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Nordfjord is the ideal destination for hikers. Choose between specatular peaks, glacier walks, via ferrata, cultural and... Read more about Fjord Hiking 365
At Stad on the coast of Nordfjord you will find ideal conditions for surfing. Great waves coming in from the Norwegian... Read more about Surfers' paradise at Stad
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People have traveled here for over 1000 years, to experience Norway's first pilgrimage place, with unique cultural... Read more about The Monastery of Selja
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Nordfjord's cultural heritage is well preserved. Explore Nordfjord Folk Museum, and on the island of Selja you can listen to the exciting story of St. Sunniva. Or perhaps you would like to follow in the footsteps of the Vikings?
Stryn
This panoramic road along the north side of the Nordfjord through the villages of Blakset, Fjelli and Randabygd/Hopland (22 km) affords incredible views of the fjord. It takes you from sea level to an altitude of 550 m.
Read more about Nordfjord Panorama
Vågsøy
Arch bridge, built in stone in approx. 1867-70. Patrly due to heavy traffic during World Waar II, the bridge's "back was broken" and it started to sag. The...
Read more about Kvelvingbrua (vaulted bridge)
Gloppen
The stone cross at Rygg is from the late Viking period er early Middel Ages. It has Celtic and Anglican features. The cross may have marked a place of worship or prayer.
Read more about The stone cross at Rygg, Gloppen
This is one the National Tourist Roads in Norway. The over 100 years old road winds over the mountain between Stryn and Skjåk. For many years the gravel road...
Read more about Old Strynefjell Mountain Road - National Tourist Road
Hornindal
Hornindal church was built in 1856, Since then the well-known artist Dagfinn Werenskiold has carved the altar-piece "Cross in Bloom".
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Selje
On the island of Selja, a 15-minute boat trip from Selje, lie the ruins of Selje Monastery, its tower still intact. The monastery was built by Benedictine...
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In accordance to Royal Resolution, the Trondheim Postal Road was constructed in the years 1786-92 as one of three main routes that would link Norway's largest...
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The district museum for Nordfjord, it has 44 old houses of historical interest, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of the houses are furnished more...
Read more about Nordfjord Folk Museum
The chapel is situated in Ervik, approximately 15 km from Stadlandet (Leikanger). Ervik church was built in memory of the coastal steamer «St. Svithun» which...
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The church was built in 1692 and is a good example of Norwegian church architecture from the time after the Reformation. The church has not changed very much...
Read more about Old Gimmestad Church
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