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View of the Nordfjord from Nos - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway
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View of the Nordfjord from Nos

The Nordfjord

The Nordfjord is 110 kilometres long and stretches from the Jostedalsbreen glacier out to the ocean.

Interest:  Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains

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Location

Nordfjord is located in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, in the heart of Fjord Norway, between the Geirangerfjord and the Sognefjord.

Facts

Nordfjord is 110 kilometres long, and stretches from the glaciers to the ocean.

What to do

Visit the famous Briksdalsbreen Glacier, go summer skiing in Stryn, visit the West Cape or the historical Selje Monastery. Hiking, glacier walks, fishing, bicycling, canoeing, rafting, riding and much more.  

Accommodation

Choose between hotels, cabins and camp sites. The old wooden hotels with their distinctive atmosphere are worth checking out. Stay at for example Visnes Hotel or Gloppen Hotell, the latter a member of the Historic Hotels and Restaurants in Norway.

Getting to Nordfjord

By round trips
A good way to see the fjords is to join one of several organised round trips. Fjord Tours and Fjord 1 have good selections of high quality round trips in Fjord Norway.

From Oslo
Nordfjord lies approximately 500 kilometres northwest of Oslo.

  • By bus:
    Daily departures to Nordfjordeid (approximately nine hours). For timetables and booking, please contact Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • By plane:
    Daily departures from Oslo to Sandane Airport. Flight time approximately one hour. For timetables and booking, please contact Widerøe.
  • By car:
    The drive from Oslo to Nordfjordeid takes approximately seven hours. Follow the E6 from Oslo to Otta, and then follow Rv 15 to Nordfjordeid, via Stryn.

From Bergen
Nordfjord lies approximately 250 kilometres north of Bergen.

  • By bus:
    Daily departures to Ålesund (approximately nine hours). In Ålesund change to the bus to Geiranger (approximately 110 kilometres). For timetables and booking please, contact Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • By car:
    The drive from Bergen to Nordfjordeid takes approximately five hours (ferries not included). Follow the E 39 from Bergen. Ferries between Oppedal and Lavik. Continue on the E 39 to Byrkjelo via Førde. From Byrkjelo continue on the E 39 to Lote and cross with the ferry to Anda. From Anda you continue on the E 39 to Nordfjordeid.
  • By plane:
    Daily departures from Bergen to Sandane Airport. Flight time approximately one and a half hour. For timetables and booking, please contact Widerøe.

From Trondheim
Nordfjord lies approximately 450 kilometres southwest of Trondheim.

  • By bus:
    Daily departures to Nordfjordeid (approximately 10 hours). For timetables and booking, please contact Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • By car:
    The drive from Trondheim to Nordfjordeid takes approximately seven hours. Follow the E 6 from Trondheim to Strand, via Dombås. Then follow Rv 15 to Nordfjordeid, via Stryn.
Last updated: 2009-04-23
Boating on Nordfjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway
Boating on Nordfjord, Norway
Glacier safari on the lake in front of Briksdalsbreen Glacier, Norway - Photo: Briksdal Adenture / Briksdal Adventure
Glacier safari on the lake in front of Briksdalsbreen Glacier, Norway

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Scenic attractions in Nordfjord

Experience the blue ice of Jostedalsbreen Glacier, magnificent mountains, lush valleys and the sea pounding coast.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains, Glacier

Top of the fjords

Almost a week is required for this trip where you visit the Jotunheimen Mountains, the Sognefjord and the UNESCO protected Geirangerfjord.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains

What to do in Nordfjord

Try mountain walking, glacier walking, bicycling, fishing, horse riding and boat tours.
Interest: Hiking, Fishing, Water activities, Cycling, Riding & Sledging, Fjords & Mountains, Glacier

Tour suggestions in Nordfjord

Go exploring with a car. Drive for example the Old Strynefjell Road and take a ferry on the UNESCO protected Geirangerfjord on the same day.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains

Attractions along FjordKysten

Take a trip out to sea, visit the westernmost point on mainland Norway or learn about culture and history.
Interest: Nature attractions, Attractions & Culture, Fjord

About Bremanger, Stryn, Eid, Vågsøy, Gloppen

Key facts about Stryn and Nordfjord

The area of Nordfjord consists of the municipalities of Stryn, Hornindal, Gloppen, Eid, Vågsøy and Selje.
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