Book City Mammoth in Fjærland
The weekend of August 26-27 is a mammoth sale in Bokbyen. There are many new books here, and most books are half price this weekend. Feel free to bring the kids - two great children's sections!
Photo: Gaute D. Bøyum.
Enjoy the view from the new square in Mundal, in the middle of Book City. Combine with a trip to the Norwegian Glacier Museum, Bøyabreen or a trip to one of the 12 trimposts in Fjærland. The book café and hotel cafés are open.
The shops are open 10am-4pm (Straumsvågs antiquariat 10am-6pm)
Please contact Bokbyen on tel. 57 69 22 10 or post@bokbyen.no
Follow Bokbyen at facebook.com/bokbyen.
Welcome to a wonderful weekend in Fjærland!
The blue ice is looking forward
The glacier hiking season starts a little later in Fjærland than on more popular and easily accessible glaciers around the world. Supphellebreen, or Flatbreen as it is also called, is now starting to become ready for those who want a glacier hike in a class of its own and well away from overcrowded tourist attractions.
Supphellebreen (Flatbreen) June 29, 2016. Photo: Pål Gran Kielland, Norwegian Glacier Museum.
Imagine getting up to this majestic glacier arm that juts out of the ice cap of Jostedalsbreen. It starts with a slightly demanding but at the same time fantastic hike on a good trail up from Rødseter in Supphelledalen at 50 meters above sea level, and up to the glacier front at about 1000 meters above sea level. On the glacier it is possible to get down into scary cracks in the ice, climb steep ice walls and step over breathtaking snow bridges. This may seem scary and challenging, but with local and experienced glacier guides this becomes a surefire experience. An exclusive extra offer is to cross this colossal mass of ice to climb one of the surrounding nunataks that tower up from the ice. From these peaks you can experience a fusion of glacier, mountains and fjords in a wild landscape that seems to be far away from civilization. But at the same time, you can look down into the Fjærlandsfjord and see how the glacial village of Fjærland is nestled right next to the calm Fjærlandsfjord.
Glaciers, mountains, fjords - and people! Photo: Gaute D. Bøyum August 2013.
How to get here, you may be wondering? And what about food and accommodation? The answer is simple. Down in Supphelledalen is Rødseter Inn , an old farm that has been partially converted into a guesthouse, hotel or as they call it themselves 'a small boutique hotel'. Here they offer activities on the mountains and glaciers according to your wishes, for example the kind of hike - glacier-mountain-fjord - to Myrhaugsnipa 1443 meters above sea level. An alternative for guided tours in Fjærland is also available from Mountaingoat Guiding .
In addition, you can take a leisurely walk in the village, kayak on the Fjærlandsfjord, have lunch at one of the hotels in Mundal, cycle, browse books in Bokbyen or make the obligatory visit to us - the Norwegian Glacier Museum.
Spectacular luxury - you will find it in Fjærland.
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.