Aurland municipality is located in the inner part of the Sognefjord, and is home to 1700 inhabitants divided on the villages Aurlandsvangen, Undredal, Flåm, Gudvangen, Undredal and Vassbygdi.
From Aurlandvangen you can easily access the hikes in beautiful Aurlandsdalen. From Aurlandsvangen you can drive up to the viewpoint Stegastein, 650 metres above Aurlandsfjord.
This area has been settled since the Viking Age, and there are several old burial mounds in the village. Close by the village are impressive hikes, activities all year - round and cultural opportunities. Currently, this village is the administrative center of the municipality.