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A Gateway to Norway's Natural Wonders. Embark on a journey like no other as we invite you to discover the enchanting beauty of the Sognefjord region, the proud home of three colossal national parks: Jotunheimen, Breheimen, and Jostedalsbreen.
Maps & Guides from the Sognefjord. Browse through our official Sognefjord Guide from the area which includes all accommodation, activities, attractions, transport, food & drinks, or download brochures/maps from different kinds of hiking trips in the Sognefjord area. Sognefjordguide 2024. NORWEGIAN.
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- How to Visit The Sognefjord
- Balestrand
- Fjærland
- Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord & Flåm
- Stave Churches on The Sognefjord
- Lærdal
- Sognefjellet Mountain Road
- Jostedal National Park
- Cycling The Sognefjord
- Getting to The Sognefjord
You could spend weeks travelling around the region and still not see everything, so it's best not to try. If ever an area called out for a ‘slow travel' approach, it's this one. You will get so much more enjoyment from spending more time in a well-chosen idyllic village, centuries-old farmstead, abundant fruit orchard or well-worn hiking trail, tha...
The most picturesque of the inner Sognefjord’s villages, Balestrandis a great place to base yourself while exploring the wider region. The lush vegetation and colorful timber houses provide a relaxing environment following a day's hiking. Pick up a free map at Balestrand Tourist Information and follow the Culture Trail, a two-mile self-guided walk ...
An alternative stop to Balestrand is the pretty village Fjærland, located at the foot of the epic Jostedal Glacier. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, the village offers visitors a few hidden surprises. A handful of second-hand bookshops give old buildings a new lease of life. Locals claim there is more than two miles of shelving filled with dust...
The Sognefjord’s two southernmost arms (the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord) reach into the heart of Aurland municipality, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire country. Filled with ancient forest trails and long-abandoned farmsteads, the Aurland valley is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. These fjords are surprisingly accessibl...
If Norway's stave churchesare high up on your bucket list, then the Sognefjord region is for you. Some of the country's best examples of this unique architecture include the churches at Kaupanger and Urnes. The photogenic Borgund stave churchis also nearby, a short drive from the village of Lærdal. Speaking of which…
The historical heart of the valley, Lærdalsuffered a devastating fire in 2014 that destroyed many of its well-preserved timber houses. Plenty remain though, making a stroll around Lærdal a welcome distraction when passing through. Driving this way is highly recommend as two superb driving experiences are nearby. Early in the summer, dramatic cliffs...
Slicing through the Norwegian landscape from the very end of the Sognefjord to central Norway, the Fv55 National Scenic Routeis one of the country’s greatest driving experiences and well worth planning a full day for. The road slices through mountainous scenery between Jotunheimen National Park and Breheimen National Park, and past the tallest moun...
If you want to learn about the last Ice Age there are few better places on the planet than the imposing Jostedalsbreen glacier on the northern side of the fjord. Mainland northern Europe’s largest glacier had for years continued to grow rather than retreat, but in recent years this trend has started to reverse. Even so, the ice still covers an area...
One of the best ways to explore the wonders of this fjord is on two wheels. Recent guest on the Life in Norway Show, Mike Emery, told me of a charity cycle ride he's set up to help people do just that. “What I decided to do was create a bike ride that takes three days of riding. We ride from the far west of the fjord all the way into the end of the...
Although driving allows you to enjoy the best the region has to offer, the system of high-speed passenger ferries run by Bergen-based Norledprovide an enjoyable alternative as they essentially serve as a sightseeing cruise of the Sognefjord. The five-hour service from Bergen to Sogndal runs all year although there is just one early evening departur...
- Nærøyfjord. Widely considered one of the most spectacular fjords on the planet, the nearly 18-kilometer-long Naeroyfjord - an arm of the Sognefjord and named after the Norse god of seafaring, Njord - is, at its narrowest point, only 249 meters across.
- Live Like a Norseman in Viking Valley - The Viking Experience. The excellent Viking Valley - The Viking Experience is undoubtedly one of the newest attractions in the Sognefjord area.
- Take the Train: Flåm Railway Line. The Flåm Railway Line (Flåmsbana), the world's steepest standard gauge railway (and Norway's third most popular tourist attraction), provides visitors with close-up views of the Aurlandsfjord's most spectacular scenery, including tall waterfalls and towering snow-capped mountains.
- Fjærlandsfjord & the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Fjærland is the area surrounding a branch of the Sognefjord near Jostedalsbreen, the largest of Europe's glaciers.
Apr 8, 2024 · 1. Explore the Nærøyfjord: A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. Jotunheimen National Park: A Hiker’s Paradise. 3. Flåm Railway: A Scenic Journey. 4. The Architectural Splendor of Borgund Stave Church. 5. Sailing Through the Aurlandsfjord: A Side Branch of the Sognefjord. 6. Taste Local Flavors: Norwegian Cuisine. 7.
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