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Breheimsenteret Glacier Center

Nigardsbreen
6871 Jostedal

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62 reviews

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Opening Times

10.00 - 17.00 (1 May 2021 - 25 June 2021)

09.00 - 18.00 (26 June 2021 - 25 Aug 2021)

10.00 - 17.00 (26 Aug 2021 - 30 Sept 2021)

About

Activities

Breheimsenteret is a natural starting point for glacier adventures in Jostedalen, like glacier hiking, guided trip to Nigardsbreen viewpoint, kayaking and rafting.

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

For more information:

Facebook.com/breheimsenteret

Instagram: @breheimsenteret

www.jostedal.com

Welcome to Breheimsenteret!

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Recent Reviews:

876jannettee
San Antonio, Texas
Trip Type:
Couples
Great view from dining area.
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
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.
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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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	NOK85.00 1 day
Children, senior, students, group	NOK55.00 1 day
Kids under 10 years old	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Map & Directions

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P854dvkZfg

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