Briksdalsbreen
A tongue of the Jostedalsbreen glacier, the largest glacier on the European mainland. A roughly 45-minute hike leads to the glacier lake, passing waterfalls and valley scenery along the way.
Briksdalsbreen is a tongue of Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on the European mainland, reaching down into the valley. It lies about 23 km south of Olden. From the Briksdalen car park, a gentle gravel path runs about 3 km, roughly 45 minutes on foot, passing Kleivafossen waterfall and ending at the glacier lake and the blue glacier tongue. Visitors can also ride Troll Cars, electric sightseeing vehicles, to skip most of the walk. The glacier has retreated noticeably in recent years, so do not cross the warning lines or approach the ice face. The drive from Geiranger takes about 2 hours.
Opening hours
Trails open all day; facilities about May–Oct
Nearby sights
- Geirangerfjord
- Seven Sisters Waterfall
- Skageflå
- Norwegian Fjord Centre
- Ørnesvingen Viewpoint
- Dalsnibba Skywalk
- Flydalsjuvet
- Storseterfossen