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Fjærland

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

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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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Barnefamiliens drøm ved Sognefjorden

Sognefjord-området er et eventyr for liten og stor, og høsten er en fin tid på året for å utforske det som regionen har å tilby.

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Activities in Fjærland

Here you will find a selection of activities in Fjærland

 Nature guiding - Norsk Bremuseum

Nature guiding - Norsk Bremuseum

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

Bokbyen - The Norwegian Booktown

Bokbyen - The Norwegian Booktown

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

Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland

Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland

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

Flatbrehytta mountaincabin, Fjærland

Flatbrehytta mountaincabin, Fjærland

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

Flatbreen / Supphellebreen

Flatbreen / Supphellebreen

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

Guided trip to Besshovden, Fjærland

Guided trip to Besshovden, Fjærland

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

Taxi boat route to Fjærland

Taxi boat route to 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.

Guided Full Day Fjord & Glacier Tour Fjærland

Guided Full Day Fjord & Glacier Tour 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.

Mundal Valley Hike, Fjærland

Mundal Valley Hike, Fjærland

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

Kayak/SUP Fjærlandsfjorden

Kayak/SUP Fjærlandsfjorden

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

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How to get there

Are you travelling by car or public transport? Wondering how to get there? We can help you!

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Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel

Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel

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.

Bøyum Camping, Fjærland

Bøyum Camping, Fjærland

Bøyum Camping is a modern family owned camp site beautifully located between the Jostedal Glacier and the Fjærlandfjord - a branch of the Sognefjord..

Flatbrehytta mountaincabin

Flatbrehytta mountaincabin

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.

Fjærland Guest Harbour

Fjærland Guest Harbour

Welcome to Fjærland Guest Harbour

Kjøsnes Holiday Cottages

Kjøsnes Holiday Cottages

Welcome to Kjøsnes Feriehytter in Jølster. Here you can be neighbours with the famous Jølstraauren and live in the realm of the famous painter Nikolai Astrup.

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