3 Best Sights in Fjærland, The Western Fjords

Norsk Bremuseum

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One of Norway’s most innovative museums, the Norsk Bremuseum lets you study glaciers up close by conducting experiments with thousand-year-old glacial ice. Take the time to watch Ivo Caprino’s unforgettable film of the Jostedal Glacier.

Fjærland Kyrkje

This beautiful wooden church, painted a deep shade of red, dates back to 1861. It's a popular photo stop because of the snow-covered mountain peaks in the background.

Jostedal Glacier

Covering the mountains between the Sognefjord and Nordfjord, Jostedal Glacier is the largest in Europe. There are about 100 known routes for crossing Jostedal Glacier: if you want to hike it, you must have a qualified guide. Contact the Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park Center. Getting to Jostedalsbreen Glacier is easiest by car: from Solvorn, head north on Route 55 to Route 604. Glacier Express buses run in the summer months.

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