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History and cultural heritage

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?


  • 1Dragseidet
    Throughout the ages, traffic up and down Norway's coastal waters has been heavy. In bad weather, boats might lie weather-bound to
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    • Throughout the ages, traffic up and down Norway's coastal waters has been heavy. In bad weather, boats might lie weather-bound to
  • 2Ervik church
    The chapel is situated in Ervik, approximately 15 km from Stadlandet (Leikanger). Ervik church was built in memory of the coastal
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    • The chapel is situated in Ervik, approximately 15 km from Stadlandet (Leikanger). Ervik church was built in memory of the coastal
  • 3Holvikjekta sea vessel
    The 60 foot long sea vessel is the last of the traditional passenger/freight boats that sailed the coastline and fjord in the 180
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    • The 60 foot long sea vessel is the last of the traditional passenger/freight boats that sailed the coastline and fjord in the 180
  • 4Horndøla Bridge
    Old restored bridge from 1792.
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    • Old restored bridge from 1792.
  • 5Hornindal Church
    Hornindal church was built in 1856, Since then the well-known artist Dagfinn Werenskiold has carved the altar-piece "Cross in Blo
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    • Hornindal church was built in 1856, Since then the well-known artist Dagfinn Werenskiold has carved the altar-piece "Cross in Blo
  • 6Kannesteinen Rock
    The sea has been beating against this rock for thousands of years, shaping it into the "mushroom-like" appearance it has today.
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    • The sea has been beating against this rock for thousands of years, shaping it into the "mushroom-like" appearance it has today.
  • 7Kvelvingbrua (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"
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    • Arch bridge, built in stone in approx. 1867-70. Patrly due to heavy traffic during World Waar II, the bridge's "back was broken"
  • 8Loen Church
    Loen church is located in the centre of Loen, with a view in all directions. The church was built in 1837, but on the same spot t
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    • Loen church is located in the centre of Loen, with a view in all directions. The church was built in 1837, but on the same spot t
  • 9New Gimmestad church
    New Gimmestad Church was dedicated in 1910. It is an interesting timber long church that is notable for its detailed handwork ins
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    • New Gimmestad Church was dedicated in 1910. It is an interesting timber long church that is notable for its detailed handwork ins
  • 10Nordfjord Folk Museum
    The district museum for Nordfjord, it has 44 old houses of historical interest, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of
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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
  • 11Nordfjord Panorama
    This panoramic road along the north side of the Nordfjord through the villages of Blakset, Fjelli and Randabygd/Hopland (22 km) a
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    • This panoramic road along the north side of the Nordfjord through the villages of Blakset, Fjelli and Randabygd/Hopland (22 km) a
  • 12Old Gimmestad Church
    The church was built in 1692 and is a good example of Norwegian church architecture from the time after the Reformation. The chur
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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 chur
  • 13Old meeting place at Moldøen
    This most likely were Magnus the Good gathered the farmers in Nordfjord in 1035 A.D. Magnus wanted the farmers to swear allegianc
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    • This most likely were Magnus the Good gathered the farmers in Nordfjord in 1035 A.D. Magnus wanted the farmers to swear allegianc
  • 14Old Strynefjell Mountain Road - National Tourist Road
    This is one the National Tourist Roads in Norway. The over 100 years old road winds over the mountain between Stryn and Skjåk. Fo
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    • This is one the National Tourist Roads in Norway. The over 100 years old road winds over the mountain between Stryn and Skjåk. Fo
  • 15Olden 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 th
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    • 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 th
  • 16Olden 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 pe
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    • 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 pe
  • 17Selje Monastery
    On the island of Selja, a 15-minute boat trip from Selje, lie the ruins of Selje Monastery, its tower still intact. The monastery
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    • On the island of Selja, a 15-minute boat trip from Selje, lie the ruins of Selje Monastery, its tower still intact. The monastery
  • 18The Lodal catastrophes
    On 15 January 1905 a huge chunk of the 1,500-metre-high Mt. Ramnefjell broke off, and 62 people perished. On 13 September 1936, a
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    • On 15 January 1905 a huge chunk of the 1,500-metre-high Mt. Ramnefjell broke off, and 62 people perished. On 13 September 1936, a
  • 19The stone cross at Rygg, 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 h
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    • The stone cross at Rygg is from the late Viking period er early Middel Ages. It has Celtic and Anglican features. The cross may h
  • 20The 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 tha
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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 tha
  • 21The Vikings in Nordfjord
    We wish you a pleasant journey around Nordfjords oldest cultural landmarks. The stone cross at Rygg, Gloppen The stone cross at
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    • We wish you a pleasant journey around Nordfjords oldest cultural landmarks. The stone cross at Rygg, Gloppen The stone cross at

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