Historic sights in Norway
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Otternes
Between Flåm and Aurland, and high above the fjord perches the restored hamlet of Otternes, a complex of 27 restored buildings, the earliest dating from the 17th century. To get full value from the visit, follow the one-hour guided tour (Nkr20 extra; available in English four times daily) and plan a rest break to lick a locally made organic ice cream or eat a bowl of rømmegrøt, a rich sour-cream porridge.
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Baroniet Rosendal
The 1665 Baroniet Rosendal, Norway’s only baronial mansion, features period interiors, a Renaissance rose garden, concerts and art exhibitions. You can even sleep here (single rooms Nkr350 to Nkr600, dorms Nkr600 to Nkr800) in one of the farm buildings, which makes for one of western Norway’s most atmospheric stays.
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Breidablikk
The excellent Breidablikk manor was constructed for a merchant shipowner, Lars Berentsen. These days, it allows you to see the opulent lifestyles of the rich and famous in late-19th-century Norway, displaying old farming implements, books and knick-knacks.
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Iron-Age Farm
The reconstruction of a 1500-year-old Iron-Age Farm, 4km south of the centre, features various activities, staff in period dress and food preparation on Sunday. Take bus 25 or 26 towards Sandnes to Ullandhaug (Nkr27, 15 minutes).
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