Discover Fjaler: Dale on the Dalsfjord

Fjaler can be discovered through a variety of experiences: Dale lies on the southern shore of the Dalsfjord, at the mouth of the Vassdalselva. Here, a wooden church, storytelling, and a signposted section of the Den trondhjemske postvegen meet offerings such as a walking trail close to the town centre. The experiences described here are centred on Dale i Sunnfjord. If you would like to combine culture, trails, and activities in one destination during your stay, Fjaler offers several concrete ways to do so.

Dale between fjordside location and local life

Its location on the Dalsfjord and the Vassdalselva gives Dale a clearly defined geographical setting. At the same time, National Road 57 runs through the town, connecting Ytre Sogn with Indre Sunnfjord. If you are planning a trip through this area, you can also consider Dale in the context of this road connection. When choosing a holiday apartment in Fjaler, it helps to consider what matters most to you: would you like to focus on local culture, are you interested in storytelling, or would you mainly like to spend time outdoors? The experiences mentioned offer different highlights, without requiring you to focus on just one theme.

Church, altarpiece, and storytelling

Dale kyrkje is a wooden long church dating from 1864. It houses an old altarpiece from 1620, and the church has room for about 400 people. Its architecture, year of construction, and altarpiece give a visit a tangible historical context. Those interested in church art will find a different way to experience Fjaler here than at the storytelling centre Jakob Sande – senter for forteljekunst. This national centre for oral and written storytelling is located in Dale i Sunnfjord, in Fjaler. Bestefarstaua houses a museum collection and an exhibition. The centre also offers guided tours in Klokkargarden. You can therefore choose to focus on the church interior and altarpiece, or on storytelling traditions and how they are presented.

On the post road

A 45-kilometre section of the Den trondhjemske postvegen runs between Leirvik and Trossebryggja in Dale. The section through Fjaler was restored in the 1970s and 1980s and is signposted. Its length of 45 kilometres is an important factor in planning your day; on its own, it does not indicate how long the route takes to walk or how difficult it is. There is also a walking trail close to the centre of Dale. If you would like to include some exercise in your stay, you can consider these two routes as distinct options: the long, signposted section of the post road and the walking trail near the centre.

More to discover in Dale

The old schoolhouse on Jakob-Sande-Tun now serves as a bookshop, shop, and café. This place combines its former use as a schoolhouse with several functions today. Fjalerhallen also has an indoor shooting range. Dalsfjordduppen is in Dale, and there is a sauna in Badevika. These different places add further ways to tailor your stay to your interests, complementing the cultural and natural attractions.

More place pages

Grytøyra, Hellevik I Fjaler, Espedal, Hellevik, Flekke, Dale i Sunnfjord and Guddal.

For the broader travel overview: Fjaler.