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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.

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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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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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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Bødalsbreen Glacier

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6789 Loen

The Bødal Glacier lies at the end of the Bødalen Valley, and is one of the arms of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier. The area belongs to the Jostedalsbreen National Park.
Drive up Lodalen Valley until you arrive at Bødal, then drive on a gravel…

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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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Brenndalsbreen Glacier

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6792 Briksdalsbre

The Brenndalsbreen Glacier is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier, and is situated in a side valley in Oldedalen. The Brenndasbreen Glacier is the closest neighbour to the more famous Briksdalbreen Glacier, situated in the valley to the south…

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Briksdal Glacier

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6791 Oldedalen

Guests from all over the world come to visit this famous glacier arm set attractively between roaring waterfalls and high peaks. Briksdalsbreen is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier, and located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park. From…

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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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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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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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Folgefonna National Park

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Etne
5590 Etne

Norway's third largest glacier. In 2005 Folgefonna National Park was opened, which at the time was Norway's twenty fifth national park. Folgefonna is known for its dramatic and beautiful scenery. Here you will find fjords, mountains, lakes, rivers…

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