Culture and history
Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre in Oppstryn gives you insight into how the glaciers have shaped the landscape and how they are developing today. Here you will find interactive exhibitions, films, a mountain garden, and a panoramic café with views over Oppstrynsvatnet.
Hjelle has long traditions as a travel destination, dating back to the 1890s when the first tourists arrived here by steamboat. Hjelle Hotel, built in 1896 in Swiss chalet style, is one of the historic wooden hotels in Western Norway, and still offers an authentic experience of early tourism.
In Hjelle you will also find Gamlebutikken from 1882, a charming place where you can enjoy coffee, lunch, and a local atmosphere. The mountain farm Segestad provides a unique insight into life in steep and demanding terrain, with roots far back in history.
Food and accommodation
Hjelle and Oppstryn offer a varied selection of accommodation options, whether you want comfort, history, or proximity to nature. Hjelle Hotel gives you an experience in historic surroundings with views over the water, while Vollsnes offers both modern holiday homes, guesthouses, and nature-close glamping.
In Hjelledalen you will find family-friendly cabins, and at Folven Adventure Camp you can stay right in the middle of an active and social environment. Nygård Camping is a good alternative with cabins, a campsite, and its own bakery.
The food experiences range from traditional dishes to simple café offerings. At Hjelle Hotel you can enjoy dinner in historic surroundings, while Gamlebutikken offers lunch and afternoon tea. In the surrounding area you will also find local food and fresh baked goods in Oppstryn and Erdalen.
Are you looking for historic hiking experiences, spectacular nature, or activities year-round? Oppstryn and Hjelle offer an out-of-the-ordinary experience, in a landscape where tranquillity, history, and nature meet.
Practical information
- Distance from the airports:
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Ørsta/Volda Airport Hovden: approx. 90 km (approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Sandane Airport Anda: approx. 85 km (approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Ålesund Airport Vigra: approx. 170 km (approx. 2 hours and 50 minutes)
Bergen Airport Flesland: approx. 330 km (approx. 5 hours and 20 minutes)
There are direct flights from Oslo and Bergen to Ørsta/Volda and Sandane. There are also direct flights to Ålesund from, among others, Trondheim, London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Gdansk.
- How to get here:
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Hjelle and Oppstryn are located deep in Stryn municipality, along National Road 15, which runs between Stryn town centre and Strynefjellet. The area is easily accessible by car and lies along the main route between Eastern Norway and Western Norway.
From Stryn town centre it takes about 25 minutes to drive to Hjelle. The trip follows the beautiful Oppstrynsvatnet, with several nice stops along the way.
There is a bus through Oppstryn with connections to both Stryn and further east and west. However, to explore the area around Hjelle and Oppstryn, having your own car is an advantage.
There are good parking options at accommodation sites and at starting points for hikes in the area.
