Jostedalen
A glacier valley stretching about 50 km north from Gaupne along Lustrafjord, with a turquoise glacial river flanked by waterfalls and historic farmsteads, leading to Nigardsbreen.
The Jostedalen valley runs about 50 km north from Gaupne on the shores of Lustrafjord. Meltwater from the glaciers feeds the milky-green Jostedal River, and numerous waterfalls cascade down the cliffs on either side. Along the way are old farms, high mountain pastures, and small churches, and you can also hike to side valleys such as the Fåbergstølsbreen and Bergsetbreen glaciers. Driving north along Route 55 takes about an hour, and there are plenty of spots to pull over and take photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Breheimsenteret Glacier Centre
- Nigardsbreen
- Lustrafjorden
- Molden
- Dale Church
- Feigumfossen
- Solvorn
- Austerdalsbreen