Editing Årdal (section)

==Attractions==

===Utladalen===
The [[Vettisfossen]] waterfall was given protected status in 1924. With a free fall of {{convert|275|m}}, it is the highest waterfall in [[Northern Europe]].

The [[Vetti, Sogn og Fjordane|Vetti Gard og Turiststasjon]], a farm rich in tradition dating from around 1120, is set in dramatic natural surroundings. The farm has been involved in tourism ever since the early 19th century and now serves as a café and tourist information office in the summer. The [[Vettismorki]] mountain farm is located nearby.

The [[Utladalen Landscape Protection Area]] ({{convert|314|km2|disp=or}}) was established in conjunction with the [[Jotunheimen National Park]]. It comprises large parts of the [[Utladalen]] valley and adjoining side valleys. The area contains several old farms and mountain pasture farmsteads of historical interest.

''Utladalen Naturhus'' is a nature center situated at Skåri, an old farm. Farming here ceased in the early 1970s. In 1996 work commenced on the restoration of the old cultural landscape, and the ''Utladalen Naturhus'' center was opened in May 1998. Run by the Utladalen Naturhus foundation, the aim of the centre is to inform visitors about the natural and cultural history of [[Utladalen]] and Western [[Jotunheimen]]. The centre also includes the Slingsby Museum.<ref name="kom"/>

===Avdalen Gård (Farm)===
[[File:Avdalen1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The [[Avdalen]] Farm (''Avdalen Gård'')]]
The [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724175819/http://www.avdalen.no/avdalen/english.php Avdalen farm] is scenically situated on the mountainside above the beautiful [[Avdalen]] waterfall in the [[Utladalen]] valley. The land was cleared for farming in the 16th century. Abandoned in more recent times, the farm has now been restored to provide restaurant, accommodation and meeting facilities. The mill house can be seen in operation milling grain.<ref name="kom"/>

===Jotunheimen National Park===
The [[Jotunheimen National Park]], established in 1980, covers an area of approximately {{convert|1145|km2}} and comprises the [[Hurrungane]], [[Fannaråki]], and the ''Rauddalstind og Mjølkedalstind'' peaks. [[Jotunheimen]] is a popular area for hiking in summer and skiing in winter, and the [[Hurrungane]] [[massif]] is very popular with climbers.<ref name="kom"/>

===Indre Offerdal Museum===
This old fjord-side settlement of [[Indre Offerdal]] "right down by the shore" is packed with interesting history about Årdal. Ten buildings, including a mill, sawmill, a shoreside warehouse, and farm buildings dating from the 19th century, provide insight into the beginnings of the extensive industrialization of this local community.<ref name="kom"/>

===Scenic Views===
*'''Mountain Road from Årdal-Turtagrø''':  In the summer, this road from [[Øvre Årdal]] to [[Turtagrø]] links Årdal to the [[Sognefjellsvegen|Sognefjell mountain road]].<ref name="kom"/>
*'''Folkevegen road from Hjelle-Vetti''':  From [[Vetti, Sogn og Fjordane|Vetti]] you can walk to [[Europe]]'s highest waterfall ({{convert|275|m|disp=or}} high). The road/path passes four waterfalls.<ref name="kom"/>