Things to do in Valldal
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Syltetøysbutikken
Valldal is a place that people tend to pass through, having driven over the famous Trollstigen pass from Åndalsnes or savoured the exquisitely beautiful ferry journey from Geiranger. Perched in a nick of Norddalsfjord, its agricultural surrounds lay claim to being Europe’s northernmost orchards. Here apples, pears and even cherries thrive – and you’ll also find strawberries in profusion, commemorated in an annual Strawberry Festival, usually on the last weekend in July. To sample the goods, whatever the season, call by Syltetøysbutikken, on the road leading to the church. It has a healthy selection of jams and juices, pressed and simmered in the small factory b…
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Valldal Naturopplevingar
From Valldal you can experience a four-hour white-water rush (Nkr590; 11am daily May to September) down the Valldøla River. Contact Valldal Naturopplevingar, whose headquarters is 200m from the tourist office. It also offers kayak hire and a variety of other outdoor activities such as wilderness camping and, in winter, moonlight ski trips.
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Jordbærstova
About 6km up the Åndalsnes road, Jordbærstova honours the valley’s mighty strawberry. So stop in for a fat slice of its gooey, creamy svele (strawberry cake) , the local pancake speciality that is served with strawberries and cream. It also offers light meals.
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Lupinen Café
This café serves pizza, beef and fish dishes and puts on an inexpensive buffet (Nkr155).
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