GO ECO Explore the Sognefjord in an eco friendly way Roundtrips by public transport. Explore the destinations along the Sognefjord, with itineraries to attractions and activities! Go_Eco_Forside_150618.indd 1 6/17/18 12:04 PM WELCOME TO THE SOGNEFJORD! ROUND TRIPS TO DESTINATIONS IN SOGNEFJORD: We are delighted that you have chosen to visit our region and Aurland – Flåm – Gudvangen – Aurlandsdalen page 4–9 to spend some days, or perhaps weeks of your holiday here. Lærdal – Borgund page 10–15 Magnificent fjords and majestic mountains are impressive Årdal – Turtagrø & Hjelle page 16–19 features of this landscape in the heart of western Norway. Jostedal – Nigard glacier page 20–23 No doubt you are already looking forward to discovering the Sognefjellet mountain plateau page 24–27 amazing natural beauty of this part of the world. Luster – Gaupne – Skjolden – Fortun page 28–33 MAP OF SOGNEFJORD page 34–35 The Sognefjord region offers a vast choice of activities, from Solvorn – Urnes – Urnes Stave Church page 36–39 laid back to ambitious. You will find an array of possibilities to Sogndal – Kaupanger page 40–45 suit your own individual passion. Fjærland – Bøya glacier – Supphelle glacier page 46–49 ROUND TRIPS BY USING WWW.EN-TUR.NO Leikanger page 50–53 Enjoy the leisure activities of the Sognefjord region with inspi- Balestrand page 54–59 ration from and use of this roundtrip guide. Find the day trip Vik page 60–63 you like, search for mentioned roundtrips by public transport Høyanger – Fjordside villages page 64–67 and explore our wonderful fjordlandscape. You decide which alternative you want to travel by. You can search from address to address. Our aim is to make travelling by public transport along Sognfjord easier for you. GO ECO BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT The roundtrip guide is meant as an inspiring brochure of sug- gestions for day trips you can make on your own. You pay for the tickets on board the buses and boats. Some boat-trips need to be booked in advance (on their web page or by phone). We recommend public transport as a beautiful way of getting around whether you take a longer day tour or a relaxing half day tour to a charming spot nearby. There is a superb choice of hik- Ferry / Passenger boat Express boat Bus ing and walking trails as well as fascinating cultural attractions. Day excursion to Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS: Hiking the Aurlandsdalen valley, Fjordsafari Rib Tours, Njord kayaking and fjord paddle, Flåm Rail- way, Aurland Shoe factory, Flåm railway museum. SIGHTSEEING TOURS: Excursion Kaupanger – Gudvangen on Nærøyfjord Unesco Fjord, Bus to Stegastein Viewpoint, Excursion AURLAND Flåm – Gudvangen on Nærøyfjord Unesco Fjord or to Undredal, home of the local goat cheese and the smallest stave church of Scandinavia, Flåm Railway to Myrdal, Rallartoget around in Flåm, E Mobility car rental. DEPARTURE ØVRE ÅRDAL Alt1Dep. Øvre Årdal skysstasjon Dep. Årdalstangen Øyri ROUND TRIPS BY USING EN-TUR.NO Arr. Aurland kai Arr. Flåm kai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Alt2Dep. Øvre Årdal skysstasjon Dep. Årdalstangen Øyri You decide which Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon alternative you Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon want to travel by, Arr. Kaupanger ferjekai and you search Dep. Kaupanger ferjekai from address to Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai address. Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Alt1Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Flåm kai Dep. Aurland kai Change bus at Håbakken Arr. Årdalstangen Øyri Arr. Øvre Årdal skysstasjon Alt2Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Kaupanger ferjekai Dep. Kaupanger ferjekai Choose the english version here. Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep.Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Årdalstangen Øyri Arr. Øvre Årdal skysstasjon © Sverre Hjørnevik 5 DEPARTURE LÆRDAL DEPARTURE VIK DEPARTURE BALESTRAND Alt1Dep. Lærdal rådhus TRAVEL INFO Alt1Dep. Vikøyri Alt1Dep. Balestrand kai Arr. Aurland kai For a day excursion Dep. Leikanger kai Dep. Leikanger kai Arr. Flåm kai to Aurland, Flåm or Dep. Hermansverk Dep. Hermansverk Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Gudvangen you can take Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Alt2Dep. Lærdal rådhus a bus from many places Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon along the Sognefjord. Arr. Aurland kai Arr. Aurland kai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Some excursions can Arr. Flåm kai Arr. Flåm kai Arr. Kaupanger kai be made in combination Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Kaupanger kai with the early morning Alt2Dep. Vikøyri Alt2Dep. Balestrand kai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon boat, Flåmsekspressen Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Arr. Kaupanger kai Arr. Kaupanger kai from Balestrand and Alt1Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Kaupanger kai Dep. Kaupanger kai Leikanger, and also Dep. Flåm kai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai in combination with Dep. Aurland kai Alt3Dep. Vikøyri Alt3Dep. Balestrand kai Arr. Lærdal rådhus the express boat Arr. Leikanger kai Arr. Aurland kai Alt2Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai from Lavik, Nordeide, Dep. Leikanger kai Arr. Flåm kai Arr. Kaupanger kai Vik, Balestrand and Arr. Aurland kai Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Dep. Kaupanger kai Leikanger. Tickets on Arr. Flåm kai Alt1Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon the boat must be book- Alt4Dep. Vikøyri Dep. Flåm kai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon ed in advance. There is Arr. Flåm kai Dep. Aurland kai Arr. Lærdal rådhus a bus up to Stegastein Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon viewpoint from Flåm Alt1Dep. Flåm kai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon DEPARTURE SOGNDAL and Aurland. You can Arr. Vikøyri Arr. Balestrand kai Alt1Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon take an excursion on the Alt2Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Alt2Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Aurland kai Arr. Kaupanger kai Arr. Kaupanger kai Arr. Flåm kai UNESCO Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen Dep. Kaupanger kai Dep. Kaupanger kai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon and return. It is also Alt2Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon worth taking an excursi- Arr. Kaupanger kai Arr. Vikøyri Arr. Balestrand kai Dep. Kaupanger kai on to visit Undredal. Alt3Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Alt3Dep. Flåm kai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Flåm kai Arr. Balestrand kai Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Dep. Aurland kai Alt1Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Kaupanger kai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Kaupanger kai Arr. Vikøyri Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Alt2Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Flåm kai Dep. Aurland kai Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon 6 7 DEPARTURE SKJOLDEN DEPARTURE FJÆRLAND Dep. Skjolden Alt1Dep. Fjærland kryss BUS TO HIKING AREA: Dep. Luster Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon AURLANDSDALEN / AURLAND VALLEY Dep. Nes, Luster Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Gaupne Arr. Aurland kai Dep. Flåm kai Dep. Marifjøra kryss Arr. Flåm kai Dep. Aurland kai Dep. Hafslo Arr. Gudvangen E16 Arr. Vassbygdi Dep. Solvorn ferjekai Alt2Dep. Fjærland kryss Arr. Østerbø Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Geiteryggen Øst Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Hiking in Aurlandsdalen / Aurland Valley Arr. Aurland kai Arr. Kaupanger kai Dep. Geiteryggen Øst Arr. Flåm kai Dep. Kaupanger kai Dep. Østerbø Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Vassbygdi Alt2Dep. Skjolden Alt3Dep. Fjærland kai Arr. Aurland kai Dep. Gaupne Arr. Balestrand kai Arr. Flåm kai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Balestrand kai Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Arr. Kaupanger kai Arr. Flåm kai Dep. Kaupanger kai Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Arr. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Gudvangen kryss Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Dep. Flåm kai Alt1Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai Dep. Aurland kai Arr. Kaupanger kai Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Kaupanger ferjekai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Arr. Fjærland Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon HIKING TIP DEPARTURE HØYANGER Arr. Solvorn ferjekai Aurlandsdalen is one of the most magnificent hiking paths in this region. Several days Dep. Høyanger rutebilstasjon Arr. Hafslo tour starting from Finse, or just the famous section Østerbø til Vassbygdi in a day tour, Arr. Balestrand kai Arr. Marifjøra kryss enchants visitors and locals. From June to mid September a daily hiking bus runs up the Dep. Balestrand kai Arr. Gaupne valley. With stops in Gudvangen, Flåm and Aurland, Østerbø Fjellstove, starting point of Arr. Flåm kai Arr. Nes, Luster the 7 hour day tour, was never easier to reach. See separate bus schedule. Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen Arr. Luster Dep. Flåm kai Arr. Skjolden Between Flåm and Aurland there is a 5,5 hour roundtrip hike to Hodvungo. The path is easy Dep. Aurland kai Alt2Dep. Gudvangen ferjekai to reach from Flåm station, walking along the cycle path in the direction of Aurland until it Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Dep. Flåm kai Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon ends. Cross the main road and keep on walking on the path. A wonderful view awaits you. Dep. Aurland kai Arr. Høyanger rutebilstasjon Arr. Sogndal skysstasjon Hiking in Gudvangen is spectacular! Rimstigen leads hikers to breathtaking views over the Dep. Sogndal skysstasjon DEPARTURE LAVIK Nærøyfjord, one of the Norwegian fjords part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Walk Arr. Solvorn ferjekai Dep. Lavik kai from Gudvangen through Bakka along the west shore of the fjord. Five-hundred meters Arr. Hafslo Arr. Flåm kai north of the Church of Bakka the steep path to Rimstigen begins. (Recommended for Arr. Marifjøra kryss Visit Aurland - Flåm - Gudvangen experienced hikers. Available just in summer time). Arr. Gaupne