What to do and see in Vik Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Things to do

Vik Ski Centre is situated in Kalsete in Vik, and it provides facilities for among others biathlon and roller skiing. It has 5 different inruns and jumps (from K60 and down), a children's area, platter lift, a small alpine piste, a lavo and a skistove with gastronomy.

Botnafossen is a rather big and very impressing waterfall in Indrefjorden in Arnafjord. The waterfall is clearly visible from the main road. One can get closer to the waterfall by leaving the main road and driving or hiking a bit up the road towards the settlement Halsete. On the hiking path from Halsete to the mountain area Stolsheimen, one is passing the same river, also here creating a beautiful waterfall, only called Fossen - meaning The waterfall.

A small museum about the avalanche that came down at this place in 1811. 45 people died. This is one of Norways worst natural desasters, according to number of dead compared to population. Car park & barbecue area. Free entrance.

The hike to the old mountain summer farm Vatnane follows the historical cattle trail taking them to their summer grazing areas in the mountains. Have a rest at the amazing waterfall at Fosseset and enjoy amazing views on Arnafjord. Route: Tenne - Vatnane - Tenne Total hiking time: 4-6 hours Total length: 6,7 km Elevation asl./gradient: From 20 m to 990 m Transportation: Car: drive via Vik to Arnafjord and park at the gravel pit in Tenne in the innermost part of the fjord. Bus: between Vik and Arnafjord (route 14-184) three times a week in addition to the daily school route (not running in school holidays). Driving distance from Vik: 24 km Accomodation: Vatnane tourist lodge, Tenne camp ground, Tel. +47 96 23 44 94 The hike starts at the gravel pit in Tenne and is marked with „Vatnane”. The first part of the hike is rather steep and mostly in coniferous forest. But the track is in good condition. After a while, the open birch forest takes over, and at approx. 400 m asl. the mountain summer farm Fossesete invites to a rest at the nearby waterfall. Passing the tree line you soon reach the lakes Vatnavatni at approx. 800 m asl. Crossing the shallow, outflowing river you might have to take off your shoes. The mountain summer farm Vatnane consists of several private huts and cabins, one of them being a tourist lodge run by the hiking association Bergen Turlag, open for everyone. The cabin is not provisioned. Overnight stays possible at Vatnane Tourist Lodge (6 beds) and at camp ground in Tenne which also has got cabins. Fishing in Vatnavatni only with fishing permission. From Vatnane there is access to the network of marked hiking routes in Stolsheimen. Fishing permission is required for the lakes. Available at Vatnane tourist lodge and at JJDesign in Vik. Be prepared for all kinds of weather, and never go hiking alone! Maps: Hiking Map 1:50.000 Vik Municipality Hiking Map 1:100.000 Stolsheimen Topographic map 1:50.000 1317 III Balestrand Closest Tourist Office: Vik Tourist Information,

Haldorslifossen is an impressing waterfall situated in Tenne in Arnafjord. The waterfall is visible from the road driving from Indrefjord to Nese. From the parking place in the little gravel pit, the way leads first up to the shooting stand. From there, a relativly steep track leads up to the waterfall. The hike takes approximatley 1/2 hour.