Cities

Førde

The small town of Førde is built around the river Jølstra, which winds its way through the landscape on its way to the Førdefjord. The town is both a commercial and a cultural centre and has plenty of cafés and eateries.

With a population of around 10,000, Førde is the largest town in the Sunnfjord area and the main commercial centre in the region. The river Jølstra runs through Førde town centre on its way to the Førdefjord. Along the banks of the river, there are several nice seating areas where people can sit and listen to the sound of the water flowing past. Sunnfjordparken activity park is also located in the town centre – 5,000 square metres packed with fun activities. Førde also has many restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes.

Art and culture

Førde has a strong art and culture scene. Sogn og Fjordane Art Museum is located right in the town centre, and the town hosts Førde Traditional and World Music Festival in July every year.Sunnfjord Museum, located in an idyllic settingin Movika, beside Movatnet lake, will take you on an evocative journey into the past. Førde is also the home town of the artist Oddvar Torsheim, and many of his pictures are on show at Sunnfjord Hotel, where they are an important part of the interior.

Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet

The incredibly beautiful road over Gaularfjellet mountain is a 114-km-long Scenic Route that has many places worth stopping at. The road takes you near to Likholefossen waterfall, where a bridge has been built from which you can admire the falls and the fast-flowing river at close hand.You can walk the Waterfall Path (Fossestien) from Gaularfjellet to Viksdalen. The path is easy to follow and takes in 14 large waterfalls and seven small lakes. The ‘Utsikten’ viewing point offers panoramic views of the road and the Vetlefjord. Here, you can enjoy untouched nature with views of majestic mountains.

Huldefossen waterfall

If you would like to experience a unique natural phenomenon, you should visit Huldefossen waterfall near Movika, which has a drop of around 90 metres. This magnificent waterfall is complemented by the surrounding landscape. You can get almost right up to the waterfall and feel the forces of nature at close hand. This waterfall used to be associated with natural mysticism, unsurprisingly given the huge natural forces in play.

Activities in Førde

Fasade kunstmuseum

Culture

Sogn og Fjordane Art Museum

Førde

In the artistic grand hall, you find three floors full of expressions of lived life for you to experience, interpret and ponder over.

museumshus med gress på taket. det er bjørketre rundt husa, og husa ligg nærme fjorden med fjella i bakgrunnen. det er grønt gras rundt.

Culture

Sunnfjord Museum

Førde

At Sunnfjord Museum, you can learn more about the cultural heritage and daily life of the inner Sunnfjord villages.

foss, bygg, refleksjoner, tre, skog

Sightseeing

Huldefossen Waterfall

Førde

Huldefossen has a high drop at 92 m, and is one the most photographed waterfalls in Fjord Norway!

Hafstadkleiva

Outdoor activities and nature

Hafstadkleiva in Forde

Førde

Hafstadfjellet is a mountain in Ford, 706 m.a.s.l. The mountain is a popular destination for hikers in all ages. Hafstadkleiva path starts directly from the city center with approx. 180 steps, then there is an approx. 1.5 meter wide gravel path that winds up the mountain. From the top you can enjoy the view over Forde city. The path has lights all the way to the top.

ei hytte står plassert mellom trær. hytta er ei trekanthytte, og har glas i midten. det er gjenspegel i glasa. det er eit fint varmt lys ute. det står ein trebenk plassert på plattingen ved siden av hytta

Outdoor activities and nature

Day trip cabin in Førde - Gytta

Førde

The day trip cabin Gyttakvia is situated at approximately 250 masl and offers a magnificent view of Førde city. This is the most visited day trip cabin.

Fasade kunstmuseum

Culture

Sogn og Fjordane Art Museum

Førde

In the artistic grand hall, you find three floors full of expressions of lived life for you to experience, interpret and ponder over.

museumshus med gress på taket. det er bjørketre rundt husa, og husa ligg nærme fjorden med fjella i bakgrunnen. det er grønt gras rundt.

Culture

Sunnfjord Museum

Førde

At Sunnfjord Museum, you can learn more about the cultural heritage and daily life of the inner Sunnfjord villages.

foss, bygg, refleksjoner, tre, skog

Sightseeing

Huldefossen Waterfall

Førde

Huldefossen has a high drop at 92 m, and is one the most photographed waterfalls in Fjord Norway!

How to get here

You can discover a unique coastline just north of Bergen, in combination with a beautiful fjord kingdom. Below you will find an overview of how to get to and around the region.

Getting to and around Fjordkysten & Sunnfjord

Sleep well in Førde

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