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Opposite Grimo, accessible by boat only, is tbe charming
Kin-servik, to which the Husdal descends. The Thveitafos and the
Nyastølsfos. two fine waterfalls in this valley, are worthy of a visit.
A carriage-road, enjoying a splendid view of the Serfjord, leads
from Kinservik church along the hill-side by Krosnæs to Lofthus
(see below ; on foot, 21/2^rs0 ail4 ou t0 Fresvik.
On the same side of the fjord, about 8 KiL from Grimo, is
the next station, Lofthus, or Ullensvang (*Hans Helgesøn Utne’s
Jnn, comfortable •, several pensions), charmingly situated in front
of a rocky amphitheatre, w ith a lofty waterfall. Higher up is
Helleland (‘Hedleland’), with a curious old Røghus, or house with a
‘Ljor’ (comp. p. 124). To the S. of the inn is a Convalescent Home, on
the hill above which is Oppedal. — The name of the parish is
Ullensvang, to the church of which a beautiful road leads through the
valley of a river, which, 6 Kil. to the E., forms the waterfall of
Bjørnelykset (bear’s leap). To the S. is the Skrikjofos, 500 ft. high.
The interesting old Church is an early-Gothic building, destitute
of a tower, with a handsome \V. portal. At the E. end of the
choir is a Gothic window; above it is represented the head of a
bishop, and on the right is a weeping, and on the left a laughing,
face. By the Prastegaard (parsonage) are several fine old limes
and ash-trees. — On this part of the fjord mild W. winds usually
prevail in winter, and the water never freezes; but farther to the
S., at Odde and in the neighbourhood, cold E. winds are more
frequent. — Near Ullensvang are several Koldehuller (p. 60), used by
the natives as cellars.
On the opposite (W.) bank of the fjord are several large farms,
the chief of which are Jaastad, Vilure, and Aga. The last-named
still contains an old hall lighted from above. Above Aga rises
the Solnut (4830 ft.), beyond which is the Thorsnut (5164 ft.).
The glaciers of the Folgefond are visible at frequent intervals. —
The next station is Bnrven (quarters at the Landhandler’s), finely
situated on the E. bank, with a view of the glaciers on the other
side. The best point of view is the prominent peak of
Børve-nuten (1 hr.).
On the W. side of the fjord, a little farther S., is the
picturesque Vikehugt, on which are situated the station of —
140 Kil. (87 Engl. M.) Naae and the farm-houses of Bleie,
where immediately above the luxuriant fields and gardens are the
overhanging glaciers of the Folgefond, from which several
waterfalls are precipitated. — Path from Bleie over the mountains to
Jondal, see p. 57. — The next places on the E. bank are Gaarden
S and stø and S- ex e; Hovland, with a spinning-mill; Kvalenas, a
promontory with a gaard; and then, 7 Kil. from Naae, Espen, with
several small farms charmingly situated on the hill. .
On the W. bank, farther on, are Kvitnaa, at the entrance to
an imposing valley, with glaciers in the background, and Bigrenas,
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