Sundal
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Sundal is the largest village in Mauranger
Mauranger
Mauranger is the name of the northernmost district of Kvinnherad. Mauranger consists of the villages Sundal, Austrepollen, Nordrepollen and Gjetingsdalen. The scenery is characterised by its closeness to Folgefonna, several valleys and precipitous mountainsides...

, and has been a centre of tourism for over 150 years. There are about 70 inhabitants in the village.
A camping ground, shop and an inn are located in the village.
At the end of the 19th century, German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...

 and English
United Kingdom
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 tourists travelled to Sundal to experience the great nature including Folgefonna
Folgefonna
Folgefonna is a collective term for three plateau glaciers in Hardanger, Norway,* Nordre Folgefonna * Midtre Folgefonna...

.
Today Sundal is a natural gateway to Folgefonna National Park
Folgefonna National Park
Folgefonna National Park has an area of 545.2 km². It spans the municipalities of Jondal, Kvinnherad, Etne, Odda and Ullensvang. The national park was opened by Queen Sonja on May 14th 2005...

, and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
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