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Modalen is Vestland’s fjord-cradled hideaway - a municipality where waterfalls tumble into narrow inlets, mountain hikes lead to castle-like cliffs, and fjord cruises glide past sheer rock walls. With around 400 residents and a landscape shaped by Mofjorden, Mostraumen, and the Stølsheimen highlands, Modalen is the kind of place where you can kayak through glacial streams, hike to “The Castle,” and still catch a reindeer kebab beside a sandy beach. It’s got serenity, spectacle, and a name that simply means “the valley of Mo.”
Top Attractions
Slottet
200 m vertical cliff nicknamed “The Castle,” with panoramic fjord views
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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
narrow fjord passage with waterfalls & steep cliffs
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Bryggjeslottet
indoor pool, bowling, gym & sauna in Mo village center
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Mobryggja
fjordside rorbu cabins with restaurant & boat harbor
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Olav Nygard Memorial
tribute to the poet born in Modalen, with hiking shelter
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Unique Experiences
Fjord Cruise from Bergen
27 km journey through Osterfjorden & Mostraumen to Mo
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Aktiv i Modalen
guided hikes, bike rentals & cultural walks to summer dairies
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Li-bab
local reindeer kebab with lingonberry sour cream & flatbread
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Modalen Guesthouse
cozy inn 3 km from Mo with fjord views & homemade meals
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Steinavatnet Day Cabin
scenic shelter at 500 m elevation in Stølsheimen
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Where to Stay in Modalen
Getting There
Modalen lies northeast of Bergen, accessible via E39 and E16 highways. The fjord cruise from Bergen to Mo via Mostraumen is a popular scenic route. Buses require transfers at Knarvik and Ostereidet. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing cliff echoes, fjord reflections, or the hush of birch leaves beside a poet’s birthplace.
