Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sogndal
Pop 7050
Sogndal, though not the area's prettiest town, has a nice community and makes a good
base for a trio of magnificent day drives: Jostedalen and Nigardsbreen, Urnes, and Lustraf-
jord and the spectacular Sognefjellet circuit.
Sights & Activities
Sogn Folkmuseum
MUSEUM
(
www.dhs.museum.no
; Kaupanger; adult/child Nkr70/30;
10am-3pm May & Sep, to 5pm Jun-Aug,
10am-3pm Mon-Fri Oct-Apr)
This extensive open-air folk museum is between Sogndal and Kaupanger, beside the Rv5.
More than 30 buildings, including farms, a schoolhouse and a mill, have been brought
from their original sites and embedded in the surrounding woods. Each is well documented
in Norwegian and English. There are three short, themed walking trails with informative
panels (reception has English translation sheets).
Children can pet the animals, build their own log cabin and indulge in other backwoods
activities, plus there are gorgeous picnic spots.
Sogn Fjordmuseum
MUSEUM
(Kaupanger; 10am-3pm or 5pm May-Sep)
Part of the much larger Sogn Folkmuseum, also on the Rv5, this museum has a collection
of 19th- and 20th-century fishing and freight boats and equipment, and some striking old
photos, illustrating in particular the coastal trade in timber for then booming Bergen's
needs.
Stave Church
CHURCH
(Kaupanger; adult/child Nkr60/50; 10am-5pm Jun-Aug)
The area's main claim for your attention was raised in 1184. It impresses from within by its
sheer height, although much of what you see dates from a fundamental renovation in the
