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Briksdalsbreen Glacier

Briksdalsbreen is a glacier arm of Jostedalsbreen, and is set in Briksdal Valley, at the end of Oldedalen Valley, in Stryn in Sogn og Fjordane County.

This famous glacier arm lies in beautiful surroundings between high peaks and roaring waterfalls, dropping 1200 meters into the narrow Briksdal valley below. It is a spectacular sight attracting visitors from all over the world.

Many activities

Experience the glacier up close by joining a glacier safari in rafting boats on the lake in front of the Briksdal Glacier. This is an activity for the whole family, and you will be paddling between chunks of ice. There are also many hiking possibilities in Briksdal and the surrounding area. The guided glacier hike take place at Tystigbreen Glacier at Mt Strynefjellet.

Don’t miss Kleivafossen waterfall on the way to the Briksdalsbreen glacier – this is one of the most photographed attractions in Norway.

Briksdal Glacier - entering the Jostedalsbreen National Park

The mighty Briksdal Glacier is part of the Jostedalsbreen National Park. From a height of 1200 metres the wild glacier drops right down into the narrow, fertile Briksdal Valley – a sight which attracts 300,000 visitors from all over the world every year.