Jondal

Jondal is a village and former municipality located in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. Situated at the inner end of the Sørfjorden, a branch of the Hardangerfjorden, Jondal was historically known for its agricultural and fishing activities. The area is characterized by its dramatic fjord landscape, with steep mountains rising from the water's edge. The Folgefonna glacier, one of Norway's largest ice caps, is a prominent natural feature nearby and has historically played a role in the region's economy, particularly through tourism and glacier-related activities.

Before 2019, Jondal was a municipality in its own right. It encompassed a broader area along the fjord, including surrounding agricultural settlements and mountain regions. The municipality was merged with Odda and Ullensvang on January 1, 2019, to form the new Ullensvang municipality. This administrative change consolidated several fjord communities into a larger administrative unit. The village of Jondal itself remains a significant settlement within the new municipality, retaining its local identity and serving as a hub for the surrounding area. The economy today is influenced by tourism, agriculture, and in some parts, aquaculture, capitalizing on the region's natural beauty and resources. The road network connects Jondal to other parts of Hardanger and beyond, facilitating both local life and visitor access.