Øvre Årdal

Øvre Årdal has served as an aluminium-industry town in Vestland since the late 1940s. Set at the inner end of Årdalsvatnet, it is enclosed by steep valley sides where the Utla river descends from Utladalen towards Jotunheimen. Aluminium production began at Årdal Verk in 1948, shaping the modern community and its working identity. The nearby Utladalen valley is known for Vettisfossen, a free-falling waterfall reached on foot from the valley. Roads and trails also connect the settlement with high-mountain terrain and local outdoor traditions. Browse additional webcams from the Årdal area to extend your view of inner Vestland.

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