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Gudvangen Destination Guide
Delve into Gudvangen in Norway
Gudvangen in the region of Sogn og Fjordane with its 100 residents is located in Norway - some 149 mi or ( 240 km ) North-West of Oslo , the country's capital .
Local time in Gudvangen is now 04:23 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Oslo " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Aalborg, Trondheim, Stavanger, Mirza Rafi Sauda, and Oslo. While being here, you might want to check out Aalborg . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gudvangen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Opera Mini for Travellers
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FJORDS Norway - Kayaking in the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord.
Fjords in Norway. Kayaking on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord in Sogn. Photo: www.fjords.com. Music Tor Talle - www.fjordguitar.com Download the slideshow in High Res www.fjords.com ..
FJORDS Norway - RIB boat and walk in Nærøyfjord - Short version
Video © Øyvind Heen - www.fjords.com Music © Tor Talle - http Join a RIB-Boat in Nærøyfjord with www.FjordSafari.com. Then walking the Royal Post Road from Bleiklindi to Styvi and Skalmenes in Nærøyfj ..
A Ferry approaching Gudvangen village, Norway on the Naeroyfjorden Fjord.
A Ferry approaching Gudvangen village, Norway on the Naeroyfjorden Fjord. TilTul tiltul.com LinksYouWantToRemember CIMG6966.AVI ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kjelfossen
Kjelfossen (English: Kjell Falls) is one of the highest waterfalls in Norway. The falls are located near the village of Gudvangen in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane county. With a total fall height of 755 metres, the waterfall is listed as the 18th tallest waterfall in the world. The tallest single drop is 149 metres . The height of the waterfall has never been accurately measured, so there are discrepancies in its actual height. Some sources list it as 840 metres tall.
Located at 60.87 6.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Western Norway
Western Norway (Norwegian: Vestlandet, Vest-Norge, Vest-Noreg) is the region along the Atlantic coast of southern Norway. It consists of the counties Rogaland, Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, and Møre og Romsdal and the region has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The largest city is Bergen, second largest is Stavanger. Agder, Vest-Telemark, Hallingdal, Valdres and northern parts of Gudbrandsdal were during some periods included in the notion Western Norway.
Located at 60.89 6.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Gudvanga Tunnel
Gudvanga Tunnel (Norwegian: Gudvangatunnelen or Gudvangentunnelen) is located in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The tunnel connects the village of Gudvangen, at the head of the Nærøyfjord, with the Undredalen valley and is part of European Route E16. At 11,428 metres in length, it is Norway's second longest road tunnel. It was opened on 17 December 1991.
Located at 60.89 6.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Nærøyfjord
The Nærøyfjord (or Nærøyfjorden) is a fjord in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The narrow fjord is a branch of the large Sognefjord, and it is featured on the "Norway in a Nutshell" daytrips for tourists. The 18-kilometre long fjord is only 500 metres wide in some parts. The river Nærøydalselvi flows down the valley Nærøydalen into the fjord at the village of Gudvangen, near the highway E16.
Located at 60.94 6.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Ljosanbotn Station
Ljosanbotn Station is a railway station on Bergensbanen located at Ljosanbotn in Voss, Norway. The station is served by the Bergen Commuter Rail, operated by Norges Statsbaner, with up to five daily departures in each direction. The station was opened in 1948. The surrounding area is dominantly recreational, with many cabins.
Located at 60.71 6.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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