20 Attractions to Explore Near Hopperstad Stave Church

The Naeroyfjord the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Nærøyfjord is rich in contrast and offers a unique interaction of scenery and landscape.

Kjelfossen is one of the highest waterfalls in Norway located in Gudvangen/Aurland. The total height is 755 meters and the tallest single drop is 149 meters.The best time to visit Kjelfossen is June or early July when there is a lot of snow melting from the mountains that feed the river Kjelfossgrovi and Kjelfossen.

Gaularfjellet is a beautiful mountain area with amazing viewpoints located in central Vestland county.

Brekkefossen is a beautiful waterfall located near Flåm, Vestland, Norway.

The Tvindefossen waterfall has a height of 152 meters and is located near the town of Voss. Tvindefossen acquired a reputation for rejuvenation and revival of sexual potency that made it one of the the most expensive water in the world.

Stegastein is one the most photographed viewpoints in the region. It offers an amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape.

The museum's stated purpose is to "collect, create and disseminate knowledge about glaciers and climate". It provides information about the glacier Jostedalsbreen and the Jostedalsbreen National Park.

It is a gorgeous waterfall in the south-middle of Norway at Flåm, municipality Aurland. The waterfall is 241 meters tall and has three vertical falls.

Aurlandsfjellet is a mountainous area and plateau along the border between the municipalities of Aurland and Lærdal.

The Supphellebreen glacier is the neighbor of the Bøyabreen glacier in Fjærland. The place is well known for hiking.

Urnes Stave Church is a 12th-century stave church built on a basilica plan inspired by medieval Christian churches, with cylindrical columns and semi-circular arches inside. Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Kjosfossen is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Its total fall is around 225 metres.

Bøyabreen is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen glacier. It is located inside Jostedalsbreen National Park.

The well-known and historic Aurlandsdalen Valley, was once one of the main routes between the eastern and western parts of Norway. It is a glacially-formed Norwegian valley that is about 40 kilometres in length

It is the longest road tunnel in the world, succeeding in the Swiss Gotthard Road Tunnel. The Tunnel is a 24.51-kilometer-long road tunnel connecting the municipalities of Lærdal and Aurland in Vestland county, Norway.

Briksdalsbreen is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier and located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park. This famous glacier arm lies in beautiful surroundings between mountain peaks and spectacular waterfalls, dropping 1200 meters into the narrow Briksdal valley below.

It was the church for the Lærdal parish until 1868 when it was closed and turned into a museum. The brown, wooden church was built in a stave church style around the year 1200. The museum now run by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments.

The Hardanger Bridge is among the longest suspension bridges in the world. The bridge connects the municipalities of Ullensvang and Ulvik.

Jostedalsbreen National Park is a national park in Norway that encompasses the largest glacier on the European mainland, Jostedalsbreen. The national park is one of the largest wilderness areas remaining in Southern Norway. Jostedalsbreen is used for outdoor sports, education, and research, while the surrounding valleys are used for farming.

The Breheimsenteret is a museum and one of the three visitors centers for Jostedalsbreen National Park. The center was generally open from 1 May until 1 October. The center lay near to the glacier arm Nigardsbreen.