Location
Location
Nordic Artists’ Centre Dale (NKD) is located in the village of Dale, on the southern shore of the Dalsfjord on Norway’s west coast. The fjord stretches inland through the municipalities of Askvoll, Fjaler, and Sunnfjord, forming a dramatic landscape of mountains, water, and small coastal communities. Together, Dalsfjorden and the neighbouring Vilnesfjorden extend over 40 kilometres, while the Gaula river flows into the fjord nearby.
Dale offers a quiet and focused setting, where the rhythms of nature are close at hand. The surrounding landscape invites both concentration and exploration, with opportunities for walking and hiking. The weather on the west coast can be changeable, adding to the area’s distinctive atmosphere.
How to get here
By car:
- From Bergen: 3,5 hours via E39 and Route 57
- From Oslo: 6–7 hours, depending on route
By plane:
- Fly to Førde Airport, Bringeland (FDE)
- Continue by bus or taxi (~30 minutes) to Dale
- Fly to Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO), from Bergen you can take boat or bus.
By ferry/boat:
- Norled express boats operate from Bergen to Rysjedalsvika/Askvoll
- From Rysjedalsvika there is a bus to Dale by Skyss
From Askvoll, a short drive or pick-up to Dale
By bus:
- Regional buses via NOR-WAY and long-distance buses via Vy
- Many artists travel to Sande bus stop (nearest to Dale); onward transport arranged by NKD
Pick-up service: NKD offers pick-up for residents from Askvoll (express boat), Førde Airport (Bringeland), or Sande (bus stop)
