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Breheimsenteret Glacier Center

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Activities

Breheimsenteret is a natural starting point for glacier adventures in Jostedalen, like glacier hiking, guided trip to Nigardsbreen viewpoint, kayaking and rafting. This unique building offers many services, to locals and tourists alike, and has a great view of the glacier.

Exhibition

The interactive exhibition covers Jostedalen, Jostedalsbreen & Breheimen National Parks and focuses on climate and glaciers. In addition there is a cinema wich takes you on a tour around the glaciers through the year.
 

Restaurant

In the restaurant we serve home made food from local producers that matches the view out to Nigardsbreen, one of many glacier arms that descends from the Jostedalsbreen plateau. There is a wide variety of cold and hot meals & cakes, all made from scratch, with unique tastes. The lunch restaurant can serve small and large groups, as you request. Breheimsenteret is also a great meeting place for seminars and meetings.

Nice to know

The tourist information provides good information for the visitors

Breheimsenteret has a gift shop with a good selection of souvenirs

Climbing room for the kids

Free Wi-Fi

Opening hours 2020:

1. May- 20. June: 1000 - 1700

21. June - 25. August: 0900 - 1800

26. August - 30. September: 1000 – 1700

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Facebook.com/breheimsenteret

Instagram: @breheimsenteret

www.jostedal.com

 

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    • 876jannettee
      San Antonio, Texas
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Great view from dining area.
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 29th May 2019
      There is a neat display downstairs. Sore itself is clean. Staff very standoffish and didn't feel like they wanted to help get a hike up to the glacier. Read full review
    • John B
      Very informative glacier center
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 2nd September 2019
      The Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in Europe, and this glacier center is a great way to learn about the history of Europe's ice ages and glaciers. There is a great view of the Nigardsbreen... Read full review
    • vissivokultur
      A really cool place you should definately visit with your family.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 3rd September 2019
      A walk on the norwegian glaciers is a memorable happening you should definately not miss. The guides are really passionate and do their job very weill! In the Glacier Center you will get some really... Read full review
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