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History and cultural heritage

History and cultural heritage

The long and rich history of Fjord Norway have left traces and traditions that should be explored by any visitors. Be sure to be told the story of the stave churches, the viking heritage, the codfish trading and the modern era of energy, shipping and how industry transformed some of our tradional farming communities.

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Sveio

"The churchyard by the ocean"

The cholera churchyard is best known as “The churchyard by the sea,” a composition by Fartein Valein. The churchyard is about a 20-minute walk along a sign-posted path from Nappebrua. It is a bathing place near the churchyard.


Copyright © Eirik Lea

Strand

A stone inscribed with runes, from Kjølevik

A copy of the Kjølevik stone was made by Kåre Tveit and unveiled in 1982 at Kjølevik, Strand in Ryfylke. The original was found 100 years earlier in the...


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Ålesund

Aalesunds Museum

The town museum gives exciting insight into Ålesund's history through pictures and artefacts. Explore the exhibitions of the great town fire of 1904,...


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Sauda

Åbøbyen model town

Åbøbyen in Sauda in Ryfylke. Visit one of Norway`s best preserved townships featuring unique model town architecture from the 1920 in Ryfylke. The homes were...


Copyright © Egil Sæle

Øygarden

Adne House

Adne House stands as an historic memory of the living conditions of Øygarden’s fishermen and farmers up until the 1900s. At Adne you’ll hear tales of life from...


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Aurland

Ægir microbrewery

Own Microbrewery & Pub. We can offer many types of exciting beers. Ægir Brevery & Pub serving variety of beers made on site along with meals made from local organic produce.


Copyright © Willy Haraldsen

Ullensvang

Agatunet

Farmstead (hamlet) comprising 30 listed buildings, dating from the Middle Ages up to modern times. "Lagmannstova" from approx. 1250 is the only building of its...


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Molde

Aker Stadium

Aker Stadium is one of Norway's most modern football stadiums, seating 11,200. In addition to the sports facilities the stadium has a restaurant, café, 10...


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Ålesund

Aksla Viewpoint

In Ålesund you can visit the Town Mountain and viewpoint Aksla. From this location there is a panoramic view of the archipelago, the beautiful town centre, and...


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Ålesund

Ålesund Church

Ålesund Church was built in 1909, after the old church from 1854 was destroyed in the great Town Fire of 1904. The church is built in concrete and Norwegian marble, and is beautifully decorated with stained glass windows and frescoes.


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