alr guide 2011

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2011

Nærøyfjorden– World Heritage Site

20112011Aurland - Flåm - Lærdal – Årdal

Sognefjord

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Photo: Fure, E.A. Vikesland, L. Hauge, R.M. Sørensen, Thor Andresen,M. Aspevik, F. Loftesnes, Pål Bugge/NTR, Reidar Skår, Terje Rakke, Bjørn Bergum, Rolf Kjødnes, Willy Haraldsen, T. Dybwad, Kai Wigum. Aurland and Lærdal Reiselivslag cannot be held responsible for errors or changes, which have occurred since going to print in November 2010. Edition: 100 000.

P.O.box 53, NO-5741 AurlandPh. +47 57 63 33 13

P.O.box 122 NO-6886 LærdalPh. +47 57 64 12 [email protected]

CONTENTSEvents 2011 ........................................ p. 5Useful information .............................. p. 6Accommodation & where to eat .......... p. 8Transport / Roundtrips ....................... p. 12MAP .................................................... p. 40Winter by the Sognefjord .................... p. 74

AURLAND ............................................. p. 20Attractions .......................................... p. 22Hiking ................................................. p. 24Biking ................................................. p. 26Active holiday ..................................... p. 27Adverts ............................................... p. 28

LÆRDAL ............................................... p. 48Attractions .......................................... p. 50Hiking ................................................. p. 52Biking ................................................. p. 54Active holiday ..................................... p. 55Adverts ............................................... p. 56

ÅRDAL ................................................. p. 64Attractions .......................................... p. 64Hiking ................................................ p. 68Adverts ............................................... p. 69

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Wild and dramatic nature- the world’s best reason to visit

FLÅM

Beautiful Flåm is situated at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204 kilometer long and up to 1308 meter deep Sognefjord.

The Flåm Railway is the unique train journey between Flåm and the mountain station Myrdal on the Oslo – Bergen Line, and is widely recognized as one of the steepest and most beautiful railways in the world. The boat company Sognefjorden invites you to a memorable voyage between Flåm and Gudvangen on the spectacular Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a good night sleep at the historical Fretheim Hotel, one of Fjord Norway’s most unique and comfortable hotels.

Flåm welcomes everyone, regardless age and season.

Tel: (+47) 57 63 21 00, Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50e-mail: [email protected]

www.visitflam.com

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www.naroyfjorden.no

The Nærøyfjorden World Heritage Park is a regional park working

for sustainable development with outspring from the Nærøyfjorden

World Heritage Site.

Visit our FJORD CENTER ON THE WEB.Here you may explore the fjord

landscape and its culture before you get here, while you are here and after you have got back home.

We hope this site will guide you to an even deeper experience of the

West Norwegian Fjords.

EVENTSAurlAnd:Kongevegsmarsjen–walkalongtheNærøyfjord Gudvangen 22.MayAurlandMarket-localsummerFair Aurland 09.JulyVikingFestival Gudvangen 10.–24.JulyVikingFolk/RockMusicFestival Gudvangen 22.–23.JulyTheAurlandsmarsjen–walkintheAurlandsdalvalley Aurland 24.JulyGoatCheeseFestivalUndredal 29–31.JulyWorldHeritageTourhikingintheNærøyfjordArea Gudvangen 06.Aug.NynorskeLitteraturdagar–Literaturefestival Aurland 28.–30.Oct.

lærdAl:Formoreinformation: www.laerdal.kommune.no

ÅrdAl:NationalParkDayFestival 21.–22.MaiTheVettirun 22.MaiThe«FjordtoMountain»Market 9.–12.JuneBarnBluesinAvdalen 25.JuneMålrock-festival 19.–20.Aug.AutumnMarket 30.Sept.–1.Oct.HeirnosiOpp–HernosiDuatlon 3.Sept.

Other websiteswww.aurland.kommune.nowww.laerdal.kommune.nowww.aurlandsogelag.no

Forthecompletesummerprogram,pleasecontactthetouristinformationorvisitwww.alr.no

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TRaiNFlåmsbana: Flåm – Myrdal – Bergen – Oslo.All year. Timetable: Flåm Utvikling A/SPh. +47 57 63 21 00 – Fax +47 57 63 23 50www.flaamsbana.no/www.nsb.noNSB customer service ph. +47 815 00 888

BuSFjord1 Sogn Billag SogndalPh. +47 57 67 66 00 – Fax +47 57 67 28 90www.fjord1.no – [email protected]

www.nor-way.nowww.skyss.no

attraCtionS in tHE arEaHOPPERSTaD STaVE CHuRCH – ViKwww.stavechurch.com

SOGN FOLKEMuSEuM – FOLK MuSEuM – KaupangerA living museum dedicated to life along the Sognefjord.www.dhs.museum.no.

SOGN FJORDMuSEuM – KaupangerNext to the ferry terminal.www.dhs.museum.no.

BREHEiMSENTERET – Jostedalenwww.jostedal.com

NORSK BREMuSEuM – Fjærlandwww.bre.museum.no.

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ROaDSRV50 Aurland – Hol 100 kmE16 Aurland – Lærdal 32 km

(Fjellvegen 48 km)E16 Aurland – Flåm 8 kmE16 Aurland – Gudvangen 26 kmE16/601 Aurland – Undredal 20 kmE16 Gudvangen – Voss 45 kmRV50/7 Aurland – Oslo 332 kmE16 Aurland – Bergen 174 kmE16 Lærdal – Oslo 320 kmRV5 Lærdal – Førde 129 kmRV53 Lærdal – Øvre Årdal 46 kmRV55 Lærdal – Lom 166 kmE16 Lærdal – Fagernes 143 kmE16/RV52 Lærdal – Gol 120 kmE16 Lærdal – Bergen 210 kmE16/RV53 Oslo – Øvre Årdal 300 kmE16/RV53 Bergen – Årdalstangen 240 kmRV53 Øvre Årdal – Årdalstangen 12 km Øvre Årdal – Turtagrø 32 km Øvre Årdal – Hjelle 8 km Øvre Årdal – Trondheim over Turtagrø 400 km

EXPRESS BOaT / BOaT TRiPSFlåm/Aurland – Undredal – Gudvangen: All year.Flåm/Aurland – Balestrand – FjærlandFlåm/Aurland – Leikanger – Balestrand – Vik – Bergen.

COMPaNYFjord1, Fylkesbaatane, ph. +47 55 90 70 70 www.fjord1.noTickets: Tourist information office.

CaR FERRYLærdal – Kaupanger – Gudvangen 01.05. – 30.09.Booking of carspace (adviced). Ph. +47 55 90 70 70 – Fax +47 55 90 70 71

Fodnes – Mannheller – All year (24 hours).Crossing: 15 min. Departures every 20 min. Between 9 pm and 6 am every hour.

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NO-5745AURLAND

Aurland Fjordhotell – Tlf. 57 63 35 [email protected] 38 0

Vangsgaarden – Tlf. 57 63 35 [email protected] 38 0

Østerbø Fjellstove – Tlf. 57 63 11 [email protected] 44 30

Østerbø Turisthytte – Tlf. 57 63 11 [email protected] 45 30

Lunde Camping – Tlf. 91 11 81 [email protected] 42 1,4

Skahjem Gard – Tlf. 57 63 33 [email protected] 42 3

Skaim Hytter – Tlf. 976 75 6173

Winjum Hytter – Tlf. 5763 3461www.winjum-hytter.com 43 0,5

Skresanden Hytter – Tlf. 57 63 34 72 42 3Bjørgo Gard – Tlf. 57 63 22 [email protected] 9Aurlandskafeen – Tlf. 57 63 36 [email protected] 0

Neset Feriehus – Tlf. 952 17 [email protected] 0,7

Aurland Fjordhytter – Tlf. 916 36 [email protected] 1,2

Sommarhuset BygningenTlf. 94 82 94 31 – www.skjerdal.com 6,4

NO-5743FLÅM

Heimly PensjonatTlf. 57 63 23 00 – [email protected] 34 0,5

Flåmsbrygga – Tlf. 57 63 20 [email protected] 32 0

Flåm Camping /VandrarheimTlf. 57 63 21 21 – [email protected] 33 0

Fretheim Fjordhytter – Tlf. 917 27 969www.fretheimhytter.com 0,5

Gjørven Hytter – Tlf. 57 63 21 [email protected] 33 3,6

Flåm Marina & Appartement Tlf. 57 63 35 55 – [email protected] 34 0,5

Flåm Ferdaminne – Tlf. 57 63 30 [email protected] 36 0

Toget Cafe – Tlf. 57 63 21 [email protected] 35 0

Café Stationen – Tlf. 57 63 21 [email protected] 33 0

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Garnes Overnatting – Tlf. 91 31 88 [email protected] 1,5

Ferieleilighet FlåmTlf. 91 52 3394 – [email protected] 3

NO-5718MYRDALVatnahalsen HøyfjellshotellTlf. 57 63 37 22 – [email protected] 37 17

Café Rallaren – Tlf. 57 63 37 [email protected] 37 17

NO-5746UNDREDALUndredal Overnatting – Tlf. 57 63 31 [email protected] 30 0

NO-5747GUDVANGENGudvangen Fjordtell – Tlf. 48 07 55 [email protected] 29 0

Vang Camping – Tlf. 57 63 39 [email protected] 28 1

Gudvangen Camping – Tlf. 99 38 08 [email protected] 28 1

NO-5715STALHEIMStalheim Hotel – Tlf. 56 52 01 [email protected] 28

Stalheimsøy Gard – Tlf. 412 47 229www.stalheimsoy.no

NO-6887LÆRDALLindstrøm Hotell – Tlf. 57 66 69 [email protected] 59 0

Lærdal Hotell – Tlf. 57 66 65 [email protected] 57 0

Grandane Hotell – Tlf. 57 66 69 [email protected] 59 0

Sanden Pensjonat – Tlf. 57 66 64 [email protected] 60 0

Bjørkum Gard – Tlf. 905 56 [email protected] 60 18

Vindedal Camping og hytterTlf. 57 66 65 28– [email protected] 59 10

Hønjum Gard – Tlf. 57 66 91 [email protected] 60 17

NO-6888BORGUNDMaristuen Fjellferie AS – Tlf. 57 66 87 [email protected] 61 44

Bjøraker Camping – Tlf. 57 66 87 [email protected] 34

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AURLAND • FLÅM • LÆRDALSOGNEFJORD

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Aurland og Lærdal ReiselivslagP.O.box 53, NO-5741 AurlandPh.+4757633313

P.O. box 122 NO-6886 LærdalPh.+4757641207Fax+4757666422

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Borlaug Turist- og VandrarheimTlf. 57 66 87 80 – [email protected] 61 34

Borgund Hyttesenter og CampingTlf. 906 20 859 – [email protected] 62 25

Steinklepp Hytter og CampingTlf. 57 66 81 59 31

Eggum Gard – Tlf. 57 66 82 [email protected] 61 32

Kvamme HytteTlf. 904 70 639 32

NO-6885ÅRDALSTANGENKlingenberg Hotell – Tlf. 57 66 58 [email protected] 70 0

Strondi Bar og Kafe og Klingen Pub Tlf. 57 66 58 00 – [email protected] 70

Tangen PensjonatTlf. 57 66 10 55 0

NO-6884øVREÅRDALSitla Hotell Tlf. 57 66 58 [email protected] 70 0,2

Utladalen Camping – Tlf. 57 66 34 [email protected] 71 4

Avdal Gard TuriststasjonTlf. 902 74 996 13

Vetti Gard TuriststasjonTlf. 57 66 30 24 15

TorgloftetTlf. 57 66 29 30 71 0

Damvoktaren – SletterustTlf. 975 46 943 – [email protected] 17

Mamma Mia Pizzeria Tlf. 57 66 22 44

China House Tlf. 57 66 23 00

CampingandcampervanholidaysThe Aurland, Lærdal and Årdal area is ideal for camping and camper van holidays. Several of the campsites have made special arrangements for camper vans and offer, among other things, parking spaces with electricity, good sanitary facilities and facilities for emptying toilets. Overnight parking in camper vans and caravans outside organised sites is becoming an environmental problem. Therefore, we call on all cam-ping tourists to stay overnight at organised campsites. Campinggas:Jernia Sønnerheim, Aurland: +47 57 63 34 74. Esso–AGA, Lærdal: +47 57 66 79 90.Statoil,Årdalstangen: +47 57 66 10 04 • Statoil,øvreÅrdal:+47 57 66 30 40.

These campsites have drainage facilities for mobile homes:Lunde Camping, Aurland. Flåm Camping, Flåm. Public drainage facilities: Shell, Gudvangen.Utladalen Camping,Årdal.

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NÆRØYFJORDEN

UNESCO has included the fjords of Norway, exemplified by the Nærøyfjord and the Geirangerfjord,

on its renowned World Heritage List.

The Nærøyfjord is perhaps the most spectacular arm of the Sognefjord, and the narrowest fjord in the world, at

one point only 250 metres across with mountains towering more than 1.700 metres above its tranquil waters.

The fjord area has been inhabited for about 10.000 years. The area has been farmed for almost 3.000

years, and farming is still important forpeople living along the fjord.

PaSSENGEr bOaT Flåm – aurland – Gudvangen all year.

Car FErryGudvangen – Kaupanger – Lærdal 01.05. – 30.09.

Timetable, more information and online booking

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– World Heritage Site

Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane offers you many first-rate scenic fjord cruises along the worlds longest fjord – The Sognefjord.

Flåm-Gudvangen: Cruise on the narrowest fjord in the world – Nærøyfjorden. Lærdal-Kaupanger-Gudvangen: Norway`s most famous ferry cruise. Bergen-Flåm: Expressboat from Bergen along the Sognefjord to Flåm. Balestrand-Flåm: Cruise from beautiful Balestrand to Flåm and the Flåm railway.

At the heart of the UNESCO world heritage area Booking and information: www.fjord1.no • Tel: +47 55 90 70 70 • E-mail: [email protected]

Maps for the Many scenic hikes in our area• Walking/hikingmap Aurlandsdalenvalley

• Walking/hikingmapLærdal

• Walking/hikingmapNærøyfjordenNærøyfjorden

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H Express boatFLÅM – BALESTRAND – BERGEN 01.05. – 30.09.

Timetable and more information www.alr.no

A LocaL busGudvangen – Flåm – aurland – Lærdal – borgund

– Årdal – Turtagrø – borlaugwww.ruteinfo.net www.fjord1.no


Search for bus timetables www.fjord1.no

Ph. +47 57 67 66 00 • e-mail: [email protected]

The simple way to get to and from Aurland and Lærdal

You are guaranteed a seat without booking in advance. Go to nor-way.no or call (+47) 815 44 444 for more information.

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The company Sognefjorden wishes you a memorable stay in one of the world most spectacular fjord areas.

Try one of our many offers:

Nærøyfjord Heritage Cruise **Daily. 01. June – 31. AugustDep. from Flåm and Gudvangen 11.00 h, 13.30 hRoundtrip prices: 260 NOK Adults, 130 NOK Children (4 – 15 years), 18% group discount (12 persons)

** Including a stop in the beautiful village Undredal, known for its excellent goat cheese and Scandinavias smallest Stave Church.

Available only for Groups in May and September. In summer months, extra tours for groups.

Stegasteing Look outDaily from 11. June to 31. August Dep. from Flåm 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 Dep. from Aurland 10 min later Roundtrip prices: 180 NOK Adults, 90 NOK Children

Plus: Offers boat trips on Fjærlandsfjord, walking tours in World Heritage Area and White Magic Caves tour in Gudvangen. Shuttlebus between Flåm and Gudvangen.

For more info, booking and new packages: www.sognefjorden-as.no – Ph. (+47) 57 63 32 00

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– One day excursiOn in the FjOrds –«norway in a nutshell – all year round»From Flåm, Bergen or OsloFeel Norway in its own essence. Take this adventurous trip where you’ll experience the Nærøyfjord, the most rugged and beautiful side arm of the Sognefjord. The bus takes you through the Nærøy Valley, climbing uphill by the steep Stalheimskleiva road to Voss. There you board the train to Myrdal. The trip on the Flåm Railway from Myrdal is the most exciting train journey in Scandinavia. As an alternative take the trip the other way round.

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From Flåm, Bergen or OsloExperience the Sognefjord, the longest fjord in Norway! – Start by taking the express boat on the Sognefjord and see the charming fjord villages along the fjord, the scenic islands and coastline to Bergen. From Bergen take the train with the Bergen Railway, which includes the highest stretch of train tracks in northern Eu-rope. Starting in Oslo you can enjoy the changing scenery over the mountain plateau up to 1222 m.a.s.l, blue ice glacier and moun-tain lakes. After about 5 hours you arrive at Myrdal and change train to the breathtaking Flåm Railway. From 866 m.a.s.l, down the Flåm Valley with its impressive waterfalls to the enchanting village of Flåm (approx. 1 hour).

For timetables and booking, visit: www.alr.noOr, buy tickets directly at the Tourist Office in Flåm and Aurland. Ph: +47 57 63 33 13

another one day Fjord excursionsGudvangen – Lærdal-Gudvangen. Car ferry to the Nærøyfjord. Fjærlandsfjord with Glacier tour incl. For more info and booking: www.discoversognefjord.com

T Train Oslo – Flåm and Flåm – OsloAll trains on the Bergen line stop at Myrdal. At Myrdal there is a connection with the Flåm Rail-way. During the winter there are 2–4 daily departures Flåm – Oslo and Oslo – Flåm. In the summer season there are more frequent departures. The train takes cycles. www.nsb.no

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Train Bergen – Flåm and Flåm – BergenFrom Bergen local trains and express trains run to Myrdal. Con-nection at Myrdal with the Flåm Railway. Winter timetable: 3–4 daily departures Flåm – Bergen and Bergen – Flåm. More frequent departures in the summer season. www.nsb.no T The Flåm RailwayThe Flåm Railway runs 4 – 10 times daily Flåm – Myrdal – Flåm. The trains to/from Flåm connect at Myrdal with trains on the Oslo – Bergen line.

Info and booking, ph. +47 815 00 888 • www.nsb.no Flåm Station, ph. +47 57 63 21 00 Fax +47 57 63 23 50

www.flaamsbana.no

Oppdag Sognefjorden Discover one the most beautiful fjord- landscape in the Sognefjord area!

Experience the Fjærland Glacier tour. Fjord and glacier as never seen before! Balestrand – Hella – Fjærland: 01.05. – 30.09.

Nærøyfjorden UNESCO Heritage Area Flåm – Gudvangen all year round. Gudvangen – Kaupanger – Lærdal 01.05. – 30.09.

Dep. from Flåm Aurland Undredal SogndalMonday, Wednesday 07.40 07.50 08.00 08.40Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 06.45 06.55 07.05 07.45Return from Sogndal Undredal Aurland FlåmMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday 15.35 16.15 16.25 16.35Thursday, Friday 14.45 15.25 15.35 15.45

WinteR bOAt Flåm – SOgnDAlFrom Aug. ´10 – Jun. ´11 take the express boat from Flåm to Sogndal. Sogndal info: www.sognefjord.com. For booking call: +47 954 48 339.

For booking and more info: www.discoversognefjord.com


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* Not recommended for caravans.

The mountainroad between Aurland and Lærdal is open from 1st. of June to approx. 15th of October. The road is 48 km long and goes up to 1.306 m.a.s.l. New pano-rama look out point «Stegastein» – 6 km from the centre of Aurland and this part of the road is open all year.

«Stegastein» accessable: • By own car• Taxi• Mini-/Charterbus (advert page 15) Tel. +47 57 63 33 13• or hikingtrail from sognaporten.

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The Adventure Card is free and entitles you to discounts or gifts at all Adventure Journey activities. The Adventure Card may be ordered at www.adventureroad.no, or you can obtain the card from tourist o� ces or your accommodation. More information, opening hours, prices and discounts for all Adventure Journey activities are to be found at www.adventureroad.no

Children’s favourites, Aurland – Lærdal - Flåm:• The Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre, Lærdal (p. 50,57)• The Flåm Railway (p. 80)• Fjord safari on Nærøyfj ord (p. 31)• The Eldhus – Undredalsosten Visitors’ Centre (p. 23,29)• The Rallar train, Flåm (s. 35)• Flåm Panorama, Panorama fi lm (s. 35)

Other favourites along the adventure road: • Hardangervidda Nature Centre, Øvre Eidfj ord • Blue ice trip over Juklavass glacier, Folgefonna • Vassfaret Bear Park, Flå• E.K.T. Langedrag Nature Park, Nesbyen• Tropicana Water park, Gol

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Population: 1.679Area: 1.489 km2

Aurland muni-cipality owes its popularity to the dra-matic natural land scapes and the wide range of activities available. By car, bus, train or boat you can easy get access to the beautiful nature that the villages of Aurland, Flåm, Gud-vangen and Undredal can offer. Tourism, services, electricity production and transport are the most important commercial activities in the area. We believe you will enjoy your visit in Aurland, and we hope you have a pleasant stay.

TOurisT infOrMATiOnFlåm Tourist Information in the station buildingPh.+47 913 51 672, open 01.05. – 30.09.

Aurland Tourist Information in HeradshusetPh. +47 57 63 33 13 – E-mail: [email protected] all year.

Booking – Fjordtours – Fjordsafari – Kayaking – Roundtrips – Bicycle-rental (Flåm): [email protected]

Information on the internet: www.alr.no

You are welcome to visit our tourist offices. Here you will find information about and presentations of activities and attrac-tions in our area. We have many suggestions for day tours, excursions, walks and offer help with finding accommodation. We also sell boat tickets, round trip tickets, maps, fishing and hunting licenses etc.

For guide service: Contact the tourist office in Aurland.

usEfuL infOrMATiOnTAXI DOCTORAurland +47 901 30 808 Aurland +47 57 63 20 00Gudvangen +47 954 19 419

DENTIST POLICEAurland +47 57 63 34 02 Aurland +47 57 63 26 30

SuPERmARKETSAurland/Flåm: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 20.00 Saturday 09.00 – 18.00

POST OFFICE FACILITIESAurland: Spar – shop. Flåm: Train Station.Gudvangen: Shell. undredal: Underdalsbui.

SHOP, EVENING (+ SuNDAy)Petrol station Aurland/Gudvangen. Souvenir shops in the region are usually open on Sundays and evenings. Underdals-bui: Open every day 01.06. – 30.09.

PETROL STATIONSAurland, Esso Gudvangen, Shellph. +47 57 63 13 80 ph. +47 57 63 39 31Mond. – Friday 09.00 – 20.00 Mond. – Frid. 08.30 – 21.00Saturd. – Sund. 10.00 – 20.00 Saturday 08.30 – 18.00 Sunday 10.00 – 21.00Aurland 1-2-3, self-service.

CAR RESCuE: Ph. +47 57 66 93 05.

BANKFlåm, Winter: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 09.00–15.30.Flåm, Summer: Monday– Friday: 08.30 – 15.30.Aurland: Monday – Friday: 08.30 – 15.30.

mEDICINE OuTLETS: Aurland: Spar. Flåm: Coop-market.

LIBRARy: Aurland: Ph. +47 57 63 18 40.

CAR RENTAL: Flåm: Ph. +47 57 63 23 00.

INTERNET ACCESS: In the station building in Flåm and Aurland Touristinformation.

View PointsStegastein: FV243 – 6 km along the mountain road to Lærdal. Låvisberget: RV 50 – 16 km from Aurland along the road to Hol/Oslo. Vatnahalsen: The Flåm Railway. Stalheim: 12 km from Gudvangen on the E16 to Voss.

The Fjords Aurland – Flåm – Lærdal 2120 www.alr.no

siGHTs And ATTrACTiOns – AurLAnd

FLÅmSBANA The most exciting stretch of railway track in Scandinavia. Excep tional feat of en gineering. Open all year. www.flaamsbana.no

NÆRØyFJORDEN – WORLD HERITAGE SITEThe wildest and most beautiful branch of Sognefjord. Fjord cruises in a unique setting, with sheer, snow-topped moun tains, waterfalls and idyllic farms. Passenger boat all year round Flåm – Aurland – Gudvangen. Car ferry Lærdal – Kaupanger – Gudvangen: 01.05. – 30.09. www.alr.no – www.discoversognefjord.com.

AuRLANDSDALENFootpath from the high mountains through narrow, untamed val-leys to Vassbygdi. Vehicular access to overnight accommodation. Review page 24.

AuRLANDSVEGENAt Stegastein 6 km from the center of Aurlandsvangen you’ll find a unique breathtaking viewpoint Platform. See page 18.

OTTERNES ByGDETuNFarm-hamlet located between Aurland and Flåm with 27 buildings built in groups and rows. The oldest building dates back to the 1600s. View of the fjord. Walk- and cycle route from Flåm.Advert page 39.

LOKALHISTORISK SENTER /GALLERI VINJum Centre for local history and gallery located in the centre of Aurland at Heradshuset. Works bequeathed by Aurland artist Johannes Vinj um are on display at the gallery. Various exhibi-tions. All year. There is also a photo-archive and geneology services. Advert page 18.

AuRLANDSKOEN ÈCONOmuSÈEVisit the new Èconomusèe in Aurland and meet the artisans of shoemaking and hear the history! Advert page 39.

BESTEmORS VEVSTOVEWoven tapestries and runners in wool. Open all year. Advert page 42.

STyVI GARDSmuSEum Farm museum with an exhibition of tools. Information on the protected area and the historical postal service 1647–1909. Marked trail along postal route. Take the boat from Lærdal – Flåm – Aurland – Gudvangen. Information on Styvi/Mail road marked trail page 25.

RALLARVEGENCycle route along the old railway construction works road Hauga støl – Finse – Flåm. Open: 15. July – 30. September. Review page 26.

uNDREDALUndredal Church is a stave church with white clapboard sidings. The church dates from 1147 and is the smallest in Scandinavia with just 40 seats. Open 15.05.–30.09., or by appointmenttel. +47 952 97 668.www.undredal.no

uNDREDAL CHEESE DISPLAy CENTER New exhibition about old local dairy traditions. Review page 30.

VANGEN CHuRCHBuilt in 1202 in Gothic style. Stained-glass window by Emanuel Vigeland. Open: 1. June – 31. August. Free admission.

FLÅm PANORAmAShows the panoramafilm «Living with the fjord» at different seasons. Daily – all year. See page 35. www.flampanorama.no

THE mAGIC WHITE CAVES OF GuDVANGEN welcomes you inside the white mountain of Anorthositt. Open 01.06.–31.08. Mon./ Wed./Sat. at 12.00 guided tour. Appoint-ments for groups. See page 29.Ph. +47 48 07 55 55 or e-mail: [email protected] www.gudvangen.com

RALLARTOGETYou’ll find «Rallartoget» next to the railwaystation in the centre of Flåm from middle of May to the middle of September.A nice trip around Flåm. See page 35.

mEET VIKINGS IN GuDVANGEN At the Gudvangen Fjordtell during the summer season you can meet real Vikings and watch them produce traditional handicrafts. See page 5.


AurLAndsdALEn

HikinG – AurLAndThe well-known and historic Aurlandsdalen valley was once one of the main routes be-tween the eastern and west-ern parts of Norway. The area, known as Norway’s Grand Canyon, is wild and breathtak-ing, rich in plant and animal life, cultural treasures, history and geological features. A trip through the Aulandsdalen val-ley is something you’ll never forget! You can hike through the valley and stay in tourist cabins along the way, or come by bus or car for shorter trips.

1. Finse – Geiterygghytta, 5 hours Marked trail. Beautiful views. A quick detour to Sankt Pål is highly recommended.

2. Geiterygghytta – Steinbergdalen, 3 hours Breathtaking views of high peaks, glaciers, mountain-lakes

and rivers. Spectacular view of the Stemberdalen valley.

3. Steinbergdalen – Østerbø, 4 hours At this stage of the journey, you can enjoy the fine view of

Aurdalen, a lasting memory of a spectacular landscape.

4. Østerbø – Vassbygdi, 6 hours The trail is well known. Visit the old cemetery. A quick detour

to the«Vetlahelvete» cave is highly recommended. You may also like to visit the Sinjarheim farm, inhabited until 1921 and now restored. NB! Remember to bring a map of Aurlands-dalen.

StondalenStondalen is one of the side valleys of Aurlandsdalen valley, and the ideal alternative for anyone looking for a shorter and less de-manding hike. Start your walk in Stondalen (20 km from Aurland in the direction of Hol) and proceed to Vassbygdi. Time: 1,5–2 hours.

mountain peak PrestThe path begins some 10 km from the centre of Aurland on the road to Lærdal. Steep path from parking lot to Prestevarden (1.363 metres above sea level) – panoramic view – round trip 2.5 hours. If you want to take a little hike: Easy walk for about 15 min with a fantastic view over the fjord.

Rimstigen from Bakka/TuftoNew hiking trail to the mountaintop Rimstigen overlooking the Nærøyfjord.

FlåmsdalenTake the train to Vatnahalsen or Myrdal and walk along the old railway construction works road known as «Rallarvegen» back to Flåm. The whole trip takes 4–5 hours. The Flåm Railway has 7 stops between Flåm and Myrdal. If you want a shorter walk, i.e. 2–2,5 hours, board the train at Berekvam station.

upseteTake the train from Flåm to Myrdal or Upsete. From Upsete, you can walk to Grindaflethytta and on to Undredal (Langhuso), Flåm or Stalheim. There is a bus, which runs between Voss – Stalheim – Langhuso – Flåm. Alternatively, walk from Langhuso to Undredal and take the boat from there.

undredalWalk along the fjord to Stokko. Steep path to Hovdongo.

Styvi/mail roadThe royal mail road from Styvi to Bleiklindi is part of the old postal route network between Oslo and Bergen. The walk is approx. 4 km (each way) and the round trip takes approx. 2 hours.

Stalheim Scenic hike to Nåli, Kongevegen, Brekkedalen and to the foot of the road monument «Stalheimskleivi».

Fjordview WalkAlong Aurlandsvegen about 10 km from centre of Aurland. Walk 10 minutes to overlook the Aurlandsfjord. Unmarked path direc-tion radio antenna. Path back to starting point. 30 – 45 min.

DNT-routesThe Norwegian Touring Association has a comprehensive network of trails in Aurland and Lærdal. Maps are available at the tourist information office.

Bus AurlandsdalenThere are daily bus departures from Flåm via Aurland and Vass- bygdi to Aurlandsdalen and Halling dal going in both directions 29.05.–03.10.

Timetable/info: www.ruteinfo.netwww.fjord1.no

NB! Ask for our walking brochure at the tourist information!

Download hikingbrochures: www.alr.no

maps for the scenic hikes are for sale at the tourist information.


26 Online booking www.alr.no

CyCLinG – rALLArvEGEn RALLARVEGEN HAuGASTØL – FLÅmRallarvegen is an 80 km cycle path from Haugastøl – Finse – Halling-skeid via Vatnahalsen to Flåm. There are another 43 km on the west side of the Gravhals tunnelen tunnel from Upsete via Raundalen to Voss. Due to the difference in level between Haugastøl, 988 metres above sea level – via Tau-gevatn, 1.301 metres above sea level to Flåm, 2 metres above sea level, most people choose to cycle westwards. NSB (Norway’s National Railway) runs a separate bike train between Oslo and Voss. There is usually a lot of snow along the highest parts of the track during the early season, when visitors are advised to take the bike train from Finse to Hallingskeid. Finse 1.222 metres above sea level, is Norway’s highest railway station. At Finse you’ll find the DNT Finsehytta, Finse 1.222 (hotel) and the Rallarmuseet museum. 21 km from Finse and 15 km before the Myrdal crossroads, you’ll find Hallingskeid at 1.110 metres above sea level. There’s a self-service DNT cabin and a railway station. The road then descends sharply amidst waterfalls and the beautiful scenery of western Norway. Care should be taken at Klevagjelet where the path runs along a narrow cliff ledge. At Myrdal we have Café Rallaren and on Vatnahalsen there is a mountain hotel. The last 20 km runs through Flåmsdalen valley and stunning local landscape. The descent in height here is 865 m, and there are 21 sharp bends along the uppermost part of the road – be sensible and hop off your bike!

Bikecycle rental: [email protected] or ph 57 63 33 13.Online booking www.alr.no. Info about Rallarvegen, see page 37 www.rallarvegen.com Train booking / info: 815 00 888.

Alternative:Easy walk- and bicycle-route starting in Flåm goes along the fjord in the direction of Aurland to Otternes farm. Distance: 4,5 km.

NSB (Norway’s National Railway) runs a separate bike train

ACTivE HOLidAyAurland offers many suggestions to anyone interested in sports and outdoor activities.

RENTAL – SPORTING GEARBicycle at the tourist office in Flåm you can rent a bike for an hour, one-day or more. [email protected]

BOAT RENTAL: Flåm: Flåm Marina & Appartement tel. +47 57 63 35 55, Motor-boat, Rowing boat and Cano. Discover Næroyfjorden by traditional wooden boats. See http://kystled-sogn.no.

BEACH VOLLEyBALL/SOCCER Rent a volleyball or a football at the Tourist Information in Flåm! You find a beach and a soccer field on the other side of the river.

FJORD SAFARI – A memorable fjordexperience! Buy your ticket at the tourist information in Flåm. Online booking www.alr.no. See advert page 31.

FLÅm GuIDE SERVICE Offers guide service and various activities. Tel. +47 57 63 33 23 www.flamguide.no E-mail: [email protected]

KAyAK – Guided kayak tours from Flåm and Gudvangen. Kayak rental: Njord AS, www.kajakk.com See p. 36 or Nordic Ventures, www.nordicventures.com. See p. 77. Online booking www.alr.no.

BEACH – 200 metres from the centre of Aurland.

ACTIVITIES GuDVANGEN AND STALHEImHeritages Adventures p. 77. Sea Kayak: Join a guided tour on the Sognefjord, p. 77. Fjordsafari: p. 31. Walks in the area: p. 24.

Booking/tickets at the touristinformation desk or [email protected] Guideservice, Fjordsafari, kayaking and roundtrips.

FISHINGFJORD FISHING: Fishing is free in the fjord (but note the protected areas near the mouths of the rivers).

SALmON AND SEA TROuT FISHING: Aurlandselvi river, sea trout. Flåmselvi river, sea trout. Nærøydalselvi river, salmon and sea trout. www.alr.no

mOuNTAIN LAKES: The tourist information office sells fishing li-cences and permits for trout fishing in the mountain lakes. Cost: Daily permits NOK 50. Weekly permits NOK 150. Annual permits from NOK 200.

HuNTING: The tourist information office in Aurland sells hunting per-mits for the crown lands and a number of privately owned areas.

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Stalheim Hotel

NO-5715 Stalheim • Tel. +47 56 52 01 22 • Fax +47 56 52 00 56e-mail: [email protected] • www.stalheim.com

Open May–October • 124 guest roomsLarge museum area • World famous view

Vang CampingCampingCampingThe site is ideally located just 1 km from nærøyfjord Heritage Site. Bus stop. • 10cabinsforhire –2withshower/toilet

• Spacesavailableformobilehomesandtents

• Sanitaryfacilities•Washingmachine andtumbledryer•Wirelessnetwork• Kayak/bikerental Welcome! Siri & Per

nO-5747 gudvangenPh.+4757633926

[email protected]

Situated in the middle of the World Heritage area with a great view of the Kjelsfossen waterfall, 800 metres from the Nærøyfjord. Cabins with and without showers/ toilets. Plenty of space for tents and camper vans. Play area, minigolf, bike hire, and sale of fishing permits for the Nærøydalselvi river. We also have a 16-seat minibus. 6 new modern Cabins with shower and toilet! Welcome! Lene og Johnny

NO-5747 Gudvangen • Mobile +47 99 38 08 03E-mail: [email protected]

Gudvangen Fjordtell & ApartmentsNO-5747 Gudvangen

Tel. +47 48 07 55 55 • Fax +47 57 63 39 80E-mail: [email protected] www.gudvangen.com

ThE ONly hOTEl siTuATEd by ThE wOrld hEriTAGE lisTEd – NærøyFjOrd

Welcome the magic White caves in gudvangen Come and visit them the heart of the World Heritage Area. A cave-labyrinth tour full of lights, music, peace and magic!

Made out of pure Anorthosite. Only one other big source of Anorthosite: It’s called The Moon! Magic Caves are located about 6 km away from the Gudvangen ferry quay, right next to the E16 road to Voss. «A small step for mankind but a fascinating step to a man’s mind. » – Enjoy!Opening hours: 1. June – 31. August Every day from 12.00 – 15.10 h. For individuals.Booking: Tlf. 480 75 555

Transport from Flåm and Gudvangen.


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w.fjordsafari.no FjordSafari

På FjordSafari med våre erfarne guidar har ein den beste forutsetning for å oppleve den unike Nærøyfjorden som nå er del av UNESCOs verdsarvliste!

For bestilling ring tlf: 99 09 08 60 For andre hendvendingar kontakt oss på: Tlf: +47 57 63 33 23Faks: +47 57 63 17 96E-post: [email protected]

Daglege 1 ½, 3 og 5 timers turar frå Flåm hamn i perioden Juni – September.

Storslått natur med stupbratte fjell og tronge fjordar - unik norsk kulturarv - rikt dyreliv

Opplev den unike Nærøyfjorden på nært hald!

I tillegg til våre faste fjordsafariar skreddarsyr me turar både for grupper og spesielle utfluktar / tilstellingar.

Sjå og våre internettsider for meir informasjon:

www.fjordsafari.no FjordSafari billetter kan reserverast og kjøpast ved lokale turistkontor, FjordBui samt overnattingsbedrifter i Flåm.

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w.fjordsafari.no FjordSafari

På FjordSafari med våre erfarne guidar har ein den beste forutsetning for å oppleve den unike Nærøyfjorden som nå er del av UNESCOs verdsarvliste!

For bestilling ring tlf: 99 09 08 60 For andre hendvendingar kontakt oss på: Tlf: +47 57 63 33 23Faks: +47 57 63 17 96E-post: [email protected]

Daglege 1 ½, 3 og 5 timers turar frå Flåm hamn i perioden Juni – September.

Storslått natur med stupbratte fjell og tronge fjordar - unik norsk kulturarv - rikt dyreliv

Opplev den unike Nærøyfjorden på nært hald!

I tillegg til våre faste fjordsafariar skreddarsyr me turar både for grupper og spesielle utfluktar / tilstellingar.

Sjå og våre internettsider for meir informasjon:

www.fjordsafari.no FjordSafari billetter kan reserverast og kjøpast ved lokale turistkontor, FjordBui samt overnattingsbedrifter i Flåm.

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Explore the unique Nærøyfjord at close range!Extraordinary natural and cultural history – wild and beautiful scenery – rich wildlife

See our website for more information: www.fjordsafari.comFor Fjordsafari booking phone: + 47 990 90 860During the season you can buy/reserve FjordSafari tickets, with cash/card from the FjordSafari guide at the Flåm Har-bour.

You can also contact us at:Phone: + 47 57 63 33 23 |Fax: + 47 57 63 17 96E-mail: [email protected] can also buy/reserve your ticket at Fjord Experience, the local tourist information offices and accommoda-tion providers in Flåm.

A GUIDED

ADVENTURE INTO THE WONDERS

OF THE FJORDS

The best way to explore the world heritage listed Nærøyfjord – an exciting, insightful and aesthetic experience.

Choose between our 1½ hour, 2 hour, or 3 hour FjordSafari, departing daily from Flåm Harbour from May till September, outside this period on request.

In addition to our scheduled FjordSafaris we also customize excursions for groups combining various activities & experiencesthroughout the year.

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In a narrow green valley between towering mountains you will find a rare village with only 80 human inhabitants, 300 goats, and the smal-

lest stave church in Scandinavia, which dates from the mid 12th century.

Welcome to

Undredal Stave ChUrChOpen May 15th to 30th of Sept.

15–20 min. Guide tour in Norwegian, English or German.

Open for groups all year. Ph. +47 95297668 – Email: [email protected]. +47 95297668 – Email: [email protected]

Undredal Wood Working Shop Exhibitions of the local master lathe

operator’s production. The shop is full of chairs, operator’s production. The shop is full of chairs, stools and smaller wooden items.

Ph. +47 95 27 82 25 – Email: [email protected]. +47 95 27 82 25 – Email: [email protected]

Undredal World Undredal World heritage Center«Eldhuset»«Eldhuset» – Cafeteria – Cheese store

New exhibitions and programs at the Display Centre «Eldhuset»: local goat cheese Display Centre «Eldhuset»: local goat cheese

traditions and the cultural landscape of the UNESCO world heritage area.

Program:Leif Inge shows you the real adventures

of the goat cheese area. Taste goat cheese and other local food.We can also arrange events for groups!

Undredal CampingOpening 2011:

New camping located nearby the fjord, New camping located nearby the fjord, cafeteria and the local store.

UnderdalSbUiHere you will find the well-known traditional goat cheese, souvenirs

and local foods.

Undredal – a place for relaxing holidays, Undredal – a place for relaxing holidays, fantastic fjord landscapes and alternative tours.fantastic fjord landscapes and alternative tours.

visit UndredalPh. +47 57 63 31 00

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

5746 Undredalwww.visitundredal.noBooking, informasjon og service

Undredal

30 www.alr.no

STATIONENSPISESTEDET I FLÅM

The Stationen Café Restaurant offers you a large selection of hot and cold dishes and fast food to reasonable prices.

Licensed for beer and wine. 200 seats indoors and outdoors.

NO-5742 FLÅMPh. +47 57 63 21 88

[email protected]

• Well-equippedcabinsand simplecabinsavailable• Roomswithandwithouten suitebathroomsavailable attheyouthhostel• Goodfacilitiesforcaravans, campervansandtents campingvognerogtelt

Tel. +47 57 63 21 21 • Fax +47 57 63 23 [email protected] • www.flaam-camping.no

Near the centre, just 250 m from the Flåm Railway, boats and buses

You’llalwaysreceiveawarmwelcome!Gjertrud & Erling Håland

Gjørven hytterGjørven hytterGjørven hytterGjørven hytterNO-5743 Flåm – Ph. +47 57 63 21 67 – Mobile No. +47 90 53 32 21

E-mail: [email protected]

Located in an orchard near Flåm church. Beautiful view. 2 large new well-equipped cabins, 55 m2 for 6–8 people. Shower, toilet, 2 bedrooms and small loft. Ingunn and Nils Heggdal

Only a few steps away from the ferries and the famous Flåmsbana train, yet a peaceful and relaxing spot far removed from the big city stress. With a mix of

modern and traditional Norwegian design, the Flåmsbrygga Hotell offers comfortable and well equipped 41 rooms, all with balconies and a magnificent fjord view. The hotel offers conference and meeting facilities up to 65 persons.

Contact us:Tel. +47 57 63 20 50E-mail [email protected]. www.flamsbrygga.no

FLÅMSBRYGGA h o t e L & ÆGIR B R e w e R Y

New refurbished restaurant opened in 2010.

Pleasant atmosphere with a unique interior design.

Popular café with a large terrace facing the fjord.

A unique Viking style brewery & pub. Voted the best pub brewery in Norway in 2008 & 2009.


NO-5743 Flåm – Tel. +47 57 63 35 55 – Fax +47 57 63 35 44www.flammarina.no – [email protected]

Heimly

www.heimly.no

Flåm Marina & Appartement

FLÅMcar-rental

Please call or e-mail us for our good offers.

Phone +47 57 63 23 00E-mail: [email protected]

Guest-house with view of the Aurland fjord. 500 m from the Flåm Railway and boat-terminal. Good location for activities, sightseeing and daytrips. Boat-, car- and bicyclerental.

NO-5743 Flåm • Tel. +47 57 63 23 00 • Fax +47 57 63 23 40E-mail: [email protected]

We can offer you good prices, good service and cars to satisfy your needs.

a pearl aT The head OF The SOgNeFjOrd

Stay on the boardwalk and enjoy a fantastic view over the fjord. In a relaxed atmosphere we offer you apartments, café/pub, boat rental and laundry.

RallarToget ASPb 62, 5742 FlåmNorge

LIVING WITH THE FJORDA panorama film of 23 minutes, where picture and norwegian music portraits the living by and with the Sognefjord through four contrastive seasons. A beautiful film experience showed on a 10x2 metre screen. The cinema has 75 comfortable cinema chairs. We are located in the middle of Flåm.

The only train café in Norway. The café goes over two train wagons from the 1920s. Norwegian cuisine served in an historical atmosphere. We have a capacity of 150 persons and groups up to 50.

Flåm Panorama AS • N-5743 Flåm • Tel +47 47 46 27 [email protected] – www.flampanorama.no

The only train café in Norway

Togrestauranten Flåm AS • N-5742 FlåmTel +47 57 63 21 55 – Fax +47 57 63 23 29www.togetcafe.no • [email protected]

The TourisT Train in Flåm, norway Perfect for cruise passengers, families and individual travellers!

RallarToget ASPb 62, 5742 FlåmNorge

Internett: www.rallartoget.noE-post: [email protected]: +47 993 72 338

We guide you through this beautiful pearl. Join us on an exciting round trip and find out more about our village and how we live!

•The train goes from the quay area to the old Flåm centre, along the fjord, and back.

•The tour is 8 km long and lasts 45 minutes without stop.

NEW! Buy a DVD of the round trip and show your family and friends!


Meals. Fully licensed. Open all year.Your mountain retreat!

NO-5718 Myrdal • Tel. +47 57 63 37 22 • Fax +47 57 63 37 67 • [email protected] • www.vatnahalsen.com

Welcome to the café and souvenir shop at Myrdal. We serve hot and cold dishes, traditional rømme-graut porridge, home-made cakes and refreshments. Large selection of souvenirs. Bike hire.

Open May – September

Tel. +47 57 63 37 [email protected]

Fjord Adventure: www.thefjords.no

FLÅM FERDAMINNE A/S

E-mail: [email protected]: +47 57 63 30 00Fax: +47 57 63 30 01Mob. +47 958 32 996 www.flam-ferdaminne.com

APARTMENTS – SouVENIR SHoP WITH WoRKSHoPSpacious apartments situated in the Flåm harbour area. Sleep 4 to 8 persons, bed lin e n included. Ideal for families/couples. All apartments with bal cony, wellequipped kitch en,

spacious bathroom, satellite TV and free access to washing room with dryer. Fishing equipment for rent.Flåm is the perfect starting point with or without a car.

Open all year!

Tel. (+47) 913 26 628 [email protected] www.kajakk.com

The Fjord Paddle (3 hours) Spending a few hours in Flåm? Join one of our easy 3-hours sea kayak paddles. Just long enough to get the feeling of the peaceful fjord landscape. Daily departures 12.00 h.

The Old Kings Path (4 hours)We paddle to Fronneset, a place of historical importance from the viking era, here we hike to the top of the Frondøla waterfall with an amazing view of the Aurlands-fjord. Daily departures: 10.00 and 15.00 h.

Overnight tours and expeditionsJoin a real adventure. We also offer tours from 2 to 10 days.

PADDLE THE FJORDS OF NORWAY

We leave no trace, only ripples in the water.

Bike rental in Flåm Myrdal– Finse– Haugastøl www.rallarvegen.com ph. 952 70 466 or 32 08 75 64


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Otternes farm’s menu is composed of the best local products.We serve traditional homemade food in an inimitable local place.

Opening hours: 01.06 – 15.09.2011 from 10.00 to 17.00.www.otternes.no • T: 57 63 11 32 • A taste of world heritage

Aurland Skofabrikk produce and sell the traditional ”Aurlandshoe”

Visit the new Économusée in Aurland and meet the artisans of shoemaking, follow the steps of the production process and discover important elements of their historic craft!

Aurlandskoen Économusée

Aurland Skofabrikk AS • Aurlandsvangen, N-5745 Aurland57 63 32 12 • [email protected] • www.aurlandskoen.no

Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri & RorbuerAabelheim

Restaurant / pub

VangsgaardenGjestGiveri & rorbuer

Tel. +47 57 63 35 80 • Fax +47 57 63 35 95E-mail: [email protected] • www.vangsgaarden.no

6 neue hochstandard «Rorbuer» Nausthütten mit Küche, Bad, Wohnzimmer mit Hems und Schlafzimmer für 6 Personen. Direkt am Fjord gelegen mit Gartenanlage.

Vangsgaarden – Motell und Aabelheim Pension gehört zu dem ältesten Gebäude in Zentrum von Aurland (1700). • ZimmerinverschiedenenPreiskatogorien • Wohnungenm/Bad/Wohnzimmer/KücheundSchlafzimmer • Restaurant/PubmitallenSchankrechten

Vangsgaarden liegt mitten in Zentrum – am Fjord – 1 Minute von Schiffsan-leger und Busshaltestelle. 100 Meter von Strand-Badeanlage im Freien. Gut geeignet für Tagesausflüge.

Aurland FjordhotellNO-5745 Aurland

Tlf. +47 57 63 35 05 • Faks +47 57 63 36 22www.aurland-fjordhotel.com • E-post: [email protected]

Open for accommodation every day all year, a family-run, friendly hotel. All rooms are of high standard, with bathroom/WC/shower and cable TV. Most rooms have fjord views. The hotel is in a central, but peaceful lo-cation in Aurlandsvangen. Food, lounges and cognacbar. 200 m to the quay, 150 m to the bus stop, 150 m from the beach and 9 km to the Flåm railway. Ideal starting point for hiking in the Aurlandsdalen valley and fjord cruises on the Nærøyfjord incl. on UNESCO’s World heritage List. The road to the new viewpoint «Stegastein» runs right past the hotel.

Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri & RorbuerAabelheim

Restaurant / pub

VangsgaardenGjestGiveri & rorbuer

Tel. +47 57 63 35 80 • Fax +47 57 63 35 95E-mail: [email protected] • www.vangsgaarden.no

6 new high standard cabins with bathroom, living room, kitchen, bedroom and half-loft. Up to 6 persons in each cabin. The cabins have a beautiful view over the fjord.

Vangsgaarden Motel/Aabellheim is among the oldest buildings in Aurlandsvangen, dating from the 17th century and is surrounded by a delightful garden. • roomswithdistinctivestyleindifferentpricecategory • apartmentwithbathroom,livingroom,kitchenandonesleepingroom • restaurantandpubnearby

A good alternative from more standard accommodation, Vangsgaarden lies in the centre of Aurland near the fjord just one minute from the bus stop and 100m from beach.


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By the Aurlandelva river near Rv 50 and E16, 1.4 km from the centre of Aurland and 8 km from Flåm station. Ideal starting point for trips to the fjord and the mountains. 2 cabins with shower, toilet, bedroom and cable TV. 2-one room apartements w/shower/wc. 13 basic cabins with 4 beds. 70 spaces for tents/caravans/mobile homes. TV-room, kitchen, sanitation facilities with washing machine and tumble drier.

Kiosk • Playground • «Grandma’s weaving workshop»

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Tel: (+47) 91 11 81 33


P.o.Box 57, No-5741 Aurland, Norway

Skresanden HytterNearroadRv50–3kmfromAurlandcentre12kmfromFlåmstation

• 1cabinfor5persons w/bath,2bedrooms.• 4cabinsfor4persons, 1«Stabburhytte»• Fishingrightsto Aurlandselvariver.

Ph.+4757633472•Mobile+4795979890

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Welcome! Dagrun & Nils Tore Skahjem

www.skahjemgard.comNO-5745 Aurland • Ph. +47 57 63 33 29 • Fax +47 57 63 33 99

Mobile ph. +47 951 72 567 • E-mail: [email protected]

7 holiday apartments w/shower/wc. Cable TV.Well equipped kitchen and laundry with washing machine

and tumble dryer. Fishing in the Aurland river.

You will find us on RV 50 – 10 min. from Flåm station. Close to the mountains and fjords.

www.aurland.com

Bestemors VevstoveIngeborg Breisnes Lunde P.O. box 57 NO-5741 Aurland Ph.: +47 412 13 232

Click on culture and select «bestemors vev»

Woven tapestries and runners in wool

Patterns: – Traditions

– Unique design

Open all year. across from Lunde Camping

(Granny´s weavery)

NO-5745 AurlandPh./fax +47 57 63 34 61Mob. +47 414 74 751

Welcome!

• 3 new apartments for 4 pers. • 14 cabins for 4 people

500 m from Aurlandsvangen and 10 km from Flåm

Find good package deals for activities in the Sognefjord area

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Aurlandsdalen, NO-5745 AurlandTlf. +47 57 63 11 77 / Fax: +47 57 63 11 52e-mail: [email protected]: www.aurlandsdalen.com

AURLANDSDALENWild and beautiful

Friendly atmosphere - long tradition through generations- breathtaking nature.

Ideal startingpoint for hikes in the Aurlandsdalen ValleyCosy mountainlogde–well equipped hotelrooms-comfort cabins–camping– DNT-prices

• 36rooms,with 2,3or4beds

• Cabinswith3/4/5 or10beds

• Breakfast,lunchand dinner

• Traditional-andlocal dishes

• Alacartemenu/ fullylicensed

• Dinningroom,lounges, openfireplace andsauna

• Varioushikes

• Fishingandhunting

• DNT-prices

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AurlandsdalenNO-5745 Aurland

Ph. +47 57 63 11 41Fax +47 57 63 11 18


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Lærdal is well-known for the Borgund Stave Church, Old Lærdalsøyri and the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre. Centrally situated between Oslo and Bergen, this well-known fjord resort is the ideal starting point for excursions to the Jostedal Glacier, the Flåm Rail-way, Aurlandsvegen and Jotunheimen National Park. From May 1st to Sep-tember 30th you can enjoy the worlds most beautiful ferry ride from Lærdal to Gudvangen – a UNESCO World He-ritage Site. Lærdal has a mild and dry climate with excellent possibilities for hiking, biking and playing golf almost all year-round.

LærdaL TOUrIST INFOrMaTIONPh. +47 57 64 12 07.E-mail: [email protected] – internett: www.alr.no

Opening hours: Medio June – Medio August: daily (Mon – Sun) Rest of the year: Monday – Friday 08.00 – 15.00

We offer following services:• Suggestions on what to do in the area• Accommodation• Boat- and ferry tickets• Guide service – Audioguiding• Fishing permits• Stamps, postcards, roadmaps, hiking maps etc.

WELCOME TO LærdaL

Population: 2.184

UsEfUL infOrMaTiOndOcTOr +47 57 66 95 00

deNTIST +47 57 64 13 50

pOLIce +47 57 66 99 00

TaxI LærdaL +47 57 66 67 00

Taxi Borgund +47 415 10 100

car reScUe +47 57 66 93 05

ShOpSMonday – Friday: 09.00 – 21.00. Saturday: 09.00 – 20.00

SOUveNIr ShOpSPartly open also evenings + Sundays.

pOST OFFIce in the Coop store

BaNk Lærdalsøyri Monday – Friday 09.00 – 15.00cash point (aTM) Lærdalsøyri: 24 hours

pharMacy: Lærdal apotek ph. +47 57 66 99 66

peTrOL STaTIONESSO ph. +47 57 66 79 90Summer: Monday – Friday 07.30 – 22.00,Saturday – Sunday 09.00 – 22.00.Winter: Monday – Friday 08.00 - 21.00,Saturday – Sunday 09.00 – 21.00

48 www.alr.noa The Fjords Lærdal 4948 www.alr.no

aTTraCTiOns – LærdaLBOrGUNd STave chUrchBuilt around 1180. The church is exceptionally well preserved and is one of the most distinctive stave churches in Norway. New Visitors Centre with exhibition, café and museum shop. Open: 02.05.–11.06. and 20.08.–30.09.: 10–17. 12.06. – 19.08: 08–20. Adults NOK 70, children NOK 50, for groups NOK 60 (min. 15). Tel. +47 57 66 81 09. Advert page 58.

NOrWeGIaN WILdSaLMON ceNTreSee salmon weighing 10–15 kg at close quarters in the salmon pool, and learn all about the amazing lifestyle of a salmon through our award-winning film, exhibitions, fly-tying workshop. Open: May 11 – 17, Medio June – medio Aug. 10 – 19. NOK 90 for adults, NOK 55 for children, Family ticket NOK 210.

GaMLe LærdaLSØyrI (OLd vILLaGe ceNTre)160 well preserved wooden houses from the 1700–1800. A unique attraction in western Norway. Sale of crafts and souvenirs, art-gallery, Telecom museum, postal museum, cafeteria. Jularbo Collection and antiques. Gjesme Gallery. «Old Town» Exhibition in Gamlebanken.

The WOrLd’S MOST BeaUTIFUL Ferry rIde – ON UNeScO WOrLd herITaGe SITe

Car ferry Lærdal – Gud- vangen 1 May – 30 Sept. Up till 4 daily departures. Duration: 3 hours. On re-quest the ferry stops at Frønningen. Tickets for sale in the tourist infor-mation office. www.alr.no

TeLecOM MUSeUM aNd pOSTaL MUSeUMThe Telecom Museum is dedicated to the history of the telegraph and telephone services in Lærdal dating back to 1858. The Lærdal exhibition is part of the Norwegian Telecommunications Muse-um and provides visitors with exciting insights into technological developments. Free entrance.

GjeSMe GaLLeryExhibition of paintings by Lærdal Painter Hans Gjesme (1904 – 1994). Open May – September. Free entrance.

BOrLO FarMyard – BOrGUNdFarm museum, walking paths, cultural land scape, foto/film ex-hibition, arrangments. Open by appointment 20.05. – 20.08.Ph. (+47) 57 66 87 43

hISTOrIc rOUTe«...the most dangerous road to be found in any country» (Bishop Pontopidan in 1749). The many historical trails in Lærdal are splen-did hiking trails and national tourist attrac-tions in their own right. In beautiful surround-ings around the Borgund Stave Church, you’ll find the Sverrestigen trail, Vindhellavegen

trail, Seltåsen trail, Øygardsvegen trail and Galdanevegen trail. Between Kyrkjestølen at Filefjell and Maristova is a 15 km trail along the old Kongevegen road. Review page 52.

GaMLeBaNkeNSituated centrally in the old village centre, Gamlebanken houses the Lærdal Tourist In-formation and the Old Town Exhibition. Open all year.

GaLdaNeThe story of the croft at Galdane dates back to the 1600s. The five buildings have been restored, and a crofter now lives and works here during the summer months. To reach Galdane, take the old Kongevegen road from Seltun or Sjur haugen.

MarGareTaSTOva aT FILeFjeLL MOUNTaIN(Near Kongevegen). Museum with exhibition dedicated to the his-tory of mountain lodges dating back to the Middle Ages. Guided tours: Ph. +47 57 66 87 11.

LærdaLSTUNNeLeN– The WOrLdS LONGeST rOad TUNNeLThe Lærdal Tunnel links Lærdal to Aurland and has a total length of 24,5 km. Toll-free. Special light- effects every 6th km.


GaLdaNe – SeLTåSeNThe road winds its way along the wild Lærdal River. Start from Seltun or Sjur haugen. If you want a beautiful round-trip, walk Galdane from Sel-tun to Sjurhaugen, follow the old main-road for a while and then take the path across Seltåsen down to Koren and finally the pedestrian path back to Seltun. A fantastic hike which takes approx. 4 hours. Parking at the picnic area in Koren or at Sjurhaugen.

FrØNNINGeNFrønningen is situated on the southern side of the Sogne-fjord between Lærdal and Aurland. Plenty of walks in the area. Take the ferry from Lær-dal or Gudvangen.

OTher rOUTeSPlease ask at the tourist in-formation office for maps and other suggestions for hikes in the area.

The Norwegian Trekking Asso-ciation (DNT) offers a huge va-riety of outdoor activities with focus on hiking. Summer hiking trails in the mountains are waymarked with red letter Ts, painted on cairns and rock walls. In forested are-

good walk from Borgund Stave Church to Husum. Bus or car. Bus stop/parking near Borgund Stave Church.

ØyGardSveGeNConnects Vindhellavegen and Sverrestigen with Seltåsen and Galdane vegen. Starts at Nedre Kvamme Bridge (500 metres west of Husum hotell). Parking at Sjurhaugen or Husum.

The paTh acrOSS SeLTåSeNFine trail which includes several viewpoints with views of the croft at Galdane and the Sokni waterfalls. The Seltåsvegen path is an impressive structure, which, in some places lies on top of 18 metre high walls. How to get there: Parking and best access from the picnic area in Koren, 1 km east of Seltun.

HiKinG – LærdaLhISTOrIc rOUTe «The most dangerous road to be found in any Country» (Bishop Pontoppidan in 1749). It has been said that the goats were the first road builders and that Historic Route, therefore, follows the natural terrain.

The OLd kONGeveGeN rOUTe acrOSS FILeFjeLL MOUNTaINSplendid half-day hike across the mountain from Kyrkjestølen to Maristova. Approx. 15 km. Sights along the trail include Suletind (1.781 metres above sea level) and Stiftstøtta, a marble me-morial. Beautiful view across Jotunheimen to the north. Accessible June - October. How to get there: Take the bus to Kyrkjestølen and walk along Kongevegen to Maristova.

SverreSTIGeNSverrestigen is a popular path between Husum and Borgund Stave Church. The name comes from the saga of Sverre which states that King Sverre rode along this part of Konge vegen in 1177. The Gulatingslova, law from around 950, states that the trail should be cleared to a width, which equalled the length of a spear. How to get there: Bus or car. Park near Rimskjold or the Borgund Stave Church.

vINdheLLaveGeNThe Vindhellavegen path winds through the mountain pass between Husum and Borgund Stave Church. The first Vindhel-lavegen road was completed in 1793, when Kongevegen was widened from a bridle path to accommodate horse-drawn car-riages. The present road was built between 1840 and 1843. Combine the Vindhella vegen path with Sverrestigen for a re-ally splendid round trip! How to get there: The path offers a


sOGnEfjOrdBiCYCLE rOUTELærdaL – LUSTer – TUrTaGrØThe Sognefjord cycle route is 120 km long and takes you through Fjord Norway in miniature. If you start in Borlaug (45 km from Lærdal centre in the direction of Hemsedal/Gol) Borgund Stave Church dating from around 1180 is the first big attraction you will pass on your way. Further down the Lærdalsdalen valley you will cycle past some impressive old roads – some of which date back to Viking times. You cycle downhill partly on the main road and partly on local roads. On several stretches you follow the Lærdal River, one of Norway’s most famous salmon rivers. In Lærdal cen-tre you must take time to visit the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre and the Old Lærdalsøyri village with its unusually beautiful archi-tecture. From Lærdal you catch the ferry to Kaupanger and then on to Luster, from where you take a ferry from Solvorn to Urnes (Urnes Stave Church) and on to Skjolden – Turtagrø.

BIke rIde LærdaLSØyrI– BOrGUNd STave chUrchFrom Lærdalsøyri to the Borgund Stave Church there is a varied road stretch of approx. 30 km in all, partly on the main road (E16) and partly on quiet local roads and Historic Route. Visit Lærdal’s top two attractions, Norwegian wild salmon center and Borgund Stave Church, and enjoy a beautiful bike ride in between. Bike rental at Lærdal Ferie og Fritidspark.

as (e. g. around Oslo) and along the coast, waymarking is with blue strips painted on trees or poles. Summer waymarking is permanent and can be seen year-round.

dNT-trails in or close to Lærdal (summer):Breistølen – Sulebu (6 hours)Breistølen – Bjordalsbu (4 hours)Kyrkjestølen – Sulebu- Kyrkjestølen (5 hours)Kyrkjestølen – Sulebu-Breistølen (8,5 hours)

For more information please see www.turistforeningen.no or in the local tourist information office.

aCTiVE HOLidaY - LærdaLLærdal Golfklubb – rikheim Gard

Rikheim Golfcourse is beautifully situated at Rikheim Gard established in 1666, appr. 15 km east of Lærdal village centre. A 6-hole course considered challenging to rookies as well as to skilled players. The driving range includes training area for putting as well as bunker. Pro shop, cafe.www.legk.no • [email protected]

Fjordfishing: No licence required (note the protected areas near the river mouth).

Mountain lakes: Fishing permits at Lærdal Tourist Office. NOK 50 for a day-permit.

Beach: At Lærdal Ferie og Fritids-park.hunt: For small game. Contact Kåre Gram on ph. +47 57 66 87 15.

cLIMBING WaLL aT hØNjUM FarMNew 30 metre climbing track in mountain side at Hønjun Gard – 16 km from Lærdal Centre www.mamut.com/hnjum


Lærdalsøyri

2011

Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre • Galleries • Postal MuseumTelecom museum • Antique shops • Handicrafts

Souvenir • Cafe • The Old Bakery

Welcome to our traditionalSummer Fair in the old village www.laerdalsmarknaden.no

New Museum of Art opens 2011, see: www.laerdal.kommune.no

Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum – Summer Exhibition

Open: Mid May – mid June andmid August – mid September open weekends.

Mid June – mid August open daily. FrEE ENTrANCE!!!

An experience for All the fAmilyobserve large salmon as they swim in the 20 meter salmon pool.So close you can almost touch them!So close you can almost touch them!OPEN: May – SeptemberPrammen Gåve & SuvenirLaksen Pub & Restaurant

lærdal – at the Sognefjord!p.o. Box 6, 6886 lÆrDAl – tel. + 47 57 66 67 71 – fax + 47 57 66 66 82e-post: [email protected] – www.norsk-villakssenter.no

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kunstmuseum

opens 2011!

Habnavegen 5 • 6886 LærdalTlf. 57 66 65 07 • Fax 57 66 65 10

[email protected] • www.lerdalhotel.no

Beautifully situated by the fjordRenovated rooms – good standardRestaurant – well known for good foodFully licensed Welcome to a pleasant stay!

Habnavegen 5 • 6886 LærdalTlf. 57 66 65 07 • Fax 57 66 65 10

Beautifully situated by the fjordRenovated rooms – good standardRestaurant – well known for good food

Welcome to a pleasant stay!

Beautifully situated by the fjord

Restaurant – well known for good foodRestaurant – well known for good food


All rooms are equipped with bath, telephone and satellite TV.Beautiful gardens, reception rooms, souvenir shop.

Scandinavian Design from various Epoques.

The oldest building, in a Swiss-style, dates from 1840.

The most recent structure was built in 1985.

P.O. Box 114, NO-6886 Lærdal – Tel. +47 57 66 69 00 – Fax +47 57 66 66 [email protected] – www.lindstroemhotel.no

Right in the centre of Lærdal and picturesque old Lærdalsøyri.

Tlf. 57 66 69 00 • www.hotelgrandane.no • mail: [email protected]

Hotel Grandane

Reasonable accommodation in the centre of Lærdal

Vindedal Camping og HytterVindedal Camping og HytterVindedal Camping og HytterVindedal Camping og HytterE-mail: [email protected] – view of SognefjordPhone +47 57 66 65 28

Located approx. 10 km west of Lærdal,6 km west of the Snøvegen mountain road from Lærdal to Aurland.

– Excellent view of Sognefjord– Peaceful– Fishing in fjord

NO-6887 LærdaL

FORTIDSMINNEFORENINGEN The Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments

Borgund Stave ChurCh (1180)

Tel (+47) 57 66 81 09 – [email protected] www.fortidsminneforeningen.no – www.stavechurch.com

Borgund Stave ChurCh (1180)

• Situated at the famous hiking trails of Lærdal Historic Route. • Visitor Centre with Norwegian Stave Church Museum. • Souvenir Collection – Restaurant.

Borgund is one of the most visited Heritage attractions of the Fjords.

New exhibition presenting finds from the early Viking age (9th Century).

The remains are described as sensational and unique in Scandinavian context.

“UNIQUE VIKING FINDS” At Borgund stave church

Known for its breathtaking carvings of dragons and snakes. Borgund Stave church is exceptionally well preserved and one of the most distinctive stave churches in Norway.


Hønjum GardWelcome to a visit on our farm with cultural traditions in beautiful surroundings.

Peaceful location,ideal for nature walks around Borgund Stavechurch.

Excellent base for trips in the Sognefjord area or Valdres and Hallingdal.

1 cottage with 4 doublerooms (8 beds) Fully-equipped with TV, fridge and freezer.

1 restored house dating from 1700s with 2 bedsrooms (5 beds) shower/wc and Kitchenette.

Booking: Hønjum Gard, Helga and Agnar BergeNO-6887 LærdalTel. +47 57 66 91 18 • E-mail: [email protected]: www.mamut.net/hnjumgardLocation: By E16 - 16 km from Lærdalsøyri in direc-tion Oslo (10 km east of Lærdalstunnelen). From Oslo 10 km west of Borgund Stave Church.

Borlaug Turist- og VandrarheimNO-6888 Borgund – Ph. +47 57 66 87 80/+47 911 09 946 – Fax +47 57 66 87 44

http:/home.online.no/~borvh/Borlaug.html – e-mail: [email protected]

Located 34 km from LærdaL in the direction of fagernes/goL

** Hostel with 50 beds located in peace-ful surroundings. Trout fish ing. Good starting point for hikes. Bed NOK 265,- Room 1 pers. NOK 375,- Room 2 pers. NOK 580,- Discount for families, 15% for members Short distance to Filefjell- and Hemsedal skiing centre

EGGUM GARD OG AKTIVITETAR •Fully-furnished holidayhomes•FarmMuseum /traditionalfood (groupsonly –pre-booking necessary)

•Fishing•Golf–Putting Green•Play-ground•Hiking•Bicycles forrent

Welcome! Rønnaug og Knut Johan JansenNO-6888 Borgund

Ph. +47 57 66 82 75 • Mob. +47 416 80 [email protected] • www.eggumgard.no

MariStuen Fjellferie AS

NO-6888 Borgund – Ph./Fax +47 57 66 87 11 – [email protected] – www.maristuen.no830 metres above sea level near E16 at Filefjell.

6 well-equipped cabins for 4–6 people. Kitchen, fireplace, satellite TV, shower, toi-let. Campsite with well-equipped sanitary facilities. Mountain lodge museum (1792).

Trout fishing. Ideal for hiking. Kongevegen route across Filefjell. Good base for trips to Borgund stave church, Sognefjord, Jotun-heimen, Jostedalsbreen glacier, Vettifossen and the Flåm Railway.

SkvamplebuSkvamplebu

BjørkumbuBjørkumbu

Welcome to Bjørkum FarmTimber cottage 41 sq. Roofed terrace13 sq. Sitting-room w/2 sofa-beds. TV. Kitchen, Bedroom w/bunks. Shower and toilet.

2 high quality cottages located near the Lærdal river.18 km east of Lærdalsøyri.– Open all year –

Well equipped cottage w/ 4 bedrooms,8 beds, 3 bathrooms, Large sittingroom

with TV. Kitchen w/dish-washer. Roofed terrace (15 sq) w/barbecue.

Hosts: Karin and Olav ingemann bøe bjørkum, LjøsneNO-6887 Lærdal – Ph. +47 905 56 111 / 905 27 549

www.mamut.net/Bjorkum_Gard – E-mail: [email protected]

Welcome to Borgund

SanDEnpensjonat

Traditional guesthouse situated in the beautiful old centre of Lærdalsøyri. This

seven room guesthouse offers bed and breakfast and is open

all year. Three of the rooms have private bath-rooms.

Free wLan internet. Online booking.

Øyragata 9 • NO-6887 LærdalPh. +47 57 66 64 04

[email protected]


Borgund Hyttesenter og CampingBorgund Hyttesenter og CampingBorgund Hyttesenter og Camping

Situated by the main E-16 road, 500 metres past the Borgundstunnel tunnel, 25 km east of the village of Lærdalsøyri and 20 km east of the world’s longest tunnel, Lærdalstunnelen, and 7.5 km west of Borlaug. Great camping facilities for tents, camper vans and caravans. Electricity. Cabins with and without showers/toilets, fully-equipped kitchen, duvets and pillows in bedrooms. TV. New snack bar. Play area with trampoline. Free trout fishing for cabin residents. Reasonable fishing for campers. Free bike hire, as far as demand allows.

NO-6888 Borgund i Lærdal • Tel. +47 906 20 859E-mail: [email protected] • www.hyttesenter.com

the World’s longest road tunnel«Lærdalstunnelen» between

Lærdal and Aurland – 24,5 km long.

No toll!

Information: www.alr.no

vindhellavegen – historic route

62 www.alr.noa62 www.alr.no

ATTRACTIONS – åRdAl EXPLORE THEUTLadaLEn VaLLEY– VaLLEY OF THE WaTERFaLLS– GaTEWaY TO THE JOTUnHEimEn mOUnTainSSee page 66.www.utladalen.no

ViSiT OUR GREaTOPEn-aiRSWimminG POOLSee page 63.

dRiVE OVER imPRESSiVE mOUnTain PaSSES The RV 53 Årdal – Tyin.Årdal – Turtagrø«Tindevegen» (the Peak Road).See pages 67/69.www.tindevegen.no

THE REGiOn’S CEn-TRE FOR SHOPPinGSee the advertise-ment on page 73. nORWaYS’ mOST BREaTHTaKinG BiCYCLE RidE?From Sletterust to the «1000 metres» viewpoint.

WelCOme TO åRdAl– WHeRe THe SOGNeFJORd GOeS ASHORe

The biggest centre for shopping in the region

PoPulaTion: 5.600 aReal: 979 km2

as much as one third of Årdal municipality consists of landsca-pe protection area, including Vettisfossen (275m), the highest free fall waterfall in norway.

Årdal Tourist information is situated in Øvre Årdal Ph. +47 57 66 35 62 – mail: [email protected]

«The Jotunheimen peaks». See page 68.

REISEMÅL ÅRDAL FRÅ SOGNEFJORDEN TIL JOTUNHEIMEN

Årdal open-air swimming pool complex

June-JulY-august

complex at Øvre Årdal:Open daily from 10th June to 15th August • Heated water, 28°C• 3 pools • Water slides• Newly refurbished changing facilities • Kiosk The main pool is 50 m. long

complex at Årdalstangen:Open daily from 10th June to 15th August • Heated water, 25–28°C• 3 pools• high diving platform (3m)• changing rooms. The main pool is 25 m. long

training camps or other staYs:Årdal municipality has two open-air swimming pool complexes and to indoor pools. It also has two football pitches, a heated artifivial turf pitch, a park, two sports halls, two ski centres for cross-country skiing, a riding hall and lots more.

contact:Årdal Kommune, tel. 57 66 50 00

www.ardal.kommune.no [email protected]

Welcome to Årdal!

64 www.ardal.no The Fjords Årdal 65

www.tindevegen.no

TINDEVEGEN- snarvegen gjennom Jotunheimen

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UTlAdAleN NATURHUS

UTLadaLEn –daily guiding/bicycle hireThe Vettisfossen waterfall was given protected status 1924. With a free fall of 275 meters it is the highest wa-terfall in northern europe. We recommend that you start your trip from the car park at Hjelle, and then follow the Folkevegen road to Vetti, from where there is a path to the waterfall. The trip takes 3 to 4 hours.

Vetti Gard og Turiststasjon, a farm rich in tradition dating from around 1120, is set in drama tic natural surround-ings. The farm has been in-volved in tourism ever since the early 19th century. an ideal stop for all walkers in the area.

The utladalen landscape conservation area (314 square kilometres) was established in conjunction with the Jotunheimen national Park. it comprises large parts of the utladalen valley and adjoin-ing side valleys. The area contains several old farms and mountain pasture farmsteads of historical interest.

Utladalen naturhus, Utladalen – with café, exhibition and film. utladalen naturhus is a nature centre situated at Skåri, an old farm. Farming here ceased in the early 1970s. in 1996 work commenced on the restoration of the old cultural landscape, and the utladalen naturhus centre was opened in may 1998. Run by the utladalen naturhus foundation, the aim of the centre is to inform visi-tors about the natural and cultural history of utladalen and Western Jotunheimen. The centre also in-cludes the Slingsby museum.

avdalen Gard (farm) The avdalen farm is scenically situated on the mountain-side above the beautiful avdal waterfall in the utladalen valley. The land was cleared for farming in the 16th century. abandoned in more recent times, the farm has now been restored to provide restaurant, accommodation and meeting facilities. Sleeps approxi-mately 20. The mill house can be seen in operation milling grain.

www.tindevegen.no

TINDEVEGEN- the short cut through Jotunheimen


POPUlAR HIKING – åRdAlHiking maps for sale at the tourist informationand at Reisemål Årdal.

UTLadaLEn See page 66.

FOLKEVEGEn HJELLE – VETTi – HJELLEFrom Vetti you can walk to europe’s highest waterfall – The Vetti Waterfall (sheer 275 metre fall). The road/path leads through beautiful scenery and passes four waterfalls! The round trip takes approx. 3 to 4 hours depending on whether you want to walk up to the waterfall. Park at Hjelle.

ØVRE ÅRdaL: OLd «TYinVEGEn»: ROad 53 – HEiRSnOSi- ROad 53Private road to «the thousand metres» viewpoint. Fantastic views of the Hurrungane mountains and Øvre Årdal. Round trip approx. 6 hours. Park at County Road 53.

ELdEGaRdEn: ROad 53 aT BREnBORG – ELdEGaRd – LØSTFine trail with views of protected pineforest beneath the power- lines between eldegard and Vardenosi. The round trip takes approx. 3 hours. alternative route: eldegard – onsete – liastølen – Protected pine – kvernli, or walk from løst to melseter. Park at County Road 53.

BICyCleBiCYCLE HiRE in THE UTLadaLEn VaLLEY and FROm SLETTERUST – TO THE THOUSand mETRES ViEWPOinT

an extraordinary cycle route starting at the former damguard-residence at Sletterust and up to «the tousand metres» viewpoint (the mountain peak of Heirsnosi). The route offers many differ-ent scenes from the beginning of hydro power exploitation and beautiful views of the Jotunheimen mountain Range. at the peak there is a beautiful view of Øvre Årdal – 1000 metres down below! Bi cycle rental at the former damguardresidence (20 bicycles).

Årdalstangen*1

Øvre Årdal 08.25*1 IHjelle 08.40 IØvre Årdal 09.00*2 ITurtagrø 10.00 ITurtagrø 10.25*3 IØvre Årdal 11.05 18.00Hjelle 11.20 18.15Øvre Årdal 11.35*4 18.30*4

Årdal – Hjelle – TurTagrø

FoTo: RolF M. SØRenSen

8 july – 21 august am pm

REISEMÅL ÅRDAL • Tel. +47 57 66 30 10

ConneCTions:

*1 From Årdalstange 08.00 (on special order, ph. +47 57 66 30 10)*2 Valdres express 09.20 (r 22–160)

*3 sognefjellet 10.15 / 10.25 (r 23–190)*4 sognebussen 11.35 / 18.50 (r 22–450)

Walks in uTladalen and joTunHeimen

Bus serViCes summer 2011


Where the Sognefjord goes ashoreWelcome to the Klingenberg Hotel – a hotel, surrounded by beautiful nature at the inner part of the Sognefjord.

Since 1861 we have offered our guests a nice athmosphe-re and exciting activities. How about a hike to Vettis-fossen – the King of Norways waterfalls or a Fjordcruise on the Sognefjord.

50 rooms with telephone, tv, minibar. À la carte restau-rant, bar, night-club, training facilities w/ solarium and sauna. Conference facilities for upptil 200 people.

6885 Årdalstangen Ph. +47 57 66 58 00 Fax +47 57 66 58 02 [email protected] www.klingenberghotel.no

Visit our new cafe and restaurant. We can promise a wonderful meal in nice and modern surroundings.

Telephone +47 57 66 58 00E-mail: [email protected]

An excellent, reasonably-priced B&B

Tyinvegen 3, NO-6884 Øvre ÅrdalPh: (+47) 57 66 58 80Fax: (+47) 57 64 75 20E-mail: [email protected]

Utladalen Camping• 14 Cabins• Caravan- and tent spaces• Free internet access• Serving of food

• Serving of Beer and wine• Fishing • Drivingrange (free Golf Clubs)

• Near Riding Center

Ph. +47 57 66 34 44 www.utladalencamping.no – e-mail: [email protected]

TorgloftetFood is served both

indoors and outdoors Monday – saturday: kl. 10.30 – 02.00 sunday: kl. 12.00 – 02.00

norwegian Food in a cosy environMent!

Tel. 57 66 29 30

Right in the centre, Øvre Årdal

Phone +47 57 64 85 10


Think Årdal for shoppingWines and spirits store • Building materials Hobby shop • Café • Clothes • Shoes • Toys Sports goods • Furniture • Office supplies

+ much more...

Amusement park areaExhibitionsConcerts

Competitions

www.greateraardal.no

“Fjord-til fjell” days Summer market in Årdal

10. - 12 June 2011

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WAT E R B O Y S C A R P E d i e m

t y y lÅ g e a l e k s a n d e r s e n

H e n n i n g k V I T N E S

A N D M O R E

The Fjords Aurland – Flåm – Lærdal 7372 www.ardal.no

74 www.alr.no The Fjords Aurland – Flåm – Lærdal 75

climAteAurland, Flåm and Lærdal have a relatively mild and dry climate. There is not much snow down beside the fjord. There is occasionally ice on the fjord itself, but not very often.

USefUl informAtionWeather: www.storm.no / www.yr.noRoutes: www.ruteinfo.noBoat: www.fjord1.noTrain: www.flamsbana.no / www.nsb.noBus: www.nor-way.noTaxi – Aurland: +47 991 30 808Taxi – Gudvangen: +47 954 19 419

norwAy in A nUtShellA unique round trip that is available all year. You can start the trip in Oslo or Bergen or at other stations along the Bergen Railway.

The Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord, Nærøydalen valley and the Bergen Railway make for a unique winter experience.

The round trip ticket is valid for several days, and we recommend you to make an overnight stop en route.

For booking or information, contact Aurland and Lærdal Tourist Board at [email protected] or phone (+47) 57 63 12 70.

www.Alr.no / winter

A winter wonderlAnd by the Sognefjord

The fjord landscape is beautiful no matter the season. Most tourists come during summer, but you are welcome to join the growing ranks of visitors who wish to experience a different season.

Aurland, Flåm and Lærdal are also easily accessible destinations in winter. You can get there by train, express bus or in your own car. The Norway in a nutshell round trip runs all year and you can stop off en route for a day or more.

A stroll around the small villages of Aurland, Flåm and Lærdal is always. Take a short break and stay in the cosy accommodations open all year and be enchanted by the winter landscape of the fjords.

Sail in to the Nærøyfjord on the daily departure ferry boat and admire the beautiful scenery of snow covered mountains peaks and frozen waterfalls or take a trip on the Flåm Railway, particularly thrilling in winter, where you can see the performance of colors lights in the frozen Kjosfossen waterfall, are our most popular attractions.

Try ice fishing in the lakes or walks on deep snow with snowshoes or do some cross country ski, all those activities near to Vatnahalsen. There are many good walks along the Aurlandsfjord and the mountains have many tempting activities if you are looking for something more challenging.

For more information and booking visit: www.alr.no/winter

Perfect PlAce for A Ski breAk!There are many ski centers close Aurland, Flåm and Lærdal. If you’re in Voss, Sogndal or Finse and you’re looking for a perfect place to relax and do something different in between, try a journey in to the Fjords – you’re always very welcome!

alr.no/adventures

Tel. (+47) 57 63 21 00 • Fax (+47) 57 63 23 50E-mail: [email protected]

www.flaamsbana.no


www.flaamsbana-museet.no


www.flaamsbana.no


www.flaamsbana-museet.no

An experience – – All year round!

The Flåm Railway is probably the steepest and most exciting stretch of rail in Europe. The line is 20 kilometres long and has a height difference of 865 meter, from Flåm in the inner end of the Aurlandsfjord to the high mountain station Myr-dal. Caused by the steep gradient, the line runs partly through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside. Throughout the journey you get a grand view towards some of the most be-autiful fjord- and mountain scenery in Norway.

The Flåm Railway is probably the steepest and most exciting stretch of rail in Europe. The line is

Always on track!The Flåm Railway Museum & Documentation Centre gives you insight into the building of one of the world’s steepest railways, the technical development and the people be-hind this impressive construction work. After a considerable renovation and expanding, an entire new museum and documentation centre was opened in May 2006. The centre offers free entrance!

The Flåm Railway Museum & Documentation Centre gives you insight into the building of

Open all year!

Experience the UNESCO heritage area in winter weather

Flåm 1510 Gudvangen 1710 Gudvangen 1130 Flåm 1330

For more information: Fjord1 Reiseservice, tel. 55 90 70 70, e-mail: [email protected] Tourist information Aurland/Flåm, tel. 57 63 33 13 , e-mail: [email protected]

We operate an all year boatservice between Flåm and Gudvangen.

open accommodations in the winter season,

see page 8, 9 and 10

and look for the symbol

Guide Walking Fjord tours Unique experience in the world heritage area! Join our two beautiful and popular guide walking tours along the fjord with daily departures in June – August!

• Nutshell & Ramble• Walk the World Heritage Area

Please contact us for tailored fjord – and mountain hikes and events for both corporate and private.

Guided fjord tours & walks Unique experiences in the Nærøyfjord World Heritage area!

Join out two spectacular and popular Guided Fjord Tours & Walks with daily departures from 15th June – 31st August!

• Nutshell & Walk• Heritage Fjord Walk

Please contact us for tailored fjord- and mountain hikes and events for both corporate and private.

Booking: Heritage Adventures AS Tel: (+47) 56 52 95 90/ 99151500 • [email protected] or at tourist informations and selected hotels and accomodations.


Fretheim Hotel, PB. 63, 5742 Flåm • Tlf: 57 63 63 00 [email protected] • www.fretheim-hotel.no

Fretheim Hotel is located in Flåm, in an arm to the Sognefjord. With the mountains as a frame and the fjord as a mirror, you will stay at one of the most beautiful places in Norway.

At Fretheim Hotel we are extremely proud of our culi-nary heritage and our culinary philosophy The Con-scious Cuisine ®. The main goal is to be aware of the ori-gin, production method, quality and preparation of the food. The food we serve comes from the surrounding area. We co-operate with the local farmers, which en-sures a steady supply of the finest raw materials.

Fretheim Hotel is a classified green hotel. The certifica-tion called “Miljøfyrtårn” is a national environment cer-tification. The certification implies that we have made an effort which have resulted in reduced consumption of energy, reduced consumption of rubbish, better rubbish sorting and that we by more environmentally friendly products. We wish you a green and nice stay at Fretheim Hotel.

Choose a green hotel!At Fretheim Hotel you will live like royalties, and you can enjoy your meals in a fantastic environment. During the summer we have a delicious buffet in the restaurant. You can also have à la carte menu with local and organic food the whole year around. In the summer we also have the coffee and wine bar open. In addition to homebrewed cof-fee and different types of wine, we have exiting small dish-es and homemade cakes.

In the storehouse which was made in 1928 you can have an overnight stay with a historic atmosphere. You can also have a traditional cured meat meal while you have the view of cured ham hanging down from the roof!

Green experiences are something we recommend. In Flåm we have many types of experiences to offer.The Nærøyfjord is a short boat ride from the harbor in Flåm. The Nærøyfjord is on the UNESCO world heritage list. The Natives Road where you can have a bike experi-ence from high mountain down to the fjord. The Aurland valley which is a popular hiking route. Kayaking and salm-on fishing is also other great experience where you have the opportunity to come close to the beautiful nature.

We have a lot to show you, welcome to Flåm!

Fretheim Hotel, PB. 63, 5742 Flåm • Ph: +47 57 63 63 00 [email protected] • www.fretheim-hotel.no

NORWEGIAN QUALITY SINCE 1879

Saga Souvenir One of Norway´s largest gift shops!

HOME -HANDICRAFT - GIFT ITEMSGLASS & CRYSTAL - KNITWEAR

SPORTSWEAR - TROLLS - JEWELRY

Visit: www.mallofnorway.com

Flåm Factory OutletSells Dale of Norway and other famous

brands up to 70% of retail pricesSaga Souvenir and Flåm Internet Café are located in the red station building.

Flåm, Tlf. +47 57 11 00 11

Since 1879 we have produced the highest quality knitwear at Dale, a small village outside Bergen.

Our products are based upon Norwegian design and craftsman-ship, high quality and innovations.

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