Nesflaten

Nesflaten consists of 80 spread-out houses. There is a grocery shop, restaurant, hotel, chapel, school and daycare centre.

Nesflaten is home to Energihotellet and the offices of Hydro’s hydroelectric facilities in Røldal-Suldal. Those facilities were built in the 1960s and designed by Geir Grung.

The architect also designed the functionalist residential area that was established at the same time.

Nesflaten is a natural stop along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke or as part of the Architectural Route Sand-Røldal-Sauda.

Explore Nesflaten 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 has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination.

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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.

Explore Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke

The drive along Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke is a journey of contrasts. You will experience everything from fertile hillsides, steep mountains and deep fjords to industrial history, architecture and local culinary traditions.

An adventurous holiday from Stavanger to Bergen, along the historic Discovery Route

Discovery Route is the historic tourist route through Fjord Norway. The route was established in the 1880s when wealthy Englishmen came to experience the spectacular landscape.

Experience world class modern and historic architecture

The Architectural Route is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, and is the only tourist route in Norway highlighting both modern and historic architecture in a day trip format. Along the route you are driving through a spectacular landscape over mountains and along fjords, rivers and lakes in Suldal, Sauda and Røldal.

Experience national gems by car

Viking heritage, exciting architecture and one of the country’s most beautiful drives: Take a journey through architecture, culture and nature in Ryfylke and Haugesund & Haugalandet. We have composed a round trip of Norwegian gems in one and the same area.

Activities near Nesflaten

There are lots of great things to do in the beautiful area around the small village.

Architecture & hydropower, Nesflaten

Nesflaten is a village in Suldal in scenic Ryfylke. The hydropower station and the workers' dwellings are some of the best-preserved examples of Norwegian functionalism.

The Architectural Route

Experience world class and historic architecture while driving through a spectacular landscape over mountains and along fjords, rivers and lakes in Suldal, Sauda and Røldal in Ryfylke.

Nipe

The hike to Nipe in Suldal in Ryfylke is sometimes demanding, but because of the fantastic view of Nesflaten and Suldalsvatnet it is absolutely worth it.

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How to get there

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Accommodation near Nesflaten

There are several accommodation options in all price classes in the area.

Energihotellet at Nesflaten

Energihotellet is idyllic located close to Suldalsvatnet on Nesflaten in Ryfylke, and focuses on local food, culture and the history of hydroelectric power production in Suldal.

Ryfylke Fjordhotell at Sand

Ryfylke Fjordhotell is located by the sea at Sand in Suldal in the beautiful Ryfylke-region. They emphasize personal service, good food and pleasant surroundings.

Mo Laksegard by Suldalslågen in Sand

Mo Laksegard is idyllically located close to the salmon river Suldalslågen, in Sand, Ryfylke. Mo Laksegard offers accommodation, dining, activities and salmon fishing.

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