Learn about Lærdal's long history as a trading town and important traffic hub where the longest fjord in the world meets land.
Learn about medieval market days, the old streets, architecture, myths, stories and the people who lived here.
Hear about city plans and rich merchants, poor day laborers and what a class divisions did to the townspeople.
The guides are local people with a broad knowledge of local history and/or architecture.
Meeting point:
The tour starts at «The old bank» (pink building) in Øyragata 11
Duration:
Approximately 45–55 minutes
Languages:
Norwegian and English
Booking:
You can book the tour here. (The tour must be booked in advance.)
Note: If you want to experience the Old Town at a different time, feel free to send an inquiry by e-mail (min. 4 persons).
How to get to Lærdalsøyri from Bergen:
By car:
If you're driving from Bergen, follow the E16 towards Oslo. It takes approximately 3 hours from Bergen city center. If you're driving between Bergen and Oslo, a stop in Lærdal is highly recommended.
By bus:
There are daily buses from Bergen to Lærdal, such as NW162 (the East/West express) to Håbakken, or the NW420 Sognefjord Express route and VY450 which both go to Lærdalsøyri.
By train and bus:
If you want to combine your trip with a train journey, take the train to Voss and then switch to the same buses from Voss.
Tour operated by:
Kongevegen over Filefjell