'''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