Hyllestad is Vestland’s stone-carved storyteller — a municipality where Viking millstones still rest in ancient quarries, fjords stretch like polished mirrors, and the mountain Lihesten looms like a myth waiting to be climbed. With around 1,300 residents and a landscape shaped by geology, folklore, and fjord mist, Hyllestad is the kind of place where you can hike to a cave called Gygrekjeften, bake flatbread over a fire, and still catch a cultural walk led by someone who remembers the war. It’s got grit, granite, and a name that once meant “quiet abode.”
Top Attractions
- Kvernsteinsparken – Viking-era quarry museum with hands-on activities and a troll trail
- Lihesten – iconic mountain with panoramic hikes and dramatic cliffs
- Indrefjord Gard – family-friendly farm with horseback riding and fjord picnics
- Hjertebladhagen – garden and interior shop that doubles as a sensory escape
- Sørefjordhytta – day-trip cabin with views of Åfjorden and Lihesten
Unique Experiences
- Culture Walk with Martha – guided storytelling tour through Hyllestad’s post-war childhood memories
- Trondhjemske Postvei – historic postal road with 19 stone bridges and top-tier cycling
- Kayaking Åfjorden – paddle past millstone shores and quiet coves
- Fjordkick Fishing – boat rentals and guided sea angling adventures
- Western Day at Indrefjord – cowboy-themed farm fun with ponies and campfire cooking
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Getting There
Hyllestad sits on the northern shore of the Sognefjord, with Leirvik as its largest village. The Fv57 highway connects to Dale and Lavik, and express boats run from Bergen to nearby Askvoll. The area is best explored by car, bike, or boots — especially if you’re chasing stone trails, fjord silence, or the echo of Viking hammers in the hills.
