The power that shaped Suldal

For over 110 years, Suldal has been one of the most important power-producing municipalities in Norway. The history began in 1913 with the Sand power station, and in 1974, construction started on Ulla-Førre, Northern Europe's largest hydropower project. Today, Suldal produces about 8 percent of all electricity in the country and remains Norway's largest power-producing municipality.

Power tips

• Drive up to Blåsjø, Norway's largest reservoir, held in place by 11 dams.
• Walk around Nesflaten to see functionalist architecture from the power development era, and stay overnight at the Energihotellet.
• See the power of the water at Sandsfossen, where the Suldalslågen river meets the fjord.

The Blåsjø road is open between July and October and closes when the snow arrives. Statkraft has construction work (2025–2028) that may cause periodic road closures, so check the road status at vegvesen.no.

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