Jostedal Glacier, Continental glacier in Vestland, Norway
Jostedalsbreen spans 487 square kilometers across multiple municipalities, including Luster, Sogndal, Sunnfjord, and Stryn, with ice thickness reaching 600 meters in certain areas.
The glacier underwent significant transformation during the Little Ice Age in the 1700s, when its expansion caused considerable damage to cultivated lands in surrounding valleys.
The establishment of the Norwegian Glacier Museum and Jostedalsbreen National Park Center in Stryn provides educational resources about glacier formation and environmental conservation.
Guided tours on Nigardsbreen, an accessible glacier arm, require specialized equipment and professional guides, with prices ranging from 715 to 955 Norwegian kroner.
The glacier contains multiple documented ice thickness measurements, with Tunsbergdalsbreen arm recording the greatest ice depth in Norway at 630 meters.
Location: Luster Municipality
Location: Sogndal Municipality
Location: Stryn Municipality
Location: Sunnfjord Municipality
GPS coordinates: 61.71056,6.92417
Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:56
Discover the lesser-known treasures nestled in the majestic fjords of Scandinavia. This curated collection reveals secluded havens, ancient sites, and natural splendors tucked away in the scenic landscapes of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Each point of interest offers a unique glimpse into the serene beauty and hidden secrets of the great North.
Glaciers represent some of the most remarkable natural formations on Earth. These ice masses form over centuries through the compression of snow and move slowly through valleys and across mountain slopes. They shape landscapes from the Patagonian Andes to Arctic regions and store approximately 70 percent of the world's freshwater. The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina covers 250 square kilometers and ranks among the few glaciers currently not retreating. The Jostedalsbreen in Norway forms the largest ice mass on mainland Europe at 487 square kilometers. The Vatnajökull in Iceland covers eight percent of the country's land area and conceals several active volcanoes beneath its ice cap. These glaciers serve science as climate archives and demonstrate through their changes the effects of rising temperatures. Many glaciers worldwide continuously lose mass, which has consequences for water supply and sea levels.
Briksdalsbreen
5.3 km
Loen Skylift
19.5 km
Nigardsbreen
14.6 km
Ramnefjellsfossen
9.1 km
Jostedalsbreen National Park
4.4 km
Via Ferrata Loen
19.9 km
Old Olden Church
15.1 km
Lodalskåpa
17.3 km
Olden Church
14.4 km
Kjenndalsbreen
5.1 km
Eggenibba
21.2 km
Myklebustbreen
11.9 km
Austerdalsbreen
12.7 km
Tindefjellbreen
19 km
Snønipa
12.9 km
Bødalsseter
13.9 km
Bødalsbreen
12.3 km
Byrkjelo stadion
22.4 km
Bergsetbreen
10.1 km
Brenndalsbreen
3.9 km
Krunefossen
7.5 km
Volefossen
8.2 km
Tjøtafossen
6.8 km
Lokebreen
12.4 km
Odinsbreen
12.4 km
Breifonna (Stryn)
20.9 km
Torsbreen
10.8 km
Krunebreen
9.1 kmReviews
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