Hidden between tall mountains, Sauda is the perfect location to enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by the mountains.
A holiday in Sauda offers plenty of wonderful experiences, including several fantastic hiking trails, great golf courses and incredible places to swim, to name but a few. It also has a state-of-the-art ski facility, Sauda Skisenter, as well as several museums and historical attractions. How about a dip in one of the fun glacial potholes?
A journey to Sauda takes you to Ryfylke in Rogaland, a village with around 4,300 inhabitants. Metal processing is one of the biggest industries in Sauda and there are several industrial areas nearby, including Sauda Industrial Park. Sauda dates all the way back to the last Ice Age, when people came wandering to the area from the South to settle here.
Head to the Allmannajuvet zinc mines to learn about the local mines and how miners used to live over 100 years ago. Don’t forget to visit Åbøbyen, a neighbourhood built for the employees at Sauda Smelteverk during the first half of the 1900s. The National Tourist Path also passes through Ryfylke, allowing tourists to visit the magnificent Svandalsfossen waterfall at Saudasjøen.
Make the trek up the 3000-feet-high mountain, Hovlandsnuten, to get an breathtaking view across the mountain range and the fjord. If you are fond of Norwegian nature, a weekend trip to Sauda is perfect all year round, and there are always plenty of activities to join in with.
Sauda is easiest to reach by car, even if you need to factor in a few ferry crossings. From Bergen, the journey takes around four and a half hours, close to three and a half from Stavanger and nearly six from Oslo. The closest airport is Stavanger. You can also get to Sauda by bus or express boat.
If you want a quiet and relaxing holiday in magnificent Norwegian nature, a visit to Sauda is an excellent option. Here you can relax with a cup of coffee in the town centre, visit the many historical attractions or head out on long and short walks.
