What to do and see in Hjelmeland Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Things to do

Hagalid gallery, Hagalid farm, Hjelmeland in Ryfylke offers four exhibitions with cafe a year (spring, summer, autumn, Xmas ) with visual arts and crafts from professional artists in the fjords of Norway. Four exhibitions & cafe per year: See details for opening hours at hagalid.net. Cafe (self service): coffee/tea, waffles all opening days. Weekends spring, summer, autumn: Warm soup casserole, homemade bread & flatbread. The art exhibitions are in two beautifully restored small wooden farmhouses: Sofie's house and Eldhuset (the smoke house) well as in the garden. Groups: reserve table in the opening periods (11-17, 2 -4 d/w). Fully licensed (beer/cider/wine). We accept all payment cards. For hikers and explorers Hagalid is a nice place to stop and have a meal on your trip between Preikestolen & Trolltunga, from Stavanger to Hardanger. Follow road 13 (National scenic Route Ryfylke) to Hjelmeland, 10 min 5 km drive up on a spectacular road from Hjelmeland municipality center.

Spinneriet culture centre is situated by the Hjelmelandsana river in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke. Old spinning mill with a varied history, now renovated for cultural activities: History of the Jaeren rushwork chair, art exhibitions and handcrafts for sale. Coffee and waffles in summer. Art exhibits in Spinneriet. For further info, please contact Hjelmeland cultural office, tel. (+47) 51 75 71 51.

Vigatunet is a museum farm with beautiful interior and a huge authentic collection of objects from every day life in rural Norway. When one pays a visit to Viga one gets a realistic view of everyday life on the farm. There's also a fruithistorical garden and three exhibitions in Viga. Different activities suitable for all ages during summer.

Gjil Activity Centre is situated in the village of Josenfjorden in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke. Gjil offers a wealth of exciting activities and varied training options for groups, individuals and companies: - Hunting, with or without guide / accommodation - Team-building through the use of GPS and challenges in the great outdoors - Trim room (treadmill, cycles, weights, rowing machines, etc.) - Paintball - Group training with instructors (spinning, aerobics, stepping, yoga, Pilates, strength training) - Personal trainer - Canoeing and boating on the Josenfjord - Accommodation We also offer: - Café, a simple dinner or just a cup of coffee - Large screen TV (for sporting events etc.) - Concerts - Events (pub evenings, bingo, quiz, and much more) - Sale of Forever Living products (aloe vera based products) Please contact us for booking and further information.