Sognefjord Gjestehotell is an excellent staying point for day trips in and out the Sognefjord. The Sognefjord it self is an attraction as well.
The Sognefjord
The Worlds longest (204 km), deepest (1300 m) and most beautifull fjord. The king of the fjords! Vangsnes (Sognefjord Guesthotel), is an excellent staying point for day trips, in and out the Sognefjord.
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The statue of Fridtjov in Vangsnes
The statue of Fridtjov is worth seeing. Watching out on his kingdom: the Sognefjord and its surroundings. Fridtjov den Frøkne (means brave) was a local king in this area. Close to the statue there are some grave-mounds. The legend tells that Fridtjov and his wife, Ingeborg, are burried there. The story about Fridtjov and Ingeborg can be bought and listened to on CD. The statue was a gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II (1913). From here there is an excellent view on the Sognefjord.
The statue of Fridtjov. Click image to view larger version.
The Flåm Line
To Flåm by expressboat (kl 08.40), train to Myrdal - Voss, and buss back via Vikafjellet to Vangsnes (kl. 17.00) the same day.
The Flåm Line. Click image to view larger version.
Jostedalsbreen
Fjærland and Fjærlandsfjord, The Norwegian Glacier Museum and Jostedal Glacier. Ferry/bus from Vangsnes 07.45–11.10, and back to Vangsnes 11.10 or 17.00 the same day.
Kvinnefossen is a waterfall of the river Kvinna in Eitorn, Leikanger. The waterfall is 200 ml. Both the river and the waterfall are protected natural areas.
Kvinnefossen. Click image to view larger version.
Hopperstad stavkirke
Hopperstad stave church is located in Vik kommune in Sogn og Fjordane. The church was probably built around the year 1140.
