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Things to see in Leikanger Municipality (Norway): 46 places and when to go
Leikanger Municipality is a town in Norway, and this site lists 46 places in and around it, mainly Temples (21), History (18), Nature (17). The best known are Urnes Stave Church, Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 61.1833, 6.85
- Places
- 46 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (21) · History (18) · Nature (17) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- BGO Bergen, 133 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jashaugbu, at 980 m.
What to see in Leikanger Municipality
The places in and around Leikanger Municipality, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Urnes Stave ChurchChurch building in Luster, Vestland, Norway28 km
- NærøyfjordFjord in Vestland county, Norway28 km
- AurlandsfjordFjord in Vestland, Norway27 km
- Kaupanger Stave ChurchStave church in Sogndal, Norway21 km
- Norwegian Glacier MuseumMuseum in Fjærland, Norway27 km
- Hopperstad Stave ChurchPreserved wooden church (cultural heritage monument)19 km
- Undredal Stave ChurchChurch in Vestland, Norway29 km
- FjærlandsfjordenFjord in Sogndal, Norway18 km
- EsefjordenFjord in Sogndal, Norway18 km
- Hove ChurchChurch in Vik, Norway19 km
- FresvikbreenGlacier in Vik, Norway17 km
- SogndalsfjordenFjord in Sogndal, Norway11 km
- St. Olaf's Church, BalestrandAnglican church in Balestrand17 km
- ArnafjordenBay28 km
- Fet ChurchChurch building in Luster, Vestland, Norway30 km
- Fjærland ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway25 km
- Fresvik ChurchChurch in Fresvik, Vik, Norway13 km
- Hafslo ChurchChurch building in Luster, Vestland, Norway23 km
- Kvamsøy ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway21 km
- Leikanger ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway1.6 km
- Ølmheim ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway7.9 km
- Sæle ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway26 km
- Solvorn ChurchChurch building in Luster, Vestland, Norway25 km
- Stedje ChurchChurch building in Sogndal, Norway14 km
And the other 22, by what you come to do:
- History: Tjugum Church, Bakka Church, Feios Church, Vangsnes Church, Hotel Mundal
- Nature: Vetlefjorden, Barsnesfjorden, Eidsfjorden, Sværafjorden, Bleia, Fimreiteåsen, Fimreiteholmane, Frønningen naturreservat, Gunvordalsbreen, Nordheimsdalen
- Temples: Vik Church
- Museums and art: Heiberg Collection, Sogn Folk Museum
- Food and drink: Balder Brygg
- Hiking: Grøssete, Jashaugbu, Målsethytta
- Snow: Sogn skisenter
When to go to Leikanger Municipality
The best time to visit Leikanger Municipality is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:00
- FebBest time8:37
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:20
- MayBest time17:06
- JunBest time18:52
- JulBest time18:06
- AugBest time15:32
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:37
- NovPossible6:47
- DecBest time5:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. In May, 45 of the 46 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Leikanger Municipality
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO, Bergen), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vossevangen32 places65 km
- Bergen78 places121 km
- Ålesund Municipality48 places154 km
- Molde Municipality46 places175 km
- Lillehammer37 places196 km
- Gjøvik Municipality32 places212 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Leikanger Municipality?
The best known: Urnes Stave Church, Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord, Kaupanger Stave Church, Norwegian Glacier Museum. In all, 46 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Leikanger Municipality?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07.
How do you get to Leikanger Municipality?
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Leikanger Municipality as the destination and these 46 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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