 67 87 00 www.restauranthusetmalin.no Kafé Marifjøra Marifjøra 57 68 35 00 www.torvis.no Kafè Timber Vesterland Kaupanger 57 62 71 00 www.vesterland.no Urnes Gard og hjortefarm Ornes 91 53 27 84 www.urnes.no Fjærland Fjordstue Hotell Fjærland 57 67 57 57 www.fjaerlandhotel.com Fjordstova Skjolden 57 68 67 44 www.skjolden.com/fjordstova Brævasshytta Fjærland 57 69 32 96 www.facebook.com/brevasshytta Vassbakken Kro og Camping Skjolden 57 68 61 88 www.vassbakken.com Hotel Mundal Fjærland 91 90 99 90 www.hotelmundal.no Lustrabui Luster 46 94 88 45 www.lustrabui.no Gaupnetunet Gaupne 99 20 61 10 www.gaupnetunet.no Cafe Fløyfisken, Sognefjord Akvarium Balestrand 57 69 13 03 www.kringsja.no BesteBakken Hafslo 90 16 84 49 www.bestebakken.no Café "Hos Naboen" Vik i Sogn 46 89 91 66 www.hosnaboen.biz Eikum Hotel Hafslo 57 68 06 00 www.eikum.no TINE Meieriet Vik Ostebar Vik i Sogn 24 11 25 47 www.tine.no Jostedal Hotell Jostedal 57 68 31 19 www.jostedalhotel.no Blix Hotell Vik i Sogn 57 69 65 50 www.blixhotell.no Tørvis Hotell Marifjøra 57 68 35 00 www.torvis.no Bryggehuset Skjolden 57 20 30 30 www.skjolden-brygge.no Skjolden Hotel Skjolden 57 68 23 80 www.skjoldenhotel.no Eide Gard Skjolden 95 10 96 43 www.eidegard.com 76 Walaker Hotell Solvorn 57 68 20 80 www.walaker.com Kviknes Hotel og Balholm Bistro Balestrand 57 69 42 00 www.kviknes.no Ciderhuset Balestrand 90 83 56 73 www.ciderhuset.no Pilgrim restaurant Balestrand 91 56 28 42 www.detgylnehus.no Sognefjord Gjestehotell Vangsnes 57 69 67 22 www.sognefjordgjestehotell.no Blix Hotell Vik i Sogn 57 69 65 50 www.blixhotell.no Øren hotel Høyanger 57 70 76 00 www.orenhotel.no Country code for Norway : +47. Lavik Fjord Hotell Lavik 57 71 40 40 www.lavikfjordhotell.no Fuel filling from the quay Practical information Balestrand Marina Balestrand Slindesenteret Slinde/Sogndal Shopping Gjestehavn Balestrand, Flåm og Vik Ornes Båtbyggeri Ornes AMFI Sogningen Sogndal 95 19 13 00 www.amfi.no Pyramiden Senter Gaupne 57 68 67 05 www.pyramidensenter.no Transportation Fitness centre / spa Vegmelding 175 / 81 54 89 91 www.vegvesen.no Ruteopplysning 177 eller 57 65 95 12 www.kringom.no BesteBakken Hafslo 90 16 84 49 www.bestebakken.no Bus companies Yt Xtra Hafslo 57 68 46 00 www.yxhafslo.no Nettbuss AS 40 70 50 70 www.nettbuss.no Fjordstova Skjolden 57 68 67 44 www.skjolden.com/fjordstova Nor-way Bussekspress 22 31 31 50 www.nor-way.no Vesterland Feriepark Kaupanger 57 62 71 00 www.vesterland.no Nettbuss express 40 70 50 70 www.nettbuss.no Fortun Treningssenter Fortun 91 53 27 90 www.fortunsdalen.no Tide 5505 www.tide.no Idrettssenteret Spent Sogndal 57 62 90 00 sogndal.spenst.no Airlines Årdal Gym Årdal 48 15 66 66 www.ardalgym.no Widerøe 81 00 12 00 www.wideroe.no Car ferries / Passenger boats Swimming pool / sauna / Indoor play park Norled 51 86 87 00 www.norled.no Fjordstova Skjolden 57 68 67 44 www.skjolden.com/fjordstova Ferje Solvorn-Urnes-Solvorn 91 79 42 11 www.lustrabaatane.no Vesterland Feriepark Kaupanger 57 62 71 00 www.vesterland.no Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane 55 90 70 70 www.fjord1.no Lustrabadet Gaupne 57 68 56 80 www.lustrabadet.no Nigardsbreen brebåt 57 68 32 50 www.brevegen.no Høyangerbadet Høyanger 57 71 27 00 www.hoyangerbadet.no Fjærlandsfjorden 56 65 38 36 www.glaciertour.no Friluftsbadet i Årdal Årdal 57 66 53 71 www.sognefjord.no The Fjords 57 63 14 00 www.visitflam.com Lustrabaatane 91 72 17 19 www.lustrabaatane.no Beachvolleyball Taxi Lyngmo Gjestehus & Camping Hafslo Aurland / Flåm 90 13 08 08 www.aurlandtaxi.no Bøyum Camping Fjærland Balestrand 95 90 64 09 www.balestrandtour.no/en Jostedal Hotell Jostedal Sogndal 57 67 10 00 www.sogndaltaxi.no Leikanger Ungdomskule Leikanger Fjærland 90 92 65 82 www.fjaerland.org Gaupne / Luster 57 68 16 20 Grandane Lærdal Flåm 90 13 08 08 Skjolden Skjolden Høyanger 90 82 21 00 www.hoyangertaxi.no Fosshaugane Campus Sogndal Leikanger 57 65 31 23 Vik idrettspark Vik Vik i Sogn 95 95 61 27 io.no/taxi/vik Høyanger Høyanger Årdal 47 66 44 44/95 95 40 33 Årdalstangen IL Årdal Solheim Taxi (Lærdal) 41 51 01 00 www.i-laerdal.no Svalheim Gard Årdal Car rental Europcar/Toyota Sogn Kaupanger/Sogndal flyplass 57 67 66 70 www.europcar.no Emptying facilities for camper vans Hertz/Toyota Sogn Kaupanger/Sogndal flyplass 57 67 99 70 www.hertz.no Djuvik Camping Vangsnes Sogndal Bilpleie Sogndal 90 55 65 57 www.sogndal-bilpleie.no Vik Bil (Best) Vik SIXT Sogndal 81 52 24 66 www.sixt.no Vassbakken Kro og Camping Skjolden Kviknes Hotel Balestrand 57 69 42 00 www.kvikneshotel.no Systrond motell Leikanger Balholm bilutleige Balestrand 41 24 82 53 www.leigebil.no Viki Fjordcamping Luster Flåm Travel AS Flåm 94 25 05 55 www.flamtravel.no/car-rental 78 Flåm/Aurland • Balestrand • Fjærland • Skjolden 79 Bøyum Camping Fjærland eMobility Flåm 45 50 02 22 www.emob.no Utladalen Camping Årdal Lavik Maskinsenter Lavik 57 70 75 00 www.lavikmaskinsenter.no/bilutleige Joker Gudvangen Gudvangen Rescue service NAF Redningsteneste 08505 www.naf.no Viking Redningsteneste 06000 www.vikingredning.no Country code for Norway : +47. West – maskin/Falck Lærdal 02222 www.west-maskin.no Useful phone numbers Veterinarian Dyreklinikken Sogndal 57 67 55 55 Sogn Dyreklinikk Kaupanger 57 11 20 40 Vakttelefon Leik/Sogndal/Luster 97 58 86 29 Veterinær Vik 57 69 53 03 Veterinærvakta Lærdal 88 00 63 66 Årdal dyreklinikk Årdal 91 99 74 43 Dentist Tannlege Hallgeir Aardalen Aurland 57 63 34 02 - knutepunktet mellom Sogn og Nasjonalparkriket Balestrand Tannklinikk Balestrand 57 69 12 61 Gaupne tannklinikk Gaupne 57 65 63 90 Tannlege Kjell Olav Ugulen Gaupne 57 68 13 27 Tannlegevakta Lærdal 57 64 13 50 Lærdal tannhelse Lærdal 57 66 66 59 Sogndal Tannklinikk Sogndal 57 62 71 80 Tannhelsetenesta Vik 57 69 52 00 Sogn Tannhelsesenter Sogndal 57 67 77 87 Tannlege Kjell Bøthun Sogndal 57 67 19 50 Tannlege Jan Kristoffersen Sogndal 57 67 18 22 Harald Rørvik Høyanger 57 71 45 33 Ingvild Osland Boge Høyanger 57 71 45 35 Årdal tannklinikk Årdal 57 66 30 44 Tindevegen – the great road connection between Sogn and the National Park Tannlege Silje Hove Årdal 46 65 25 00 The Tindevegen road is the tourist route between Årdal and Turtagrø. It is located between Norways’s spectacular fjords and the mountians in Jotunheimen National Doctor 116117 Park. From Tindevegen you will have the magnificant views of Norway’s highest Aurland Legekontor peaks and the mountains of Breheimen National Park. Tindevegen is known as Balestrand legekontor Leikanger legeteneste «the Short cut through Jotunheimen». Season: May-November. Luster legesenter, Gaupne Read more at www.tindevegen.no Lærdal legevakt Sogndal Legesenter Vik legekontor Høyanger legekontor Øvre Årdal legekontor Legekontor Årdalstangen Weather yr.no storm.no Tour information ut.no

Emergency number Fire: 110 Police: 112 81 Ambulance: 113 80 Doctor 116117

We are not to be held responsible for mistakes or changes in the given information. Blue ice walking www.bfl.no Rafting www.icetroll.no Kayaking www.icetroll.com Walking in mountains and on glaciers www.norgesguidene.no Winter activities Tel +47 95 92 36 89 www.friluftsliv-fjellsport.no Visitor center National Park Breheimsenteret www.jostedal.com Jostedal Hotel www.jostedalhotel.no Jostedal Camping www.jostedalcamping.no Nigardsbreen Camping Tel +47 57 68 33 65 Glacier road and en boat to the glacier Jostedal www.brevegen.no

Informasjon/booking: Breheimsenteret, 6871 Jostedal 82 +47 57 68 32 50 83 [email protected] www.jostedal.com GLACIER HIKING fjordactive.com Sviggum Design

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Welcome to Vesterland • Cabins • Swimmingpool • Gym • Hotel • Kids pool • Squash courts • Camping • Indoor playland • Restaurant • Bike rental

(+47) 57 62 71 00 | [email protected] www.vesterland.no