Jelsa, fjordside village. Jelsa Church and the School museum (Ryfylke Museum)

Opening Times

Jelsa (30 June 2019 - 25 Aug 2019)
Day	Times
Sunday	12:00	- 15:00

* Groups on request.

About

Jelsa in Suldal is the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. There has been a church here since the 13th century and commercial activity since the 17th century. The old settlement and the wharf constitute a unique environment in architectural terms.

The present church at Jelsa, dating from 1647, is in the Renaissance style. The church, which was built by the foremost craftsmen of the time, has subsequently been altered several times. Part of the old interior decoration was restored in the 1950s. It is one of the few privately owned churches in Norway. The schoolhouse dating from 1774 is now a school museum. Not far from the centre of Jelsa lies the listed vicarage and a gallery.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	NOK60.00 tickets
Children	NOK30.00 tickets
Family	NOK150.00 tickets

Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change

Map & Directions

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Facilities

Activities

nature trails

General facilities

boat harbour
parking place

Museums, Galleries and crafts

cultural history
guided tour by appointment
guided tour during opening hours
museum

Nature and terrain

hiking area
skerries

Season

Summer

Types of church

wooden church

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