Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
East of Skjolden, the Rv55 at first runs beside the lovely turquoise glacial lake
Eidsvat-
net
.
Mørkridsdalen
, the valley that runs north of the village, makes for some excellent
hiking.
The village was home to Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein between 1913 and
1914. The fjords obviously worked their magic - it was one of the most productive years
of his life.
Sleeping
Vassbakken Kro & Camping
CAMPGROUND
( 57 68 61 88;
www.vassbakken.com
;
car/caravan site Nkr120/140 plus per person Nkr25, cabins
with outdoor bathroom Nkr480, cabins with bathroom Nkr850; May-mid-Sep)
Along the Rv55, 3km from Skjolden, this smallish campsite is set beneath a surging water-
fall. There's a popular cafe-restaurant here and all rooms in its
HI-affiliated hostel
(
57
68 61 88;
www.hihostels.no/skjolden/
;
dm 250, s/dNkr545/755, all incl breakfast)
come with a
bathroom.
Information
Tourist Office
TOURIST OFFICE
( 99 23 15 00;
www.sognefjord.no
;
11am-7pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug; )
You can hire bicycles (Nkr75/120 per half/full day) and kayaks (Nkr75/140 per half/full
day) from here, which can also supply you with a brochure (Nkr20) on signed walks in the
area.
Getting There & Away
Bus 153 connects Skjolden with Sogndal (Nkr130, 1½ hours) three to five times daily.
If you're heading north on Rv55, check your fuel gauge; Skjolden's petrol stations are
the last for 77km.
