4 Best Sights in Aurland, The Western Fjords

The only shoe factory left in Norway, this is said to be where the first penny loafers were made. (The term "Weejuns," often used to describe this type of shoe, comes from the word Norwegians.) If you want to learn more about the history of this popular shoe, the working factory has a small museum.

Route 243 from Aurland to Lærdal is nicknamed the Snow Road, as this mountain pass is closed for much of the year due to massive amounts of snow. It is one of Norway's most scenic drives in the summer.

A 20-minute drive from Aurland, this scenic overlook has panoramic views of the Aurlandsfjord and all the way to Flåm. It's a rather challenging drive along a winding road, but there are also buses running here.

This beautiful stone church was built in 1202, and has since been nicknamed Sognedomen, meaning the "Sogn Cathedral." This is the largest stone church in the area, and well worth a visit.