NEW SEASONS SOGNEFJORD The longest fjord, the largest glaciers and the highest mountains.
Two UNESCO world heritage listed sites. Three amazing National tourist routes. Four gorgeous stave churches. Over nine idyllic fjord villages. Activities. Attractions. Culture. Food.
We believe our playground is the finest in the world.
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Sales Manager CEO Visit Sognefjord Heidi Hauge Ståle Brandshaug [email protected] [email protected] +47 91 35 07 30 +47 90 96 11 79
Photos front page: 1st row from left: Vegard B. Aasen - Gabor Igari - Vegard B.Aasen 2nd row from left: Vegard B. Aasen - Sverre Hjørnevik - Sven Erik Kjennerud 3rd rom from left: Sverre Hjørnevik - Sverre Hjørnevik (Winter) - Vegard B. Aasen - Vegard B. Aasen
Trondheim/ Oslo
Sogne ellet
Ålesund
Hodlekve Høyanger
Fagernes/ Oslo Oppedal
Gol/Oslo
Ca 30 km = ca 30 min Photo: Roar Werner Vangsnes Photo: Frode Tufte
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
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Sognefjord Fjord Villages 6
The Sognefjord Scenic Route 7
Activities & Attractions Balestrand, Høyanger, Lavik and Vik 10
Activities & Attractions Fjærland, Kaupanger, Sogndal 24
Activities & Attractions Jostedal, Luster, Skjolden 36
Activities & Attractions Lærdal, Utladalen, Årdal 46
Activities & Attractions Aurland, Flåm, Gudvangen 52
Resorts, Charter, Transport & Roundtrips 63
Cultural Experiences & food Water and Snow
Hiking Cycling
Photos front page: 1st row: 292Aurland - 2nd row: Sverre Hjørnevik - Georg Olaf Reydarsson Hansen (right) - 3rd row: R.Westvig - 4th row: Sogn Tours as - Sverre Hjørnevik (right) SOGNEFJORD 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 region contains more than 15 scenic Fjord villages from Høyanger and Balestrand in the west to Skjolden, Årdal, Lærdal and Flåm in the inner part of the Sognefjord.
Sognefjord offres unique accomodations by the fjord with activities right at your doorstep and a taste of local food and culture in every Photo: Helge Grønningseter village.
Every single village has it´s own unique set of secrets and specialities. The villages are connected to three National Scenic Routes and The Sognefjord Scenic Route surrounded by the longest fjord, the largest glacier and the highest mountains.
Discover the heart and soul of fjord living - all year round!
The Sognefjord villages are easy accesable from Bergen and Oslo by car, bus, boat, railway and plane.
For public transport, see our GoEco brochure at www.sognefjord.no under "Get Here" and "Getting to & around”.
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Photo: Helge Grønningseter THE SOGNEFJORD SCENIC ROUTE
The Sognefjord Scenic Route connects all the Fjord villages along the Sognefjord with activities, attractions and adventures around every bend, including connections to the three National Scenic Routes Gaularfjellet, Sognefjellet and Aurlandsfjellet. (See map page 2)
Beautiful fjord landscape, rivers and waterfalls seasoned with unique architecture allows for some the most scenic experiences on the route around the Fjord. The perfect roadtrip and a once in a lifetime Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik experience.
To-and-from Sognefjord Scenic Route:
• Oslo - Lærdal 282 km. (4,5 h.)
• Bergen - Flåm 169 km. (2,5 h.)
• Bergen - Lavik 115 km. (2 h.)
Ferries between Oppedal - Lavik (20 minutes), Balestrand (Dragsvik) - Hella (10 minutes) and Sogndal (Mannheller) - Lærdal (Fodnes) 15 minutes. Optional touristic ferries between Kaupanger - Gudvangen (2,5 h.) and Lærdal - Gudvangen (2,5 h.). Routes at www.kringom.no
National Scenic Routes: www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en
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Photo: Vegard B. Aasen Photo: Thomas Morel Photo: R.Westvig
Foto: Vegard B. Aasen Photo: R.Westvig HOPPERSTAD KAUPANGER URNES BORGUND STAVE CHURCH STAVE CHURCH STAVE CHURCH STAVE CHURCH VIK KAUPANGER URNES LÆRDAL - BORGUND
The richly decorated Kaupanger Stave Church is Urnes stave church is the Built around 1180 and Hopperstad stave church in Vik the largest stave church in the oldest and most highly dedicated to the Apostle would have been lost but for Sogn region. decorated stave church in the Andrew. The church is the intervention of cultural The church has the Sognefjord area. In 1979 it exceptionally well preserved conservationists, who managed largest number of staves to be was included on UNESCO’s and is the most distinctive to save it just in the nick of time. found in any one stave church. World Heritage List. stave church in Norway.
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Season Season Season Season All year - on request On request On request 16:04 - 30.09
Opening Hours Opening Hours Opening Hours Opening Hours 10:00 - 17:00 -- 10:30 - 17:45 10:00 - 17:00 09:00 - 17:00 ( 19.06 - 13.08 ) 08:00 - 20:00 (11.06 - 21.08)
Prices Prices Prices Prices
Adults NOK 70 Adults NOK 70 Adults NOK 90 Adults NOK 90 Groups (min. 15 pers) NOK 60 Groups (min. 15 pers) NOK 60 Groups (min. 15 pers) NOK 80 Groups (min. 15 pers) NOK 80 Pensioners NOK 60 Pensioners NOK 60 Pensioners NOK 80 Pensioners NOK 80 Students | Children NOK 50 Students | Children NOK 50 Students | Children NOK 70 Students | Children NOK 70 Family ticket NOK 180 Family ticket NOK 180 Family ticket NOK 220 Family ticket NOK 220
Good to know: Good to know: Good to know: Situated beautifully in Vik with Near Nørøyfjorden, UNESCO world heritage site Good to know: magnificent views UNESCO world heritage fjord Norway`s most authentic stave church
Local host Local host Local host Mrs. Kari Viken Sunde Mrs. Marit Bøen Mrs. Tanna Gjeraker +47 415 03 516 +47 915 38 565 +47 907 92 319 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS BALESTRAND HØYANGER LAVIK VIK
HØYANGER • • BALESTRAND
•VIK • LAVIK
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Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web Kviknes Hotel Balestrand 190 400 13.04.-15.10 [email protected] www.kviknes.no Dragsvik Hotel Balestand 21 20 22.04.-22.10 [email protected] www.dragsvik.no Lavik Fjord Hotel Lavik 10 - All year [email protected] [email protected]
Blix Hotel Vik 27 70 All Year (except 21.12. - 02.01) [email protected] www.blixhotell.no
Øren Hotel AS Høyanger 25 100 All year (except 21.12. - 02.01) [email protected] www.orenhotel.no
Camping & Cabins Location Cabins Caravans Open Email Web & tents Veganeset Camping Balestrand 7 X 20.05 - 15.09 [email protected] www.veganesetcamping.no Vik Camping Vik 8 X All Year [email protected] www.vikcamping.com Tistel Camping Vik 8 X 01.05 - 15.09 [email protected] www.sognefjord.no Nesheim Camping Høyanger 11 X All Year [email protected] www.nesheim-camping.no THE NORWEGIAN MUSEUM OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM BALESTRAND
Join us on a small stroll into the scenery of “The early Photo: David Zadik Tourism in Norway”.
The arrival of the regular steamboat service created a Good to know universal centre for commercial development throughout • Duration: 30 – 45 minutes. the country. Here local people met the visitors. • Situated in the center of picturesque The tour passes the original row of buildings dating from Photo: Norsk Reiselivsmuseum Balestrand. the time of steamships, in the late 1800s. • 3 authentic buildings from early 1900s included. The tour price includes the entrance fee to the museum. Booking & • In the auditorium 4 short films can «The early painters as contributors to tourism» Information be chosen. The early painters established a market for their products, ü : reiselivsmuseum.no creating wide interest for Norwegian landscapes during • Small museum shop. * : [email protected] the national romantic period in the 1800s. ' : +47 474 53 053 • In weekdays July and August guided tours are offered included in the Here in Balestrand examples of Dragon-style villas built by museum ticket early artists can be seen. Prices • “Travelling and Tourism in Norway” Adults 100 NOK (15-20 min) – an introduction to the exhibits. Children (under 17) 50 NOK
• Saturdays and Sundays also: October - April: Available for “A quayside walk” The start of Tourism. groups on request. Min price is 2000 NOK • Duration: Tour 30 min. added 30 min. in the museum.
12 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR CIDERHUSET CIDER TASTING BALESTRAND
The Cider House is a family run micro cidery (winery) in an organic orchard with a range of different fruits that
Photo: Ciderhuset we use in the production of ciders, fruit wines and brandy.
Good to know Meet with one of the family members and learn about the process of growing and fermenting fruit for cider or Photo: Ciderhuset brandy. • 15-20 min easy walk along the fjord and fruit orchards from the village center. Signs Ciderhuset or just a You will learn about how we treat the cider and the C with an apple inside. Booking & bottles to make sparkling cider the traditional Champaign method. • Interpretation program 45 min Information Incl.tasting of 5 samples in the cider We provide an interpretation program lasting approx. 30 cellar. Open farm shop. ü : ciderhuset.no min., including 5 samples of cider. We also have a farm * : [email protected] • Private tours & private guide shop with a ciders, juices and food souvenirs. In addition to our scheduled ' : +47 908 35 673 activities, we customize excursions for many types of groups and occasions. Heritage walks, cider tasting and visit to an authentic artist villa. Prices Min number of participants 15. Adults 260 NOK Children and non-alcoholic Photo: Thomas Morel samples 160 NOK
AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR 13 FJORD CYCLING Guided - Self Guided ROUNDTRIP - SOGNEFJORD
Welcome to Fjord Cycling paradise! Fjord Cycling offers guided and self-guided round trip tours on leisure bikes alongside Norways longest and deepest fjord - The Sognefjord.
Get closer to Norways longest and deepest fjord on a Photo: Merete Høgi magnificent bicycle adventure and enjoy the local food, culture and hidden gems.
Rolling through the fjord landscape on a bike, is a full and lush Booking & Photo: Merete Høgi experience, and the best of it all, it is at your own pace and Information comfort ü : fjordcycling.no Good to know Feel the fresh fjord and mountain air on your face and become *: [email protected] • Self guided or guided cycling week. one with the sublime landscape surrounding you. ': +47 98 88 54 15 • Cycling from 25 to 75 km pr day Tour cycling on new hybrid bikes on narrow paved roads, will - the routes are flat and easy. allow you to experience the real Norwegian culture, nature and heritage up close. Our tours start in Bergen, but on request we Prices offer alternative starting points. Self guided tour 7 nights from: The package includes: 1390 Euro pr person double room • Accomodation with breakfast in Bergen, Other products Vik, Balestrand and Hafslo. Single room charge: 200 Euro • A ready made self guided tour with overnight stays and road book • Luggage transfer. • Start at Sogndal Airport • Start in Vik or Balestand • New quality bicycle, helmet, bags and • Qustom made tours on request reflective jacket.
• Road book and map for self guided tour.
AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR 14 • Excellent guides. BALESTRAND & NÆRØYFJORD SIGHTSEEING BALESTRAND - NÆRØYFJORD
Tour on the fjord from Balestrand through Nærøyfjorden and back.
Photo: Vegard B. Aasen This trip will show you the differences of the fjord. From wide open fjord landscape to narrow gates with large peaks on both sides.The variation of the landscape Good to know surrounding our fjords is spectacular.
• Meeting point at the Steep mountains rise up to 1700 meters above sea level and tourist information in Balestrand. Photo: Vegard B. Aasen plunge down into a narrow fjord wich is only 250m wide at its narrowest point. Rivers in the area turn into stunning waterfalls, • We provide all needed equipment. especially in spring time.
• Duration prox.2,5 hours. This trip is soutable for all ages and safety instructions will be Booking & given before the trip starts. • Departure Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Information Remember your camera! Saturday at 08:45. ü : balestrandadventure.no * • Season: From 15th April. : [email protected] ': +47 47 85 53 23 Other products
• Fairytale round trip Balestrand- Høyanger Prices • Custom Tours on request Adults 1300 NOK Children (under 17) 650 NOK
Children under 2 years -free.
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Photo: Vegard B. Aasen GUIDED KAYAK TOUR BALESTRAND Photo: Gone Paddling
Located along one of the most popular tourist destinations in Norway, Balestrand is an Good to know
untarnished jewel located in the heart of Difficulty and fitness level Sognefjord- Norway’s longest fjord. • This is a 3-hour, low effort, paddle tour, suitable for all After suiting up and a short safety orientation you will Photo: Gone Paddling experience levels. embark on an unforgettable kayaking trip on the fjords around Balestrand. Booking & We provide An experienced guide will take you on an historic and • Kayaks, paddles, dry or wet cultural trip through time as you bask in the natural Information suits & lifejackets. beauty of these world-famous fjords. • Experienced guide. ü : gonepaddling.no • Light lunch*. *: [email protected] During the trip, we will stop on one of the many beaches, * Please notify us in advance if any ': +47 215 10 060 so you can stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery while special requirements.
we have a light lunch. Our guests need to bring Other products Prices • Suitable clothing to wear • Rent a Kayak in Balestrand underneath the paddling clothes. • Rent a bike in Balestrand Adults: 850 NOK • Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses if desired. • Guided bicycle tour Children: 650 NOK (7-14 years old)
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Photo: Gone Paddling Photo: Gone Paddling Photo: Visit Norway
Rent a kayak in Guided bicycle tour Balestrand Photo: Visit Norway Join us on a recreational and Have experience paddling? Want educational bicycle tour along the to break away from the groups and Rent a bike in fjords around Balestrand! set your own course? Let Gone Paddling put you in a quality sea Balestrand An experienced guide will take you kayak, so you can go on your own on an historic and cultural adventure! Enjoy the freedom to make your trip through time as you bask in the own adventure with a quality natural beauty of these bicycle rental from Gone Paddling. world-famous fjords. Prices We offer quality bicycles and can • 1/2 day kayak rental help you plan a route to meet Morning or afternoon your experience/fitness level and Single: 700 NOK expectations. Bring your own map Prices Double: 1200 or purchase one from us!
• Full-day kayak rental Adults: 850 NOK Single: 990 NOK Prices Children: 650 NOK (10-14 years Double: 1490 NOK old*) • 1/2 day rental morning or afternoon: 300 NOK • 1/2 day Paddleboard rental * Cycling at times on busy road, Single: 500 NOK • Full day rental: 400 NOK parents should consider if this activity is suitable for their child. • Full day Paddleboard rental • Overnight (24 hours): 500 NOK Single: 700 NOK Foto: Vegard B. Aasen FJORD ANGLING SAFARI BALESTRAND
Try a popular high end holiday fishing trip and adventure with a true local.
A tiny moment can last lifetime with clever solutions and creative ideas. Break free from old holiday perceptions and try something entirely different. Good to know With this guide, there is room for personality. Tor Andrè is Meeting point outside the tourist Photo: Balestrand Fjord Angling a local and lives in Balestrand. He knows his local history information in Balestrand. and Balestrand today. See Balestrand’s famous red villas from the seaside and learn the history behind them. • Duration 1-8 hours. Booking & Fish colourful wrasse-fish and haul up fish baskets in front • We provide of Kviknes Hotel. Try angling for Whiting in the beautiful Information Life Jackets and fishing equipment. Esefjord. ü : balestrandfjordangling.com • Guests need to bring Surrounded by mountains more than 1000masl, there are * : [email protected] Warm clothing. no places like this on earth. ' : +47 900 81 939
Join us on a true fishing adventure.
Other products Prices
• Amazing snow shoe hike From 1500 NOK - 7900 NOK • Pure fishing (1- 4 persons) • Full day Fjord Safari • Family Fjord Safari
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Photo: Balestrand Fjord Angling GUIDED BUS TOUR SAURDAL BALESTRAND - SAURDAL
Join a local guide for a hike, a taste of local food and story telling.
Join a guided minibus tour to Saurdal, a mountain valley above Balestrand. Photo: Balestrand Tour The tour departs from the tourist office in the centre of Balestrand and the drive to the viewpoint in Saudal takes Good to know around 30 minutes.
Departure: 09:45 (Return 12:00) From here, 620masl, you´ll have a fantastic view over the Sognefjord. • Duration: 2 h 15 min Booking & After a photo break, the tour continues for a forest recre- • Target Group: Everybody Information ation area, where local food is served along with a good • Max. passengers in bus:16 story in a traditional Norwegian lean-to. ü : balestrandtour.no • Dress appropriately according * : [email protected] This tour is suitable for guests of all ages. to season and weather. ': +47 959 06 409
Wear training- or hiking shoes. Prices 750 NOK per person
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Explore the Sognefjord by bike - recommended trips.
Photo: Sogn Tours • The trip goes along the northside of the Sognefjord to the village of Leirvik. With the possibility to continue to Hyllestad and visit the ancient millstone park Good to know ’Kvernsteinspark”. • Pick up and return at Photo: Sogn Tours Here you can enjoy a guided tour, grind your own flour Lavik Fjord Hotell. and bake bread over a bonfire Viking-style. • Bike helmets and visibility • Cycle route on the south side of the Sognefjord to the vests are included in the quirky and unique Wilderness museum in Massnes or to Booking & price. the Ikkjefjord, where hiking routes are available. Information • It is possible to order a packed lunch! ü : www.sogntours.no Sogn tours provides comfortable rental bikes. *: [email protected] The cycle routes in the area are perfect for any kind of ': +47 577 14 040 cycler – whether you are a weathered semi-pro or an enthusiastic newbie. Choose between our easy-terrain
bikes (Scott Sub Cross 45) or our touring bike Prices (Merida Hybrid Freesport 8) and start exploring. 225 NOK per bike per day.
Admission fee: Millstone park 60 NOK
Massnes widerness museum 65 NOK 20 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR
Photo: Sogn Tours Photo: Sogn Tours Photo: Sogn Tours
Self-guided hiking The world of the trips with fjord view! Photo: Sogn Tours blacksmith Photo: Sogn Tours Enjoy a spectacular view over the fjord landscape and out to the coast. A different Viking Kjetil is a craftsman with extensive Canoeing on Lake experience makingtools and the Possible throughout the year, depending the weather conditions. story fittings for the restorations of listed Søresand heritage buildings, stave churches Enjoy a guided tour together with a Let`s go paddle on the lake! Hikes with a great view over the and other culturally important local expert guide who will show you buildings throughout Norway. Canoeing is a fun activity for the Sognefjord: the old quarry landscape of the park whole family. It is not too difficult, and and tell you the story of how a small the experience being on the lake, • Fuglefjell, 534 masl place like Hyllestad became the gliding silently is second to none • Tjønnåsheia, 605 masl largest producer in scandinavia of an Prices • Laviksåta, 707 masl important daily object: the hand • Hellebøstølen, 505 masl 349 NOK per person quern. Prices Minimum 8 persons, maximum 12 persons. 390 NOK per canoe per 3 hours. Prices Prices Available on request all year. Hiking map of the area 50 NOK 190 NOK per person Maximum 8 persons per guide. THE INDUSTRIAL STAIRWAY HØYANGER
Are you up for a challenge? Climb the stairs 1268 or 2418 steps along the mountainside.
Enjoy spectacular view on the way and at the top. For sporty children and semi-sporty adults. Good to know The shortest steps (elevation: 45m) are the steepest. • Good and light shoes are Duration: about 40 minutes. recommended.
The longest steps are easier. • The stairs can be slippery during Duration: about 50 minutes. Photo: Vegard B. Aasen rain, make sure to choose shoes with a good grip. Booking & How to get to Høyanger: • Stay over at Øren Hotel. Information www.orenhotel.no Travel by car: From Bergen to Høyanger (one ferry) 2 hours 37 min. ü : www.orenhotel.no *: [email protected] By expressboat from Bergen to Nordeide: 3 hours ': +47 577 07 600
By airplane: From Oslo to Førde (Bringeland): 50 minutes, and then 45 minutes by car to Høyanger. Prices No charge
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Photo: Vegard B. Aasen THE SILVER RING IN VIK VIK Welcome to a cultural experience in Vik.
The Sylvringen roundtrip takes our guests on a historical journey through our most precious history and gives you Photo: Thomas Morel a taste of our very own local speciality, Gamalost cheese.
We visit our two beautiful churches, the Hopperstad Good to know Stave church and Hove Stone church. We go into the valley to see the first hydro electric powerplant and we Blix hotel offers discount prices for Photo: R.Westvig a combined overnight stay and the learn about Kaizer Wilhelms massive statue of Fritjov the Silver ring tour. Contact Blix hotel for Brave. prices. Spend a night at Blix hotel and enjoy the local cuisine, The tour is partly on foot (transport Booking & before waking up to a nice breakfast and a day of availiable). Information adventure.
Duration *: [email protected] The Sylvringen roundtrip is available as a whole day experience, or as a shortened version that takes about • Available as half a day and full day. ': +47 576 96 550 half a day. Both roundtrips end up at the local jeweller Meeting point where every traveller is presented with the possiblity to • Blix hotel (Tourist information). have their status as a “True VIKing” confirmed with a Prices diploma. From 550 NOK per person. We promise to take you on a beautiful journey around Prices vary depending on size Vik. Read more at facebook.com/Sylvringen. of group and transport option.
Transport by bus and Package deals available. AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR 23 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS FJÆRLAND KAUPANGER LEIKANGER SOGNDAL
FJÆRLAND • SOGNDAL • • • LEIKANGER KAUPANGER
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Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web Fjærland Fjordstove Fjærland 14 30 01.04.-30.09 [email protected] www.fjaerlandhotel.com
Quality Hotel Sogndal 226 520 All year (except 21.12. - 02.01) [email protected] www.qualityhotelsogndal.no
Lægreid Hotell Sogndal 36 40 All year (except 21.12. - 02.01) [email protected] www.lagreid.no Hofslund Fjordhotel Sogndal 49 - 16.04.-13.09 [email protected] www.hofslund-hotel.no Leikanger Fjordhotel Leikanger 55 60 15.04.-01.11 [email protected] www.leikanger-fjordhotel.no Sognefjord Hotel Leikanger 55 60 All year [email protected] www.sognefjordhotel.no
Camping & Cabins Location Cabins Caravan Open Email Web & tent Bøyum Camping Fjærland 18 X All Year [email protected] www.boyumcamping.no Uteplassen Sogndal 3 X All Year [email protected] www.ute-plassen.com Kjørnes Camping Sogndal 14 X All Year [email protected] www.kjornes.no Systrond Motel, Camping Leikanger 10 X 01.06 - 01.09 [email protected] www.systrondcamping.no & Cabins THE SOGNEFJORD ALPINE TRAVERSE SOGNDAL - BALESTRAND
This alpine ski tour takes you through the most alpine region of the world’s longest fjord – the Sognefjord. Join us on our three days long ski adventure with a certified mountain guide in the stunning scenery around the Sognefjord.
Photo: Bård Basberg The tour traverses the alpine peaks between the small Good to know towns of Sogndal and Balestrand in the inner part of the • Highly qualified IFMGA Mountain Sognefjord. The highlights of the tour is the combination Booking & Guides from Breogfjell. of spectacular fjords and mountains, stable snow conditions and lodging at historic fjord hotels. Information • Duration ü : breogfjell.no Three full days of ski touring + an *: [email protected] optional night in Balestrand. Other products ': +47 576 78 855 • Maximum group size is 6 persons. • Sognefjord All Inclusive • This tour is for people with a high • Alpine Ski Touring Courses Prices • Haute Route Jotunheimen fitness level. • Avalanche Courses From NOK 8 500,- pr. participant (minimum 4 participants)
The price includes: • Starting point: Sogndal
• IFMGA certified Mountain Guide • Ending point: Balestrand. We offer transport back to Sogndal. for three days. • Lodging for two nights • Three course dinner day one and a two course dinner day two. • Breakfast and lunch packs • Transport from Sogndal to 26 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR departure place. • Safety equipment if needed.
THE NORWEGIAN GLAGIER MUSEUM FJÆRLAND
Welcome to the Norwegian Glacier Museum
In an entertaining and exciting manner, you will get answers Photo: R.Westvig to question like – What is a glacier? Why is the ice blue? How were the fjords formed? Why do we get climate changes? Behind the Norwegian Glacier Museum, there are national and Good to know international research institutions on glaciers and the climate. A hands-on museum for the entire family All the exhibitions have been Photo: Norsk Bremuseum adapted for the disabled. Feel what it is like to be under a glacier. Learn why the glaciers are in motion and see how crevasses arise. See the unique and The Norwegian Glacier Musum is staggering panoramic film from the Jostedalsbreen Glacier – located in Fjærland, with the Sognefjord Booking & the biggest glacier on the European mainland. Carry out your and Jostedalsbreen glacier as its closest own experiments with 1000-year old ice from the glacier. neighbours. Information The Jostedalsbreen glacier is a national Ulltveit-Moe’s Centre for Climate Understanding park and the museum is also an ü : bre.museum.no Come along on a climatic journey from when the atmosphere information centre for the park. *: [email protected] was formed, via the icy landscape of 20,000 years ago to the ': +47 576 93 288 potential future in 2100. Knowledge to reflect on! +47 976 80 228 A special architecture The Museum was designed by the architect, Professor Sverre Fehn, who has been awarded many Norwegian and Prices international prizes for his architecture. Adults 125 NOK Open on request November - March. Children 65 NOK Other products
• Panorama Film • Glacier Village story telling from November - March
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Photo: R.Westvig BØYADALEN VALLEY HIKE FJÆRLAND
Join us on a spectacular hike to Bøyadalen!
The Bøyadalen Valley hike goes close, but in safe Photo: Fjærland Guiding distance from the icefall of Bøyabreen Glacier.
This is an easy and family friendly hike in spectacular Good to know surroundings. The hike starts from the parking lot in front • Duration: 2 hours. of Bøyabreen Glacier close to the glacier lake at 150 Photo: Fjærland Guiding m.a.s.l. • Distance: 2 KM. • Ascension: 250 m. • Level: Easy. We walk slowly through a lush forrest, before we enter a moraine ridge made by the glacier in ”The Little Ice Age” Booking & Guests need to bring about 250 years ago. Trekking shoes, clothes for being Information outside, food, snack, drinking water, sun The track we walk is good, but sometimes narrow and screen.You should have insurance that ü a little bit steep. We reach the top of the ridge at 400 : fjaerland.org covers hiking in the mountain. m.a.s.l. where we enjoy the view towards the glacier in *: [email protected] the mountain side and the lake in the valley below. We ': +47 576 93 233 return the same way we walked up. Prices 200 NOK per person.
(Minimum 5 people or minimum price 1000 NOK)
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Photo: Trond J Hansen Photo: Fjærland Guiding
Book town tour Mundal Valley Hike Photo: Fjærland Guiding Join in on a guided walk through the The Mundal Valley Hike is a gentle original Book Town in and peaceful valley walk.The hike Fjærland. The Norwegian Book Town Mundal Family Fjord starts in Mundal , the centre of in Fjærland started out very modestly Hike Fjaerland, by theTourist Office. We in 1995, and now stocks about 2.5 walk slowly up the valley in gentle miles of shelving, filled with books, This is a short hike perfect for families terrain. We hike mostly on the in a variety of abandoned buildings – close to the village centre of farmers gravel road, but the last bit from ferry waiting rooms, stables and Fjaerland, Mundal. The hike starts is on a good, but narrow trail, local banks to post office and grocery right outside the Tourist Office. leading us to the old summer farm shop. We walk slowly up the woods in the with a meadow used seasonally for hillside making sure we keep a pace grazing milking cows and sheep. that everyone can follow. Prices Prices 200 NOK per person. Prices (Min. 2 people or min.price 250 NOK per person. 400 NOK). 200 NOK per person. (Minimum 4 people or (Minimum 5 people or minimum minimum price 1000 NOK). Children under 16 for free. price 1000 NOK).
Photo: Fjærland Guiding MAKE A TRADITIONAL HELLE CAKE KAUPANGER - SOGNDAL
Photo: Musea i Sogn og fjordane Learn about the Norwegian Culture and make your own traditional “Hellekake”. Good to know We start the guided tour in our open-air museum at De Heibergske Samlinger-Sogn Folkmuseum. Difficulty and fitness level • Easy tour 1,5 hour. The museum features over 30 buildings from the Photo: Musea i Sogn og fjordane Middle Ages to the 1980s. Every Wednesday during summer season: farming activities Your guide will tell you stories about the Norwegian 12.00-15.00. culture and heritage from the same time period. Booking & Information We provide In the summer season the museum runs a full scale • Guiding in English, Norwegian and German. farm, operated as it was done in the late 19 th century. ü : misf.no • “Hellekake” ü : dhs.museum.no While visiting us, you will get the opportunity to make *: [email protected] your own traditional and delicious “Hellekake”, and of Our guest needs to bring ': +47 576 78 206 • Flat shoes. course taste it! +47 990 94 777 • Suitable clothing depending on the weather. “Hellekake” is a specialty from our region. Bring the recipe back home and make it for your friends Prices and family. Prices We also offer homemade lunch at our museum café on Adults: 150 NOK per person request. Children: 50 NOK per person
Addons Coffee/tea 25 NOK p.p. Home made lunch from 30 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR 150 NOK p.p. Photo: Musea i Sogn og fjordane Photo: Lars Asle Vold
Evening walk in Guided tours for historical groups Photo: Helge Willy Røed surroundings Sogn Folk museum is one of the Booking & Booking & oldest and largest folk museums in Norway. Through exhibits and Join us for a walk in historical Information Information an open-air museum, we will show surroundings at Sogn Folk you how life has been lived along ü : misf.no Museum as darkness falls. ü : misf.no the Sognefjord from the Middle ü : dhs.museum.no Join us on this historical and ü : dhs.museum.no Ages up to our own time. * scary walk, which will take : [email protected] *: [email protected] you back until the 19 th ': +47 576 78 206 ' +47 576 78 206 The open-air museum, with more century. Listen to the true, : +47 990 94 777 than 30 buildings, ranges from exciting and creepy stories! +47 990 94 777 medieval buildings to modern industrially produced houses from Prices Prices the end of the 1980s. Our guides are all locals from the Adults 50 NOK per perso Adults 50 NOK per perso Sognefjord area. Children: 50 NOK per person Children: 50 NOK per person
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SNOW SHOES IN THE SOGNDAL VALLEY SOGNDAL Looking for something exciting to do without putting on skis?
Join us on a snowshoeing adventure to Anestølen, hiking through the valley with cold, crisp air and the view of majestic mountains on all sides.
Worried about walking on snow shoes? Our trip starts with teaching you how to walk efficiently on snow, just like Norwegians have done for years and years. Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik We will move at your pace, stopping for photos and Good to know adjustments. During the hike we will also make sure to take breaks and serve you something hot to drink. Booking & Information • This trip is on request. • Duration 2,5-3 hours. ü : ute-plassen.com *: [email protected] • Introduction and instruction before we set off. ': +47 469 10 456
• This trip is suited for beginners, no previous experience needed.
Prices • The snow shoes, instruction and Adults 450 NOK introduction and hot drink is included Children 250 NOK in the price.
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Fishing Guided walks in Photo: R.Westvig Photo: R.Westvig Fish for trout in our quiet Sogndalsdalen mountain lakes. valley We have all you need for a Cycling Ski & Snow day by or on the lake. One of Close to Uteplassen you find our boats is at Dalavatnet and We offer mountain bike rentals. a variety of beautiful places to With its unique location, we have two more boats at On the bike you can experience hike. You may climb the Uteplassen Sogndal has Anestølen. the beautiful nature and the Togga mountain or walk along several of the country’s best and most nearby attractions, such the Anestølen lake, the options easiest available Rent fishing equipment and get as Anestølen summer goat are many, and we would be mountains for skitouring right your permit, all in one package. farm. pleased to show you the way. outside the door. The hike will be adapted to We have several recommended fitness level. If you want guided ski tours, we Prices cycling trips adapted to The hike can be done on gravel offer packages of experience and skills. accommodation and guided ski Boat rental price (one day) 350NOK road or nature trail, it is up to - incl. life jacket. you. touring adapted to your desire and skill level. Get in touch with Fishing equipment (one day) Prices us for more information. 250 NOK On Request Prices Fishing permit (One day) 100NOK On Request BREATHTAKING VIEW KAUPANGERHOLTEN KAUPANGER
Photo: Sognefjord Guiding This iconic hike is on wide trails for tractors and suitable for for the hole family and every age. Good to know The terrain is easy to walk and not too demanding with a small amount of incline on the trail. • The hike starts in Kaupanger 10 km from The senter of Sogndal. Reaching our destination, you can sit down, have a rest and enjoy the view of a lifetime. • The hike is accessible all year round.
• Difficulty and fitness level: Medium. From our destination you can see a panoramic view of the Photo: Sognefjord Guiding Sognefjord, the Bleia mountain and Storehogen • Starting point 150 masl. Mountain. • Endpoinnt 294 masl. Other products Booking & • In cases of large amounts of snow we • Meet the locals - history, handcraft and farm visits Information provide snowshoes. • Fjordsafari - fast or slow( Boat, RIB, Kayak, SUP) • Hiking - long or short ü : sognefjordguiding.no • Duration from the start to finish 2,5 • Historic day - Sogn folk museum, Kaupanger *: [email protected] hours. stavechurch and Sogn Fjordmuseum in one day ': +47 906 65 533 with lunch. +47 970 01 907 • Bring warm clothes for outdoor activities and hiking shoes.
Prices Adults: 690 NOK Children (under 16 years old): 350 NOK
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Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS JOSTEDAL LUSTER JOSTEDAL SKJOLDEN • SKJOLDEN • LUSTER •
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Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web Jostedal Hotel Jostedal 20 - All Year [email protected] www.jostedalhotel.no Skjolden Hotel Skjolden 55 100 12.04.-30.09 [email protected] www.skjoldenhotel.no Walaker Hotel Solvorn 25 50 05.04 - 27.10 [email protected] www.walaker.com
Skåri Høgdegard Skjolden 01.05.-31.10 (and on request) [email protected] www.skaarifarm.no
Gaupnetunet hotel Gaupne 21 80 All year (except 21.12-02.01) [email protected] www.gaupnetunet.no Tørvis Hotell Marifjøra 28 20 02.05 - 30.09 [email protected] www.torvis.no Eikum Hotel Haflso 56 80 All year [email protected] www.eikum.no
Camping & Cabins Location Cabins Caravan Open Email Web & tent Jostedal Camping Jostedal 12 X 01.05 - 15.10 [email protected] www.jostedalcamping.no Sandvik Camping Gaupne 28 X All Year [email protected] www.gaupnetunet.no SHORT BLUE ICE HIKE JOSTEDALEN Photo: Eric Ryan
Hiking on a glacier, a day you will never forget! Good to know Big, massive and impressive the NIGARDGLACIER • Clothing pulls down through the valley in Jostedalen near by the Hiking on the ice is cold. Wear warm, Sognefjord. wind and waterproof clothing, sunglasses, lunch and solid shoes With help of trained glacier guides, the right equipment (trekking boots or sport shoes). and some expert instruction it is no big case to walk on The clothing must cover the whole body the blue, hard ice. (no shorts or skirts).
This is not a very strenuous hike, but the route passes • Age limit is 12 yrs through the blue ice landscape - with towers, pinnacles • Drones (filming) are not allowed on the and crevasses - is not flat and in some parts it climbs Photo: Vegard B. Aasen glacier without special permission quite steep up and down. • Duration Therefore you should be used to walk on easy mountain About 1,5 hrs. on the ice. trails. From 2017 the entrance to the exhibition at Booking & Total 3,5-4 hrs Breheimsenteret - the Glacier Visitor Centre - is included as well (does not apply to groups). Information The total time is calculated as follows: Boat transport: 15 min. x 2 plus a little ü : bfl.no waiting. This hike is suitable for all who want to experience, *: [email protected] during a shorter hike, what glacier hiking really is like. Walking to and from the Glacier 30-45 ': +47 576 83 111 min. x 2 Equip / roping up and instruction Jostedalen Breførarlag AS approx. 30 min N-6871 Jostedal • Group size Min. 2 pers. and max. 16 pers. per Prices guide. AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB 600 NOK per person 38 MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR Photo: Veri Media
Glacier guiding Kids Special Blue See the blue ice landscape! Photo: Vegard B. Aasen ice hike Discover the power of nature and learn how to use crampons and Short blue ice hike for parents and ice axe, visit ice caves, impressive sporty children. The hike is tailor Good to know ice towers and deep blue Booking & made for parents and their fit and Age Limit is 8 years and max 15 crevasses. sporty children who want to years. Information experience an exciting and various Learn all about the formative glacier hike and explore the blue ice Duration: About 1,5 hrs. on the ice, power of a glacier. An experience ü : bfl.no world of Nigardsbreen Glacier. total 3,5-4 hrs. you never will forget! *: [email protected] ': +47 576 83 111
Prices Jostedalen Breførarlag AS Prices N-6871 Jostedal Adults: 600 NOK per person Prices: 700 NOK per person Children: 495 NOK per person Age limit is 12 years Duartion: About 1,5 hrs. on the ice, Total 3,5-4 hrs MAGICAL BLUE WORLD UNDER THE GLACIER JOSTEDALEN
Join experienced guides up to the front of the glacier.
Crevasses, water holes and icecaves can be seen in the front, and gives amazing photo opportunities.
If the conditions allows it, you can get into icecaves under the glacier! This is nature at its best and most dramatic, totally breathtaking! Photo: R.Westvig
You will also be told the dramatic story of the valley Good to know during the «Little Ice Age». • Duration Booking & 4-6 hours. From the car to the front of the glacier it is about 5,5 km each way on snow shoes/skis. Information • We provide Snow shoes, hiking poles. ü : jostedalhotel.no The difficulty level is dependent on the snow conditions. * : [email protected] • Guests need to bring [email protected] Warm, wind and waterproof clothes, ': (Jostedal Hotel) hiking boots, camera, and food and +47 576 83 119 drink. Also, bring a backpack.
Prices 1-3 persons: 2900 NOK 4-10 persons: 800 NOK/ each
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Snow Shoe hike in Winter in Jostedal Jostedalen Photo: Frank Smedegård Join the local, experienced guides in the best snow in Join local guides to the famous Norway. waterfall Geisdalsfossen! Travel to the little Ice This eye catching waterfall is age Close to the glacier, enough the heart of Jostedalen with precipitation and far from the coast its spectacular free falling water Experience the impressive (less wind) in combine, provide (ice in the winter). Nigardsbreen glacier in the fall! Jostedalen with perfect snow for Join experienced guides up to the ski touring. Learn how to hike on these front of the glacier, and inhale the traditional snow shoes and glacial landscape. This is the place Norwegians travel The blue color in the glacier ice is to when they need to be learn about the living in the even more intense and impressive absolutely sure they´ll find powder glacial landscape. during the fall. Crevasses, water snow. holes and icecaves can be seen in the front, and gives amazing photo opportunities. Prices Prices The price cary depending on your 1-3 persons: 2900 NOK Prices request. Please contact us for a 4-10 persons: 800 NOK/Each quote. 1-3 persons: 2900 NOK 4-10 persons: 900 NOK/Each
Photo: Vegard B. Aasen 3 DAY BACKCOUNTRY SKIING COURSE JOSTEDALEN
Join experienced guides on a 3day backcountry skiing adventure.
The unique location of the Jostedal Valley - close to the glacier, plenty of snow-falls and far from the coast (less wind) in combine, provide Jostedalen with perfect snow for ski touring.
This guarantees the highest possible chance for a Photo: Eric Ryan combination of a rewarding learning experience and Good to know some excellent back-country riding! • Duration: 3 Days. Learn the basics of back-country skiing. Learn how to: Booking & • Use the equipment Information • We provide • Skin Snow shoes, hiking poles. • Pick your route ü : norgesguidene.no • Guests need to bring • Find the good snow *: [email protected] Alpine touring skis (randonee), • Stay avalanche safe ': +47 920 54 057 telemark or split-board, skins for the skis, back pack for one-day hikes, Join the local, experienced guides in the best snow in winter outdoor clothing. Norway. Prices
Other products 5200 NOK pr person (including stay in Modern • We also offer 3 day avalanche awarness courses. 6p hut at Jostedal Camping).
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Photo: Eric Ryan LLAMA FARM SKJOLDEN
Meet one of the largest herds of Llamas in Norway! Photo: Skjolden Llamas There is something gentle and heart warming surrounding a herd of lamas. These gorgeous four-legged creatures Good to know have something kind in their eys, yet their personality
The farm is located just 500 meters Photo: Skjolden Llamas comes to show from time to time. from the centre of Skjolden in the Mørkrid valley. Enjoy a unique experience and come close to the animals. Booking & Visit a western Norwegian farm in the beautiful village of In addition to llamas, the farm has Skjolden, where you can meet one of the largest herds of one of the largest flocks of Information llamas Norway. Gammalnorsk Spælsau (Old ü : skjoldenllamas.net Norwegian short-tailed sheep- a Enjoy the company of the llamas and take some of them *: [email protected] rare breed) as well as growing for a walk by the river or up to a viewpoint overlooking ': +47 974 25 369 raspberries. the village and fjord.
Skjolden Llamas can take bookings Hear about life here and experience contact with the animals and see what else is happening on the farm. for tours and activities most dates throughout the year. Prices During the period October until April, 90 minute farm visit & llama walk we can arrange farm visits and llama 175 NOK per person walks to suit guests requirements, (children under 6 years old free). subject to advance booking. Other tours/walks available on There is a good amount of standing request and walking on all tours, so guests should have suitable footwear.
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Combine a RIB-boat experience on the magnificent Lustrafjord with a waterfall hike to the impressive 218 metre tall Feigefossen waterfall. Photo: Adventure Tours
After a safety briefing with your guide, you set out for your RIB tour. The RIB will make short stops to get a better overview of the natural landscapes and short lessons in local history. If you are lucky, curious Good to know porpoises and fjord seals will show up near the RIB on the adventure. • Duration: 3,5 hours Photo: Adventure Tours (70 minutes on the fjord. Meet up 15 You finish more than half of the Fjord RIB Adventure andgo ashore in minutes prior to departure). Feigum. From Feigum you start a 30 minutes hike on a rocky walking trail up to a viewpoint close to Feigefossen waterfall. Booking & • Starting point: Skjolden, From the viewpoint you will get a good view at the impressive cascades Sogn og Fjordane, Norway of water. For those extra adventurous, there is a possibility to go Information even further, all the way to the foot of the waterfall, where a refreshing • Difficulty: Easy/Moderate experience is guaranteed! ü : adventuretours.no *: [email protected] Hiking altitude: Approx. 200 m.a.s.l After the waterfall experience you hike back to the RIB-boat and glide ' Hiking distance: Approx. 1,2 km (one back to Skjolden. : +47 969 13 130 +47 957 66 385 way). • Age limit: 4 years (children below 14
Other products years must be accompanied by an adult). • RIB boat adventures & charters Prices • Biking adventures • We provide • Hiking adventures Adults: 850 NOK Warming and floating suits with • SUP rentals & guided tours Children (4-14): 600 NOK • Fishing adventures hoodies, life jackets, goggles (optional) • Snow shoe adventures hats(optional), mittens (optional). Prices may vary outside the season • Guests need to bring: Good walking shoes, backpack with Max. 12 pax per boat rain jacket and a bottle of water. 44 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR Photo: Adventure Tours Photo: Ola Gudmund Bjørk
RIB charter Biking the Romantic Sognefjord Photo: Adventure Tours Road Photo: Adventure Tours Join a local guide on a Set out on a quiet and customized RIB Charter throughout Fjord RIB adventure delightful biking route in the Norwegian snow the Sognefjord. heart of Norway! Experience the magnificent shoe adventure • Choose between fjord arms such Lustrafjord with its steep • The Romantic Road starts as the Lustrafjord, Årdalsfjord, mountains and waterfalls from Skjolden, the heart of Try hiking in deep snow and Aurlandfjord or Nærøyfjord for the Sognefjord, and goes to the enjoy amazing views of frozen your tailor-made adventure. • Stop at different sites to spot village Ornes on the south side fjords and mountains. • Pick-up and drop-off in any fjord curious porpoises and fjord of the amazing Lustrafjord. The village. seals narrow road follows the • Sit down to relax at camp and • Combine your adventure with a • Local guides and local shoreline of the Lustrafjord. enjoy a warm refreshment local lunch, cultural sites or a knowledge Experience waterfalls, mountain hike. historic buildings and wonderful • Different hikes and skill levels views along the whole ride. available Prices Prices • Mini-bus / mini-van transfers Adults: 650 NOK Prices available. On request Children (4-14): 400 NOK Prices may vary outside Guided tour: On request Prices Rentals & self-guided tour: high season. On request Visit www.adventuretours.no ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS LÆRDAL UTLADALEN ÅRDAL
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Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web
Klingenberg Hotel Årdal 49 80 All Year (except holidays Easter and Christmas) [email protected] www.klingenberghotel.no Lindstrøm Hotel Lærdal 86 - 01.04 - 30.10 [email protected] www.lindstroemhotel.no Hotel Grandane Lærdal 32 - 01.04 - 30.10 [email protected] www.hotelgrandane.no
Sanden Pensjonat Lærdal 8 2-10 All Year (except holidays Easter and Christmas) [email protected] www.sandenpensjonat.no
Camping & Cabins Location Cabins Caravan Open Email Web & tent Utladalen Camping Årdal 18 X All Year [email protected] www.utla.no THE SMOKE HOUSE ÅRDAL
Experience the Smokehouse at Klingenberg Hotel!
The Klingenberg Hotel in Årdal has its own smokehouse, and it is perfect for social gatherings, beer tasting, storytelling or just as a place to enjoy good food together Photo: Klingenberg Hotel with friends, co-workers or family.
Sit down in a relaxing atmosphere after a nice hike in the Good to know mountains, enjoy the fireplace and the taste of something The Klingenberg Hotel is situated in Photo: Klingenberg Hotel truly local. Årdal, a fantastic starting point for hiking or kayaking.
Activities in the Smokehouse: Booking & During winter, we offer snow shoe hikes and even winter kayaking. Information • Social gatherings Just a short drive away you will find the ü: klingenberghotel.no trailhead to famous Utladalen • Beer tasting together with tastings of local food ü : vettisriket.no Valley, a waterfall hike beyond *: [email protected] compare. • Try brewing your own beer ': +47 975 22 139
• Storytelling
• Tailored events Prices
Please contact us for prices and booking. Available all year around.
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Photo: Klingenberg Hotel Edvard Grieg in Årdal Photo: Klingenberg Hotel
Let our staff take you on a journey Beer tasting and in Edvard Grieg`s footsteps in Utladalen in Årdal. storytelling
The famous composer Edvard Grieg Our staff takes you through the found inspiration to some of his history of our locally brewed beer most famous musical compositions in and let you taste three different types Utladalen in Årdal and Jotunheimen. of beer in combination with tastings Follow his journey in the of local food. Group size from 5-30 Smokehouse at Klingenberg Hotel. persons. We offer a menu of tastings from different local producers around the Sognefjord, like goat cheese, meat, Prices fruit and berries that goes well with Adults 3500 NOK per person the different types of beer. Prices
Adults 300 NOK per person Photo: Gabor Igari GUIDED KAYAKING ÅRDAL
Photo: Bulder og Brak A guided kayaking adventure surrounded by majestic mountains! Good to know Our experienced guides takes you out on a trip on the beautiful lake named Årdalsvatnet. • Difficulty This is a 3 hour, low key and easy Out on the water you can enjoy the majestic paddling adventure. mountain views while experiencing kayaking on crystal Photo: Bulder og Brak
clear water from the glaciers of Jotunheimen. • Age Suited for children over 10 years old. On this kayak trip you will learn the basic skills Booking & needed to paddle in a safe way and learn about Information • Guests need to bring our local and cultural history. Suitable clothing to wear ü : bulderogbrak.no underneath the paddling clothes and During this adventure we take our time to really take in ü : vettisriket.no something to drink. the sights and we make sure to camp and have lunch by *: [email protected] the lake side. (Also bookable through Vettisriket • We provide Resort: [email protected]) Experienced guides, storytelling ': +47 975 22 139 Kayaks, dry suits/dry jackets and life We also offer a similar kayak trip on the Sognefjord. jackets. Prices Adults: 850 NOK Children: 790 NOK
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Photo: Bulder og Brak Photo: Eric Ryan Photo: Naturhuset
Guided hikes to Educational exhibition spectacular and guided walk at viewpoints the Nature House in Booking & the Utladalen valley Booking & Join one of our experienced guides on a fantastic hike throug some of Information You get to experience the exhibition Information Årdals most beautiful nature and at the Nature House with storytelling around the fire. Afterwards we go for valleys. ü : bulderogbrak.no ü : bulderogbrak.no a walk to the Avdalen Waterfall, *: [email protected] *: [email protected] Our guides know crossing the bridges over the river the way to to spactacular viewpoints Utla and giving you the pleasure of overlooking the Sognefjord, majestic seeing the cultural landscape in waterfalls and the peaks in Western this beautiful valley with your own Jotunheimen. eyes.
Prices Prices From 400 NOK Per Person From 200 NOK Per person ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS AURLAND FLÅM GUDVANGEN
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Hotels Location Rooms Conference Open Email Web
29/2 Aurland River Lodge Aurland 9 12 01.05.-30.09 (on request 01.10.-01.05) [email protected] www.292aurland.com Fretheim Hotel Flåm 122 170 All year [email protected] www.fretheimhotel.no
Flåmsbrygga Flåm 41 75 All year (except 24.12.– 26.12) [email protected] www.flamsbrygga.no Gudvangen Fjordtell Gudvangen 30 100 All year [email protected] www.gudvangen.com
Vatnahalsen Hotel Flåm 40 90 All year (except 23.12.-27.12) [email protected] www.vatnahalsen.no Flåm Marina & Apartment Flåm 12 - All year [email protected] www.flammarina.no
Camping & Cabins Location Cabins Caravan Open [email protected] Web & tent Flåm Camping Flåm 15 X 01.03 - 31.10 [email protected] www.flaam-camping.no Gudvangen Camping Gudvangen 15 X All Year [email protected] www.visitgudvangen.com E-mobility EXPLORE AURLAND - FLÅM
Explore independently some of Norway’s finest destinations in our sprightly, fun, environmentally friendly electric cars.
Our cars are easy to drive, fun looking and fits two people.
Before you go, we show you the highlights as a good Good to know friend would do and yes, we guarantee that you will have Photo: E-mobility • We are offering one hour and two a blast! hours E-tours.
There are many different trips to choose from – you are Booking & • The car takes two persons. guaranteed to find one that suits you. Information • A valid drivers license is required to Our cars are equipped with a in-car GPS guide that will drive this car. ü give you lots of interesting things to see along the route : emobflam.no/en * you choose. . : [email protected] ': +47 901 68 695
Prices Rental charges starts at 800 NOK.
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Photo: E-mobility SKALDEGARD Culture, heritage and storytelling AURLAND
Come and visit an old farmstead that clings to the mountain-side and enjoys splendid views over the fjord and surrounding mountains. Photo: Skaldegard Skaldegard invites small groups to come and learn about the local area’s natural environment, history, agriculture and way of
Booking & life, both past and present.
Photo: Skaldegard Your visit will include a guided tour of the historic farm Information buildings and a taste of local food. Inside the lovingly restored barn you get to try home-made lefse, a traditional Norwegian ü : skaldegard.no flatbread. *: [email protected] Good to know ': +47 92281205 Then we take you on a journey through Norwegian folklore to
• Suited for ages 12 years and up. a world where trolls and huldra live. Welcome! • Duration: appr. 3 hours. Prices
• Pick-up and delivery agreement. Adults: 500 NOK • Important to wear warm clothes. Children (up to 18 years) 400 NOK
• Bring a camera. Max 8 participants per group
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Photo: Skaldegard FJORDSAFARI Flåm Guideservice FLÅM
Join us on a soft adventure suitable for the whole family 365 days a year!
Our guided RIB Boat tours explore the Aurlandsfjord and the Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord. Our expert guides stop the boat several times during tours to share our passion for and knowledge of the area. We show you the parts of the fjord that we think are the most interesting, and our guides are Good to know always open to questions, and as we have so much to show our • All our tours start and end in Flåm, guests, no two FjordSafari tours are the same. We have a range Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik of FjordSafari trips from 1,5 to 3 Hours. Find out more on our where we will provide you with all the webpage. necessary gear for a safe and comfortable tour on the fjord. Our Winter FjordSafari visits Undredal fjord-village, famous for its traditional goat cheese production. Here guests have Booking & • Meeting point: In the corner of Flåm hot beverages available and a chance to snack on cheese inner harbor 20 minutes prior to produced in the village itself. We want guest to discover true Information departure (30 min for winter tours). Norwegian traditions and learn about the close connection between this unique landscape and the people who live here. ü : fjordsafari.com • We use open RIB boats with a Beautiful winter light and the frozen landscape surrounding the *: [email protected] maximum of 12 guests, ensuring a fjord has to be seen to be believed. ': +47 576 33 323 personal experience.
Other products: • Duration: 1,5 – 3 hours depending on tour. • Winter Fjordsafari (2,5h, November - March) Prices Winter: • Basic Fjordsafari (1,5h, November – March /May - September) • Guiding language: English and Adults from: NOK 660 • Heritage Fjordsfari (2h15min, April - October) Norwegian. Children (4-14) from: NOK 460 • Heritage Taste FjordSafari (3h, May – September) • Dress according to temperature, we Summer: recommend wool/thermo layers Adults from: NOK 710 during the winter months. Children (4-14) from: NOK 530 56 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR Photo: Flåm Guideservice Photo: Flåm Guideservice
Custmized Activities Cultural evening walk Photo: Thea Hermansen We offer customized soft adventures Photo: Kaitlin Baily 365 days a year from Flåm! If you Experience Flåm on a quiet and want hiking, biking or a particular pleasant Cultural Evening Walk. Snowshoe hiking tour of the fjords by RIB Boat Summer excursions Discover our village by night, with outside of our daily schedule, a still fjord and crisp winter air. Our Explore the Norwegian winter we can tailor guided trips to suit From mid-june to August you can join knowledgeable guides will tell local landscape on snowshoes! This guided requests from season to season. We us on both car trips to the fjord-side tales, provide a unique insight into hike will take you into our local have close cooperation with local UNESCO village of Undredal and the the local history of the area, and be mountains, for an exceptional view of food providers, artists and cultural combined boat and hiking trip up able to answer questions you may the fjord above Stegastein viewpoint experiences. to visit the goats at Leim, a summer have. This is an easy hike suitable for in Aurland. No experience needed, farm onsite cheese production. The We have equipment, expertise all ages. and a hot beverage will be served Explore Undredal tour is open to all, and guides available for tours by during the tour. and is especially suited to those who Season: November - March snowshoe in the winter, by bike in want to experience life along the fjord Season: January - March the summer, and by boat year round. without travelling by boat. The hike Prices up to Leim takes around 1,5 hours but Prices Prices is open to all. From NOK 390 Season: June15th – August. From NOK 775. On request Prices Price: from NOK 1090. FLÅMSBRYGGA& ÆGIR BREWPUB FLÅM
Flåmsbrygga is a cluster of buildings including brewery hotel, restaurant, café and Ægir BrewPub. Idyllically situated at the harbour of Flåm near transport routes, activities, shops and restaurants - but still quiet and Photo: Thor Brødreskift peaceful, with fantastic views over the fjord. Photo: Thea Hermansen Flåmsbrygga Hotel – the Brewery Hotel is small and intimate Good to know with a distinctive style - both traditional and rustic, using Nor- wegian timber, driftwood, stone and glass. Guest rooms have Booking & • Flåmsbrygga Hotel – 41 rooms balconies and fjord views. • Ægir BrewPub – award winning Information handcrafted beer. Ægir BrewPub is one of Flåm’s biggest attractions, built in Flåmsbrygga Hotel - the Brewery Hotel. Norse Viking style with exterior reminiscent of a stave church • Packages: FjordSafari, Snowshoe and interior are driftwood walls, dragon heads and a feature ü : flamsbrygga.no fireplace. Enjoy world-class handcrafted beer and *: [email protected] hiking or Cultural evening walk Viking-inspired menus. ': +47 576 32 050 including Ægir Viking dinner. All tours start in Flåm, duration from Try our best winter packages – outdoor activities and an 1.5 – 3 hours. evening in our Viking-inspired Ægir BrewPub with Ægir Viking dinner – 5 course beer and food menu. • Ægir Viking dinner: Ægir Viking plank Flåmstova Restaurant and Furukroa Café offer lunch and – 5 course beer and food menu. dinner for groups and FIT’s.
Other products:
• Beer and aquavit tasting for groups. • Package: Snowshoe hike or Cultural Evening walk incl. Ægir Viking dinner.
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Photo: Thor Brødreskift Photo:Flåm Guideservice Photo: Thor Brødreskift
Cultural evening walk Beer tasting Photo: Thea Hermansen & Ægir Viking dinner Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik (group request) Experience a quiet, easy and pleasant Fjordsafari & Ægir cultural evening walk. Discover Flåm Snowshoe hike & Package 1 village by night, with still fjord and Recieve an introduction to the art of Viking dinner fresh winter air. The guide tells local Ægir Viking dinner brewing and sample 5 of our most tales and shares history from the area. popular Ægir beers. Enjoy a guided FjordSafari trip by Enjoy the warmth from the camp fire Join us on a guided snowshoe hike RIB-boat on the Nærøyfjord and scout with a warm drink. around Stegastein viewpoint. Admire Price NOK 295 per person, minimum for porpoises, seals and eagles as we the spectacular fjord view as we 15 persons. End the tour in Ægir BrewPub for get close to nature. Learn about the walk in open landscape surrounded dinner. Enoy the burning fire, the cosy area and listen to interesting stories by pine trees. Learn about the area, atmosphere and the Ægir Viking plank Package 2 about life on the mountain farms, listen to stories and tales shared by – a Viking-inspired 5 course beer and trolls and vikings. your passionate guide. End your VIP presentation in the production food menu. evening at Ægir BrewPub by the room and sample 5 of the more Spend the evening at Ægir BrewPub. Available: fireplace while enjoying the Ægir special brews from Ægir. Enjoy the Ægir Viking plank – 5 course Viking plank – 5 course beer and menu with local food and some of the November 2018 - March 2019 food menu. Price NOK 5250, maximum 15 best beers in Norway - made in Flåm! persons. Available: Prices Available: December 2018 - March 2019 Beer and aquavit tasting (group September 2018 - May 2019 Package price NOK 845 per person. request). Taste two types of Ægir beer and Prices Prices three types of aquavit. Package price NOK 1195 per Package price NOK 1195 per person. Price NOK 345 per person, minimum person. 15 persons. Into the BIKE Norwegian Heritage RALLARVEGEN MYRDAL - FLÅM
Historic bike route from the mountains to the fjord
A classic bike journey that brings you from Europe´s highest mountain plateau down through the natural and cultural landscape of Flåmsdalen.
Few bicycle trips beat Rallarvegen, also known as the “navvy road”. This classic trip is 80 km long and runs from Haugastøl through Finse and Hallingskeid to Vatnahalsen and Flåm. It is Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik possible to cycle shorter stages of the Rallarvegen, with some stages being highly family-friendly. Rallarvegen has been declared the finest bicycle road in Norway. Booking & Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Arriving at Vatnahalsen Hotel by train provides the perfect Information starting point for your Rallar Experience. Enjoy a healthy meal and a quiet evening at this legendary mountain hotel, before ü : vatnahalsen.no Good to know waking up all rested in the middle of the great Skarvheiem. *: [email protected] After breakfast you depart by train at the hotel´s own station, ': +47 57 63 37 22 • Difficulty and fitness level and go to either Haugastøl, Finse or Hallingskeid depending The shortest distance from on the preferred length of your trip. From there on you spend Hallingskeid to Vatnahalsen is an the better part of the day cycling along Rallarvegen through its Prices easy/moderate 2–3 hour tour wild and beautiful landscape, with mountain streams, rivers, waterfalls and truly stunning vistas of the mountain region. 390 NOK per bike • We provide Bicycle rental At the end of the trip you end up back at Vatnahalsen just in Packed lunch time for an après-bike in the afternoon sun, followed by a rich Guides on request dinner made with local ingredients. • You need to bring Suitable clothing, depending on the weather 60 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR We recommend a small backpack Photo: Bård Basberg Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Welcome to Norway´s Ski & Train ski touring heaven Photo: Morten Rakke Hike 6–700 meters from the hotel and then ski about 1000 altitude Vatnahalsen Ski Touring extends meters down to the Flåm Valley. At over two days of skiing in the Great hiking the bottom we´ll board the Flåm mountains and two overnight stays opportunities Railway and enjoy the view as we´re at Vatnahalsen Mountain Lodge. It is brought back to Vatnahalsen along a joint venture with Norgesguidene the most beautiful train ride in the At Vatnahalsen you can go hiking in world. and Fjellsentralen – two of Norway´s the woods, down the valley or up most experienced mountain guide the mountain – there are a number This combination of skiing and train is companies. of hiking possibilities in all directions, unique in a Norwegian context. Our The guides bring small groups of 1–6 and you can reach beautiful views on guides bring small groups into the people into the mountains, where both short trips and longer day trips. mountains, where you´ll experience unique skiing and get an introduction you´ll experience unique skiing and Why not bring a camera and get an introduction to the basic skills to the basic skills necessary to move binoculars to explore the rich safely in the winter mountain. necessary to move safely in the winter wildlife? mountain. Prices Prices Prices 5500 NOK per day per guide, 1800NOK per guide per group 11 000 NOK per person minimum 2 days
Photo: Bård Basberg NJARDARHEIMR VIKING VILLAGE Photo: Frode Tufte GUDVANGEN
Welcome to Njardarheimr... Where Viking History comes to life!
The Viking experience Join us on an exciting and incredible journey which will take you back over a thousand years in time - listen to the echoes of history through as you hear stories of the Vikings ! Photo: Frode Tufte
Understand who the Vikings were and where they came from. Learn about what it was really like to be a Viking. Booking & Photo: Frode Tufte Information Experience for yourself a Viking community, their travels, their boats and how the Viking Age and its teachings ü : www.vikingvalley.no Good to know have left a deep mark in history which still affects our lives *: [email protected] today. ':+47 462 45 462 • Duration: 45 minutes
October to april - on request • Suitable for: Vikings of all ages Prices Other products • Language: Adults195 NOK English / Norwegian • Njardarheimr Viking Village VIP Children age (4-15) 98 NOK • Outdoor & indoor activity, *Children under the age of 4 in the accompany of adults are please dress warm. granted free access. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an 62 AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR adult. SOGNEFJORD RESORTS CHARTER TRANSPORT ROUNDTRIPS
Photo: Norled Foto: Sverre Hjørnevik
Photo: R.Westvig Booking & SVALHEIM GARD Information UTLADALEN - ÅRDAL ü : utla.no Svalheim Farm has a 1000 year long history, dating from *: [email protected] before the Viking era. There are clues that show activity ':+47 909 70 373 on Svalheim already from the early Iron Age, and Svalheim Farm is mentioned in written sources from the 16th century.
The farmhouse itself, as we see it today was built in 1893. The farm is located in Utladalen, “Valley of Waterfalls”, which is a natural gateway to Jotunheimen National Park from the west.
It is a popular base for hiking in the western part of Jotun- heimen. Svalheim Farm is located 3 km from the town of Øvre Årdal, and is the perfect place for the adventurous who like activities in the mountains, often in the mountain pioneer Slingsbys footsteps.
The area is also known for beautiful waterfalls, including Hjellefossen, Avdalsfossen, Hyljefossen and Vettisfossen, which is within easy reach from Svalheim Farm.
On Svalheim Farm we have room for 22 overnight guests. The farmhouse has a warm and cozy atmosphere with a total of 5 bedrooms, 2 large living rooms and 3 bathrooms with shower and WC. In addition there are 2 newly renovat- ed guest rooms in the old storehouse located next to the farmhouse. We emphasize creating a pleasant atmosphere rather than luxury. In the farmhouse breakfast is provided to all our guests. Welcome to us in beautiful Utladalen Valley
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Photo: Svalheim Gard BESTEBAKKEN HAFSLO - LUSTER
-An experience for the senses
BesteBakken is an exclusive and soulful resort, with experiences, culture and quality meals at its heart. The resort is modern and comfortable, with a cosy atmosphere, rich in tradition.
We seek to give your senses a complete experience – creativity and development, peace
Photo: Bestebakken and calm, food and drink, comfort, sleep and activities. Much of our produce is local, including from our own permaculture garden.
Booking & Our alpacas – which our guests love to watch and Information feed – grass nearby. You will find us in Hafslo, in Luster municipality ü : bestebakken.no – at the bottom of Norway’s deepest fjord, the *: [email protected] Sognefjord. ':+47 901 68 449 Welcome to an experience for the senses Adress Bestebakken Mobakken 20, 6869 Hafslo
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29|2 AURLAND Booking & AURLAND Information This beautifully decorated, family run hide-out offers a ü : 292aurland.com warm and authentic Norwegian welcome in the heart of *: [email protected] Fjord Norway. Tone and Bjorn’s passion and love for the ':+47 900 26 156 area will soon rub off on you as you discover this hidden gem. Prices Bjorn´s talent for building coupled with Tone´s eye for décor mean 29/2 Aurland looks like it is straightfrom the pages of an On request interior design magazine. Some of the buildings on the farm dates back several hundred years, and the architecture is a perfect blend between traditional and contemporary.
Combine your stay venturing north to the couples mountain Photo: 292 Aurland lodge to truly get away from it all surrounded by raw nature all to yourself.
All meals are home-cooked using locally sourced organic ingredients; we recommend you book on a half board and tailored surrounding adventures. 29/2 is part of the SAKTE alliance, an organisation of food and craft producers and activity providers that offer local products based on the World Heritage.
Sakte is Norwegian for slow, as in slow food and experiences, slow as in take your time.
Breathe in, allow yourself to notice the little things.
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Photo: Christin Eide NES GARD LUSTER
In our guesthouse you will stay in charming buildings with traditional architecture and interior, combining atmosphere with modern facilities. We offer a friendly and personalized service, breakfast and three-course dinner are served every day.
Nes Gard has thirteen double rooms and two family units, all the rooms are individually decorated and most of them have view over the Fjord, we have rooms for 35 guests.
Photo: Espen Mills After a long day and great experiences you are welcome to relax in the garden or in one of our cozy living rooms. You may also relax on our pier or go swimming in the fjord while enjoying the view of the Feigumfossen water- fall, one of the highest waterfalls of Scandinavia.
Booking & All the rooms are different and are individually decorat- Information ed. The rooms offer either a double bed or two single beds, all with private bathroom. Most of the rooms have ü : nesgard.no view to the fjord, hair dryer and free internet. *: [email protected] ':+47 952 32 694 • Double room, Large Double Room, Superior room with balcony and Family unit two bedrooms
Prices • Hiking right on our doorstep
On request • On site we offer bicycles, rowing boats and kayaks for rent.
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Photo: R.Westvig Booking & SKAARI HILL FARM Information MØRKRIDSDALEN ü : skaarifarm.no *: [email protected] Skåri – the exclusive hill farm! ':+47 908 61 012 Skåri is located on 225 meters above the Sognefjord, overlooking the Mørkrid valley and the village of Skjolden. Prices
This spectacular farm has more than 20 restored buildings The fixed minimum price for from the 13 th to the 19 th century and offers renting the entire resort (for a accommodation for up to 14 persons, full board, activities 2 night stay with full board) is 50.240 NOK (1-14 pers). and guided tours. Skåri has beautifully furnished bedrooms and the modern Bath House has all the facilities you need for a comfortable stay. For your group only, not to be shared with others! Photo: Skåri Farm
We offer you “slow food” based upon the animals on the farm, the fresh products in the kitchen garden and all our knowledge about this. Organic, traditional and quality all the way. Explore the area with our local guides. We are located close to three national parks, glaciers and waterfalls.
Enjoy life on the farm with our animals, hike up to the summer farms, horseback riding, meditation in the outdoor hot tub or read your book by the fireplace.
Stay a couple of days with us and the animals on the farm and let us show you the amazing culture and tell you the stories about the people who lived here. Experience the silence and the luxury of a total relaxation in this landscape where time has frozen.
Welcome to spend some days in a fairytale!
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Photo: Skåri Farm Sogn Ski resort & Sogndal Ski resort Two of the best powder resorts in Norway
www.sognskisenter.no www.sogndalskisenter.no Photo: Vegard B. Aasen Flåm AS FJORD CRUISES FLÅM
Fjord Cruise UNESCO Nærøyfjord We can assure you it is no coincidence that Nærøyfjord is featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A fjord cruise through this narrow and beautiful fjord will give you the memory of a lifetime! Regardless of the season, a cruise on the Nærøyfjord will be an unforgettable experience. Every season leaves its own unique Photo: Veri Media touch on the fjord landscape: Frosty colours, white mountain peaks and ice-covered waterfalls during winter time; blooming deciduous trees and birds chirping during the spring; green Booking & Photo: Finn Loftesnes trees and long, bright nights during the summer; and a golden terrain with fresh and clear air during the autumn. Information Good to know ü : visitflam.com * • Two types of vessels operate Fjord Fjord Cruise Sognefjord Available : 01.05-30.09 : [email protected] Cruise Nærøyfjord; ': +47 576 31 400 The classic car ferries between Gudvangen and Kaupanger will Classic: passenger-only ferries. take you on a journey through some of the most beautiful fjord Premium (Hybrid & Fully Electric): landscapes in Norway. You will sail through UNESCO’s World new passenger vessels. Heritage-listed fjords featuring majestic mountains, wild nature Prices and idyllic villages. It is a perfect break from motoring and • The trip takes around two hours one an outstanding opportunity to experience many of the most • Fjord Cruise Nærøyfjord: way beautiful fjords in Norway! • Departure from: Flåm, Aurland, From 335 NOK per person Undredal & Gudvangen • Fjord Cruise Sognefjord: • Fjord Cruise Sognefjord Cars and coaches can travel on the tourist car ferries, but capacity is limited, and we From: 205 NOK per person advise to book the vehicle space in advance. AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR 70 • The trip takes around 2,5 hours one way THE FLÅM RAILWAY FLÅM Experience the Flåm Railway - the amazing train journey from the high mountain station Myrdal on the Bergen Line down to Flåm station, innermost in the Aurlandsfjord.
The Flåm Railway is considered to be one of Norway’s most important and spectacular tourist attractions.
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik Every year, this amazing railway line attracts visitors from around the world and in 2014 Lonely Planet named it Photo: Jonny Akselsen the world’s most beautiful train journey. Booking & At the high mountain station of Myrdal, 866 meters Information above sea level, the Flåm Railway meets the Bergen Good to know ü : visitflam.com Line for onward connections to Oslo and Bergen. • 20 kilometre-long journey *: [email protected] ': +47 576 32 100 • Journey time: 1 hour • Flåm Railway’s longest tunnel – the 1,320-metre Nåli tunnel Prices
• The train makes a stop at the famous From 440 NOK Kjosfossen waterfall
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Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik Photo: Vegard B Aasen FLÅM -YOUR FJORD MEMORY FLÅM
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Our adventures Good to know Surrounded by steep mountains, thundering waterfalls and From the harbour and the many narow valleys, the Flåm area is a paradise for those who seek fjord cruise boats, it´s just a brief unique and spectacular experiences in nature. stroll to the Flåm Railway station, As a connection point between major transport routes, Flåm Fretheim Hotel, Flåm Railway Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik Museum, Flåm Bakery, restaurants, is easily accessible if your preferred means of transportation souvernir shops and the local is by car, train, boat or bus. brewery. Booking & • Most of our products are available all year round Our mission is to sell sustainable, Information • Accommodation open all seasons / Local food world class, nature experiences. experience. Plan and book experiences that In 2018 we will offer a few new producs that we hope you will Flåm is a perfect starting point for will give you memories for a a vacation, rich in unique pay som extra attention to. These are: lifetime at visitflam.com experiences, regardless of season • Our second new eco-friendly vessel “Future of the Ask us for access to our booking fjords”, delievered in April 2018, will increase system agent citybreak.com capacity and number if premium departures between Flåm and Gudvangen. Contact [email protected] • Re-opening of the ferry service Kaupanger - Gudvangen (May-Sept)
• Extended season on Geiranger - Hellesylt
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Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik FLÅM TRAVEL CAR RENTAL & SIGHTSEEING FLÅM
Flåm Travel Car Rental is based in Flåm and offers you a modern fleet of cars to get around and experience the local destinations on your own.
We offer a reasonable rental car alternative with focus on service and safety.
We have a range of vehicles for hire, including small and large cars, station wagons and vans. Good to know All our cars are approved, clean, well maintained and of We have a range of vehicles for reliable well-known brands. We do our best to ensure Photo: Svadore.com that you will be satisfied with the vehicle of your choice. rent, including small and large cars, station wagons and vans.
Other products Booking &
• Tailor made sightseeing tours Information • Group excursions • Shuttlebus service between Flåm and Aurland ü : flamtravel.com • Chauffeur and Limousine Service *: [email protected] • Activity Programs ': +47 942 50 555 • Combination Tours / Rail Tours
Prices On request
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Photo: Rolf M Sørensen Photo: Svadore.com Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Shuttle bus to Shuttle bus Borgund Stave to Stegastein Booking & church Booking & viewpoint Information Experience one of Norway's An unmissable sightseeing trip to most famous and best-preserved Information one of the Aurlands most ü : flamtravel.no stave churches, built around popular attractions based *: [email protected] 1180AD. The church is known 640metres above the Aurland ': +47 942 50 555 for its distinct architecture and a ü : flamtravel.no Fjord. From the viewpoint you style of decoration that capture *: [email protected] can enjoy the most amazing • Duration: 1,5 HOURS the historical breaking point ': +47 942 50 555 views of the fjord landscape that • Daily Departures/All Year: between Old Norse and modern the area has to offer. 10a.m - 12p.m - 2p.m culture in Norway. Daily departure from: Flåm (Visitor Centre) 11a.m. A sight to take your breath away, • Departure from: An unmissable sightseeing Aurland (Bus stop at Rådhus) and a perfect place for Flåm (Visitor Centre). roundtrip for any visitor to Flåm. Duration: 3 hours memorable holiday photos. Aurland (bus stop at Bus from Flåm via Aurland and Stegastein is on the mountain municipality building). the world’s longest road tunnel, road between Aurland and of 24.5 km, the Lærdalstunnel Prices Lærdal, part of Norway's National connecting the villages Aurland Tourist Roads initiative Prices and Lærdal. 560 NOK per person 290 NOK per person Photo: Amazing Fjords
AMAZING FJORDS THE SOGNEFJORD AREA
Amazing Fjords is your partner and high-end supplier for luxury travel, yachts, cruises, meetings and events.
Are you in search for an experienced, national, yet local DMC and partner to tailormake your Norwegian fjord adventure? Good to know Amazing Fjords and the people behind it have more than Amazing Fjords is a famliy-owned 30 years of tailor making unique travel experiences Photo: Amazing Fjords behind them. We design bespoke high-end cruises, company and is a member of the events, meetings and conferences in the Fjord Norway Norwegian Tour Guarantee Fund region. (RGF). Booking & We organize flights, helicopter rides and other transfers as well as accommodation, food experiences and Information activities. ü : amazingfjords.com * Relax, ejoy your holiday and rest assure, every detail is : [email protected] ' taken care of. : +47 480 82 365
Our aim is to give each and every guest a dream holiday and memories to last a lifetime!
Amazing Fjords - When the journey becomes the goal
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Photo: Amazing Fjords CHARTER CRUISE THE SOGNEFJORD AREA
Charter Cruise specialize in exclusive tailormade and bespoke private cruises in the world’s most beautiful fjords.
Photo: Charter Cruise
Yachts & Services Good to know Booking & With more than 30 years of experience we specialize in Charter Cruise - Information tailormade and private luxury cruises. When the journey becomes the goal Aboard one of our yachts you will enjoy superb service ü : chartercruise.no by our professional staff, a range of adventures and We also offer guided RIB tours in *: [email protected] activities to join in and delicious cuisine of local produce out RIB “Fjord One” and ': +47 480 82 365 prepared by first class chefs. Limousine service for transfers in our Mercedes Benz S-class. Our knowledge about the Norwegian Fjords is your guarantee for a perfect experience and we promise you a cruise of a lifetime.
For that bespoke holiday of the fjords look no further.
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Photo: Charter Cruise LOEN SKYLIFT LOEN
One of the world’s steepest aerial trams
The brand new Loen Skylift in Nordfjord is one of the world’s steepest aerial trams, and ascends almost vertically up 3,300 feet from the fjord in Loen, and along the sheer face of Mount Hoven to the top.
Photo: Bård Basberg It’s a stunning ride that only takes five minutes. The view is incredible, with fjords, lakes, majestic glaciers and mountains in all directions. Booking & At the top you can enjoy a meal or a drink in the beautiful Hoven Restaurant & Bar. In summer it is a hiking heaven Information Good to know up here, and in winter time the great white invites you to ü : loenskylift.no Winter season (1st November-30th tobogganing, winter walks, snowshoeing, ski touring, *: [email protected] of April) cross-country skiing and winter walking - it's all possible ': +47 578 75 900 at Mt. Hoven. If you plan for outdoor adventures please dress according to the Loen Skylift is available for everyone, at all ages. Loen Prices weather conditions at Mt. Hoven.
Skylift and the connecting buildings have a universal Roundtrip (both ways) NOK 505 design, and thus adapted for wheelchair users. Children (6-15) NOK 260 Children aged 5 and younger ride for free. Day-pass, punch cards and season Photo: Bård Basberg passes available. Group prices are available.
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Photo: Bård Basberg BERGEN - SOGN - BERGEN Winter Schedule (From 15.10.18 to 15.04.19 Billettbestilling anbefales | Ticket reservation recommended NORLED To
vik EXPRESS BOAT From From From From From From From From From From From From From From Lavik Lygra Bergen Mjømna Sogndal Sollibotn Nordeide Leikanger Balestrand Skjerjehamn Rysjedalsvika Vardetangen TRAVEL ON THE FJORD MANDAG - FREDAG | MONDAY - FRIDAY Nature is both dramatic and hospitable, and you can h 0800 0840 0900 c 0930 0950 take part in exhilarating activities in every town you visit. 1630 1710h 1750 c 1805 1835 1900 1930 2010 2030 2050 2120 LØRDAG | SATURDAY Exploring the Sognefjord by express boat is the perfect 1415 1455h 1535 c 1555 1630 1650 1720 1800 1820 1835 1900 way to “fjord-hop” between idyllic villages and attractions. SØNDAG | SUNDAY Hop off, explore, and hop on the next day! 1630 1710h 1750 c 1805 1835 1900 1930 2010 2030 2050 2120 We have daily departures from Bergen and Sogndal all year.
Book your tickets at www.norled.no *: [email protected] To Vik ' Lavik From From From From From From From From From From From From From : +47 518 68 700 Lygra Bergen Mjømna Sogndal Sollibotn Nordeide Leikanger Balestrand Skjerjehamn Vardetangen Rysjedalsvika
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Photo: Norled Norway in a nutshell® An unforgettable winter tour King of the fjords Take the legendary Norway in a nutshell® tour during the winter season for a truly unforgettable experience! See breathtaking fjord and mountain scenery and ride the Flåm Railway through the snow covered Flåm Valley.
Go on a winter adventure and get to know the local culture.
Winter tour highlights
• The Bergen Railway through the most beautiful fjord- and mountain scenery, with frozen lakes, rivers, snowy landscapes, mountains and waterfalls. • The spectacular Flåm Railway winding down the Flåm Valley – a true winter wonderland. • Fjord cruise in one of the most beautiful fjord areas in Norway, the narrow UNESCO listedNærøyfjord.
Facts Winter season: 15th October - 30th April (tour runs all year) Duration: 1 day (possible to extend)
Photo: Shutterstock Prices 2018 Photo: Paal AudestadSognefjord Round trip from Bergen NOK 1 600* Aurlandsfjord Nærøyfjord Round trip from Oslo NOK 3 020* Gudvangen Flåm Overnight stays possible in Oslo, Flåm, Myrdal Balestrand, Bergen and Voss. One-way trip from Oslo-Bergen or vice versa NOK 2 080* Voss Finse Geilo * The price includes winter fjord cruise boat Bergen ü : fjordtours.com/agents * : [email protected]
Oslo
AUG SEP OKT NOV DES JAN FEB MAR APR MAI ALL YEAR Winter in Norway is something truly special. The mighty Sognefjord in a nutshell Sognefjord is an epic sight to behold anytime, but is by many considered to be at its most spectacular during the King of the fjords - also during winter season.
winter The deep fjord is flanked by snowy mountains, frozen waterfalls and white landscapes. It’s less busy, more peaceful and truly a tranquil experience.
Winter tour highlights
• The scenic Bergen Railway and the breathtaking Flåm Rail way through exotic winter landscapes • A bus ride along the fjord from Flåm to the idyllic village of Sogndal • An extensive cruise on the Sognefjord to see amazing snow-capped mountain scenery and frozen waterfalls • The beautiful coastal archipelago outside of Bergen
Facts Winter season: 1st October - 30th April Duration: 2 days (possible to extend)
2018 Prices Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik Round trip from Bergen NOK 1 690 Overnight stays possible in Oslo, Flåm, Round trip from Oslo via Bergen NOK 2 860 Balestrand, Bergen and Voss. One-way trip from Oslo NOK 2 050 Balestrand Sogndal Sognefjord Flåm ü : fjordtours.com/agents Myrdal * : [email protected] Voss Finse Geilo Bergen
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Buses can do something trains and airplanes can’t. They can take you everywhere. With more than 14 Prices different lines Nettbuss express covers more than 1300 bus stops in the south, east and west of Norway. Bergen - Flåm: Adult from 289 NOK Foto: Nettbuss
To travel by bus is a nice way to travel. You’ll get to Bergen - Sogndal: enjoy the beautiful surroundings as well as travelling Adult from 329 NOK environmentally friendly and economically. Oslo - Flåm: Adult from 448 NOK Norway and the Sognefjord has fantastic nature and many of our buses drive along our many fjords, up in Oslo - Sogndal: the mountains and to our biggest cities. Adult from 369 NOK
The tickets are usually cheaper online, and you’re also guaranteed a seat.
Enjoy fantastic nature and environmentally friendly travel! Good to know
Order your tickets at nettbuss.no. At Nettbuss you are not an adult until you are 29 years old.
From the age of 17 to 28 you will get a youth discount.
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Photo: Nettbuss FLIGHTS TO THE FJORDS Sogndal - Bergen - Førde - Sandane - Florø
Widerøe offers daily flights to Sogndal from Bergen and from Oslo
• 2 daily flights between Bergen and Sogndal (1 on Saturdays and Sundays)
• Up to 6 daily flights between Oslo and Sogndal (reduced in weekends)
Book early and try to avoid peak periods to get the lowest fares. Online prices at wideroe.no
About
Widerøe AS is a Norwegian airline operating scheduled flights to 42 destinations in Norway. Exciting destinations like The Fjords, Røros, Helgeland, The Lofoten Islands and Finnmark with i.e. North Cape. International flights from Aberdeen, Gothenburg, Billund, Hamburg and Munich to Bergen.
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