The Glacier Bus Nigardsbreen

This bus goes from Sogndal to Jostedalen, with Breheimsenteret glacier center and the Nigardsbreen glacier.

Along the route, the bus passes a number of small fjord communities like Hafslo, Solvorn and Marifjøra. From Gaupne the bus drives through the spectacular Jostedalen Valley. At Breheimsenteret glacier center you will find a tourist information, a lunch restaurant and you can learn about the Jostedalen glacier and the national park, and about glaciology and the climate.

Periode: 23. june - 31. august

Sogndal Skysstasjon 08:35

Galden 08:51

Solvorn Ferjekai 08:30

Hafslo 08:55

Marifjøra Kryss 09:10

Gaupne 09:15

Jostedal 09:45

Breheimsenteret 09:57

Nigardsbreen 10:05

Return

Nigardsbreen 16:55

Breheimsenteret 17:00

Jostedal 17:10

Gaupne 17:45

Marifjøra Kryss 17:48

Hafslo 18:05

Galden 18:10

Solvorn Ferjekai 18:15

Sogndal Skysstasjon 18:35

For more information, see Skyss

Safe travel

Nice hikes are possible to several of the glaciers in Jostedalen. Nigardsbreen and Bergsetbreen are the two most visited glaciers, but Tuftebreen and Fåbergstølsbreen are also worth a visit. It is possible to hike safely for those who are familiar with the area or who receive tips from locals.

Glaciers are constantly moving, and large blocks of ice can break off without warning. Ice falls can be dangerous and may also block meltwater, causing sudden flooding or changes to the course of streams and rivers. Rocks can loosen from the steep mountainsides, especially during rain or stormy weather. Avoid staying in areas where there is a risk of ice falls, sudden surges of water, or rockfall.

Avoid staying in areas that are exposed to falling ice, flash floods, or falling rocks. If you intend to make your way onto a glacier or all the way over to it, we recommend that you follow a guide who can assess the conditions. Slopes of naked rock are slippery when wet, so make sure to choose appropriate footwear!

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