Fjærland

If you want a close-up view of a glacier without actually climbing on it, then Fjærland is the place to go. In addition to this, Fjærland is Norway's bokbyen - book town. Almost every shop in the town sells a range of new and used books, and there is even an "honesty book shop", not far from the ferry stop, where books are sold from a stand without any staff.

By plane

The closest option is Sogndal airport (SOG). Alternatively Førde airport (FDE).

By car

Fjærland is on route 5 between Sogndal and Skei, witch is on E39.

By boat

In summer, Fjærland is reachable by ferry from Balestrand, a trip that gives ample photo opportunities - there's an amazing view of the Josteldalsbreen glacier behind the fjord as you approach the town.

By bus

There are a number of buses each day to nearby towns, including Sogndal and Skei, both five times daily. Be aware that the bus stop is actually 2 km out of the town centre, just across the road from the Norwegian glacier museum. It's a bit of a walk, so leave ample time to avoid missing what might be your only bus out of there.

A bus leaves from the ferry port once a day in May and September, twice a day in June–August, taking passengers firstly to the Glacier Museum and then to the glacier. Alternatively, catch a taxi, hire a bike at the tourist office, or use your own car.

• BøyabreenIt is possible to see the glacier from the parking space. Otherwise walk for about 5 min to the little lake in front of the glacier.

• Fjærland KyrkjeBuilt in 1861.

• Norsk bremuseum

  phone: +47 57693288
  address: Fjærland
  This museum gives a good insight into how glaciers were formed, along with an impressive film taken from atop the Jostalsbreen glacier. Also visitorcenter for the national park. Experience exhibition about climate changes e

• Supphellebreen10 km on a side road from the village

• Glacier walk

  phone: +47 92854674 or +47 57693189
  A tour suitable for person with some physical training. Treking for nine hour, including 3 hour on the glacier. Only children over ten year.

• Kayaking

  phone: +47 92854674
  Different tours on the fjord.

• BookstoresFjærland is Norway's "book town". Virtually every shop - from the tourist office to the sandwich shop - sells a range of new and used books.

• Kaffistova

• Onkel Mikkel

• Bøyum Camping

  phone: +47 57693252
  Camping ground and cabins.

• Mundal Hotell

  phone: +47 57693101
  Traditional hotel built in 1891. At the fjord.