Nigardsbreen

Nigardsbreen is one of the most accessible branches of the glacier Jostedalsbreen and it is situated in Luster municipality in Sogn og Fjordane. You can get close to the blue ice on your own via a short boat trip or you can walk on top of the ice with a certified guide.

The name Nigard is derived from the farm by the same name. In 1748 the farm was shattered off the glacier when it grew approximately three kilometres from 1700 – 1748.  The glacier finally stopped expanding 4.5 kilometres from where its edge is today.
 

Fjord Tours: Sognefjord in a nutshell

Go on a round trip with Fjord Tours that includes glacier hiking on the Nigardsbreen glacer. More info about the round trip here.
 

Several companies offer guided tours on the glacier. One of them, Jostedalsbreen breførarlag (Professional Mountain Guide Company), arrange different tours on the glacier every day during summer. You do not need to be experienced to participate and most of the tours are not too challenging. In the main season you need to book at least a whole day in advance.
 

Further transportation from Breheimsenteret: go by bus to Nigardsbreen car park and from there, you can either walk (approximately 45 minutes) or go by boat.

NB! It is highly dangerous to move close to the glacier, and everyone must respect the barriers erected. The glacier moves and there can be avalanches.