Top Things to do in Luster Municipality
What to do and see in Luster Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Luster Municipality, Norway including Skjolden Llamas, Fuglesteg, Urnes Stave Church, Gaupne Old Church, Harastolen, Skjolden Viewpoint, Breheimsenteret Glacier Center, Dale Church.
Restaurants in Luster Municipality
1. Skjolden Llamas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Short farm visits and walks with our llamas. We offer informal and reasonably priced activities with the emphasis on visitors having the opportunity to experience close contact with our herd of llamas. They can be taken on a walk by the river, which is both special and relaxing.We also keep an old breed of Norwegian sheep and sell home grown strawberries and raspberries.
Reviewed By walllflower - Drammen, Norway
We had such a great time walking the lamas. We walked to a viewpoint and the view was great. The lamas seemed well taken care of and had such great personalities.
2. Fuglesteg
3. Urnes Stave Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Norway's oldest stave church (1130) and part of UNESCO's world heritage list since 1979. We are open from 2nd May to 30th September every year (exept 17th May, which is the Norwegian Constitution Day).
Reviewed By traveltheworld012 - Rochester, United States
Urnes is possibly the oldest and most outstanding representative of the stave churches. The church expresses in wood how structures of Romanesque architecture were designed. By the use of cylindrical columns with cubic capitals and semi-circular arches. The wood carving and sculpted decor of excellent quality on the outside includes strap-work panels and elements of Viking tradition from the 11th century which constitute the origin of the "Urnes style” also found in other parts of Scandinavia and North-Western Europe. The carvings on the northern wall are a decoration of interlaced, fighting animals. Similar carvings cover the western gable triangle of the nave and the eastern gable of the choir. The carvings are important both as outstanding artistic artifacts, and as a link between the pre-Christian Nordic culture and the Christianity of the medieval ages. Many of the Viking styled carvings originated from the the Celts in Ireland. The Urnes Stave Church has been sort of renovated over the centuries where they cut and repaired portions of the interior. One of the large main columns inside had been cut off to create a private area for the pastor. The result was that the church started to lean a bit. They then had to add squared timbers inside to stabilize the structure but it still leans a bit. It is well worthwhile to take the tour which allows you to go inside as well as learning about the transitions and changes made and the meanings of the carvings. To get to this church requires greater effort as it is not just on the side of a highway like many other stave churches. One could certainly drive from Skjolden the 30+ km but beware it is a rough road. The alternative is to go to Solvorn and take the ferry across to Ornes, then walk up the hill maybe 3/4 mile to the church. I do not advise taking a car on the ferry if you are just going to visit the church. Parking is limited at Ornes and you will have to walk a portion of it anyway. All vehicles have to be backed onto the ferry and it only holds eight. There is also a visitor center across from the church with a gift shop and more historical exhibits.
4. Gaupne Old Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
The old church of Gaupne is a beautiful example of old Lutheran style with its ornamented bench sides, tendril paintings on the walls, catechism tablet from 1589 and pulpit.
5. Harastolen
6. Skjolden Viewpoint
7. Breheimsenteret Glacier Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Breheimsenteret is a national park centre for both Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen National Park. There is a museum with interactive screens telling the story of the Luster-region, how glaciers are created and a picture slideshow from the whole region. The entrance fee is between 55-85 kr. This is also the place to book all glacier hiking, as well as to get information about other activities in Jostedal. The restaurant has a great view of Nigardsbreen and is the perfect place to relax after visiting the glacier. The restaurant serve homemade pizza and sandwiches every day, and dinner every Sunday. Opening times for early and late season: 1. May-20. June --> 10:00-17:00 from Monday to Sunday 26. August-30. September --> 10:00 -17:00 from Monday to Sunday
8. Dale Church
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
