Jostedalen - naturally active
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NEWS: The Glacier Bus will this summer run from May 19 through September 30.
Also better connection from Balestrand, with daily departure at 07.50.
All Sognefjord destinations are connected to the Glacier Bus. Read more.

Is global warming melting the glaciers?
Come to Jostedalen and check it out! So far the glacier arms are reacting very individually. The Nigardsbreen Glaciers almost unaffected. Come and have a close look at the ice. You can even walk on it. Or paddle among icebergs. Read more

Jostedalen is the main outdoor activity center of the Sognefjord region. Nature itself is the main ingredient, and first class guides take you out to adventurous activities like glacier hikes, kayaking, rafting, canyoning and horseback riding. And of course plenty of opportunities for hiking on your own in the National Park mountains and valleys.
ALL ACTIVITIES HERE!! ------ and the Google Earth location

Breheimsenteret is a National Park Visitor's Center at the entrance of the Jostedal Glacier National Park. The glacier and the park have their names from the Jostedalen Valley. The Nigard Glacier is the easiest accessible arm of the main glacier.
In the Center you can visit our museum, a thrilling experience, and who knows, you might just learn something too!
We also do all the booking for the Jostedal activities.
We also have a souvenirs shop, with sweaters, jackets, T-shirts and postcards.
And of course genaral tourist information for the Sognefjord region.

Do you have kids? They'll love the Children's Climbing Room, within the cafeteria.
We have wireless connection to the Internet.

On these pages you will find out more about us and Jostedalen.

World record by british swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh did a record North Pole Swim on July 15. For a month he trained in Jostedalen, swimming in the Nigardsbreen Lake. See videos HERE