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Aurland

  • 👥 Population (municipality): 1 836 (2025)
  • 🏛️ Established (municipality): (local government reform)
  • 🗣️ Name origin: Old Norse “aurr” = gravel / wet ground + “land” = land or district
  • 🗺️ County / region: Vestland (Sogn)
  • 📍 Administrative centre: Aurlandsvangen
  • 📏 Area: approx. 1 467.7 km²
  • ⛰️ Elevation: from sea level to approx. 1 809 m (Blåskavlen)
  • ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1), summer time CEST (UTC +2)
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Demonym: Aurlander
  • 💰 Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK)

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Answers to frequently asked questions

❓ What and where is Aurland?

👉 Aurland is a scenic fjord village and municipality in Vestland county, Norway, located on the Aurlandsfjord in the inner part of the Sognefjord.

❓ Why do tourists visit Aurland?

👉 Visitors come for dramatic fjord scenery, quality hikes, tranquil villages, and cultural experiences in one of Norway’s most beautiful natural regions.

❓ What is the Aurlandsfjord?

👉 Aurlandsfjord is a 17-kilometer long arm of the Sognefjord, surrounded by high mountains and considered one of the world’s most picturesque fjords.

❓ What activities can you do in Aurland?

👉 You can go hiking (e.g., Aurlandsdalen), fjord cruises, kayak on the fjord, visit viewpoints like Stegastein, and explore local culture.

❓ Is Aurland close to Flåm?

👉 Yes, Aurland is just about a 10-minute drive from the popular tourist village of Flåm, making it a quieter alternative base for visitors.

❓ How can you explore the area around Aurland?

👉 Many visitors combine fjord cruises, the scenic Flåm Railway, and mountain roads such as Aurlandsfjellet for panoramic views.

❓ What cultural attractions does Aurland have?

👉 Aurland has traditional wooden buildings, historic sites, local crafts and museums, as well as opportunities to taste local food and drinks.

❓ Can you stay overnight in Aurland?

👉 Yes — there are hotels, guesthouses, and small accommodations directly in the village or nearby fjord shoreline

❓ Where is the best viewpoint in Aurland?

👉 The famous Stegastein viewpoint, 650 m above the fjord, offers spectacular panoramic views over Aurlandsfjord and the surrounding mountains.

❓ What transport connects Aurland to other places?

👉 Aurland is linked by road and bus; from nearby Flåm you can use the Flåm Railway for scenic journeys up into the mountains.