Sogndal airport is your express ticket to the wonder world of Sogndal. An amazing city tucked in Norway and one of the great tourist hubs to visit. Within the city airport there are a couple of car hire companies that offer tourists and locals the best alternative transport to shuttles and city tours.
Once you jet-in the airport, insist on getting a car hire for your movement as this will give you the freedom to move however you want. All automobile leasing companies make sure their cars are serviced and have their insurance up to date to make your stay in Norway comfortable.
Tourist attractions in Sogndal
Though most of the attractions here are in the local language and it may be a tongue twister for the foreigner, they still pass as some of the greatest places to be awed and learn some history from. As you hunt for places to sightsee in this Norwegian city, here are a few places you can stop by.
- Kaupanger Stavkyrkje - this is the largest medieval church made of wood in Sogndal. It dates back to the 11 century. These wooden churches, otherwise known as stave churches, were once a common theme all over Europe. However, with time they got extinct and this is just about one of the last ones standing.
- Sogn Folkemuseum - a great place to learn some history about the Norwegian people and their culture. The museum holds artifacts that date far back to the 1800.
- Norsk Bremuseum - this is another great museum located in the city. This one preserved a lot of information on natural occurrences like glaciers, snow and ice. The museum is stocked with images, documents and is home to the climate center named Ulltveit Moe.
- Den Norske bokbyen - after a morning of learning about the Norwegian culture and people, you can drive down to the Den Norske backbone for some shopping. This area is laden with bookshops that sell second hand books as well as book cafes; where you can sit down and order while you read a book. There are several antique stores too, where you can purchase souvenirs to take back home with you.
One major advantage of Sogndal town is that it’s the main shopping center for all the locals living there. In car hire you can drive to different local shops in the area and hunt for some great souvenirs. Alternatively, there are modernized shops over at Sogningen Storsenter where you can find supermarkets, high end boutiques and much more.
