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Top 4 places to visit in Sokndal

4 lighthouses in Sokndal that are worth a visit: Sogndalstrand, Jøssingfjord, Motorcenter Norway and Blåfjelldalen. Read more about each lighthouse here.

4 lighthouses in Sokndal that are worth a visit: Sogndalstrand, Jøssingfjord, Motorcenter Norway and Blåfjelldalen. Read more about each lighthouse here.

Sogndalstrand - An old loading point from the sailing ship era

Photo: Magma Geopark

The only community in Norway where both the wooden buildings from the 1700s and 1800s, as well as the surrounding cultural landscape is listed by the Norwegian directorate for cultural heritage.

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Blåfjelldalen - Mining history in scenic surroundings

Photo: Olav Nymoen

The road up Blåfjelldalen is a nice walk along the old railway line, passing Ruggesteinen, disused mines, Brambo and Guddalsvannet.

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Motorcenter Norway – Norway's most complete motorsport center

Photo: Motorcenter Norway

Motorcenter Norway is situated 250 meters above sea level in Kroheia, Sokndal. Here, both natural and cultural experiences abound, making the region a perfect destination for wheel-based adventures. Feel the adrenaline as a driver on the racetrack or in the off-road course.

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Jøssingfjord - A mix of nature, industry and history

Photo: Leap studio

Jøssingfjord lies in a majestic landscape of mountains and fjords, encompassing nature, history and industry. In this fjord lies Helleren - "hedlaren" - which forms a natural roof and shelter for the people who lived in the two small houses in the 1800s.

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