Fjærland: Understanding Norway’s Glaciers

Excursion

Free

Duration
2h
Activity level
Easy – suitable for most people
Topics
Nature
Booking code
NOFYS-IN01

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Join a fascinating excursion to the glacier Jostedalsbreen and visit the interactive Norwegian Glacier Museum.
  • Visit a branch of Europe’s largest glacier, Jostedalsbreen

  • See a valley shaped by a glacier

  • Learn the geology of Norway’s landscape

  • Visit Norway’s leading glacier museum, set in an architectural masterpiece


National Park visit

Visit one of the branches of Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier in continental Europe. Learn more about these natural wonders at the award-winning Norwegian Glacier Museum – and admire the stunning architecture while you’re there. After a short intro, explore this interactive and educational museum at your leisure.

Practical information

  • Requires small boat tendering to get ashore

  • Comfortable walking shoes, backpack, and water bottle recommended. 

  • Walking information: Some walking required at the site of the glacier. Terrain can be rocky and uneven. Just approx 2-300 meters walk in total.  

  • Included: Bus transport – guide at the glacier – entrance ticket to the Norwegian glacier museum.

  • Languages: English and Norwegian

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