Sogn og Fjordane County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Naeroyfjord which includes a waterfall
Naeroyfjord featuring mountains and a lake or waterhole
Sogne Fjord which includes general coastal views and boating
Naeroyfjord featuring a cascade
Sogne Fjord featuring a small town or village, general coastal views and mountains

With its deep fjords, high mountains, glaciers and old-fashioned stave churches, Sogn and Fjordane is one of Norway's most unique counties, and offers nature experiences that are almost guaranteed to take your breath away.

Many consider the natural and cultural landscapes in Sogn and Fjordane as almost a symbol of Norway, and it was from the Sognefjord's fjord that many Norwegian Vikings set out toward the west a long time ago. Today, the county receives visitors from all over the world and is perhaps the most naturally beautiful region in all of Norway.

Seeing the Sognefjord's long waterfall and towering snow covered mountains will be a major experience for most people. The beautiful Nærøyfjord features on UNESCO's World Heritage List and is one of Norway’s most visited attractions, and spectacular fjord cruises are offered all year round.

Urnes Stave Church has stood at the Lustrafjord for over 900 years and is also listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The intricate cut-outs on both the inside and outside of the church demonstrate how the church dates back to when Christianity was new in Norway and the Viking traditions were still dominant.

If you follow the Sognefjord further into the county, then you will come to Jostedalsbreen, which is the largest glacier on the European continent. The glacier has over 28 outlet glaciers, of which the most well-known are the Briksdals Glacier and the Nigard Glacier.

On the Nigard Glacier, you can experience glacier cracks and ice holes at close proximity by taking part in glacier trekking. If you visit the accompanying Breheim Centre (Breheimsenteret), you can see interactive exhibitions about the glacier or sit down in the centre's restaurant and enjoy tasty, locally produced food.

There are many ways of getting to Sogn and Fjordane, but many choose to come via the Flåm Line, which is Norway's most visited tourist attraction. In 2014, this train trip was named as the world’s most beautiful train route, and it takes you past steep sloping mountain walls and wild waterfalls going from the Hardanger Plateau all the way down to the Sognefjord.

Sogn and Fjordane is a popular destination, and as a result it is easy to find good options for lodging, regardless of whether you want to stay in a hotel, a cabin or sleep in a tent at a campsite. Here you can really shape your own experience of Norway's most stunning natural surroundings.

Quality Hotel Sogndal

Quality Hotel Sogndal

4 out of 5
Gravensteinsgata 5, Sogndal
The price is ฿3,858 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,858
฿4,321 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sogndal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Sogndal Kulturhus and Sogn Fjordmuseum ...
8/10 Very Good! (911 reviews)
Okay stay at okay hotel
"Being a reknown hotel one woukd expect more cleaness, and less odors from common places like halls rooms etc. But overall a good enough hotel."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Quality Hotel Sogndal
Scandic Sunnfjord Hotel & Spa

Scandic Sunnfjord Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Storehagen 2, Sunnfjord
The price is ฿3,408 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿3,408
฿3,817 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Sunnfjord. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Forde Church and Sunnfjord Museum are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Awesome breakfast. Large room. Plenty of parking in the center of Forde. Fantastic views of the surrounding hills. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Scandic Sunnfjord Hotel & Spa
Gudvangen Fjordtell

Gudvangen Fjordtell

3 out of 5
Fetagata 43, Aurland, Vestland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,956 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿10,956
฿12,270 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aurland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (697 reviews)
"Comfort suite space was terrific - well laid out, very clean and attractive. Location is beautiful. Food is amazing. And staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Gudvangen Fjordtell
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vesterland Feriepark Cabins & Apartments

Vesterland Feriepark Cabins & Apartments

3 out of 5
Vesterland, Sogndal
Stay at this 3-star ski cabin in Sogndal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions De Heibergske Samlinger and Kaupanger ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"The location was nice. There were so many buses and tourists that we could not get seats for dinner. We went in to town and had a lovely meal."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Vesterland Feriepark Cabins & Apartments
Vollsnes Feriehus Stryn

Vollsnes Feriehus Stryn

3.5 out of 5
Vollsnes, Stryn
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Stryn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attraction Mount Skala is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Excellent resort in a very beautiful part of Norway."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Vollsnes Feriehus Stryn
Dalsøren Camping

Dalsøren Camping

2 out of 5
Lustravegen 3291, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane
Stay at this beach campsite in Luster. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a sauna. Popular attractions Drivandefossen and Feigefossen are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Located in a marvelous position, very nice relaxing place"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Dalsøren Camping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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