Villages and places
Nesflaten
Nesflaten is a village in Suldal municipality in Ryfylke. It is situated on the northern shore of Suldalsvatnet lake. The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv. 13, passes through the village.
Nesflaten consists of 80 spread-out houses. There is a grocery shop, restaurant, hotel, chapel, school and daycare centre.
Nesflaten is home to Energihotellet and the offices of Hydro’s hydroelectric facilities in Røldal-Suldal. Those facilities were built in the 1960s and designed by Geir Grung.
The architect also designed the functionalist residential area that was established at the same time.
Nesflaten is a natural stop along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke or as part of the Architectural Route Sand-Røldal-Sauda.
Travel inspiration
Activities near Nesflaten
Culture
Architecture & hydropower, Nesflaten
Nesflaten
Nesflaten is a village in Suldal in scenic Ryfylke. The hydropower station and the workers' dwellings are some of the best-preserved examples of Norwegian functionalism.
Culture
The Architectural Route along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke
Sand
Experience world class and historic architecture while driving through a spectacular landscape over mountains and along fjords, rivers and lakes in Suldal, Sauda and Røldal in Ryfylke.
Outdoor activities and nature
Nipe - hike in Suldal
Nesflaten
The hike to Nipe in Suldal in Ryfylke is sometimes demanding, but because of the fantastic view of Nesflaten and Suldalsvatnet it is absolutely worth it.
Sightseeing
The Flesåna waterfall in Brattlandsdalen
Nesflaten
On its way through the valley of Brattlandsdalen, the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv 13, passes the scenic area known as Flesåna.
Outdoor activities and nature
Nipe - hike in Suldal
Nesflaten
The hike to Nipe in Suldal in Ryfylke is sometimes demanding, but because of the fantastic view of Nesflaten and Suldalsvatnet it is absolutely worth it.
Culture
Architecture & hydropower, Nesflaten
Nesflaten
Nesflaten is a village in Suldal in scenic Ryfylke. The hydropower station and the workers' dwellings are some of the best-preserved examples of Norwegian functionalism.
Sightseeing
The rest area Flesefossen in Suldal
Nesflaten
At Flesefossen waterfall, between Sand and Røldal, you will find the largest rest area along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, National Road 13.
Outdoor activities and nature
Blåsjø Reservoir in Ryfylke and Setesdal
Nesflaten
Blåsjø Water Reservoir located in Ryfylke and Setesdal. Blåsjø is Norway's largest artificial lake, and kept in place by 11 small and larger dams.
Outdoor activities and nature
Bike ride from Støladalen to Finnabuvatnet in Suldal
Nesflaten
A cycling trip into the Støladalen valley in Suldal in Ryfylke will take you 830 metres into the mountain where you will be alone with nature and tranquil dams.
Outdoor activities and nature
Bike ride from Nesflaten to Mosvatnet in Suldal
Nesflaten
The bike ride from Nesflaten to Mosvatnet in Ryfylke takes you on narrow roads along the majestic Suldalvatnet and beautiful Suldal valley nature in Ryfylke.
Culture
Røynevarden croft by Suldalsvatnet (Ryfylkemuseet)
Nesflaten
The Røynevarden farmstead is situated high on the moors with a fine view of Suldalsvatnet in Ryfylke.
How to get here
Ryfylke is best known for the iconic mountains Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, which are both on the spectacular Lysefjorden. But when you drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, between Lysefjorden in the south and Hårå in Røldal in the north, you will experience lots of contrasts among majestic mountains and deep fjords.
Getting to and around RyfylkeAccommodation near Nesflaten
Accommodation
Energihotellet at Nesflaten
Nesflaten
Energihotellet is idyllic located in Nesflaten in Ryfylke, and focuses on local food, culture and the history of hydroelectric power production in Suldal.
Accommodation
Ryfylke Fjordhotell at Sand
Sand
Ryfylke Fjordhotell is located by the sea at Sand in Suldal in the beautiful Ryfylke-region.
Accommodation
Mo Laksegard by Suldalslågen in Sand
Sand
Mo Laksegard is idyllically located close to the salmon river Suldalslågen, Ryfylke. Mo Laksegard offers accommodation, dining, activities and salmon fishing.
