Vyhliadky a pamiatky v Aurlande

Viewpoints & Heritage Sites

This collection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks of the Aurland region. It features the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjorden, Europe’s narrowest fjord, and the Stegastein viewpoint extending 30 meters over the Aurlandsfjord. The list also includes significant religious sites, such as the 12th-century Undredal Stave Church—the smallest of its kind in Scandinavia—and the Gothic stone Vangen Church. Visitors can also locate the Kjosfossen waterfall along the Flåm Railway and the 19th-century Bakka Church.

Viewpoints & Heritage Sites — Mapa

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A

Stegastein

Stegastein is a scenic overlook on Sogn og Fjordane County Road 243 in Norway.

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B

Kjosfossen

A powerful waterfall with a 225-meter drop located along the Flåm Railway. It features an adjacent hydroelectric power station that provides energy for the train line.

C

Nærøyfjorden

A UNESCO World Heritage-listed branch of the Sognefjord. It is approximately 18 kilometers long and measures only 250 meters wide at its narrowest point.

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D

Ås

A scenic viewpoint situated along the mountain road between Aurlandsvangen and Stegastein, offering views of the surrounding fjord landscape.

E

Undredal stavkyrkje

Built around 1147, this is the smallest stave church in Scandinavia still in use. The interior features 17th-century ceiling paintings and a medieval bell.

F

Vangen kyrkje

An Early Gothic stone church dating to 1202. It is the largest of the three churches in Aurland and features a distinctive white-painted exterior.

G

Bakka kyrkje

A white wooden church built in 1859 on the shores of the Nærøyfjord. It was designed by architect Christian Heinrich Grosch and seats approximately 200 people.