Aurlandsvangen

Aurlandsvangen (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈæ̂ʉrlɑnsˌvɑŋːn̩]) is the administrative center of Aurland Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the east side of the Aurlandsfjorden (a branch of the main Sognefjorden) where the Aurlandselvi river flows into the fjord. The village of Undredal and the famous Nærøyfjord are located just a few kilometres to the northwest. Aurlandsvangen is located on the European route E16 highway about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the village of Flåm and 32 kilometres (20 mi) southwest of the village of Lærdalsøyri (through the Lærdal Tunnel).

Aurlandsvangen
Village
View of Aurlandsvangen
Aurlandsvangen
Location of the village
Aurlandsvangen
Aurlandsvangen (Norway)
Coordinates: 60.9058°N 7.1870°E / 60.9058; 7.1870
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictSogn
MunicipalityAurland Municipality
Area
 • Total0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total824
 • Density1,308/km2 (3,390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
5745 Aurland

The 0.63-square-kilometre (160-acre) village has a population (2019) of 824 and a population density of 1,308 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,390/sq mi).[1]

The Lærdal Tunnel has its western end on the south side of Aurlandsvangen, and it heads east through the Aurlandsfjellet mountains before reaching the eastern end of the tunnel near Tønjum in Lærdal Municipality. The tunnel replaces the old Norwegian County Road 5627 which goes over the mountains between Aurland and Lærdal.

The Vangen Church (built 1202) is located in Aurlandsvangen. The lake Fretheimsdalsvatnet is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the village of Aurlandsvangen.[3] It contains Aurland Stadion.

  • Aerial view
  • Aurlandsvangen
  • View from Snøvegan
  • View from E16 highway

References
  1. Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. "Aurlandsvangen, Aurland (Vestland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Aurlandsvangen" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-09-05.
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