Jelsa - Fjord Norway

The idyllic fjordside village has its own hotel and restaurant, and you can taste locally produced apple juice. The old settlement and the wharf in Jelsa constitute a unique environment in architectural terms.

Church and school museum

The present church, dating from 1647, is in the Renaissance style. The church, which was built by the foremost craftsmen of the time, has subsequently been altered several times. Part of the old interior decoration was restored in the 1950s.

The schoolhouse dating from 1774 is now a school museum. Not far from the center of Jelsa lies the listed vicarage and a gallery.

Explore Jelsa and the surrounding area

A taster of all the great attractions in the follows below.

Suldal Municipality

Suldal Municipality is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke. Here, you will find tall mountains, deep fjords and award-winning industrial architecture. Suldal is participating in the Sustainable Destination Program.

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Travel inspiration

Here you will find a selection of articles that give you further insight in our region. Enjoy pages of inspiration and tailor the perfect trip for you.

Enjoy world-class local ingredients in Ryfylke

Ryfylke focuses on quality, and the restaurants know how to make the most delicious dishes from local ingredients. Whatever time of year you visit Ryfylke, you will always get the best the region has to offer.

Accommodation close to nature in Ryfylke

Travel slowly, stay in great accommodation and sample what Ryfylke has to offer. Whether you prefer campsites or hotels, whether you want to stay high up in the sky or down by the fjord, Ryfylke has accommodation to suit all tastes, occasions and price classes.

Activities near Jelsa

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

Jelsa chruch and The school museum at Jelsa (Ryfylkemuseet)

Jelsa in Suldal is the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. There has been a church here since the 13th century and commercial activity since the 17th century.

Farm shop at Fuglestein Fruktgard in Suldal

At Fuglestein Fruktgard in Suldal, Ryfylke, they produce apple cider, apple juice and apple jelly.

Wine tasting at the vineyard Hebnes vingard in Ryfylke

Hebnes vingard is idyllically located by the fjord at Hebnes, Ryfylke. Here you can visit the farm, take a guided tour and taste Norwegian wine.

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How to get there

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Dining and accommodation near Jelsa

Here is an overview of restaurants and accommodation near Jelsa.

Jelsa Hotell at Jelsa

Jelsa Hotell is centrally located in the middle of the idyllic fjordside village Jelsa in Suldal, Ryfylke.

The restaurant at Jelsa Hotell

At Jelsa Hotell you can enjoy the view of the village Jelsa in Suldal, Ryfylke, while eating a delicious meal of local ingredients.

Glamping at Tveita in Suldal

At Tveita Adventure at Tveita in Suldal, you can spend the night in a dome with panoramic views of the Ryfylke fjords.

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