Villages and places

Årdal in Ryfylke

Årdal is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke in Hjelmeland municipality. The old Årdal church and the Fairytale Forest are popular attractions in the village.

Årdal, which is located by Årdalsfjorden in Ryfylke, has a long sand industry. The village has a primary school, kindergartens, a gas station with restaurant, grocery stores, agricultural shops and its own sports team.

You can stay at Høiland Gard and Sanitas.

Activities

Årdal Old Church from the 17th century is a popular sight along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke. The church from 1919 is today used as an annex church, while the old church is only used for weddings, concerts and other events.

The Fairytale Forest where you meet a number of wooden figures from famous fairytales is another popular activity in Årdal. There are also many other great hiking opportunities in the area.

Travel to Lysefjorden

From Årdal you can drive or cycle over the beautiful mountains landscape to Lysefjorden.

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Activities near Årdal

There are lots of fun things to do in the beautiful area around Årdal.

Hiafossen falls in Hjelmeland

Hiafossen falls is situated near a historic trail between Nes in Årdal and Viglesdalen, where there is a mountain lodge, in Ryfylke.

Viglesdalen

A scenic hike where you will pass the waterfalls of Sendingfossen and Hiafossen/Granefossen before you move on past the Viglesdalsvatnet lake with the big-walls towering high over your head.

Around the lake Kaldavatnet

On the trip around Kaldavatnet in Hjelmeland you get a view of Årdal and the fjords in Ryfylke.

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Dining and accommodation near Årdal

Here is an overview of restaurants and accommodation near Årdal.

Accommodation at Høiland Gard in Årdal in Ryfylke

Høiland Gard in Årdal in Ryfylke, is a farm hotel that enjoys a panorama over Årdal. You can choose between accommodation in a hotel room, a holiday apartment, or an authentic old Ryfylke house.

Gea Diner in Årdal

Gea Diner is an American diner in Årdal. The 50s-inspired diner is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke.

Viglesdalen

A scenic hike where you will pass the waterfalls of Sendingfossen and Hiafossen/Granefossen before you move on past the Viglesdalsvatnet lake with the big-walls towering high over your head.

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