Solvorn
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Understand
It was once an important trading place, connecting farms in the region with Bergen. Now it is peaceful, full of character and beautifully maintained.
Get in
There are frequent buses from Sogndal.
There are very detailed and up-to-date transport timetables and itineraries online.
Get around
Eplet Bed & Apple has new mountain bikes in great condition to rent, and can advise on the best bike trips in the area. The bike comes with a helmet and backpack, and a guide to the area. Price: kr 150 per day for Eplet guests, kr 250 per day for others.
See
Urnes Stave ChurchThe oldest and most important stave church in Norway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ferry from Solvorn to Urnes runs every hour during summer and takes 20 minutes.
Galleri WalakerThis gallery holds exhibitions by local and national artists.
Do
Hiking
There is a wide selection of marked and unmarked hikes in and around Solvorn.- You can hike up Molden for spectacular views at 1118 m above sea level up and down the Lustrafjord.
- For a whole day hiking, try Solvornnipa.
- There are also beautiful, more relaxing hikes in the Solvorn valley.
Solvorn is also the perfect base for hiking daytrips in the wider Lustrafjord region.
Biking
Solvorn is perfectly located for daytrips by bike by the fjord, the lakes and in the mountains.- You can take the ferry over to Urnes and cycle along the Romantic Road to Feigumsfossen, the second highest free-falling waterfall in Norway.
You can cycle along the Dramatic Road to Veitastrond, experiencing steep mountain sides, deep blue lakes, and a glacier at the end.
For a longer trip, cycle around the head of the Lustrafjord. 70 km in total.
Buy
There is a small village grocery store, Naerbutikken, open 7 days a week, selling food, ice cream and postcards.
There is a small shop in the reception of Eplet Bed & Apple selling a variety of fruit juices and jams made from the garden.
There is a small shop in the reception of Eplet Bed & Apple selling a variety of fruit juices and jams made from the garden.
Eat
Budget
There is a cafe serving Thai food, joint to Naerbutikken, the shop.Mid-range
Splurge
The Walaker Hotel serves an excellent 4-course, set menu dinner with wine recommendations. This is served at 19:30 in the restaurant in the main building and is an important part of the Walaker experience. From June to August, it is recommended to reserve dinner in advance because the restaurant will be full.Sleep
Budget
Eplet Bed & AppleA small family run guesthouse, backpackers hostel and campsite in the centre of the village. Friendly, sociable, very relaxing atmosphere. Fully equipped kitchen, living room with Wi-Fi, library, games and ambient music. Garden with hammocks, crocket golf and good quality bikes to rent.