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Welcome to unique experiences in the heart of Fjord Norway. Sunnfjord is situated between Sognefjord and Nordfjord, and we can offer exclusive experiences and activities in our beautiful nature. In Jølster you will find the home of Nikolai Astrup, Astruptunet, and its possible go fishing in Jølstravatnet, one of the best lakes for trout fishing in Norway. Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet from Balestrand to Eldalsosen and Moskog and from Eldalsosen to Sande has a total length of 130 kilometer, and the viewpoint “Utsikten”at the top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of the valley and the magnificent mountain landscape.

Jostedalsbreen National Park

Haugabreen glacier in Jølster is an easily accessible arm of the Jostedalsbreen glacier in Jostedalsbreen National park, and "Bre og Fjell" has glacier walks here every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in July and August (September only on request). For booking and more information, please see breogfjell.no.

The Waterfall Path

The Waterfall Path along the National Tourist Road Gaularfjellet in Viksdalen runs alongside the river Gaula. The path is 21 km long, and, on the way, you pass 14 waterfalls and 7 lakes. You can start the walk in many places along the path and then decide how far you want to go. There are many photo points along the path.

Førde Traditional and World Music Festival

The biggest multicultural music event in Norway, Førde Traditional and World Music Festival is held at the beginning of July every year. The festival offers a varied programme of concerts, courses, exhibitions and activities for children. The beautiful Norwegian scenery forms a unique backdrop to the festival, which presents ethnic music from all over the world.

Nikolai Astrup’s Kingdom

Jølster was the home of the well-known painter Nikolai Astrup. Astruptunet (Astrup’s home) is located near Sandal on the south side of Jølstravatnet lake. Astruptunet is not just the artist’s home, but also an important part of the artist's lifework. In Jølster, you can see many of the places the artist painted, or what about getting inside his art by walking in Astrup’s kingdom?

Getting here

By plane

There are daily flights from Oslo (1 hour) and Bergen (30 minutes) to Førde Airport, which is the nearest airport.

By road

From Oslo, there are daily bus departures to Stryn and Måløy.

From Bergen and Trondheim, there are buses calling at Førde, Byrkjelo and Stryn. From Ålesund, you can take a bus that calls at Nordfjordeid, Skei and Førde.

By boat

It is easy to travel to Sunnfjord from Bergen. You can travel on the Norled express boat that calls at several stops between Bergen and Selje, and then take the bus to Førde. The express boat gives you the chance to visit more than one place by hopping on and off at different destinations.

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Stardalen Hyttegrend

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Stardalen
6843 Skei i Jølster

Stardalen Hyttegrend is located in Jølster municipality, close to the Jostedal Glacier National Park, halfway between Bergen and Ålesund. Stardalen is located in Eastern Jølster and has all the dramatic beauty of Western Norway. The cabins lie a few…

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Thon Hotel Jølster

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Jølster
6841 Skei i Jølster

Thon Hotel Jølster is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the northern shores of Lake Jølster - between the Sognefjord and the Nordfjord areas. Hence the hotel's location, in the very heart of Fjord Norway, midway between the cities of…
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- Stiftelsen Miljøfyrtårn Eco-Lighthouse
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- Stiftelsen Miljøfyrtårn Eco-Lighthouse
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Jølstraholmen Camping & Cabins

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6847 Vassenden

In the heart of Sogn & Fjordane you’ll find Jølstraholmen Camping. Jølstraholmen Camping is located by E39, and by one of Europe's best trout rivers. The campsite is 200 m from Sunnfjord Golf Club, 800 m from Jølster Skiresort, 2 km from Jølster…

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Førde Guesthouse & Camping

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Kronborgveien 44
6813 FØRDE

Førde Guesthouse & Camping is localized in short distance from the mountains, the fjords, and the wild and natural landscape. The central location in the middle of the county, makes Førde Guesthouse and Camping an ideal place to stop if you are…

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Scandic Sunnfjord Hotel & Spa

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Storehagen 2
6800 Førde

Sunnfjord Hotel & Spa is located in central Forde. The area offers a stunning countryside, culture and nature adventures.

 Our hotel in Forde is in the centre of town with short distances between major…

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Eikaasgallery

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6847 Vassenden

The painter, graphics artist, sketch artist and sculptor Ludvig Eikaas was born in Jølster in 1920, but moved to Oslo when he was young. He died, september 2010.
He was known, among other things, as one of the first innovators of non-figurative art…
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Sunnfjord Museum

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Jølstravegen 107
6819 FØRDE

The museum is one of four district museums in the County of Sogn & Fjordane. The main feature of the open-air museum is the cluster of buildings that have been transported here from various places in the district of Sunnfjord. 25 antiquarian…
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Astruptunet

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6847 Vassenden

Astruptunet is situated in idyllic surroundings on the soth side og Jølstravatnet. Here vil you find he home of painter, illuatrator and graphic artist Nikolai Astrup (1880 - 1928), who is one of Norway´s most famous national artists.
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Sogn og Fjordane Art Museum

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Storehagen 1A
6800 Førde

The Art Museum in Sogn & Fjordane was opened in september 2012 in Førde.

The Art collection has more than 800 pieces. The collection has a great number of pieces from the region, but also national art from the last century, particular from the…
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Thon Hotel Førde

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Hafstadvegen 26
6800 Førde

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Jølstra Museum

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6847 Vassenden

Jølstra Museum is a private own museum with up to 400 year old houses, several thousand historical usage and ornaments, an art gallery and a fishing center. The museum is located in Vassenden, only 20 km from Forde.
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Laukelandsfossen waterfall

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6961 Dale i Sunnfjord

Laukelandsfossen is a waterfall in Dalsfjorden by Dale in Fjaler. The waterfall is impressive with a 135 meter drop.
Førde Airport Bringeland

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6977 Bygstad

Førde Airport Bringeland is located in Bringeland in Gaular municipality, 16 km from the centre of Førde.
Birdbox Fauske

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Bjørkedalsvegen 73
6800 Førde

Relax, rejuvenate and unplug in this unique contemporary Birdbox. Feel close to nature in ultimate comfort. Enjoy the view of the epic mountain range of Blegja and the Førdefjord. Feel the true Norwegian countryside calmness of birds chirping,…

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Førde Traditional and World Music Festival

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Angedalsvegen 5
6800 Førde

The world comes to Førde!

Førde Traditional and World Music Festival is the largest festival in Scandinavia for traditional art / world music and dance from all over the world. The festival was established in 1990, and takes place in beginning…
Høyseth Camping

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6843 Skei i Jølster

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Touch the Glacier Tour

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6843 Skei i Jølster

Experience the power and the magic of the Haugabreen glacier close up!
Haugabreen Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Southern Norway and can be enjoyed by both the younger and older family members. The glacier is situated in the…
Sunnfjord Booking

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Rørvikfloten
6818 Haukedalen

Sunnfjord Booking is a local booking company located in Haukedalen, a village in Førde municipality in Sunnfjord. Sunnfjord offers a wide range of diversity in both nature and culture, and from our rentals there are short distances to many of the…

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Rørvikfloten

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6818 Haukedalen

Rørvikfloten is situated next to the intersection of the villages Viksdalen and Haukedalen as well as the ascent of Rørvikfjellet. Gaularfjellsvegen, which is a National Tourist route, also passes by here.
The locale used to be a convenience…
Rørvikfloten

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6818 Haukedalen

Rørvikfloten is situated next to the intersection of the villages Viksdalen and Haukedalen as well as the ascent of Rørvikfjellet. Gaularfjellsvegen, which is a National Tourist route, also passes by here.
The locale used to be a convenience…