Villages and places

Solvorn-Gaupne

Gaupne is the municipal center in Luster with Lustrabadet and Gaupnetunet, while in Solvorn you can stay at Norway's oldest hotel, Walaker Hotel.

Where Europe's longest fjord, the Sognefjord, stretches deep into the country and meets Jotunheimen and the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, you'll find the municipality of Luster with the small towns of Solvorn, Gaupne and Skjolden.

Solvorn is the tiny, quaint and beautiful little sister with apple blossoms in her hair. Here you can stay at the oldest hotel in Norway, Walaker Hotel or at the perfect basecamp Eplet Hostel & Apple Juice Farm. You can also join Luster Nature Guides on a guided RIB boat tour and take the ferry from Solvorn - Ornes to visit The UNESCO Urnes Stave Church.

Gaupne is the larger, working brother and the municiplality center, where you can stay at Gaupnetunet and have some splash and wellbeing at Lustrabadet.

In beautiful little Marifjøra you could join Fjord Seal on a kayak trip and stay at Marifjøra Sjøbuer or Tørvis Hotel.

Together these three house 5000 inhabitants making their living out of agriculture, production of berries and fruit, industry and hydropower. We highly recommend seeing this part of the fjord during spring and autumn.

The green and luxuriant spring in Luster is particularly beautiful. The contrasts in the nature are strong, with blooming fruit trees near the fjord and snow still covering the hill sides. Spring skiing has become a popular activity.

Activities in Solvorn-Gaupne

Lustrabadet

Bathing and wellness

Lustrabadet

Gaupne

Lustrabadet is one of Norway's most beautiful bathing facilities and is located in Gaupne, Luster. Luster is located in the heart of Sogn close to Sognefjorden, Sognefjellet and Nigardsbreen.

Urnesferja, Lustrabaatane

Sightseeing

The Urnes Ferry

Solvorn-Gaupne

Take the trip across the idyllic Lustrafjord from Solvorn to Urnes Stave Church by ferry! This is a small charming ferry that can accommodate 9-10 cars and a total of 60 PAX.

Fjord Active Body Rafting

Outdoor activities and nature

Body Rafting in Leirdøla river

Gaupne

Challenge yourself, with a wild, wet, and fun experience in the canyon! Natural waterslides, easy climbing and cliff jumping. This is the nature's own aquapark!

Solvorn-Nipa

Outdoor activities and nature

Hiking Solvorn-nipa

Solvorn-Gaupne

Hiking to Solvorn-nipa via two farms. Steep in some places. Solvorn-nipa offers great views in all directions. Altitude difference: 1020 m.

Tur langs Lustrafjorden

Outdoor activities and nature

Hike along the Lusterfjord

Solvorn-Gaupne

Easy hike along the Lusterfjord from Solvorn

Luster Fjord Spa

Bathing and wellness

Luster Fjord Spa

Solvorn-Gaupne

Luster means the warm, gentle fjord. We have not experienced this so far, which is why we made our own Luster Fjordspa for cold bodies and good people

Kajakk Solvorn

Outdoor activities and nature

Kayak Solvorn

Solvorn-Gaupne

Villa Solvorn in the fjord village of Solvorn rents out both single and double kayaks where you can explore the Lustrafjord on your own.

Molden, Luster

Outdoor activities and nature

Molden

Solvorn-Gaupne

Molden is often called the finest viewpoint in Sogn, with an amazing fjord view.

Mollandsmarki

Outdoor activities and nature

Mollandsmarki hike

Solvorn-Gaupne

Hike to Mollandsmarki starting from Solvorn with a lovely view of the Lusterfjorden - Roundtrip

Sykkelutleige Solvorn

Outdoor activities and nature

Bike Rental in Solvorn

Solvorn-Gaupne

Being a little active during the holidays is recommended. How about renting a bike at Eplet in Solvorn? Bring your bike on the Urnes ferry and experience the south side of the Lustrafjord.

Setålen, Solvorn

Outdoor activities and nature

Solvorn - Setålen – Fjellstølen – Solvorn-nipa

Solvorn-Gaupne

Beautiful hike to Mt. Solvorn-Nipa from Solvorn in Luster

Urnesferja, Lustrabaatane

Sightseeing

The Urnes Ferry

Solvorn-Gaupne

Take the trip across the idyllic Lustrafjord from Solvorn to Urnes Stave Church by ferry! This is a small charming ferry that can accommodate 9-10 cars and a total of 60 PAX.

How to get here

In the heart of the Norwegian fjord landscape and only a short drive from Oslo and Bergen you will be entering the mighty Sognefjord.

Travelling to and around the Sognefjord region

Plan your visit to Solvorn-Gaupne

  • Walaker Hotell

    Accommodation

    Walaker Hotel

    Solvorn-Gaupne

    Right beside the fjord in the idyllic village of Solvorn in Luster lies Walaker Hotel which is the oldest family-run hotel in Norway, with more than 380 years of history.

  • Gaupnetunet Hotel

    Accommodation

    Gaupnetunet

    Gaupne

    Gaupne is the centre of Luster Municipality, and a superb starting point for exploring the activities and attractions in the area.

  • Villa Solvorn

    Accommodation

    Villa Solvorn

    Solvorn-Gaupne

    Villa Solvorn is the place you stay for Bed & Breakfast at a little house, and at the Glamping in the center of the village of Solvorn.

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