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Welcome to 2015/2016 ÅRDAL Where the Sognefjord goes ashore The gateway to Jotunheimen greater
Welcome to
2015/2016ÅRDALWhere the Sognefjord goes ashoreThe gateway to Jotunheimen
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Alle foto i brosjyra er levert av Reisemål Årdal
Welcome to Årdal 5Hiking 9Water parks 10 Tindevegen 12Utladalen Adventure Camp 14Tourist information for Årdal 16Årdal - a perfect starting point 18Events 20Accommodation 22Shops and services 24
How to get to Årdal?
From Via Km Hours
Oslo Fagernes 308 4.5h
Oslo Gol/Hemsedal 336 5hBergen Voss 237 3.5hTrondheim Lom/Sognefjellet 465 7h
By car
Daily direct flights from Bergen (30 min) and from Oslo (45 min). Departure times are listed at www.wideroe.no Årdal is a 45-minute drive from Haukåsen.
Several daily departures from Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim. Timetables available at www.kringom.no
By air from Haukåsen/Sogndal
By bus
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Welcome to Årdal
Welcome to our community! Årdal is a community of two villages: Øvre Årdal and Årdalstangen. Årdal is situated at the head of the magnificent Sognefjord, Norway’s longest fjord. In addition to being a cultural centre, Årdal has breathtaking natural surroundings, with among other things Vettifossen, the highest free-falling waterfall in Northern Europe (275 m).
ÅRDAL TOURIST INFORMATION Summer office - Øvre Årdal: Phone: (+47) 57 66 58 00 www.greateraardal.com Email: [email protected]
- Where the Sognefjord goes ashore- The gateway to Jotunheimen
Population: approx. 5,400Area: 979 km²
Avdalen farm, Utladalen valley
Utladalen - a treasure trove of nature trails for those who enjoy walking/hiking
Experience cascading waterfalls and picturesque mountain farms.Visit the Utladalen Naturhus centre in Skåri, where coffee and waffles are on offer while you take in the drama of the unique landscape. You can visit the centre’s exhibition and view a film to learn about the valley’s history and adventurous climbs in the past.
Vettisfossen, Utladalen
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The old road between Sletterust and Årdal
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Hiking in Utladalen
Walking/Hiking
If you wish to experience the valleys of Western Norway, from the valley floor down below to the highest mountain peaks, Årdal has much to offer.
Both Årdal Trekking Association and the Norwegian Trekking Association offer a network of well-marked trails, colour-coded according to the level of difficulty.
You are sure to find a trail that suits you. You can enjoy a simple walk to, for exam-ple, Vetti farm, or you can choose longer hikes and even climb the highest peak to get a bird’s eye view of the magnificent Sognefjord.
The mountains increase in height as you approach Jotunheimen in the east. By using Årdal or Utladalen as a base, you will have many options to explore some wonderful trails. En route, you will definitely find it worth your while to visit Utla-dalen Naturhus centre, to view the exhibitions and learn about the natural environ-ment and the cultural history of Western Jotunheimen.
In Utladalen, you have the option of following short or long trails, covering the whole distance or walking only part of the trail. The possibilities are endless! Some of the walks are suitable for the whole family, for example the walk up to Avdalen farm.
Those wanting more of a challenge in Årdal can walk to Kvitingsmorki or Kvernli, or take the Hjelledal valley walk. These walks take you through some steep ter-rain and require that you are physically fit and have some experience of mountain walking.
We hope you will have many excellent nature experiences in Årdal, and wish you pleasant stay!
REISEMÅL ÅRDALFRÅ SOGNEFJORDEN TIL JOTUNHEIMEN
Frå SogneFjorden til jotunheimen – 40 fotturar/walks/Wanderrouten i ÅRDAL
Fjord Norway.com
All the walking trails are described in this brochure.
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Øvre Årdal Water Park
Øvre Årdal Årdalstangen
Outdoor Water Park
Øvre Årdal Water Park 11.30-19.00Heated water, approx. 28°C3 poolsWater slidesChanging roomsKioskMain pool of 50 m
Årdalstangen Water Park 12.00-18.00Heated water, 25-28°C3 poolsDiving tower, 3 mChanging roomsMain pool of 25 m
Prices Day pass 20 entriesChildren NOK 35 NOK 550 Adults NOK 70 NOK 1000
Årdal municipality has two outdoor water parks and two indoor swimming pools. The municipality can also offer two grass pitches, a heated artificial grass pitch, a leisure park, two sports halls, two cross-country skiing areas, riding stables and much more.
Open daily from 19 June to 16 August
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Tindevegen tourist road- a shortcut through Jotunheimen
Tindevegen is the mountain road between Årdal and Turtagrø (32 km) and the short-est route when travelling between Bergen and Trondheim. This tourist road links Årdal to Luster and the Sognefjell National Tourist Route.
Tindevegen is usually open from May to mid-October, depending on the weather and driving conditions.
The mountain road takes you through some magnificent scenery between the beauti-ful peaks of Jotunheimen, offering many fine viewpoints. Just a short walk from the road, you get a panoramic view of the Hurrungane peaks and the Store Skagastøls-tind Mountain in the east, and the inner reaches of the Sognefjord and Skjolden in the west.
Tindevegen is a toll road, admitting private cars, camper vans and caravans (max length: 10 m).
www.tindevegen.no
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Utladalen Adventure Camp
Utladalen Camping & Svalheim Gard, or Utladalen Adventure Camp as we like to callit, is located in Utladalen valley, a gateway to Jotunheimen. Utladalen are famous for its many great and beautiful waterfalls. Here, you will find the Hjelle waterfall, Avdalsfossen, Hyljafossen and Vettisfossen. Four good reasons why Utladalen is called the valley of waterfalls. In 2014, Vettisfossen was named the most beautiful waterfall in Norway. It has one of Europe’s highest unregulated free drops - 275 meters (909 feet)!With mountain peaks at Hurrungane in Jotunheimen, the Sognefjord and great tourist roads as Tindevegen, the Sognefjell route and Road 53 Tyin as our nearest neighbours, we believe that we have a greate base and starting point to offer our guests.
Accommondation:• Historic Svalheim Gard from 1893 can offer a great atmosphere.• Utladalen Camping offers cabins, caravan parking and a large tent area• Various activities
Velkommen tilTya Bakeri og Bryggeri
Tradisjonelt handverksbakeri- og bryggeri i Årdal.
Opningstider:Bakeri: mandag-laurdag 09 - 17 // Bar: tysdag, fredag og laurdag 09 - 02
Kontakt oss på telefon: 41 68 35 48
Opening hours:Bakery/bar: mon-sat 09 - 17 // Brewery/Bar evenings: tue, fri and sat till 02.00
Contact: +47 41 68 35 48
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Suited for: Max Elevation Difference:
• Easy 400 m
• Medium 400 m
• Challenging 800 m
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Hiking in Årdal
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Nærøyfjorden
NigardsbreenBorgund stavkyrkje
Årdal - a perfect starting point for various day trips
You can use Årdal as a base for numerous day trips and interesting experiences in the vicinity. These are some of the things you can experience: Lærdal: the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre and the Borgund stave church, the world’s longest tunnel (24 km) to Aurland and Flåm.Aurland: the Snøvegen (‘snow road’) National Tourist Route, the Stegastein view-point, the Aurlandsdalen valley.Flåm: the Flåm railway, the Flåm cruise ship port, a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord, cycling along the Navvies’ Road. Sognefjordcruise offers charter trips and scheduled departures from Flåm to both the famous Nærøyfjord and the Fjærlandsfjord, two of Norway’s most magnificent and spectacular tourist attractions.Luster: the Jostedalsbreen glacier, the Urnes stave church, the Skjolden cruise ship port.
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Heirsnosi Up
Kaizers Orchestra at Målrock
The National Park Festival at Skåri, Utladalen, is taking place at the end of May with various entertainments for kids and families. And with a film and an exhibition at the Utladalen Natushus. The festival also includes the traditional “Vettisløpet”, a race from Hjelle through the valley leading up to Vetti Farm Tourist station. The race is open for everybody.
The Fjord and Mountain Market (June 7th – 9th) is an annual event that includes a market with Tivoli and entertainment for all age groups.
Aosen Up (June 6th) is a 7.3-kilometre long uphill race from the beach in Seims-dalen, up the valley and through the world’s steepest tunnel to Aosen in the Offer-dalen valley.
MålRock is a fantastic music festival – a joint celebration of rock & roll and theNorwegian ‘nynorsk’ language. In 2013, the festival will be held the 9th and 10th of August at Meieriparken in Årdalstangen.
The first weekend in October, the ‘Haustmyldring’ Market includes concerts, fashion shows, a rubber duck race and shopping for special offers.
Heirsnosi Up is an uphill race (running, cycling or just hiking) which is open for every-body. It starts in Øvre Årdal and ends at the spectacular “1000 meter viewpoint”. In 2013 the race is held August 31st.
Entertainment and events
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Klingenberg Hotel at Årdalstangen. A traditional Hotel where the Sognefjord goes ashore. The Hotel was renovated in 2003. 45 rooms/ 95 beds. Klingenberg has a modern style and is known for its excellent kitchen.
Tlf. 57 66 58 [email protected]
Utladalen Camping on the road to Utladalen, Øvre Årdal. The Camping has 14 cabins (6 with WC/shower), great area for tents and caravans. Also with a small store and a playground for kids.
Phone + 47 57 66 34 [email protected]
Sitla Motel & Apartementin the centre of Øvre Årdal. Self service.
Phone: +47 57 66 58 [email protected]
Tangen Pensjonatat Årdalstangen with a great view of the Fjord and the mountains.A Guest House with 30 beds.
Phone: +47 57 66 10 [email protected]
Other accommodations• Vetti Gard and Indre Offerdal [email protected] www.vettisriket.no• Avdalen Gard Phone: +47 57 66 27 13• Svalheim Gard Phone: +47 57 66 34 44 [email protected] www.utla.no
Vetti gard
Avdal gard
Klingenberg hotel
Svalheim Gard
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1. Byggmakker Andersen – Building materials 57 66 57 70
2. Agnitio – IT solutions/support 46 85 50 00
3. Kiwi – Grocery store 57 66 48 58
4. Best – Service station/Garage 57 66 30 40
5. MIX – Veeskiosken – Convenience store 57 66 33 40
6. Sitla Motel & Apartement 57 66 58 80
7. Elektromontasje 57 66 42 00
8. Skysstasjon (bus terminal) – Nettbuss Sogn Billag 57 84 88 80
9. Indre Sogn Bil – Garage/Peugeot dealer 57 64 85 90
10. Utladalen Opplevelses Camp - Camping 57 66 34 44
11. Interoptik – Årdal Optik – Optician 57 66 24 22
12. Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane – Bank/ATM 57 82 97 00
13. China House – Restaurant 57 66 23 00
14. Sparebank 1 07 300
15. Mama Mia – Pizza/kebab 57 66 22 44
16. Jålebroki – Clothes/fashion 57 64 83 50
17. Tiskú – Clothes/fashion 57 66 13 50
18. Årdalsenteret
Senter Sko – Shoes 91 17 26 31
Mobildata – Phones/electronics 95 00 18 02
Sisters Point – Clothes/fashion 57 66 30 12
Sportshuset – Sport 1 – Sports gear 57 66 30 33
Utla Kafé & Bar 57 66 00 23
Bibliotek – Library 57 66 53 73
Coop Extra - Grocery store 57 64 88 59
Vitus Apotek – Chemist 57 66 57 90
Årdal Mote – Clothes/fashion 90 47 47 70
Cleopatra – Make-up etc. 57 66 11 50
Freequent – Clothes/fashion 97 99 14 36
Eurosko – Shoes 57 66 31 96
Nille – Seasonal detail shop 97 02 89 81
19. Samhold – Pub 90 22 18 04
20. Bakeriet - Music Scene 90 22 18 04
21. Garanti - Årdal Boligbyggelag – Real estate broker 57 66 32 79
22. Vinmonopolet – Wines and spirits 04 560
23. Skrivargarden AS - Print services 57 66 23 60
24. Høgheim Opplæring 48 04 10 95
25. Årdal Kontorsenter – Rekvisita/Kontor 57 66 00 00
26. Caleo Hudpleie – Skin care 46 82 17 38
27. Tya Bakeri – Bakery 41 68 35 48
28. Tya Bryggeri – Pub/brewery 41 68 35 48
29. Leikebutikken – Toy Shop 57 66 11 50
30. Indre Sogn Sparebank – Bank/ATM 57 64 85 10
31. Aktiv Eiendomsmegling – Real estate broker 57 64 85 70
32. Bunnpris – Grocery store 57 66 28 60
33. Årdal Tannklinikk – Dentist 57 66 30 44
34. Frisørstova – Hair dresser 57 66 27 07
35. Expert – Electronics 99 16 49 00
36. Hestetun Gartneri – Florist 57 66 32 76
37. Bygger’n Årdal – Building materials 57 66 34 22
38. Friluftsbadet Øvre Årdal – Water Park 57 66 50 00
39. Jotun Stadion/Årdalshallen – Sports
Årdalstangen
Tyin
Turtagrø
Utladalen og Vettisfossen
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ÅRDALSTANGEN
1. Rema 1000 – Grocery store 57 66 15 00
2. TruckNor – Garage 57 64 88 20
3. Best/Mekonomen – Service station/Garage 57 66 10 04
4. Friluftsbadet Årdalstangen – Water Park 57 66 50 00
5. Indre Sogn Sparebank – Bank/ATM 57 66 85 10
6. Årdal Kino – Cinema 57 66 50 00
7. Årdal Dyreklinikk – Veterinarian 91 99 74 43
8. Tannlege Silje Hove – Dentist 91 71 92 60
9. Sundal Elektronikk – Electronics 57 66 27 70
10. Lege – Health centre 57 66 52 90
11. Tangen Sport MX – Sports gear 57 66 47 00
12. Årdal Rør og Sanitær – Plumbing and sanitary equipment 57 64 88 40
13. Strondi – Restaurant/Pub 57 66 58 00
14. Klingenberg Hotell 57 66 58 00
15. Kiwi - Grocery store
16. Tangen Pensjonat – Guest house 57 66 10 55
17. Årdal Byggservice – Building materials 57 66 14 33
18. Cuba Stadion/Tangenhallen – Playground
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Samhold - PubBakeriet - Rock SceneØvre Årdal
Phone +47 90 22 18 04
Mama MiaØvre ÅrdalPizza, Kebab, small dishes
Phone: +47 57 66 22 44
Open daily 12:00-23:00 (sat. 12:00-03:00)
MAMA MIA
Indre Offerdal Velkommen tilTya Bakeri og Bryggeri
Tradisjonelt handverksbakeri- og bryggeri i Årdal.
Opningstider:Bakeri: mandag-laurdag 09 - 17 // Bar: tysdag, fredag og laurdag 09 - 02
Kontakt oss på telefon: 41 68 35 48
Opening hours:Bakery/bar: mon-sat 09 - 17 // Brewery/Bar evenings: tue, fri and sat till 02.00
Contact: +47 41 68 35 48
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Klingenberg HotellÅrdalstangen
Open all year round
Phone +47 57 66 58 [email protected] www.klingenberghotel.no
Sitla Motel & ApartmentsØvre Årdal
Open all year round Phone: + 47 57 66 58 80
[email protected] / www.sitlahotel.no
Tangen Guest HouseÅrdalstangen
Open all year round
Phone: +47 57 66 10 55
Tangen Pensjonat
Opening Hours: Mon – Wed 10:00-17:00 Thurs - Fri 10:00-19:00Sat. 10:00-16:00 Sunday 12:00-17:00 (Summer)
Utla kafé & barØvre ÅrdalCafé, small dishes and barPhone: +47 57 66 00 23
motel & apartmentsSITLA
OPENING HOURSMon-Thurs 08:30 - 22:00
Friday 08:30 - 21:00 Saturday 10:00 - 20:00 Sunday 12:00 - 20:00
Opening Hours can be changed
Fastfood/Small DishesVeeskiosken, Øvre Årdal
Mix Veekiosken
Klingenberg HotellStrondi RestaurantStrondi pub Årdalstangen
Tlf. 57 66 58 00
kafè & restaurant
Strondi:Mon-Thurs 11.00-23.00Fri-Sat 11.00-24.00Sunday 13.30-23.00 Pub:Sun-thurs 18.00-23.00Friday 18.00-24.00Saturday 13.30-02.00
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Utladalen, Øvre Årdal
Open all year round
Phone: +47 57 66 34 [email protected] www.utla.no
Avdal Gard Tourist Station
Open from 20.06 – 01.09
Phone: +47 90 27 49 [email protected]
Utladalen Camping& Svalheim Gard
Avdal Gard Turiststasjon
Open from 24.06.15 till 30.08.15Accommandation, food and drinks. New shower facilities.
For more information, call +47 57 66 58 00
Vetti Gard & Tourist Station - where the Sognefjord meets Jotunheimen
VettisRiket.no
Welcometo shopping in Årdal!
Årdal
Årdal Mote
Mon-Wed (10-17) Thurs-Fri (10-19) Sat (10-16) Coop Extra and Vitus Apotek have different opening hours
facebook.com/ardalsenteret
Welcome to ÅrdalÅrdal is a community of two villages: Øvre Årdal and Årdalstangen. Årdal is situated at the head of the magnificent Sognefjord, Norway’s longest fjord. In addition to being a cultural centre, Årdal has breathtaking natural surroundings, with among other things, Vettifossen, the highest free-falling waterfall in Northern Europe (275 m).
ÅRDAL TOURIST INFORMATION Summer office - Øvre Årdal: Phone + 47 57 66 58 00 www.greateraardal.com Email: [email protected]
