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SONS
SOGNEFJORD
NEW SEASONS is about
showing you what magic
lies beyond the regular
summer travel
CONTENT
4 Sognefjord villages
SOGNEFJORD 7 The Sognefjord scenic route
8 Our stave churches
The longest fjord.
The largest glaciers.
The highest mountains. 14 Activites & Attractions
Balestrand 42 Activites & Attractions
Two UNESCO world heritage listed sites. Høyanger Lærdal
Three amazing national tourist routes. Lavik Utladalen
Four gorgeous stave churches. Vik Årdal
More than nine idyllic fjord villages.
Thats why we believe our playground is the finest in the world. 22 Activites & Attractions 46 Activites & Attractions
Fjærland Aurland
New seasons showcases products that are Kaupanger Flåm
available from the 1st of September to the Sogndal Gudvangen
30th of May in all areas surrounding the fjord.
32 Activites & Attractions 56 Resorts, Charter
Jostedal Roundtrips & Transport
Luster
Photo: Sven Erik Kjennerud
Skjolden
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FJORD VILLAGES
A trip along the Sognefjord takes you on a
journey from adventure to adventure as you
experience wild and beautiful nature, idyllic
fjord villages and exciting activities.
The sognefjord branches out like at tree from Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Ole Gudmund Bjørk Photo: Hans Smedegård
the west coast of Norway. At the very end of
each branch you´ll find a gorgeous fjord village.
In every village you will find unique
accommodation, activities right at your
doorstep and a taste of local food and culture.
Due to lack of connection by road throughout
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
history, each village has an unique heartbeat Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik Photo: Lærdal Kommune
and cultural history.
Today the villages are connected to three
National Tourist routes and “The Sognefjord
Scenic route” - routes that will lead you
through some of the most beautiful landscape
Norway has to offer.
Photo: Helge Grønningseter Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Arvid Fimreite Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
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ALL YEAR WINTER
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THE SOGNEFJORD THE SOGNEFJORD SCENIC ROUTE
The Sognefjord scenic route connects all the
fjord villages around the sognefjord. On the
route you will find activities, attractions and
adventures around every bend.
Beautiful fjord landscape, rivers and waterfalls
seasoned with unique architecture allows for
some of the most memorable experiences on
the route.
For questions regarding travel, products This is the perfect roadtrip and a once in a
and pricing lifetime experience.
SALES MANAGER • Oslo - Lærdal
Heidi Hauge • Bergen - Flåm
heidi@sognefjord.no • Bergen - Lavik
+47 91 35 07 30
Ferries between Oppedal and Lavik (20min)
CEO VISIT SOGNEFJORD Ferries between Balestrand and Hella (10min)
Ståle Brandshaug Ferries between Sogndal and Lærdal (15min)
stale@sognefjord.no
+47 90 96 11 79 Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
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BORGUND STAVE CHURCH HOPPERSTAD STAVE CHURCH
6888 Borgund - YEAR 1180 6893 Vik i Sogn- YEAR 1130
OUR STAVE CHURCHES
Season: 16.04 – 30.09 Season: All year on request
Opening hours daily 10 – 17 Opening hours daily 10 – 17
In the Sognefjorden area you are able to visit four
national treasures and an important part of Peak season: 11.06–21.08 Rates:
Norwegian cultural heritage. Opening hours daily 08-20 Adults 70 nok
Groups (min 15 pax) 60 nok
Rates Pensioners 60 nok
BORGUND Adults 100 nok Family ticket 180 nok
Built around 1180 and dedicated to the Apostle Groups (min 15 pax) 90 nok Student/children 50 nok
Andrew, The church is exeptionally well preserverd Pensioners 90 nok
and it is the most distinctive stave church in Norway. Family ticket 240 nok Email:
Students/children 80 nok hopperstad@stavechurch.com
HOPPERSTAD Email:
The reichly decorated Hopperstad Stave church in Photo: Dickson borgund@stavechurch.com
Photo: Rikke Vidde Westvig Photo: Helge Grønningseter
Vik would have been lost if it weren´t for the
intervention of cultural conservationists, who KAUPANGER STAVE CHURCH URNES STAVE CHURCH
managed to save it just in time. 6854 Kaupanger - YEAR 1140 6870 Ornes - YEAR 1130
URNES Season: 01.6-31.8 Season: 02.05 – 30.09
Urnes Stave church is the oldest and most highly Opening hours: daily 10.30 – 17.45
Rates:
decorated stave church in the Sognefjord area. Adults 70 nok Rates:
UNESCO World Heritage listed in 1979. Groups (min 15 pax) 60 nok Adults 100 nok
Pensioners 60 nok Groups (min 15 pax) 90 nok
KAUPANGER Family ticket 180 nok Pensioners 90 nok
This church is the larges stave church in the region. Students/children 50 nok Family ticket 240 nok
Student/children 80 nok
The church has the largest number of staves to be Email:
found in any one stave church. kaupanger@stavechurch.com Email:
urnes@stavechurch.com
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Rikke Vidde Westvig Photo: Espen Mills
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OUR SKI CENTERS SOGNDAL SKI CENTER - HODLEKVE
Situated in the Sogndal Valley, this ski center is
In the heart of the winter fjord you will find close to some of of the most epic
two ski centers, each one a 15 min drive from backcountry peaks in the Sogndal Valley.
Sogndal. Known widely for their amazing
combination of being family friendly and Hodlekve has a 1200 meter long ski lift, that will
having some of the most awesome powder take you up about 290 meters with four slopes.
skiing and backcountry skiing in Norway. 3,5 km of groomed slopes and off-piste is
waiting for you!
With plentiful snowfall, generally quiet slopes and
SOGN SKI CENTER - HAFSLO
a warm welcome, Sogndal skisenter Hodlekve, has
huge attractions for all type of skiers and
This humble ski center has Norways longest button
snowboarders of all ability levels, including families
lift, and probably some of the best lift accessible Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Håvard Nesbø with kids.
freeride areas in Norway. With 700m of vertical drop
and large areas designated for freeride and family
The ski resort has 5 ski lifts and 13 slopes, offering
friendly off-piste, this is not an unpolished gem, it is
5 km of illuminated cross-country slopes and an
unpolished granite.
additional 5 km slopes for daytime use.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of larger ski
In the weekends we make sure to groom the 25 km
resorts and enjoy the quiet luxury of untouched
xc-slope accessing beautiful high altitude skiing and
snow.
views.
There are two shorter uplifts in the large and safe
For those interested in snow activities without skis,
family area, a sledding slope and of course,
walking across the plateau with snow shoes is an
XC-skiing for both the active skier and the smallest
experience not to be missed.
kids.
The center is open every weekend and offers
“night-skiing” two nights a week.
Close to Sogn Skisenter you will find Jotunheimen
national park with some of the most well-known ski Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Håvard Nesbø Photo: Håvard Nesbø
touring in Norway, accommodation and an indoor
waterpark, perfect for those family weekends. WWW.SOGNSKISENTER.NO WWW.SOGNDALSKISENTER.NO
POST@SOGNSKISENTER.NO POST@HODLEKVE.NO
+47 478 02 501 +47 458 19 519
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ACTIVITIES &
ATTRACTIONS
Our fjord has a vast menu of activites
and attractions.
On the following pages you will find all our
new seasons activites and products, divided
by our most known travel regions.
Turn the page - let´s go! Photo: Eric Ryan Photo: Karen Weichert Photo: Håvard Nesbø Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Vegard Frode Tufte Photo: Bulder & Brak Årdal Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
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ACTIVITIES &
ATTRACTIONS THE NORWEGIAN MUSEUM OF TRAVEL
AND TOURISM
BALESTRAND A timeless and near universal source of wonder and
enjoyment, the study of travel has enjoyed a surge in
HØYANGER interest during the last decades.
LAVIK At The National Museum of Travel and Tourism, we are
VIK enthusiastically working to uncover, to understand, and to
tell the stories of how Norway was discovered by
tourists – and by Norwegians themselves.
Where to stay From the bold undertakings in infrastructure that laid the
Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web foundation for modern northern cruising, to the surges in
Kviknes Hotel Balestrand 190 400 01.04.-16.10 (On request autumn/winter) booking@kviknes.no www.kviknes.no romanticism that saw the growth of fairytale Dragon-style
villas and hotels around the country; the museum provides
Dragsvik Hotel Balestrand 21 20 15.04.-15.10 (On request April & October) mail@dragsvik.no www.dragsvik.no a comprehensive insight into modern tourism history.
Midtnes Hotel Balestrand 29 40 15.04 -10.10 (On request April & October) post@midtnes.no www.midtnes.no
We offer museum tours for groups ranging from a 5 minute
Lavik Fjord Hotel Lavik 10 - All year info@lavikfjordhotell.no www.lavikfjordhotell.no
introduction and up to 45-60 minutes, and are happy to
Blix Hotel Vik 27 70 All year (except christmas/new year weekend) booking@blixhotell.no www.blixhotell.no provide a degree of customization of the topics,
Øren Hotel Høyanger 25 100 All year (except 21.12-02.01) post@orenhotel.no www.orenhotel.no Photo: David Zadik Photo: David Zadik depending on particular interests of participants. Our two
most popular tours are the quay walk, and the introduction
Good to know
to infrastructure.
CAMPING & CABINS Location Cabins/Apar. Caravans/tents Open May – September:
Sognefjord Fjordhytter Balestrand 5 - All year inge.menes@sogn.no www.sognefjordhytter.no Tuesday – Sunday (please refer to our Four museum exhibits, the Dragon-style house of A. H.
webpage for further details) Cooper, and the museum cinema included in the ticket.
Menes Fjordhytter Balestrand 4 - All year inge.menes@sogn.no www.menes.no
October – April:
Vik Camping Vik 8 yes All Year grolilje@hotmail.com www.vikcamping.com Available for groups upon request Contact Prices & Availability
Tveit Camping Vik 10 yes 01.05-01.10 tveitca@online.no www.tveitcamping.no www.reiselivsmuseum.no Adults 80 nok
Vindreken Café and museum store
Djuvik Camping Vik 22 yes Easter - 31. october post@djuvikcamping.no www.djuvikcamping.no nrm@misf.museum.no Children (7-17) 30 nok
Nesheim Camping Høyanger 11 yes All Year post@nesheim-camping.no www.nesheim-camping.no +47 474 53 053
Photo: David Zadik
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Balestrand - In a nutshell
Captain Tor’s Adventure 365
CIDERHUSET - Cider tasting BALESTRAND
BALESTRAND
Get closer and find your inner source of power in
The Cider House is a family run micro cidery the silent fjords.
(winery) in an organic orchard with a range of
different fruits. We make beverages all made of Balestrand Fjord Trolling 2:45h our most
popular product. 1-6 persons - private tour only.
100 % fruit or berries with and without alcohol – juices,
ciders and fruit wines under the brand Balholm. Excellent Solutions: She wants to have fun & feel
Some of our drinks are award winners in international safe. He wants to do some relaxing angling in the
competitions. Photo: Tuba Ardic
fjords! Captain Tor’s designed adventure works every
time.
Meet with one of the family members and learn about the
process of growing and fermenting fruit, or how we treat Balestrand Family & Fish-Nett 2:45h
the cider and the bottles to make sparkling cider the 1-6 persons - private tour only.
traditional Champaign way. In our distillery you may also
taste different handcrafted fruit brandies. Real Norwegian Adventure: Families, friends,
globetrotters, looking for the real thing? This is it! Go
In May, the orchard is in bloom if you are lucky. In Photo: Amalia Pop Viking in the fjords with the legendary Captain Tor
September/October you may join us picking plums or and find your true power.
apples, or even apricots a few miles from the glaciers.
Good to know
Photo: Fjord Angling Photo: Fjord Angling For more information and other products,
For more information and other products, see our website. From the village centre 15-20 min easy walk,
Good to know see our website.
passing the Viking burial mounds, fruit orchards
and artist villas along the fjord.
• Look for signs “Ciderhuset” or just a C with an Soft Adventures. All Year.
apple inside. Suits and boots available.
Bring warm clothes & shoes. Contact Prices & Availability
Contact Prices & Availability • In May and September daily interpretation www.balestrandfjordangling.com 1-4 pers: 2400 nok
Photo: David Zadik
program. 45 min included tasting of 5 samples Possible departures 09:00 - 12:00 - 15:00 -
www.ciderhuset.no Adults: 280 NOK contact@balestrandfjordangling.com 5-7 pers: 600 nok per person
in the cider cellar. 18:00. Show Up time 15 minutes before at
post@ciderhuset.no Children and non-alcoholic samples
the Tourist information/Balestrand +47 900 81 939
+47 908 35 673 200 NOK
Adventure house.
Photo: Fjord Angling
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Fjord Cycling - Roundtrip The Silver Ring
Guided and self guided tours A cultural roundtrip in Vik
VIK
ROUNDTRIP SOGNEFJORD
Fjord Cycling offers guided and self-guided round
trip tours on leisure bikes alongside Norway’s Welcome to a cultural experience in Vik
longest and deepest fjord - The Sognefjord.
The Sylvringen tours takes our guests on a
Enjoy the local food, culture and hidden gems on a historical journey through our most precious history and
magnificent bicycle adventure. Feel the fresh fjord and gives you a taste of our very own local
pure mountain air on your face and become one with speciality, Gamalost cheese.
the sublime landscape surrounding you. Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
Vikøyri 1,5 hours tour.
Visit the old village center included a taste of Gamalost
Tour cycling on new hybrid bikes on narrow paved
and raspberry juice at the local dairy.
roads, will allow you to experience the real Norwegian
culture, nature and heritage up close. Historical 3,5 hours tour.
Rolling through the fjord landscape on a bike at your Visit the old village center. Walk through history between
own pace and comfort, is a full and lush experience. the burialmounds on your way to the two beautiful
Amazing hiking routes can easily be added or churches, the Hopperstad Stave church and Hove Stone
combined with your cycling days. church. End Your walk with a taste of the local products,
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
Gamalost and Raspberry juice at the dairy.
Our local team welcome you personally and will assist Good to know
Norwegian “Sunday” Hike 4,5 hour tour.
you with luggage transfer and guiding. Photo: Kjell Vikestad Photo: Helge Grønningseter
Self-guided or guided cycling week Typical Norwegian medium level hike. Packed lunch
Your tour can start in Bergen or by the fjord, we offer
alternative starting points. Good to know included. The hike is approximately 12 km (7,5 miles) with
The routes are flat and easy - distances range an ascent of 300 meters (984 ft)
from 25km to 75km a day. Blix hotel offers discount prices for a Good shoes are mandatory! The hike takes You from village
combined overnight stay and guided center by the burial mounds and churches up in the hills
The package includes Silver ring tours. Contact Blix hotel for where you will have a magnificent view of Vik.
prices.
Contact Prices & Availability Accommodation with breakfast in Bergen, Vik,
Balestrand and Hafslo The tours are mainly on foot
www.fjordcycling.no Self guided tour (7nights) from (Transport may be available at extra cost). Contact Prices & Availability
Luggage transfer
post@fjordcycling.no 1590 Eur per person (dbl room) Bikes, helmets, bags and reflective jacket facebook.com/sylvringen From 350 NOK per person.
Road book and map for self-guided tours Meeting point
+47 988 85 415 Single room charge 280 Eur booking@blixhotel.no Prices vary depending
Excellent, local guides • Blix hotel (Tourist information).
on chosen tour.
+47 576 96 550
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Kjell Vikestad
SEP OCT APR MAY SEP OCT APR MAY
NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR ALL YEAR NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR ALL YEAR
18 19THE INDUSTRIAL STAIRWAY
Balestrand Fjord Sightseeing HØYANGER
BALESTRAND
A thrilling sightseeing trip showing and Are you up for a challenge? Climb 1268 steps in
explaining Balestrand’s sights from the fjord the old industrial stairway or 2418 steps along the
mountain side!
Start at the Balestrand Tourist Information Office, near the
harbor. Here you will be met by your guide, and you will be Depending on how much of a challenge you and your
given a flotation suit and life jacket. fellow travellers want, you can choose between the
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen shorter stairs (also the steepest) or the longer stairs
Before the tour starts, safety instructions are given on (still quite the challenge).
board. The boat goes first to Esebotn, an landscape
popular among National Romantic painters.
Take your time, stop for breaks. The view is amazing
The tour then goes to Kvinnafossen, a 120 meter high both on the way up and at the top.
waterfall. The next stop is near the Fritjof Statue, a
historical curiosity donated by Kaiser Wilhelm II from This adventure suits children, youngsters and adults
Germany. with a sporty mindset.
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
The tour continues to Kvamsøy, a small island with a stone Good to know Travel to Høyanger
church from the late 1200s. Finally, the boat passes along •By car from Bergen 2h 37min (one ferry)
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
Balestrand’s row of dragon-style villas before stopping at • 80 minute duration
the harbor again. • 13:00 from the tourist information Good to know •By express boat from Bergen to Nordeide: 3h
• There are lockers for clothes and valuables in
the tourist information The time it takes climbing the steps •By airplane: The closest airport is Førde (Bringeland) and the drive
• We provide thermal flotation suits, life jackets, depend on fitness level and weather. from the airport takes around 45min.
gloves and goggles
• This tour is not cancelled for rain The 1268 step adventure takes around
Contact Prices & Availability 40-50 min Contact Prices & Availability
www.balestrandadventure.no Adults: 800 NOK We also offer www.orenhotel.no Free of charge
The 2418 step adventure takes around
info@balestrandadventure.no Children: 500 NOK • Nærøyfjord Tour post@orenhotel.no
50-60 min.
+47 478 55 323 • Snowshoeing above Sognefjord +47 577 07 600
We recommend wearing shoes with good
grip as the stairs get a bit slippery during
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen rain.
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20 21ACTIVITIES & The Norwegian Glacier Museum &
Climate Evolution Exhibition
ATTRACTIONS FJÆRLAND
Welcome to the Norwegian Glacier museum.
FJÆRLAND
In an entertaining and exciting manner, find answers to
KAUPANGER questions like - What is a glacier? Why is the ice blue?
Why do we get climate changes? Behind the Norwegian
LEIKANGER Glacier Museum there are national and international
SOGNDAL research institutions on glaciers and climate.
The museum is a hands-on museum for the whole family.
Feel what it is like to be under a glacier, learn why the
Photo: Norsk Bremuseum glaciers are in motion and see how crevasses arise.
In our very own movie theatre, with the larges seamless
Where to stay panoramic screen in Europe, you can sit down and watch a
breathtaking panoramic movie about Jostedalsbreen.
Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web
A part of the museum is also devoted to the Climate
Fjærland Fjordstove Fjærland 14 30 15.03.-30.09 bard@fjaerlandhotel.com www.fjaerlandhotel.com Evolution Exhibition. Here, you can journey from when the
Quality Hotel Sogndal Sogndal 226 507 All year (except christmas/new year weekend) q.sogndal@choice.no www.qualityhotelsogndal.no atmosphere was formed to our potential future.
Lægreid Hotell Sogndal 36 40 All year (except christmas/new year weekend) lagreid@bestwestern.no www.lagreid.no
Photo: Norsk Bremuseum
The museum was designed by the architect Proff. Sverre
Hofslund Fjordhotel Sogndal 49 16.04 - 13.09 h-hotel@online.no www.hofslund-hotel.no
Good to know Fehn, who has been awarded many Norwegian and
Leikanger Fjordhotel Leikanger 55 60 01.04.-01.11 post@leikanger-fjordhotel.no www.leikanger-fjordhotel.no international prices for his architecture.
Sognefjord Hotel Leikanger 55 60 All year hotel@sognefjordhotel.no www.sognefjordhotel.no All the exhibitions have been adapted for
the disabled.
CAMPING & CABINS Location Cabins/Apar. Caravans/tents Open Open on request Nov- Mar.
Contact Prices & Availability museum
Bøyum Camping Fjærland 18 yes All year post@boyumcamping.no www.boyumcamping.no
The Norwegian glacier museum is located www.bre.museum.no Adults 140 nok
Uteplassen Songdal 10 yes All year uteplassensogndal@gmail.com www.ute-plassen.com in Fjærland, with the Sognefjord and Children 70 nok
Jostedalsbreen glacier as it´s closest post@bre.museum.no
Kjørnes Camping Songdal 14 yes All year camping@kjornes.no www.kjornes.no Family 290 nok
neighbours. +47 576 93 288 Group 70 nok
Lunden Ferie Sogndal 4(ap) - All year post@lundenferie.no www.lundenferie.no
The Jostedalsbreen glacier is a national
Photo: Norsk Bremuseum park and the museum is also an
information centre for the park. SEP OCT APR MAY
NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR ALL YEAR
22 23Hiking and Museum Tour
Snowshoes in the Sogndal Valley SOGNDAL/KAUPANGER
SOGNDAL
Join us in a tour which includes a short hike to
Looking for something exiting to do without putting a beautiful viewpoint and a guided tour at De
on skis? Heibergske Samlinger - Sogn Folkemuseum
Join us on a showshoe adventure to Anestølen, hiking
This iconic hike is on wide trails for tractors and
through the valley with cold, crisp air and the view of
suitable for the whole family.
majestic mountains on all sides.
Worried about using snowshoes? The terrain is easy and not too demanding. On
Our trip starts with teaching you how to walk efficiently the top you can sit down, have a rest and enjoy
on snow, just like Norwegians have done for years and the view of the Sognefjord, The Bleia mountain
years. and Storehogen Mountain.
We will move at your pace, stopping for photos and After taking in the view we will go back down and
adjustments. During the hike we will also make sure to drive to the Museum and have a guided walk and
take breaks and serve you something hot to drink. lunch break.
For more information and products, see our website.
Photo: Uteplassen Photo: Sognefjord Guiding Photo: Ronny Bäckström
Good to know Good to know
The trip is on request and based out of Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Uteplassen in the Sogndalsdalen Valley.
Duration: 3,5-4 hours from start to finish
Normal duration is 2.5-3 hours.
Contact Prices & Availability The trip is suited for beginners, no Pick up point: Dampskipskaien in Sogndal Contact Prices & Availability
www.ute-plassen.com Adults 399 nok previous experience needed. www.sognefjordguiding.no See our website
There will be a lunch break where it will be
uteplassensogndal@gmail.com Children 199 nok The snowshoes, hot drinks, instruction post@sognefjordguiding.no
possible to buy cold or warm lunch
+47 469 10 456 and introduction is included in the price. +47 906 65 533
Photo: Uteplassen We also offer guided ski tours and ice Bring warm clothes for outdoor activities.
fishing on request
Photo: Sognefjord Guiding Also available - Waterfront tour of with
NOV DEC JAN FEB MARAPR storytelling and historical buildings. ALL YEAR
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24 25FJORD HUSKY De Heibergske Samlinger -
SOGNDAL Sogn Folk Museum
SOGNDAL/KAUPANGER
Lean back and experience the excitement of our
huskies, paws trotting peacefully as you enjoy our
remote wilderness in Sogndalsdalen Welcome to one of the oldest and largest folk
museums in Norway!
You can ride along on our passenger sled, enjoying the
scenery, and learn all about dog mushing and the area Through exhibitions and an open-air museum, we will
from experienced guide. give you an insight into the lives of the people living by
the Sognefjord from the Middle Ages up to our own time.
This makes for a fun, and safe experience for
people of all ages. We stop underway to take In the summer season, the museum runs a full scale
pictures and cuddle with the dogs. farm, operated as it was done in the late 19th century.
Join us for a tour with happy dogs and beautiful nature The open-air museum, with almost 40 authentic
year around. Great for the whole family. buildings, ranges all the way from medieval
buildings to houses from different decades of the 1900s.
We offer
• Høgehaug tour 1.5 hour Photo: Rikke Vidde Westvig Our guides will take you on a journey through these
• Fjærlandsvatnet tour 3 hours centuries: Feel the atmosphere inside the houses, and
• Overnight tours on request Good to know hear stories about the work, family life and traditions of
Duration of the tour: 1 - 1.5 hours.
the people living in them.
Our museum café is open, and we offer a
homemade lunch on request.
Contact Prices & Availability All photos: Håvard Nesbø Contact Prices & Availability
Other products:
www.fjordhusky.com 1000 nok per person Good to know www.dhs.museum.no Adults: 70 NOK
info@fjordhusky.com 1500 nok for 2 persons • Focus on a special theme or point booking@misf.museum.no Children: 30 NOK
Bring warm clothes for outdoor activities
+47 919 06 478 Family: 1 Adult and 2 children: 1250 nok in time +47 990 94 777
Children: 4-10 years • The historical highlights of Kaupanger – The
2 persons per sled Stave church, the Fjord Museum and Sogn Folk
Museum Photo: Espen Mills
ALL YEAR ALL YEAR
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARAPR MAY Kennel visits and custom overnight tours are available. SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARAPR MAY
26 27Fjord & Glacier Tour from Bergen
The Norwegian Booktown in Fjærland FJÆRLAND
FJÆRLAND
All attractions in just one day!
This is the remarkable booktown in Fjærland.
The tour starts by minibus at the Tourist
What is a book town? Whatever the name: Information in Bergen, before heading east.
Bokby – village du livres – book town – kirjakylä , they are
all small villages dominated by the sale of The tour towards Vik will take you across the Vikafjell
second-hand books. Mountain passage. On the decent from “Vikafjell” moun-
tain to Vik, the bus will stop at the viewpoint “Storesvin-
Fjærland is a small town of 300 people and several Photo: Trond Hansen gen”.
charming bookshops, containing more than 150.000
secondhand books. The small town centre is called The village of Vik has a rich cultural heritage. The main
Mundal. attraction in Vik is the Hopperstad Stave Church. From
Vik the tour continues by boat to Fjærland. On the Fjord
The Norwegian Book Town in Fjærland started out very Cruise to Fjærland you may enjoy a good dinner, snacks
modestly in 1995, and now stocks about 2.5 miles of and beverage on the spectacular Fjærlandsfjord.
shelving, filled with books, in a variety of abandoned
buildings – from ferry waiting rooms, stables and local On arrival Fjærland, tour go to the Norwegian
Photo: Trond Hansen
banks to post office and grocery shop. Glacier Museum. From the Norwegian Glacier
Good to know
All photos: Glacier Tour
Museum, the tour continues by bus up to Bøyabreen
There is a bookfestival and solstice bookfair in glacier – a branch of Jostedalsbreen glacier. The bus
midsummer - come see it! • The Booktown covers a distance of 300 metres in returns to Fjærland quay, and the tour go back to Vik,
peaceful surroundings Voss and Bergen.
Welcome!
• In peak season there is a boat from Bergen and
Balestrand every day
• There is one bookcafe and 1 hotel in the
Contact Prices & Availability Book town Contact Prices & Availability
www.bokbyen.no Honesty shops
• There are several walks to make from the town Good to know www.glaciertour.no Price from 1950 NOK
post@bokbyen.no centre post@glaciertour.no See our website for more
Fully guided tour - See timetables on the web page
+47 57 69 22 10 +47 576 53 836 information
Departs from: Bergen
Duration: 14 hours
Photo: Den Norske Bokbyen
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28 29ViteMeir - science centre
The Sognefjord Alpine Traverse KAUPANGER
BALESTRAND - SOGNDAL
Welcome to ViteMeir – the only science center along
This alpine ski tour takes you through the most the beautiful Sognefjord!
alpine region of the world´s longest fjord - the
Sognefjord. Unlike other museums, everything at ViteMeir can be
touched, played and experimented with: hands on!
Join us on a three day long ski adventure with a Learn through play in the science center by experiencing
certified mountain guide in the stunning scenery natural phenomena directly.
around the Sognefjord. Photo: Bård Basberg
At ViteMeir, sustainable development is the overall theme.
The tour traverses the alpine peaks between the small Through installations and hands-on
towns of Sogndal and Balestrand in the inner part of the activities in the exhibitions we want to create
Sognefjord. reflections around the challenges we face regarding
climate change.
The highlight of the tour is the combination of
spectacular fjords and mountains, stable snow ViteMeir is located in Kaupanger and has a unique view of
conditions and lodging at historical fjord hotels. Photo: Bård Basberg
the fjord and mountains.
Good to know A large roof terrace invites you to take a break while
Photo: Arkitektene 4b surrounded by stunning scenery. You can also enjoy the
• Highly qualified IFMGA mountain guides from
very nice facilities in the indoor and outdoor cafe and
Bre og Fjell. Good to know experience great food from local producers.
• Three full days of ski touring + an optional night • We show a short film showing the
Contact Prices & Availability in Balestrand. spectacular nature in the region
www.breogfjell.no From Nok 9150 pr participant (minimum 4 participants) • We have an avalanche simulator
• Maximum group size 6 people.
post@breogfjell.no The price includes: • We offer a «Taste of science» in a
Guide for three days Contact Prices & Availability
Lodging for two nights • This tour requires a high fitness level. food laboratory (local specialities)
+47 576 78 855 Three course dinner day one, two course dinner day two www.vitemeir.no Adults 125 nok
Breakfast and lunch packs
• Starting point is Sogndal. All the exhibitions have been adapted for
Transport from Sogndal to departure place post@vitemeir.no Children 65 nok
Safety equipment if needed
the disabled.
• The tour ends in Balestrand, transport back to ViteMeir is a new science center that will +47 481 89 438
Sogndal available. be opening at Kaupanger in 2021. The
center represents a world of science and
Photo: Bård Basberg Photo: istockphoto.com
technology, where the visitors can play,
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learn and explore.
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30 31ACTIVITIES & Breheimsenteret Visitor Centre
ATTRACTIONS
JOSTEDAL
Welcome to Breheimsenteret visitor centre!
HAFSLO Activities
Breheimsenteret is a natural starting point for glacier
JOSTEDAL adventures in Jostedalen, like glacier hiking, the guided
trip to Nigardsbreen viewpoint, kayaking and rafting. This
LUSTER unique building offers many services, to locals and tourists
SKJOLDEN alike, and has a great view of the glacier.
Guided hike to Nigardsbreen viewpoint
Nigardsbreen is one of the most famous glaciers in Europe.
Experience the glacial processes that carved the fjords
and landscape of Norway, and hear the dramatic story of
Where to stay Jostedalen by joining our guided hike up to the glacier.
We meet up at Nigardsbreen car park, only 3 km from
Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web Breheimsenteret, and we take the boat for a little roundtrip
on the glacier lake. Up by Nigardsbreen viewpoint we will
Jostedal Hotel Jostedal 20 All year post@jostedalhotel.no www.jostedalhotel.no have a lunchbreak and taste the salt-cured lamb from
Skjolden Hotel Skjolden 55 100 01.04 - 01.10 skjoldenhotel@skjolden.com www.skjoldenhotel.no Nigardsbreen valley.
Walaker Solvorn 25 50 01.04 - 30.10 hotel@walaker.com www.walaker.com
Photo: Frank Optun Smedegård Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen We offer packed lunches at Breheimsenteret.
Gaupnetunet Hotel Gaupne 21 80 All year (except 21.12 - 02.01) post@gaupnetunet.no www.gaupnetunet.no
Good to know The interactive exhibition and slide show film at
Tørvis Hotel Marifjøra 28 20 02.05 - 30.09 booking@torvis.no www.torvis.no Breheimsenteret are included in the price, so make sure to
Eikum Hotel Hafslo 56 80 All Year post@eikum.no www.eikum.no Duration: 2,5 hours Level: Medium visit the centre before or after the guided hike.
Distance: 15 min boat trip +
1,5km walking (one way)
CAMPING & CABINS Location Cabins/Apar./House Caravans/tents Open Contact Prices & Availability
Prices July: Adults: 350 NOK
Jostedal Camping Jostedal 12 cabins yes 01.05 - 15.10. (Winter on request) post@jostedalcamping.no www.jostedalcamping.no www.jostedal.com Adults 85 nok
Children up to 16 years: 250 NOK
Sandvik Camping Gaupne 28 cabins yes All year post@gaupnetunet.no www.gaupnetunet.no Student/Senior 55 nok
jostedal@jostedal.com
August and September: Min. 6 pax or min. Groups (min.10 pax) 55 nok
Viki Camping Luster 13 cabins - All year post@vikicamping.no www.vikicamping.no +47 576 83 250
price 2000 NOK. Children (up to 10) Free
Luster Fjordhytter Luster 12 cabins - All year stein.naess@luster-fjordhytter.com www.luster-fjordhytter.com
Skjolden Brygge Skjolden 32 apart/ 10 houses - All year post@skjoldenbrygge.com www.skjoldenbrygge.com Opening hours:
Photo: Breheimsenteret • 1. May - 20. Jun: 1000 - 1700
• 21. Jun - 25. Aug: 0900 - 1800 SEP MAY
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32 33Short Blue Ice Hike Llama walks and farm visits
SKJOLDEN
JOSTEDAL
Hiking on a glacier, a day you will never forget! Enjoy a visit to a Norwegian farm in the village of
Big, massive and impressive the NIGARDGLACIER Skjolden, located at the innermost end of Lustrafjord/
pulls down through the valley in Jostedalen near by Sognefjord.
the Sognefjord.
Meet the llamas and take them for a leisurely walk by the
Mørkrid river, whilst hearing about life in rural Western
With help of trained glacier guides, the right equipment
Norway and enjoying the wonderful surroundings and
and some expert instruction it is no big issue to hike on Photo: Petra Rapp
nature of Fjord Norway.
the blue, hard ice.
In addition to the llamas, the farm is home to one of
This is not a very strenuous hike, but the route passes Photo: Jostedalen Breførarlag
Norway largest flocks of rare breed “Viking”(old Norwegian)
through the blue ice landscape - with towers, pinnacles Good to know sheep and also grows raspberries.
and crevasses - is not flat and in some parts it climbs
quite steep up and down. Therefore you should be used to • Clothing
Hiking on the ice is cold. Wear warm, wind and
Chose between a short farm visit, 90 minute visit and river
hiking on easy mountain trails.
waterproof clothing, sunglasses, lunch and solid walk with the llamas, or full day llama hike into the nearby
shoes (trekking boots or sport shoes). The clothing conservation area. We can arrange other activities upon
The entrance to the exhibition at Breheimsenteret - the
must cover the whole body (no shorts or skirts). request.
Glacier Visitor Centre - is included as well (does not apply
to groups).
• Age limit is 12 yrs Photo: Skjolden Llamas Photo: Skjolden Llamas
This hike is suitable for all who want to experience, during • Drones (filming) are not allowed on the glacier
a shorter hike, what glacier hiking really is like. without special permission Good to know
• Duration: About 1,5 hrs. on the ice. Total 4-4,5 hrs
The total time is calculated as follows: Good, outdoor footwear and clothing
Boat transport: 15 min. x 2 plus a little waiting. recommended, although the shorter tours
are over mostly flat and easy paths. Hiking Contact Prices & Availability
Hiking to and from the Glacier 30-45 min. x 2
Equip/roping up and instruction approx. 30 min shoes and good clothing required on day www.skjoldenllamas.net Farm visit 30min 50 nok
(min 3 pax/150 nok per tour)
Contact Prices & Availability • Group size: Min. 2 pers. and max. 16 pers. per hikes, as well as a reasonable standard or
guide. fitness. llamas@online.no Llama walk 90min 175 nok
www.bfl.no 620 nok pr person (min 2 pax/ 350 nok per tour)
post@bfl.no Daily tours 15.05 -25.09. Other available products Children 6 years (or younger) +47 974 25 369 Day hikes 700 nok
Kids special blue ice hike free of charge (min 2 pax/ 1400 nok per tour)
+47 576 83 111
Long blue ice hike
May- Sept
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
See more information on our website Photo: Skjolden Llamas (Available on request all year)
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34 35Fjord Rib Adventure & Waterfall Hike
SKJOLDEN
Splash and wellbeing at
Lustrabadet
GAUPNE/LUSTER
Combine the RIB-tour “Fjord RIB Adventure” with
a waterfall hike to the impressive 218 metre tall
In Lustrabadet indoor water park you will find Feigumfossen waterfall!
activities and attractions for both young and old.
After an hour on the Lustrafjord, the inner part of the
A 25 meter long pool with six swimming lanes, a 5 meter Sognefjord, it is possible to experience the refreshing
tall jumping tower almost touching the roof. waterfall cascades at close range.
If you dare, you can jump from 1, 3 and 5 meters. Photo: Lustrabadet We finish more than half of the Fjord Adventure and go
ashore in Feigum. From Feigum we start a 30 minute hike
On top you will find the entrance for our 65 meter long on a rocky walking trail up to a viewpoint close to
slide which measures your time from start to end. There Feigumfossen waterfall. For those extra adventurous, there
is also a climbing wall, a short and faster slide and is a possibility to go even further, all the way to the foot of
children and baby pools with air bubbles, a fountain and the waterfall, where a refreshing experience is guaranteed!
a slide.
Good to know The hike goes along the Feigum river and takes approx. 1,5
We have warm pools with air and water-massage, “The hours as a roundtrip. The trail is a well maintained
Photo: Thomas Morel
Cave” which is a dark room with beautiful lighting and Meeting point By Skjolden Brygge. mountain trail, but after rainy days is can be slippery and
warm water. Last but not least, sit outside in our large Meet-up 15-20 minutes prior departure for muddy, so good footwear is recommended.
Jacuzzi with a view towards the mountain “Hest”. For check-in.
Photo: Adventure Tours
the brave, we recommend a dip in our 10 degree Celsius After the waterfall experience we walk back to the RIB-boat
Duration Approx. 3,5 hours in total
pool… but hurry back in the Jacuzzi! and glide back to Skjolden.
(approx. 1 hour 15 min. on the fjord)
Included in the tour
Warm floating suit with hood, life jacket,
wind goggles (optional).
Contact Prices & Availability Contact Prices & Availability
Difficulty Easy/moderate.
www.lustrabadet.no See our website Elevation: Approx. 200 m.a.s.l www.adventuretours.no Adults: 850 nok
post@lustrabadet.no Distance hiking: Approx. 1,2 km (one way) post@adventuretours.no Children (4-14): 600 nok
Terrain: Uphill and rocky on a
+47 576 85 680 well-maintained Norwegian hiking trail. +47 969 13 130
Photo: Lustrabadet Photo: Thomas Morel Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
We also offer SnowShoe hiking,
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36 37Magical Blue World under the 3 day Backcountry Skiing Course
Glacier JOSTEDAL/LUSTER
JOSTEDAL/LUSTER
Join experienced guides on a 3 day
Join experienced guides up to the magical front of backcountry skiing adventure.
the glacier.
The unique location of the Jostedal Valley - close to the
Crevasses, water holes and icecaves can be seen in the glacier, plenty of snow-falls and far from the coast (less
front, and gives amazing photo opportunities. wind) in combine, provide Jostedalen with perfect snow for
If the conditions allows it, you can get into icecaves under ski touring.
the glacier! Photo: Rikke Vidde Westvig
This guarantees the highest possible chance for a
This is nature at its best and most dramatic, combination of a rewarding learning experience and
totally breathtaking! some excellent back-country riding!
You will also be told the dramatic story of the Learn the basics of back-country skiing.
valley during the «Little Ice Age». Learn how to:
From the car to the front of the glacier it is about 5,5 km • Use the equipment
Photo: Thomas Morel
each way on snow shoes/skis. Our guides will help you • Skin
master both skis and snow shoes. Good to know • Pick your route
Photo: Eric James Ryan Photo: Eric James Ryan • Find the good snow
The difficulty level is dependent on the snow Duration: 4-6 hours • Stay avalanche safe
conditions. Good to know
We provide: snow shoes and hiking poles Duration: 3 days Join the local, experienced guides in the best snow in
Norway.
Guest need to bring a backpack (and a camera, We provide snow shoes, hiking poles
you wouldn´t want to miss the photo
Contact Prices & Availability opportunities) Guests need to bring: Contact Prices & Availability
www.jostedalhotel.no 1-3 persons: 2900 nok Alpine touring skis (randonee),
Make sure to dress in warm, wind and telemark or split-board, skins for the www.norgesguidene.no 4950 NOK per person (incl. stay
post@jostedalhotel.no 4-10 persons: 800 nok each waterproof clothes. Wear hiking boots, and make in Modern 6p cabin at Jostedal
skis, back pack for one-day hikes and post@norgesguidene.no
bjorjost@gmail.com sure you have food and water/ drink with you. Camping)
winter outdoor clothing, including
+47 576 83 119 warm gloves and hats. +47 920 54 057
Photo: Rikke Vidde Westvig Photo: Eric James Ryan
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38 39MAGNIFICENT
Photo: Rikke Vidde Westvig - Bergsetbreen Glacier
NEW SEASON HIKES
BUBBLE & SKI
GAUPNE - HAFSLO Let us tell you a little known secret..
Spring and autumn hikes in the Sognefjord area are less
busy, more colorful and even more spectacular than the
Bubble and ski weekend for the whole family! summer landscape. The air is fresh and raw, like the
Get away from the crowded ski resorts and enjoy a natural splender around you.
rural and quiet location. All inclusive with a “come
Due to the strong Norwegian tradition of hiking, there are
and go” weekend pass in the ski center and
plenty of exciting trails to hike from every village. The local
indoor waterpark - play all weekend long! tourist office can help you find both maps and trailheads.
Let´s hike!
Skiing Photo: Gaupnetunet
Sogn skisenter is know for having Norways best lift Photo: Torgeir Skjerdal - Bakkanosi Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen - Fuglefjell Høyanger
assisted off-piste skiing. The ski center also has huge
areas for kids to play safely and free. You will find a ski
rental, and xc-skiing for everyone.
Lustrabadet indoor water park
Enjoy an indoor waterpark when your legs need
a break from skiing. With water slides, hot saunas and Photo: Thomas Morel
bubble baths, this is a nice place to spend the day!
Good to know
All inclusive Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
Stay in comfortable apartments at Gaupnetunet • Sogn Ski center offers equipment rental.
Hotel. This is an all inclusive weekend, so all you
need to think about is having fun! • The weekend pass price is for 2 adults and 2
children, full board at Gaupnetunet Hotel.
• Gaupne is a 50min drive from Sogndal Airport
through fjord and agricultural landscape. Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen - Vettisfossen Waterfall Photo: Statens Vegvesen - Kings road Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug - Aurlandsdalen Valley
Contact Prices & Availability
www.gaupnetunet.no From 5890,- 2+2 • Other packages and discounts available on
request.
+47 992 06 110
Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen
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40 Photo: Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen Photo: Falkeblikk AS - Keipen Balestrand Photo: Thomas Morel - Stølsheimen 41ACTIVITIES &
ATTRACTIONS Guided kayaking & hiking
ÅRDAL
Bulder & Brak Adventures is a family run
LÆRDAL activity provider located where the Sognefjord goes
UTLADALEN ashore and meets Jotunheimen National park.
ÅRDAL Our experienced guides take you out on a trip on the
Sognefjord or on the beautiful lake named Årdalsvatnet.
We also offer full day hikes in Jotunheimen, Utladalen and
to spectacular viewpoints above the Sognefjord – all year!
We take pride in sharing our knowledge of nature, history
and culture.
We also offer snowshoeing to the viewpoint at
Paradisjuvet, viewpoint hiking in and around Årdal and
kayaking trips suited for families.
Where to stay
Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web
Klingenberg Hotel Årdal 49 80 All year (except holidays Easter and Christmas) post@klingenberghotel.no www.klingenberghotel.no Photo: Bulder & Brak Photo: Bulder & Brak
Lindstrøm Hotel Lærdal 86 01.04 - 30.10 post@lindstroemhotel.no www.lindstroemhotel.no Good to know
Hotel Grandane Lærdal 32 01.04 - 30.10 post@lindstroemhotel.no www.hotelgrandane.no
Available all year
Sanden Pensjonat Lærdal 8 All year (except christmas/new year weekend) post@sandenpensjonat.no www.sandenpensjonat.no
• Suited for children over 10 years old
• Our family kayaking trips have no age
CAMPING & CABINS Location Cabins Caravans/tents Open Contact Prices & Availability
limit, but the children must be above 15kg
Utladalen Camping Årdal 18 yes All year post@utla.no www.utla.no and mature enough to sit still in the kayak. www.bulderogbrak.no See our website
• Bring something to eat and drink
Maristuen Fjellferie Lærdal/Borgund 8 yes All year post@maristuen.no www.maristuen.no post@bulderogbrak.no
• Bring a change of clothes
• Bring good shoes for hiking +47 975 22 139
Photo: Bulder & Brak
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42 43Hiking through winter wonderland
in Utladalen with a packhorse
ÅRDAL
The Smoke house
ÅRDAL
Working with animals in the valley of Utladalen
Experience the Smokehouse at Klingenberg Hotel! makes sence when trying to bring history to life.
The people that used to live here were totally
The Klingenberg Hotel in Årdal has its own smokehouse,
dependent on their horses. A horse could carry and pull
and it is perfect for social gatherings, beer tasting,
with great strength, and as pack animals they are happy
storytelling or just as a place to enjoy good food together
to cooperate.
with friends, co-workers or family. Photo: Klingenberg Hotel
Hiking with horses brings us closer to nature as well,
Sit down in a relaxing atmosphere after a nice hike in the
because you get to observe an animal with great instinct
mountains, enjoy the fireplace and the taste of something
for moving in challenging terrain.
truly local.
Trust your horse to find the way. Frysning here is 23 years
Activities in the Smokehouse:
old, and still strong and eager. He was a racehorse for
about a decade, and is now enjoying life as our companion
• Social gatherings
and guide.
• Beer tasting together with tastings of local food Photo: Klingenberg Hotel
• Storytelling Good to know We take pride in making history come to life, and focus on
• Tailored events
Photo: Torunn Todal Laberg Photo: Genivev Hathaway
storytelling and local knowledge. Utladalen is one of the
• Age limit for beer tasting: 18 years deepest and wildest canyons in Norway, and home to the
• Price from 300 NOK per pers Good to know most beautiful waterfalls in the country.
• For groups from 10-30 pax
Duration: 4 hour roundtrip
This valley is one of the true hidden gems of the
We use snowshoes/spikes if the
conditions demand it Sognefjord.
We also provide skiing poles.
Contact Prices & Availability Contact Prices & Availability
Add on:
www.klingenberghotel.no On request www.bulderogbrak.no See our website
We are happy to serve traditional
post@klingenberghotel.no food outside in the wilderness post@bulderogbrak.no
+ 47 576 65 800 Hot chocolate
+47 975 22 139
Coffee/tea
Photo: Klingenberg Hotel Photo: Genivev Hathaway
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44 45ACTIVITIES &
ATTRACTIONS
VIKING VALLEY
Njardarheimr Viking Town
GUDVANGEN
Vikingvalley is a place for memorable
AURLAND experiences, learning and fun activities. A place
FLÅM where you can interact with people who re-enact
the past, all in accordance with historical
GUDVANGEN elements.
The Viking experience
Join us on an exciting and incredible journey which
will take you back over a thousand years in time -
Where to stay listen to the echoes of history through as you hear
stories of the Vikings!
Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web Understand who the Vikings were and where they
29|2 Aurland Boutique hotel Aurland 9 12 01.04-01.11 post@292aurland.com www.292aurland.com came from. Learn about what it was really like to be
Vangsgården Gjestgiveri Aurland 31 - 01.03-15.12 booking@vangsgaarden.no www.vangsgaarden.no
a Viking.
Fretheim Hotel Flåm 122 170 All year booking@fretheimhotel.no www.fretheimhotel.no Experience for yourself a Viking community, their
Flåmsbrygga Hotel Flåm 41 75 All year (except 24.12.– 26.12) booking@flamsbrygga.no www.flamsbrygga.no travels, their boats and how the Viking Age and its
Gudvangen Fjordtell Gudvangen 30 100 All year fjordtel@online.no www.gudvangen.no Photo: Frode Tufte Photo: Frode Tufte
teachings have left a deep mark in history which still
affects our lives today
Vatnahalsen Hotel Myrdal/Flåm 40 90 All year (except 23.12.-27.12) post@vatnahalsen.no www.vatnahalsen.no Good to know
Flåm Marina & Apartment Flåm 12 - All year booking@flammarina.no www.flammarina.no Duration Guided tours: 45 minutes Vikingvalley; Where Viking History comes to life!
Suitable for Vikings of all ages
CAMPING & CABINS Location Cabins/Apar./house Caravans/tents Open
Flåm Camping Flåm 15 yes 01.03 - 31.10 camping@flaam-camping.no www.flaam-camping.no Language English / Norwegian Contact Prices & Availability
Gudvangen Camping Gudvangen 15 yes All year post@visitgudvangen.no www.visitgudvangen.no www.vikingvalley.no Adults 200 nok
Outdoor & indoor activity, please
Stalheimsøy Gard Gudvangen 2 apart. - All year stalheimsoy@gmail.com - dress warm. salg@guas.no Children* (4-15) 98 nok
*Children under the age of 4 in the accompany of adults are
Undredal Apartment Undredal 4 rooms - All year booking@visitundredal.no www.visitundredal.no +47 462 45 462 granted free access. Children under the age of 12 must be
For other availiable products, accompanied by an adult.
Undredal Camping Undredal - yes 01.03-31.10 booking@visitundredal.no www.visitundredal.no see our website
Photo: Frode Tufte
ALL YEAR
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46 47Flåmsbrygga Hotel & Ægir BrewPub Winter FjordSafari
FLÅM FLÅM
Idyllically situated on the Flåm harbour,
Flåmsbrygga is a cluster of buildings that includes Join us on a soft winter adventure and let us take
hotel rooms, café, restaurant and Ægir BrewPub – a you closer to nature in the heart of Fjord Norway –
Viking inspired brewpub offering handcrafted beer the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord. All our tours
and Viking inspired food. starts and ends in Flåm, deep into the Sognefjord.
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
We offer beer tasting at 16:30 every day throughout the Photo: Flåmsbrygga
We use open boats with a maximum of 12 guests,
year in Ægir BrewPub. Taste three seasonal beers and ensuring a personal experience with our guides and a
discover a new world of flavours and aromas. Duration chance to get close to small villages and frozen waterfalls
30-45 min, register and pay on spot. Beer tasting for along the way.
groups as well as beer- and aquavit tasting for groups is
available on request all year. Your guide will share stories, local history and even some
tales from this spectacular area.
Several outdoor activities are available daily, and we offer
packages that includes one activity and a Viking Photo: Thor Brødreskift Photo: Thea Hermansen Photo: Thea Hermansen
dinner in Ægir BrewPub. Enjoy FjordSafari RIB tour, We also offer
snowshoe hike, hiking and cultural evening walk, and taste Good to know Good to know • Snowshoe Hike
our unique Viking Plank for dinner – a five course beer- and • Heritage FjordSafari
Flåmsbrygga Hotel – 41 rooms
food menu. During the winter season we have a recommended age limit of 6 • Brekkefossen Waterfall Hike
Photo: Thea Hermansen years old due to low temperatures.
Ægir BrewPub has a restaurant on first floor and
a pub on ground floor. Enjoy handcrafted beer and We provide you with extra layers of thermal clothing, flotation
Viking inspired food in a unique atmosphere. suits, hats, gloves and goggles.
Flåmstova Restaurant and Furukroa Café offer Duration: Winter FjordSafari: 2 hours 30min Contact Prices & Availability
lunch and dinner for groups and individual Start & end location: Flåm
Contact Prices & Availability Photo: Thea Hermansen
www.fjordsafari.com Adults 840 nok
travelers.
www.flamsbrygga.no See our website post@fjordsafari.com Children 640 nok
Available from November - March
Other products available on our website. +47 576 33 323
mail@flamsbrygga.no
Winter FjordSafari (2,5h) Includes a stop in Undredal village for hot
+47 576 32 050 Beer and Aquevit tasting for groups beverage and a chance to try the award winning goat cheese.
Photo: Thea Hermansen Package: FjordSafari, snowshoe hiking or cultural
ALL YEAR evening walk incl. Ægir Viking dinner. ALL YEAR
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48 49Emobility - Electrical fun car rental SEGWAY tour in Flåm
FLÅM
FLÅM
Experience Flåm the fun way, through a 120 minutes
Welcome to a new, fun, green way to Photo: EL-Tour
guided tour that explores some of the most beautiful
experience beautiful attractions around Flåm and viewpoints Flåm has to offer.
Aurland!
Experience Flåm the fun way, through a 120 minutes guided
There are many different trips to choose from – you are tour that explores some of the most beautiful viewpoints
guaranteed to find one that suits you. Flåm has to offer.
Photo: Emobility
Visit the amazing viewpoint “Stegastein” in one of our The tour starts by our trailer close to the doc in Flåm and
environmentally friendly fun cars! continues 4 kilometers up the valley next to the beautiful
Flåm River, past the waterfall Brekkefossen and up to Flåm
We have a lot of interesting things to tell you with our church. During the day, the church is open to the public,
in-car GPS guide. Drive at your own pace and explore as and we make a short stop so that it is possible to visit the
much as you like. church.
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Our shop is located 5 minutes walk from the port in Flåm. Photo: Emobility Good to know After the stop at the church, the tour continues up through
the canyon at Leina and up to the beautiful waterfall
Photo: EL-Tour Meeting point: The guide will meet you by Rjoandefossen.
the trailer at the big open space in front of
the railway museum in Flåm Then the tour head back down the valley again by the river
past some historical monuments and up to a viewpoint on
Meeting time: 10 minutes prior to your
Haugane where you will have wonderful view up the valley
booking
Duration: 120 minutes, 75 minutes, 45 min
and also of Flåm bay and the Sognefjord.
(see our website for more detailed
information about the 75 minute and 45 min
Contact Prices & Availability tour)
Contact Prices & Availability
www.emobflam.no See our website
Wear: Flat shoes and clothing suitable for www.el-tour.no From 395 nok
postflam@emob.no the weather. Rain ponchos available if needed
post@el-tour.no May - Sept
+47 901 68 695 Included: An experienced guide, helmet and
Photo: Emobility safety vest +47 923 51 020 Oct - March on request
Photo: Emobility Photo: EL-Tour Minimum age: 10 years
SEP OCT NOV APR MAY Maximum weight: 117 kg SEP MAY
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