Vestland - 63 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Vestland

Vestland is a western county of Norway and was created in 2020. It features many tourist attractions that include Hardangervidda National Park and waterfalls.

Types of Attractions in Vestland

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Vestland

Norsk Natursenter Hardanger

Norsk Natursenter Hardanger

Museums

Notable Architectures

The Hardangervidda Natursenter is a museum and visitor center of the Hardangervidda National Park in Norway.

Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry

The Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry is a cultural history museum at Odda in Vestland county, Norway.

Port Bergen

Port Bergen

Boating Spots

Harbours

Bergen Port is an international seaport located in the center of Bergen, Norway.

Ringedalsvatnet

Ringedalsvatnet

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Boating Spots

Ringedalsvatnet is a beautiful lake in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lake is the main reservoir for a hydroelectric power station in Tyssedal which provides electricity for the power-intensive industries in the nearby town of Odda.

Rjoandefossen

Rjoandefossen

Waterfalls

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.

Rundemanen

Rundemanen

Viewpoints

Mountain Peaks

Rundemanen is a mountain in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is considered one of the "seven mountains" which surround the city center of Bergen. Rundemanen is a well-known hiking area among the citizens of Bergen.

Skåla

Skåla

Viewpoints

Mountain Peaks

Notable Architectures

This beautiful mountain is located about 7 kilometers east of the village of Loen and about 7 kilometers south of the lake Oppstrynsvatn. There is a famous and unique tower named Skålatårnet is located at the top of the summit.

Sørfjorden

Sørfjorden

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Geological Formations

Sørfjorden is a 38-kilometer long fjord located in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county. It is one of the innermost branches and the longest arm of the main Hardangerfjorden fjord.

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

Churches

Notable Architectures

St. Mary's Church is a parish church located in Bergen. It is considered as the oldest existing building in Bergen. The church is from the first half of the 12th century, and one of the most outstanding Romanesque churches in the country.

Stegastein viewpoint

Stegastein viewpoint

Viewpoints

Mountain Peaks

Rock Formations

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

Steinsdalsfossen

One of the most popular waterfalls in Norway. The Steinsdalsfossen has a fall of 50 m. From the parking lot, the path goes along the waterfall, up a hill, and behind it where visitors can walk dryshod "into" the rumbling water.

Stoltzekleiven

Stoltzekleiven

Viewpoints

Short Hikes

Stoltzekleiven is one of the most popular trails in Bergen. It is a steep paved trail and stairs with approximately 722 steps up to Sandviksfjellet in Bergen city center is a steep paved trail and stairs with approximately 722 steps up to Sandviksfjellet

Store Skagastølstind

Store Skagastølstind

Viewpoints

Mountain Peaks

Store Skagastølstind is the third highest peak in Norway. The summit is a popular destination for mountaineers, but it is fairly difficult to climb.

Supphellebreen

Supphellebreen

Short Hikes

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

Troldhaugen

Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg for 22 years. It is now a living museum comprising an exhibition centre with shop and cafe, concert hall, composers' cabin and Grieg's villa dating from 1885.

Trolltunga

Trolltunga

Rock Climbing Spots

Short Hikes

Rock Formations

Trolltunga is a popular hiking area located in the Ullensvang Municipality of Vestland county. The rock formation situated about 1,100 meters above the sea level and The cliff juts horizontally out from the mountain, about 700 meters above the north side of the lake. This is a very challenging hike, at least 10 hours on rough terrain. There are no shelters on the hiking route and no places to buy supplies.

Tvindefossen

Tvindefossen

Waterfalls

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.

University Museum - Museum Of History

The University Museum has some of the largest collections within cultural and natural history in Norway. The University Museum of Bergen is divided into two departments, the Natural History Collections and the Cultural History Collections and Public Outreach and exhibitions.

Urnes Stave Church

Urnes Stave Church

Churches

Notable Architectures

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.

Utladalen

Utladalen

Waterfalls

Forests

Short Hikes

Utladalen is Norway's deepest valley. The valley of Utladalen is part of the Utladalen Landscape Protection Area and known for its epic scenery.

Map of attractions in Vestland

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