Guided walk on the King's Road to Vindhella

About

The King's Road from 1793 is an historic road 3 hours from Bergen. Join a guided walk and learn the fascinating story about the old road from the Middle Ages.

About

Join a guide from Kongevegen (The King's Road) for a walk up the east side of Vindhella to the top of the famous hairpin bends. Read more about the King's Road here.

During the hike, you will learn about the King's Road and the construction of the masterpiece that meanders on high walls down through the mountain pass. Hear about the road workers, about slave labor and punishment, about railings and stones, colors and kings.

Also learn that the Vindhella pass may have been a strategic point of defense and control in ancient times and the narrowest passage between east and west in southern Norway. Here is a hill fort, ancient defense facilities, and the site for an ambush by the medieval rebel army «Birkebeinerne».

After a while at the hairpin bends at the top, the guide turns and goes back to the Stave Church. You can follow the guide, or you can walk down to Rimskjold on your own, or take the round trip across Sverrestigen back to the Stave Church. The guide will help you with the directions.

Season:
01 June - 31 August

Departure time:
Daily at 13:30. Meeting point is in front Borgund Stave Church. Look for the guide/signs.
Please note that you need to book your tickets online in advance.

Length:
Approx. 45 -55 minutes. 

Language:
Norwegian, English if needed.

Booking: This tour needs to be booked in advance. Book your guided tour at Kongevegen.no

This guided tour can also be booked as a two-in-one tour that includes the entrance to Borgund stave church and the visitor center before meeting the guide from Kongevegen for the trip to Vindhella. This tour starts at 12:00. Read more about Guided walk on the King's Road to Vindhella and Borgund Stave Church here.