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Balestrand

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Balestrand is a municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located on the northern shore of the Sognefjorden in the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center is the village of Balestrand. Other villages in the municipality include Ese, Kvamme, Låne, Sæle, Tjugum, and Vetlefjorden.The municipality is situated at the confluence of the Fjærlandsfjorden/Esefjorden and the main Sognefjorden. The major industries in the municipality are tourism and farming. Balestrand became popular early due to the interest of artists, such as Hans Gude, Alfred Heaton Cooper, Hans Dahl, and Johannes Flintoe. Their paintings of the scenery around Balestrand inspired visitors, and Balestrand maintains its connection with art. Other industries include made-to-order kitchen interiors, local apple juice, and Nesseplast which produces industrial plastic. The Norwegian County Road 13 runs through the municipality.
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Balestrand Fjord Adventures
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Duration: 2 hours
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St. Olav's Church
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Duration: 30 minutes
Gone Paddling
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Nature Trail Kreklingen
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Side trips from Balestrand

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Sognefjorden
Sogn og Fjordane
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Gaupne
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Laerdalstunnelen
Aurland Municipality
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Hopperstad stavkirke
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Hidden gems in Balestrand

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Gaularfjellet
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Duration: 2 hours
Utsikten
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Duration: 1h 30 min
The Waterfall Path
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Norsk Reiselivsmuseum
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Trails in Balestrand

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Raudmelen
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Duration: 2 hours
The Three Fjord Ride
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Duration: 2 hours

Scenic Drive in Balestrand

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Balestrand Fjord Angling
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Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Balestrand

The golden house gallery
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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