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Due to heavy snowfall and altitudes up to 1800 meter above sea level, 11 of the 20 large glaciers in Norway are in Fjord Norway. To join an organized glacier walk is a must-do while visiting the region. These large, slow-moving masses of ice, create a landscape unlike anything else.

Glaciers are formed from compacted layers of snow, that slowly deforms and flows in response to gravity and high pressure. Glacier ice is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth, and second only to oceans as the largest reservoir of total water. It is thanks to the expansion during the ice ages the fjords of the area was formed. The glaciers in Fjord Norway probably melted away completely during a period about 5000 - 8000 years ago when the climate was hotter. Once the climate again started to cool down, the glaciers reformed. During the 1990s the glaciers along the coast of Fjord Norway advanced, but because of less snow and warmer summers than normal, this trend has been reversed the last 10 years. The glaciers of the world are sensitive monitors of climate conditions and are crucial to both world water resources and sea level variation.
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Glacier walking is the highlight of the Fjord Norway travel for many visitors. Experienced glacier guides will ensure that the expedition is tailored to the capabilities of the walkers. You will remember the glacier for its endless white expanses, the frighteningly deep crevasses - and the brilliant light in all the colours of the rainbow. The glacial ice reflects more blue than red and yellow light and the effect is like nothing you have ever seen before. From time to time a block of ice may break away - a marvellous experience at a distance, but dangerous close up. Remember to respect the natural forces involved and never go onto a glacier alone or venture beyond the safety barriers. Not all glaciers are accessible to tourists, but guided glacier walks can be experienced at Folgefonna glacier (in Jondal), Jostedalsbreen glacier (Jostedalen, Briksdalen and Jølster) and Hardangerjøkulen (Finse). The local tourist information offices will also provide you with the information you require.                 

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  1. Austdalsbreen Glacier

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    Austdalsbreen Glacier

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    Styggevatnet
    6871 Jostedal

    Austdalsbreen (61°45'N, 7°20'E) (11.8 km2) is a north-eastern outlet from Jostedalsbreen. The glacier is east facing and ranges in height from 1200 to 1760 m a.s.l. Austdalsbreen calves into the lake Austdalsvatnet which is regulated between 1150…

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  2. Austerdalsbreen Glacier, Veitastrond/ Luster

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    Austerdalsbreen Glacier, Veitastrond/ Luster

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    6878 Veitastrond

    "The finest ice scenery in Europe", said the English mountaineer W.C. Slingsby about Austerdalsbreen and the three ice falls called Loke, Odin and Tor.
    From Hafslo in Luster it is possible to drive to Veitastrond and then further on to the mountain…

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  3. Bondhusvatnet

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    5476 Mauranger

    Bondhusbrea and Bondhusvatnet have been a popular destination since the mid-1800s, and it has not become less popular over the years. Pictures of the photo-friendly glacier water appear more and more frequently on social media, and it is not without…

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  4. Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland

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    6848 Fjærland

    You can see Bøyabreen at quite close range from the main road in Fjærland, or admire it from the Brevasshytta restaurant, even closer to the ice.
    This is one of the most spectacular of the glacier branches. When you visit the Norwegian Glacier…

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  5. Flatbreen / Supphellebreen

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    6848 Fjærland

    The Flatbreen glacier can be seen from the fjord, and can be reached on foot. The beautiful walk up to the glacier and the Flatbrehytta cabin takes about 3 hours.

    The Supphellebreen glacier is the neighbour of the Bøyabreen glacier in Fjærland. On…

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  6. Folgefonnsenteret

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    Folgefonn centre

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    Skålafjæro 17
    5470 Rosendal

    The Folgefonn centre opened in 2017. It is a centre for learning about Folgefonna National Park, life in the Hardangerfjord, the global cycle of water and climate changes. There are 18 interactive stations and in the auditorium you can see 4…

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  7. Folgefonna Glacier Center

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    Folgefonna Glacier Center

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    Folgefonnvegen 1830
    5627 Jondal

    Experience the new tourism icon on top of the Folgefonna glacier! The new Folgefonna Glacier Center, with its unique architectural design, is located just a stone's throw away from the glacier itself.

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  8. Folgefonna Nasjonalpark

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    Folgefonna National Park

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    Etne
    5590 Etne

    Folgefonna is Norway's third largest glacier, and  is known for its dramatic and beautiful scenery. Here you will find fjords, mountains, lakes, rivers and water falls. There are lots of things to see in the park, and this makes the area one of the…

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  9. Folgefonna National Park

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    5470 Rosendal

    Folgefonn Centre The Folgefonn Centre in Rosendal is the visitor centre for the national park and, in collaboration with oceanographers and climate researchers, it  provides interesting information about nature and promote outdoor pursuits. Life in…

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    6893 Vik i Sogn

    Fresvikbreen is a glacier on the south side of Sognefjorden in Vik, Sogn og Fjordane. It lies between Setjedalen in the west, and Storedalen in the east, and is close to the village of Fresvik.

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