What's on
Concerts, sport, food and culture in and around Balestrand — plus what's happening elsewhere on the fjord.
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Balestrand · Kreklingen stadion, Sagatun school
10.2 km trail race on ancient paths from the fjord to the treeline above Balestrand. A timed race class and a recreational class for walkers and joggers. Registration closes the morning of the race.
Balestrand · Norsk Reiselivsmuseum (Norwegian Museum of Travel), Balestrand
Retrospective on national-romantic painter Hans Dahl (1849-1937), who made Balestrand his home and produced hundreds of works depicting the fjord and its light. Runs 23 May to 30 September. Summer hours Mon-Sun 11:00-17:00. Adults 140 NOK, under 18 free.
Fresvik, Vik · Fresvik Camping, Fresvik
Intimate outdoor music festival on the south shore of Sognefjord in Fresvik village. Motorpsycho headline Thursday July 23, Oslo Ess close Saturday July 25. Also Sondre Lerche, Bare Egil Band and Skatebard. Runs July 23-25.
Kaupanger / Sogndal · Kaupanger (start) to Skjolden (finish)
104 km ultramarathon with 6 000 m of elevation gain along the Sognefjord and Lustrafjord from Kaupanger all the way to Skjolden. One of Norway's toughest mountain ultras. Medals for all finishers.
Solvorn · Solvorn village, Lustrafjord
22 km mountain race with 1 270 m of climbing from the fjord village of Solvorn up and over the summit of Molden, then down to Gaupne. Part of the Lustrafjorden Inn race weekend.
Aurland · Bus stop, Vassbygdi, Aurland
Guided 18 km day walk down Aurlandsdalen with geologist Maiken and botanist Jakub. Covers glacier-carved rock types and high-altitude plants over 9 to 10 hours. Max 15 participants. Register at maiken@verdsarvparken.no.
Sogndal · Sognahallen, Sogndal
Two-night music festival in Sogndal organised by Sogndal Fotball IL. Soppgirobygget open Friday, Vidar Villa close Saturday, with Ballinciaga, Gunn Kvale and Morgan Sulele in between. Runs August 26-27.
Kaupanger / Sogndal · Kaupanger, Sogndal municipality
Multi-distance trail run with 17 km, 27 km, 50 km and a 1 km kids race in the Sognefjord landscape. The second annual summer edition following the June race. Social programme in Sogndal town the evening before.
Sogndal · Sogndal Skisenter Hodlekve
Annual mountain run in the Hodlekve ski terrain above Sogndal, organised by Sogndal Fjellsport. Combines steep climbing with wide fjord views on the descent.
Sogndal · Sogndal sentrum
Annual Pride festival and community celebration in Sogndal. Parade through the town centre, live performances and evening events.
Sogndal · Det Gule Huset, Sogndal
Norwegian pop singer Christian Ingebrigtsen (former A1) performs live at Det Gule Huset in Sogndal.
Sogndal · Stedje Camping, Sogndal
Three-day outdoor festival at Stedje Camping with live music, craft beer and a Beer Pong World Championship. Acts include Kjartan Lauritzen, Gunslingers, Oslo Blaseorkester and Folk Flest. Runs September 11-13. Tickets on Ticketmaster.
Gudvangen / Naeroyfjord · Naeroyfjorden World Heritage Park
Guided geology day in the Naeroyfjord UNESCO World Heritage area. Geoscientists from the World Heritage Park team lead a field study day on the theme of the region's dramatic rock formations. Register in advance through the park.
Laerdal · Gamlebyen (historic wooden house district), Laerdalsoyri
Annual autumn market in the streets of Gamle Laerdalsoyri (26-27 September). Norway's most intact 18th-century timber townscape provides the backdrop for stalls selling local produce, crafts and antiques, with folk music and live entertainment.