Best things to do in Rosendal

Centered around one of Norway's largest glaciers, Folgefonna nasjonalpark boasts both cultural attractions and a variety of scenic landscapes, including wild valleys stretching from glacier tongues, turquoise-colored glacial lakes, and rivers of raging meltwater. Activities like kayaking beneath ice falls and hiking down the glacier treks have drawn tourists from all over the world since 1833. Rent a boat or bicycle, or join one of the guided excursions to see ancient hamlets and fjordside villages. Explore the diverse vegetation and abundant birdlife, such as golden eagles and white-backed woodpeckers. Relax at the cozy ski station on top while sipping a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

Røldal Stave Church (Norwegian: Røldal stavkyrkje) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Røldal. It is the church for the Røldal parish which is part of the Hardanger og Voss prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The brown, wooden stave church was built in around the year 1250 using designs by an unknown architect. The church seats about 130 people and is built in a long church design. The church is a preserved historic museum, but it is still a regularly-used parish church that holds regularly scheduled worship services twice a month.