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Where the Sognefjord Goes Ashore ----------17 18 Where the Sognefjord goes ashore - the gateway to Jotunheimen ÅRDAL Content Innhold Walking/Hiking .......................................................... 7 Vandring ...................................................................... 7 Outdoor Water Park ............................................. 10 Friluftsbada .............................................................. 10 Tindevegen ............................................................... 12 Tindevegen ............................................................... 12 Highlights in Årdal ................................................. 14 Nokre høgdepunkt i Årdal .................................. 14 Explore Utladalen .................................................. 22 Utforsk Utladalen .................................................. 22 Perfect starting point .......................................... 24 Med Årdal som utgangspunkt ......................... 24 Entertainment & events ..................................... 26 Arrangement / hendingar ................................. 26 Accommodations .................................................. 28 Overnattingar ......................................................... 28 Shops and services ............................................... 36 Handel og service ................................................. 36 Avdal Gard Tourist station ................................. 43 Avdal Gard Turiststasjon .................................... 43 Make sure to visit Årdal! ..................................... 44 Husk å besøk Årdal ............................................... 44 How to get to Årdal? Hvordan komme seg til Årdal? By car Med bil FROM VIA KM HOURS FRA VIA KM TID ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oslo Fagernes 308 4.5h Oslo Fagernes 308 4.5t Oslo Gol/Hemsedal 336 5h Oslo Gol/Hemsedal 336 5t Trondheim Lom/Sognefjellet 465 7h Trondheim Lom/Sognefjellet 465 7t ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By air from Haukåsen/Sogndal Med fly fra Haukåsen/Sogndal Daily direct flights from Bergen (30 min) Daglege direkteruter frå Bergen (30 min) og and from Oslo (45 min). Departure times are frå Oslo (45 min). Oversikt over flytider finn listed at www.wideroe.no. Årdal is a 45-minute du på www.wideroe.no. Det tek ca 45 min drive from Haukåsen. med bil frå Haukåsen til Årdal. By bus Med buss Several Daily departures from Bergen, Oslo Fleire avgangar kvar dag frå Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim. Timetables available at og Trondheim. Timetabell finn du på www.kringom.no. www.kringom.no. Alle foto i brosjyra er levert av Reisemål Årdal Alle foto i brosjyra er levert av Reisemål Årdal 3 The old road between Sletterust and Årdal Gamlevegen mellom Sletterust og Årdal Walking/Hiking Vandring If you wish to experience the valleys of Western Vil du oppleva vestlandsk dalføre, med djupe Norway, from the valley floor down below to dalar og høge fjell, har du mange mulegheiter the highest mountain peaks, Årdal has much til det i Årdal. to offer. Both Årdal Trekking Association and the Norwegian Trekking Association offer a Både Årdal Turlag og Den Norske Turistforening network of well-marked trails, colour-coded har eit omfattande vandrenett i kommunen, according to the level of difficulty. You are og turstiane er godt skilta og markert i fargar sure to find a trail that suits you. You can enjoy etter vanskelegheitsgrad. a simple walk to, for example, Vetti farm, or you can choose longer hikes and even climb Her vil du alltid finna ein tur som høver deg. the highest peak to get a bird’s eye view of Frå den enkle spasertur til dømes til Vetti the magnificent Sognefjord. Gard, eller til høgfjellet med utsyn over den fantastiske Sognefjorden. Mot aust vert fjella The mountains increase in height as you høgare, etter som ein nærmar seg Jotunheimen, approach Jotunheimen in the east. By using og med Hjelle og Utladalen som utgangs- Årdal or Utladalen as a base, you will have punkt har du mange flotte alternativ til turar. many options to explore some wonderful På vegen kan du ta turen innom Utladalen trails. En route, you will definitely find it Naturhus, her kan du sjå utstillingar som worth your while to visit Utladalen Naturhus fortel om naturforhold og kulturhistorie i centre, to view the exhibitions and learn Vest-Jotunheimen, noko som er verdt å få about the natural environment and the med seg. cultural history of Western Jotunheimen. I Utladalen kan du gå korte og lange turar, In Utladalen, you have the option of following eller delar av ein lang tur om du ynskjer short or long trails, covering the whole det. Mulegheitene er mange! Det finst óg distance or walking only part of the trail. The fleire turar for heile familien, for eksempel possibilities are endless! Some of the walks opp til Avdalen Gard. are suitable for the whole family, for example the walk up to Avdalen farm. Ynskjer du litt meir utfordring, kan du ta turen til Kvitingsmorki, Kvernli eller gå - a treasureUtladalen trove of nature trails Those wanting more of a challenge in Årdal Hjelledalsrunden. Dette er turar med nokså for those who enjoy walking/hiking can walk to Kvitingsmorki or Kvernli, or take bratt terreng som krev litt meir erfaring Avdalen farm, Utladalen valley Experience cascading waterfalls and picturesque the Hjelledal valley walk. These walks take og god fysisk form. mountain farms. Visit the Utladalen Naturhus centre you through some steep terrain and require in Skåri, where coffee and waffles are on offer while that you are physically fit and have some Vi vonar du får ei flott naturoppleving i you take in the drama of the unique landscape. experience of mountain walking. Årdal, og ynskjer deg god tur! You can visit the centre’s exhibition and view a We hope you will have many excellent film to learn about the valley’s history and nature experiences in Årdal, and wish you 7 adventurous climbs in the past. pleasant stay! 55 22 22 Hjelle – Avdalsskori – Avdalen 3t. t/r Suited for: Max Elevation Difference: EASY 400 M MEDIUM 400 M CHALLENGING 800 M EXPERT - 9 Outdoor Water Park Friluftsbada Øvre Årdal Water Park Anlegg i Øvre Årdal Open: ........................................................ 11:30-19:00 Åpent: ...................................................... kl. 11:30-19:00 Heated water, approx: ................... 28°C Oppvarma vatn: ................................. om lag 28°C Pools: ........................................................ 3 Antal basseng: .................................... 3 Water slides: ........................................ Yes Vassklier: ................................................ Ja Changing rooms: ............................... Yes Garderobeanlegg: ............................ Ja Kiosk: ........................................................ Yes Kiosk: ........................................................ Ja Main pool: .............................................. 50 meter Hovudbasseng: .................................. 50 meter Årdalstangen Water Park Anlegg på Årdalstangen Open: ........................................................ 12:00-18:00 Åpent: ...................................................... kl. 12:00-18:00 Oppvarma vatn: ................................. 25-28°C Oppvarma vatn: ................................. 25-28°C Pools: ........................................................ 3 Antal basseng: .................................... 3 Diving tower: ....................................... 3 meter Stupetårn: ............................................. 3 meter Changing rooms: ............................... Yes Garderobeanlegg: ............................ Ja Kiosk: ........................................................ No Kiosk: ........................................................ Nei Main pool: .............................................. 25 meter Hovudbasseng: .................................. 25 meter Prices Prisar DAY PASS 20 ENTRIES PR. PERS DAGSBILLETT 20 KLIPP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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