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
Museums
Notable Architectures
The Hardangervidda Natursenter is a museum and visitor center of the Hardangervidda National Park in Norway.
The Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry is a cultural history museum at Odda in Vestland county, Norway.
Port Bergen
Boating Spots
Harbours
Bergen Port is an international seaport located in the center of Bergen, Norway.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Waterfalls
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
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
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
Short Hikes
The Supphellebreen glacier is the neighbor of the Bøyabreen glacier in Fjærland. The place is well known for hiking.
Troldhaugen
Museums
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
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
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.
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
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.
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