History and cultural heritage

Stryn

Olden Church

The “new” church (red) was built in 1934 so that the old church could be preserved. There was a huge storm in 1967 wich caused that the church moved 60 cm....

Ervik church

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...

The Vikings

We wish you a pleasant journey around Nordfjords oldest cultural landmarks. The stone cross at Rygg, Gloppen The stone cross at Rygg is from the late Viking...

The Trondheim Postal Road

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...

Stryn

Olden Old Church

The old church in Olden (the one in the village) was built in 1759 on the site of a stave church dating from around 1300. It’s pew doors and jambs are made...

The 60 foot long sea vessel is the last of the traditional passenger/freight boats that sailed the coastline and fjord in the 1800's. Holvikjekta is located outside of Sandane town centre on the main road (E-39). Information board on site.

Old Gimmestad Church

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...

Kvelvingbrua (vaulted bridge)

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...

Gloppen

New Gimmestad church

New Gimmestad Church was dedicated in 1910. It is an interesting timber long church that is notable for its detailed handwork inside. The altar has stained glass mosaics and a copy of Thorvaldsen`s "Christ Figure".