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Former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
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Balestrand is a small charming village on the northern shore of the Sognefjord in Sogn og Fjordane.
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The English church
Anglican church built in 1897 with Norwegian stave churches as a model.
A small aquarium with examples of sealife found in the fjord. There are no English descriptions in the exhibit but they do have an English brochure at the front desk.
Medieval church built in the 13th century. An appointment is needed to visit the church.
Det gylne hus
Art gallery.
An appointment is needed to visit the workshop.
Jazz festival.
A beautiful Swiss chalet-style hotel located right near the boat terminus. Over the years, a number of celebrities have stayed there. Excellent views of the fjord and mountains. Breakfast and dinner usually included.
Guesthouse with friendly staff and excellent views of the fjord from the breakfast room. They don't take cards, so be sure you have enough cash.
Balestrand Hostel / Vandrerhjem
Open 12 May–07 Sep 2014.
By bus
There are express buses three times a day from Oslo. There are local buses five times a day from Førde, and five times a day from Sogndal.
By boat
Express boat two times a day from Bergen, in the summer. Only once daily during winter, 1 Sep-30Apr. Once daily from Flåm, 1May-30Sep. Twice daily from Flåm, 21Jun-17Aug.
By car
Balestrand is small so it takes no longer than 15-20 minutes to walk from one side to another.
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