'''Fjarland''' [http://www.fjaerland.org/] is a tiny town at the end of the Fjarlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. In Sogn og Fjordane county. It is a particularly enjoyable gateway to the Jostedalsbreen National Park, and is close to two glacial tongues.

Understand

If you want a close-up view of a glacier without actually climbing on it, then Fjarland is the place to go. In addition to this, Fjarland is Norway's ''bokbyen'' - book town. Almost every shop in the town sells a range of new and used books, and there is even an "honesty book shop", not far from the ferry stop, where books are sold from a stand without any staff.

Get in

By plane

The closest option is Sogndal airport ({{IATA|SOG}}). Alternativily Forde airport ({{IATA|FDE}}).

By car

Fjarland is on route 5 between Sogndal and Skei, witch is on E39. The road between Sogndal and Fjarland is a toll road (Toll: kr 175).

By boat

In summer, Fjarland is reachable by ferry from Balestrand, a trip that gives ample photo opportunities - there's an amazing view of the Josteldalsbreen glacier behind the fjord as you approach the town.

By bus

There are a number of buses each day to nearby towns, including Sogndal and Skei, both five times daily. Be aware that the bus stop is actually 2 km out of the town centre, just across the road from the Josteldalsbreen museum. It's a bit of a walk, so leave ample time to avoid missing what might be your only bus out of there.

Get around

A bus leaves from the ferry port once a day, taking passengers firstly to the Glacier Museum and then to the glacier. Alternatively, catch a taxi. Or use your own car.

See

  • '''Boyabreen'''. Close to route 5 towards Skei. It is possible to see the glacier from the parking space. Or you could walk for about half an our in relativily flat terain.
  • Fjarland Kyrkje. jarland Church. un-Aug: 10AM-6PM. Built in 1861.
  • Norsk bremuseum. orwegian Glacier museum. jarland. 47 57693288. ost@bremuseum.no. 47 57693287. un-Aug: 9AM-7PM, Apr-May and Sep-Oct: 10AM-4PM . dults:110 kr, students: 50 kr, children: 50 kr. This museum gives a good insight into how glaciers were formed, along with an impressive film taken from atop the Jostalsbreen glacier. Also visitorcenter for the national park.
  • '''Supphellebreen'''. 10 km on a side road from the village.
  • Do

  • Glacier walk. eet at Boyum Camping. 47 92854674 or +47 57693189. Jul-31Aug: At 8:15 AM. A tour suitable for person with some physical training. Treking for nine hour, including 3 hour on the glacier. Only children over ten year.
  • Kayaking. 47 92854674. nfo@kayakglacier.no. ttp://kayakandglacier.com/indexen.php. wo hour tour: kr 340. Different tours on the fjord.

    Buy

  • '''Bookstores''' Fjarland is Norway's "book town". [http://bokbyen.no/index_en.php] Virtually every shop - from the tourist office to the sandwich shop - sells a range of new and used books.
  • Eat

  • Kaffistova. 0AM-5.30PM.

    Drink

  • Onkel Mikkel. n Mundal Hotell. .5.-30.9 1 May-30 Sep: 8PM-11PM.

    Sleep

    Budget

  • Boyum Camping. ext to the glacier museum. 47 57693252. 47 57692957. ttp://www.fjaerland.org/boyumcamping/index_en.php. Camping ground and cabins.

    Mid-range

  • Fjarland Fjordstue Hotell. 47 57693200. ost@fjaerland.no. ttp://www.fjaerland.no/.
  • Mundal Hotell. 47 57693101. ost@hotelmundal.no. 47 57693179. ttp://www.hotelmundal.no/index.php?/en/. Traditional hotel built in 1891. At the fjord.

    Get out