Nigards Glacier. Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik, www.fjordnorway.com UNESCO Urnes stave church. Photo: Terje Rakke Nordic Life AS Jotunheimen National Park & Sognefjellet. Photo: Torunn Kjøk Sengaberget Viewpoint Wittgenstein’s cottage Safthuset - factory museum & village store Distance: 2,5 km Distance: 3 km Distance: 10 km Sengaberget is the name of Skjolden’s The Austrian Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951) was Safthuset is the old, restored jam and juice factory at most visited viewpoint. one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century. Sørheim where the famous jam and juice producing It offers outstanding views of the fjord, He had a cottage in Skjolden where he worked for company, Lerum, started their production. the Eide lake and the village. several years. The cottage was rebuilt in 2018. Bicycle, e-bike, kayak and SUP rentals Helicopter flights From authentic West to authentic East Distance: 0,7 km Experience the fjord and the National Parks from Distance: 83 km the air. No other place in Norway can offer such a The Sognefjellet scenic route from Skjolden runs across Other amazing attractions magnificent changing scenery in such a short time. the “roof of Norway” to the friendly village of Lom in • Kaupanger Stave Church (from 1150) the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, which is known for being an • Dale Stone Church (from 1200) RIB boat tours authentic and well preserved eastern Norwegian village. • Gaupne Old Church (part of old stave church) Distance: 0,7 km • Jostedal Power Station Experience the magnificent Lustrafjord, surrounded The Ice Tunnel • Sogn Fjord Museum (boat collections) by steep mountains and waterfalls. The tours Distance: 76 km • Several art galleries and monuments take you on an unforgettable guided expedition 50 m into the ice - 6000 years back in time. Learn • Fantastic viewpoints in a secure and rigid inflatable boat (RIB). about climate changes, wildlife and humans living Skjolden can offer a huge variety of guided outdoor in the highlands in this carved ice tunnel. activities for the whole family. Professional guides Llama-safari give you the opportunity to experience glacier walks Distance: 1,5 km The Heiberg Collections / Sogn Folk Museum at all levels, as well as mountain hiking, kayaking Visit a Norwegian farm and take a guided Llama- Distance: 62 km among icebergs on glacier lakes, kayaking on the fjord, walk in Skjolden. The farm grows raspberries and This museum is one of the oldest and biggest folk canyoning, rafting, boat trips and more. Also available in has large flocks of both llamas and sheep. museums in Norway. Enjoy the open-air museum with Skjolden is also beach volleyball, football field, climbing exhibitions, old houses, animals and traditional farming. wall, souvenir shops, swimming pool and sauna. Skjolden - at the end of Norway’s longest fjord. Photo: Ole Gudmund Bjørk PORT OF SKJOLDEN Shuttle bus No Maximum air draft No Visiting address Skjolden port, NO-6876 Skjolden Parking place for buses Yes Crew facilities WIFI in the terminal building, restrooms Mailing address Egge gård, NO-3514 Hønefoss Public transportation (from the city centre) Yes, limited SKJOLDEN Phone +47 91 80 30 25 / +47 900 90 458 Shopping 1 km ANCHORAGE/TENDER E-mail [email protected] Currency exchange No Max size N/A Internett www.sognefjordcruise.com Internet access in pier area Yes Ship tenders allowed Yes At the end of Norway’s longest fjord Maritime contact person Oddvar Røysi Distance to airport Sogndal Airport, 71 km Type of bottom Mud E- mail contact person [email protected] Distance to city centre 1 km Depth 30m. Phone contact person: +47 91 80 30 25 / +47 900 90 458 Distance nearest hospital Førde hospital, 165 km Distance from anchorage to Tender Pier 250 m. The charming village of Skjolden is called the gateway to the national parks due to the short distance to no less Distance from pilot station Tender Pier capacity 3 tender boats at once. South: Fedje, 125 nm / 8 hrs PORT SERVICE/FACILITIES & INFORMATION than three of the most important national parks - Jotunheimen, Breheimen and Jostedalsbreen. The village is North: Kvanhovden 125 nm / 7 hrs LNG No Pilot channel VHF 12 / 16 EPI No also nestled between Northern Europe’s highest mountain pass, Sognefjellet (1434 m.a.s.l.), and the spectacular ESI No Jostedal Glacier – the largest glacier on the European mainland. Guests experience genuine Norwegian hospitality TOURIST INFORMATION Supplies available Yes Visiting address Skjolden Hotel, NO-6876 Skjolden Waste Yes and nature beyond imagination. Skjolden is also home to Urnes Stave Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mailing address Skjolden Hotel, NO-6876 Skjolden Grey water No Phone +47 57 68 23 80 / +47 99 23 15 00 Tugboats No E-mail [email protected] Anchorage Yes The approach is by the picturesque Lustrafjord, which is emerald green because of the melting Internett www.sognefjord.no Ship tender facilities Yes Distance from port 1 km Tidal movement 1,5 m water from the glaciers. Along both shores of the fjord there are beautiful villages and lush Gangway available (8 /10 /12 meters) No GENERAL INFORMATION Seawalk No cultural landscapes where fruits and berries are grown on small, idyllic farms. Guide Service Norwegian and English. ISPS approved Yes French and Spanish on request. Maximum ship length 340 m Turnaround facilities Bergen Maximum ship draft (and depth in sea) 13.5 m Terminal/Restrooms in pier area Yes Maximum beam No ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS Jostedal glacier is one of the most accessible glacier Breheimen National Park & Mørkrid Valley arms where you also can join guided glacier walks for Distance: 10 km Jotunheimen National Park & Sognefjellet the whole family. You can also visit the National Park The nature in Breheimen National Park ranges from National Scenic Route Centre, Breheimsenteret, to explore the exhibitions. green valleys to powerful rivers and big glaciers. The Distance: 1 km - 80 km area is essential in the protection of endangered Norway’s first national scenic route, the UNESCO World Heritage – Urnes Stave Church species of certain birds and plants, and offers good Sognefjellet Mountain Road (Route 55) through Distance: 30 km opportunities for hiking, skiing and climbing. SKJOLDEN Urnes Stave Church is a designated UNESCO World Mørkrid valley starts from Skjolden and leads you into Skjolden and the Jotunheimen National Park, is Tender Pier Lake Eidsvatnet the highest and most impressive mountain pass Heritage site, as well as Norway’s oldest stave church, Breheimen National Park. The road into the valley Hydro Pier in Northern Europe. Explore spectacular and wild and known for its unique architecture. It is located is 8,5 km and is ideal for a walk or a biking tour. mountain scenery on the “Roof of Norway”, including in an idyllic setting by the Lustrafjord at the end of the Romantic Road between Skjolden and Urnes. Feigefossen Waterfall Skjolden Cruise Pier alpine tops, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls, and view Quay Length Draft Airdraft Beam Height Scandinavia’s highest mountains at close range! There is also a small cafè, deer farm, and Distance: 16 km visitors’ centre next to the church, and Feigefossen is one of Norway’s highest waterfalls, Skjolden Cruise Pier 130 m 13 m 340 m - 3.1 m LAT The Hydro Pier 51 m 5 m 110 m - - Jostedalsbreen National Park, guided tours are offered every day and the free fall of 218 m can be seen from Tender Pier 36 m - - - - Jostedal Glacier & Nigardsbreen Glacier during the summer season. the fjord, the Romantic Road and the National Distance: 65 km Tourist Rroute. There are also many other = anchorage 1 400 m The impressive Nigardsbreen Glacier in Jostedalsbreen amazing waterfalls close to Skjolden, such as: SCALE National Park can be viewed at close range in Åsafossen Waterfall – 3 km from Skjolden Jostedalen. This very spectacular branch of the Drivande Waterfall – 8 km from Skjolden. 48 49.