Villages and places

Fjærland

Fjærland is the area surrounding a branch of the Sognefjord, close to the Jostedalsbreen - the largest glacier on mainland Europe.

From Fjærland you have easy access to the glaciers with a car or public transportation. Here you also find the Norwegian Glacier Museum, the Norwegian Book Town and the historical Hotel Mundal, built in 1891.

Fjærland has 300 inhabitants, and is part of Sogndal municipality. The centre in Fjærland is Mundal, a 3 km drive from the main road, alongside the fjord. Most people in Fjærland are engaged in farming and tourism.

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Activities in Fjærland

Outdoor activities and nature

Nature guiding - Norsk Bremuseum

Fjærland

The Norwegian Glacier Museum offers tailormade nature guiding. Perfect for small groups or families.

Culture

Bokbyen - The Norwegian Booktown

Fjærland

The Norwegian book town sells used books in beautiful Fjærland. Here are 150,000 books in all categories, for all interests - all well sorted.

Sightseeing

Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland

Fjærland

The most easily accessible and most spectacular of the glacier arms on the Jostedalsbreen glacier is the Bøyabreen Glacier in Fjærland.

Outdoor activities and nature

Flatbrehytta mountaincabin, Fjærland

Fjærland

Flatbrehytta - Located 1000 m above sea level, with magnificent views of Fjærland

Sightseeing

Flatbreen / Supphellebreen

Fjærland

The beautiful walk up to the Flatbreen glacier in Fjærland and the Flatbrehytta cabin takes about 3 hours.

Outdoor activities and nature

Guided trip to Besshovden, Fjærland

Fjærland

Besshovden - Perfect family trip with beautiful views of the glacier village Fjærland

Outdoor activities and nature

Nature guiding - Norsk Bremuseum

Fjærland

The Norwegian Glacier Museum offers tailormade nature guiding. Perfect for small groups or families.

Sightseeing

Taxi boat route to Fjærland

Fjærland

Balestrand Fjord Angling offer Taxi boat route to Fjærland where you can bring your bike from Fjærland to Balestrand. Capt. Thor tells stories on the tour.

Sightseeing

Guided Full Day Fjord & Glacier Tour Fjærland

Fjærland

Guided Fjord & Glacier Tour from Bergen. Enjoy a beautiful cruise on the Fjærlandsfjord, see the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, the viewpoint Storesvingen, the Stave church of Vik and Tvindefossen Waterfall on this guided tour from Bergen.

Outdoor activities and nature

Mundal Valley Hike, Fjærland

Fjærland

The Mundal Valley Hike in Fjærland is a gentle and peaceful valley walk for the whole family

Outdoor activities and nature

Kayak/SUP Fjærlandsfjorden

Fjærland

Go out in a kayak/SUP on the Fjærlandsfjorden with Fjærland Guiding, where you get a fantastic view of the glacier and the mountains

How to get here

In the heart of the Norwegian fjord landscape and only a short drive from Oslo and Bergen you will be entering the mighty Sognefjord.

Travelling to and around the Sognefjord region

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Accommodation
Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel
Fjærland
In the beautiful glacier village of Fjærland there is a white wooden hotel, Fjærland Fjordstove with delicious local food and unique hosts waiting for you.
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Bøyum Camping, Fjærland
Fjærland
Bøyum Camping is a modern family owned camp site beautifully located between the Jostedal Glacier and the Fjærlandfjord - a branch of the Sognefjord..
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Flatbrehytta mountaincabin
Fjærland
Self-service cabin with 18 beds.Situated 1000 m.a.s.l., with fantastic views. Hike in wonderful and get really clos to the steep glacier. Approximately 2-3 hours walk.
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