Sogndal

Sogndal is home to a university campus that gives this small fjord-side town a lively, youthful atmosphere. It sits in the heart of the Sognefjord region, making it an excellent base for exploring the magnificent fjord landscape, the Jostedalsbreen glacier, and the surrounding mountains. The Norwegian Glacier Museum is a key attraction.

By Car / Road

Sogndal is accessible by road. Buses connect to nearby cities and towns. Local roads are well-maintained but may be narrow in rural areas. Driving offers the most flexibility for exploring the surrounding region.

The town centre is compact and walkable. Local buses cover the wider area. Taxis are available through Norgestaxi or local taxi companies. For exploring the surrounding region, a rental car is recommended.

De Heibergske samlinger

( The Heiberg Collections ),

Kaupanger

( Route 5 between Sogndal village and Kaupanger ),

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+47 57678206 ,

fax : +47 57678511 ,

[email protected] .

May and Sep: 10am-3pm Jun-Aug: 10am-5pm .

Collection initiated by Gert Falch Heiberg, hence the name. Now the museum of cultural heritage for Sognefjord district, A collection of old houses, and tools. Showing how the life was in the past.

Adults: 60 kr, Children: 30 kr .  

Kaupanger stavkirke

( Kaupanger Stave Church ),

Kaupanger

( Follow rote 5 towards Lærdal ),

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+47 57678840 ,

fax : +47 57678889 .

9Jun-30Sep: 9.30am-5.30pm .

Relatively big stave church built around year 1150. The 30 remaining stave churches of Norway are unique in design and age. Kaupanger Church has a more plain exterior than the richly decorated Borgund and Hopperstad churches on the South side of the fjord. It is owned by the congregation and operated by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments. "Kaupanger" means trading post or market place at the fjord in old norse.

Adults: 60 kr .  

Runic stone at Stedje

( Stedjesteinen ),

Stedje church .

Tall stone

You can chop wood, admire the scenery, eat oatmeal or appreciate the unadulterated beauty of this grim and frostbitten land while listening to the moving sounds of Sogndals greatest bard Terje "Valfar" Bakken.

Sogndal valley is known for heavy snowfalls and good "powder" skiing.

Local sea food, the mackerel season is in late summer.

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

Budget

Sogndal Vandrarheim ,

Helgheimsvegen 9 ,

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+47 57627575 ,

[email protected] .

 

Loftesnes Pensjonat ,

Fjørevegen 17 ,

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+47 57671577 .

 

Mid-range

Norlandia Park Hotell ,

Parkvegen 11 ,

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+47 57628400 ,

[email protected] .

 

Hofslund Fjord Hotel ,

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+47 57627600 ,

fax : +47 57627601 ,

[email protected] .

 

Best Western Lægreid Hotell ,

Almenningen 3 ,

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+47 57628888 ,

fax : +47 57628889 ,

[email protected] .

 

Quality Hotel Sogndal ,

Gravensteinsgata 5 ,

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+47 57627700 ,

fax : +47 57627740 ,

[email protected] .

Anything but a troll souvenir.

Route 5 to Fjærland and Skei in Jølster

Route 5 to Lærdal

Route 55 to Balestrand is a scenic drive along the fjord.

Route 55 to Luster and Lom .

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