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Sunnfjord is Vestland’s waterfall-woven fjord basin - a municipality where rivers roar through glacier valleys, folk music echoes from festival stages, and five silver stripes converge on the coat of arms. With around 22,000 residents and a landscape shaped by the Jølstra River, Førdefjorden, and the villages of Førde, Naustdal, Sande, Vassenden, and Skei, Sunnfjord is the kind of place where you can hike past ancient rock carvings, explore art museums, and still sip cider beside a thundering cascade. It’s got fjords, folklore, and a name that simply means “southern fjord.”
Top Attractions
Huldefossen
80-meter waterfall near Førde with picnic spots & photo ops
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Sunnfjord Museum
open-air museum with 32 historic buildings & folk heritage
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Astruptunet
home & studio of artist Nikolai Astrup in Jølster
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Eikaasgalleriet
gallery dedicated to modernist Ludvig Eikaas
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Ausevika
one of Norway’s largest rock carving sites
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Unique Experiences
Førdefestivalen
international folk music festival held every July
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Fossestien Trail
hike past 14 waterfalls in Gaularfjellet
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Explore Sunnfjord
activity hub in Skei with guided hikes, kayak rentals & gear
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Birdbox Stay
overnight in a minimalist cabin with panoramic views
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Jølstravatnet Lake
trout fishing, swimming & scenic cycling routes
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Where to Stay in Sunnfjord
Getting There
Sunnfjord lies between Bergen and Ålesund, with Førde as its administrative center. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing waterfall echoes, folk art lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a glacier-fed stream.