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Gloppen is Vestland’s valley of contrasts - a municipality where fjords carve deep into the land, horses trot through history, and the local bakery is practically a shrine to sourdough. With around 5,900 residents and a landscape that flips between glacier-fed lakes and mountain biking trails, Gloppen is the kind of place where you can ride a fjord horse, hike to panoramic ridges, and still make it back for waffles at a candlelit farm café. It’s got folklore, flowtrails, and a clinker-built boat that’s been called the “stave church of the sea.”
Top Attractions
Stall Rygg
horseback riding tours through fjord landscapes
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Trivselsskogen
forest trails with heart-shaped art & waterfall views
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Nordfjord Folkemuseum
open-air museum with 1600s buildings & fjord heritage
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Haugsvarden
mountain biking flowtrail with fjord views
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Holvikejekta
Norway’s only authentic clinker-built cargo boat
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Unique Experiences
Nordfjord Aktiv
guided mountain biking, kayaking & glacier tours
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Ryggjastøylen
rent a summer pasture farm with horses
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Trivselshallen
indoor pool, climbing wall & golf simulator
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Nordfjord Stisenter
cambered biking trails for all skill levels
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Sandane Golfpark
scenic 9-hole course by the fjord
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Where to Stay in Gloppen
Getting There
Gloppen sits on the southern shore of Nordfjorden, with Sandane as its administrative center. The E39 highway runs through the municipality, and Sandane Airport Anda offers regional flights. Ferries cross the fjord, and buses connect to Førde and Stryn. The area is best explored by car, bike, or horseback - especially if you’re chasing fjord views, farm cafés, or the scent of fresh-baked rye.