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Aurland Village Walk with a Fjord Ranger

See the village through the eyes of those who take care of it.

This summer you can join an easy hike through Aurland center together with a local Fjord Ranger from Nærøyfjorden World Heritage Park, and gain insight into the landscape, history and life by the fjord.

What is a Fjord Ranger?

A Fjord Ranger works in the World Heritage Park to preserve the landscape through practical work, collaboration with the local community and communication to visitors. In short, they know the area better than most.

About the hike

This is not a traditional guided tour. It is a simple walk through Aurland center together with a local Fjord Ranger, where you will gain insight into:

  • how the landscape was shaped

  • What the village looked like before

  • How do people make a living here today?

  • how natural resources have been used and adapted throughout history

Along the way, you'll hear stories, explanations, and local perspectives you won't find in a guidebook.

After the walk, you are invited into Heradshuset where you can explore the world heritage exhibition and Vinjum Gallery on your own.

Practical information

Available Tuesday-Saturday from June 16 to August 22.

Duration : approx. 45 minutes
Time : 4:30 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday)
Meeting point : Heradshuset at Aurlandsvangen
Language: English
Level: easy

Price:
Adults: NOK 295 per person.
Children/youth (12-18 years): NOK 145,- pp.
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or more): NOK 745,-
Children under 12 years old free.

How to join:
Register via the contact form below or just show up a few minutes before 4:30 PM at Heradshuset. Payment is made on site.

By participating, you also support the work of preserving the World Heritage landscape.

How to join

You can register via the contact form below – or just show up a few minutes before 4:30 PM at Heradshuset in Aurland city ​​center. Payment is made on site.

“Our world heritage”

Welcome to the World Heritage Exhibition in Heradshuset.

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know before your rural hike in Aurland .

  • The village walk is best suited for young people, adults and families with older children who are curious about nature, history and life by the fjord. This is a peaceful experience with conversation and information along the way.

  • No. You can register via the form below or just show up at Heradshuset a few minutes before the start at 16:30. Payment on site.

  • The walk lasts about 45 minutes. You are welcome to enter Heradshuset after the walk to explore the world heritage exhibition and Vinjum Gallery.

  • No. This is an easy and peaceful walk through the city center in Aurland with stops along the way.

  • A Fjord Ranger works to preserve the world heritage landscape around Nærøyfjorden through practical work, dissemination and collaboration with the local community.

  • You will hear local stories and learn more about the landscape, history, everyday life and how people have used natural resources throughout history.

  • After the walk, you are invited into Heradshuset to see the world heritage exhibition and Vinjum Gallery for yourself.