The Norwegian Glacier Museum opens for the season!
We are pleased to announce that we are open for the season. The museum is open every day 10 am - 5 pm.
After a time of uncertainty this spring, we can now finally open our doors. Normally we are open from April 1st, but the situation with Covid-19/Coronavirus made it difficult.
Now we are finally back on track and can welcome guests as before.
WELCOME TO US :)
NB: we have developed internal guidelines for infection control and follow the advice of the Norwegian authorities. We encourage everyone to be considerate of each other, both towards other guests and staff, and to respect infection control measures. Remember to keep your distance, wash your hands, etc.
We can report that there are also lots of other things in Fjærland that are open, such as Bokbyen, guiding, hotel and camping. See the Facebook page of “Fjærland” or www.fjaerland.org for things to do.
Electric car charging station
The Norwegian Glacier Museum & Ulltveit-Moe Center for Climate Science has recently established a charging station for electric cars in the parking lot.
The charging station was set up and operated by Grønn Kontakt, and supports all newer electric cars. There are 2 fast chargers (50kW DC) and 2 flexi chargers (22kW AC). The fast chargers make it possible to top up the battery of an electric car much faster than with a regular socket. In 15-30 minutes you have charged your battery and can continue driving electrically. For a full overview of Grønn Kontakt's charging network, you can download Grønn Kontakt's charging app or see www.gronnkontakt.no.
- Grønn Kontakt works to make it as easy as possible to drive an electric car, and we are very pleased to be able to offer charging at the Norwegian Glacier Museum & Ulltveit-Moe Center for Climate Science. The charging station complements our existing presence in Western Norway and we will build even more charging stations in the area in the future, says Ole Henrik Hannisdahl, CEO of Grønn Kontakt.
Norway's finest place for charging electric cars? (Photo: Pål Gran Kielland)
Director of the Glacier Museum, John Brekke, has the following to say about the charging station: - Being able to offer a charging station to our guests, the local population and others who drive through Fjærland fits perfectly with our profile as a glacier museum and climate center. We are grateful that Grøn Kontakt came to us and showed interest in establishing a charging station, and the collaboration has gone incredibly well! We provide knowledge about glaciers and climate to many people every year, and last year we were visited by 72,000 guests from different countries around the world. It is important for us to be able to show our guests the possibilities that lie in driving electrically, especially with a view to a green and sustainable future that allows us to take better care of the environment and the climate than we do today. After all, the Earth is the only home we have...
Best season in 20 years
This season we have had 72,500 guests through the doors of the museum. This makes 2016 the best season in 20 years. In the last two years we have had a growth of 37 percent, which means more than 20,000 more guests.
Photos from the 25th anniversary celebration where HRH Crown Prince Haakon visited us.
Director John Brekke can inform you that we are increasing particularly significantly in the Asian market this year.
We thank everyone who has been with us, collaborated with us, and contributed to a great season in 2016!
Crown Prince Haakon visits Sogn
On June 3rd this year, HRH Crown Prince Haakon will come to Fjærland to attend the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Glacier Museum.
The County Governor, in collaboration with the Palace, the Norwegian Glacier Museum and Sogndal Municipality, will prepare a special program for the visit, and will return with more information for the press and the public.
Season opening with new design April 1st
This winter we have renewed the entire exhibition in the museum. Among other things, with a new interactive exhibition about global warming!
From April 1st you can experience the Norwegian Glacier Museum in a new look. Opening hours are 10:00 - 16:00.
We have already kicked off the season at Easter with visits from groups, events at Fjærland Sogelag and open to all on Easter Sunday.
The snow is still on the ground around the museum, which means that the educational playground is not yet fully ready for use. But with the renovated and upgraded main exhibition, with a new design and refreshed colors, as well as the film about Jostedalsbreen by Ivo Caprino and the fantastic climate exhibition, we are ready for an exciting and educational visit.
Welcome to the Norwegian Glacier Museum season 2016!
PS: this year we celebrate our 25th anniversary.