Nordfjord - Glacier, fjord and sea in two hours! Nordfjord lies in Fjord Norway, and consists of the municipalities of Stryn, Hornindal, Gloppen, Eid, Vågsøy and Selje. A journey along the Nordfjord offers an exceptional variety of scenery ranging from blue glacier arms and towering mountains to fertile valleys and deep lakes, and taking you right out to the coast and the relentless breakers of the Stadhavet sea. We have long-standing traditions for receiving guests in our region. Come and visit us - we´ll welcome you with open arms!
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 The huge Briksdal Glacier forms part of the Jostedal Glacier National Park. The wild glacier slope plunges from a height of 1200 metres down to the lush, narrow Briksdalen valley - a sight that attract 300,000 visitors from all over the world each year.
Briksdalsbreen Glacier lies at the end of enchanting Oldedal valley, about 20 km from Olden. From the mountain lodge it is 2 km on a gravel road up to the glacier. You can walk there or be driven in open cars. Briksdal glacier mountain lodge is open from medio April to Medio October. Glacier tours, restaurant and a large souvenir boutique.
Transport to the Glacier
 "Troll" cars can bring you to the glacier in from medio April to medio October. The price is (2009) NOK 180 per person, Children 7-14 years old recieve a 50% discount. Children under 7 years old: free. The trip takes 1,5 hrs there and back. Advance booking is recommended. Oldedalen Staging Association was formed in 1923. The road passes through beautiful, wild scenery and crosses the foaming glacier river twice. Also available for disabled. For booking call +47 57 87 68 05.
 Glacier Safari on the lake in front of the Briksdal Glacier
Experience the Briksdalsbreen Glacier at close quarters on one of our guided trips on the lake to which the glacier tongue descends. We paddle in large rubber dinghies between the icebergs floating in the lake. An experience for all the family. Read more
New activity park in Briksdalen Valley
New and unique activity park in the famous Briksdal Valley. 25 different activities, both at ground level and high up. Paintball, a climbing tower, axe throwing, archery, Viking bowling and lots more. There is something for everyone at the activity park. Read more...
Glacier walks
Because of changes in the glacier, the glacier walks have been moved to Bødalsbre Glacier from 2007. Read more
Read more about the other glacier arms of Jostedalsbreen here
Useful links
www.briksdalsbre.no
www.briksdal-adventure.com
Bus daily to the glacier
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Your official travel guide to Stryn & Nordfjord
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