Øvre Årdal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Øvre Årdal
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Village
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View of Øvre Årdal
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 Øvre Årdal
Location in Vestland
Øvre Årdal
Location in Norway
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| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Sogn |
| Municipality | Årdal Municipality |
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| • Total | 1.81 km2 (0.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,117 |
| • Density | 1,722/km2 (4,460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code |
6884 Øvre Årdal
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Øvre Årdal is a village in Årdal Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is the larger of the two main villages in Årdal. The village is located at the northern end of the 9-kilometer long lake called Årdalsvatnet. The village of Årdalstangen is at the southern end of this lake. In 2019, Øvre Årdal had a population of 3,117 people. It covers an area of about 1.81 square kilometers.
Exploring Øvre Årdal
Øvre Årdal is a great place for nature lovers. It is a starting point for amazing trips. You can explore the nearby Utladalen Landscape Protection Area. It is also close to Jotunheimen National Park. This park is famous for its tall mountains.
Nature and Adventures
You can take trips into the beautiful Utladalen and Avdalen valleys. For those who love climbing, there are paths to the mountain Falketind. You can also visit the impressive Vettisfossen waterfall. It is one of Norway's tallest waterfalls.
The area also has historic farms. You can visit places like Vetti, Vettismorki, and Avdalen. These farms show how people lived long ago.
Roads and Travel
The road Tindevegen starts in Øvre Årdal. It goes through the Fardalen valley. This road leads to the village of Turtagrø in Luster Municipality. It is known as one of Norway's highest roads. There is also another road that goes south. It passes the lake Tyin and connects to the European route E16 highway. This highway goes through Valdres all the way to Oslo.
Local Life and Sports
Farnes Church is an important building in Øvre Årdal. It is located right in the village.
A big company called Norsk Hydro has an aluminium smelting plant here. This plant is a major employer in the area. It provides many jobs for the people living in Øvre Årdal.
If you like sports, Årdal FK is a local association football club. They play their games at Jotun stadium in Øvre Årdal.
