Stryn

Summer skiing, glaciers, and a fjordside spa

Stryn, Fjord Norway .
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Looks amazing, right?

Just be careful, you might not want to leave.

Stryn, Fjord Norway .
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Spectacular attractions meet stunning views!

Loen Skylift, in the heart of Fjord Norway, takes you from the fjord to the top of Mount Hoven in just 5 minutes. Explore the mountain on foot in summer, or on skis or snowshoes in winter.

At the top, Hoven Restaurant offers wide panoramic views of the nearby mountains and fjord, and the Jostedalsbreen glacier.

Enjoy a delicious meal made from locally-sourced ingredients at this restaurant that's perched right at the edge of a cliff.

Loen Skylift .
Photo: Marius Beck Dahle

Back down in Loen, boost your mood and relieve tension at Alexandra Bath.

The pools are heated all year, and the outdoor pool is equipped with numerous built-in massage functions.

Hotel Alexandra in Stryn .
Photo: Hotel Alexandra

Feel at one with nature in lakes coloured by pure glacier water.

Like here, at the famous, emerald green Lovatnet.

Enjoy stunning nature while kayaking or hiking.

Kayaking on Lovatnet .
Photo: Marius Valaker / Fjord Norway

Explore the area in a fun electric car – it's emission-free and powered by renewable energy.

Electric car in Lodalen .
Photo: Visit Norway

Make sure to visit one of the beautiful boutique hotels in the area, like Visnes hotel or Hjelle hotel.

Treat yourself to delicious afternoon tea by the fjord.

Visnes Hotel .
Photo: Visnes Hotel

Looking for an airy adventure?

Via Ferrata Loen is a fun experience for the whole family. Climb high above the fjord, close to the mountains and Jostedalsbreen National Park. The views are unbelievable throughout the route!

For the adrenaline junkies:
Loen offers Norway's most difficult Via Ferrata route, and the longest via ferrata bridge in all of Europe.

Loen Via Ferrata .
Photo: Svein Hjørnevik

A masterpiece of road building and engineering.

The Norwegian Scenic Route Gamle Strynefjellsvegen stretches for 27 kilometres.
This narrow road twists and turns through the magnificent nature of Strynefjell pass.

Note that this road is not recommended for big caravans/motor homes.

Cycle the route for a unique experience.

Stop and enjoy the rushing cascades at Øvstefossen and Videfossen waterfalls.

Old Strynefjellsvegen .
Photo: Per Ritzler

Pristine nature awaits you!

Surrounded by waterfalls, towering mountain tops, and Jostedalsbreen National Park, lies one of Norway's most enchanted valleys, Oldedalen.

Climb Mount Klovane for a breathtaking view you won't forget.

Hiking in Nordfjord .
Photo: Ruben Soltvedt

Skiing in summer?

At Stryn Summer Ski you can do just that.

Situated on the Tystigbreen glacier, the centre offers ski hire and lift passes. Tall mountains and the cool Nordic climate make it possible to ski almost all year round.

Remember to bring sunscreen!

Stryn Sommerski .
Photo: Stryn Sommerski

An unforgettable experience!

Join a guided hike on the Tystig glacier on Strynefjellet. Experience the magnificent glacier up close with the help of ice axes and crampons in this thrilling and unique activity.

Glacier hiking Tystigen .
Photo: Einar Løken / Fjord Norway / Visitnorway.com

A hikers' paradise!

Steep mountains and incredible views make the Stryn area a popular destination for trekkers.

From the top of Kattanakkjen mountain you can see ...

Climbing Kattanakkjen .
Photo: Mattias Fredriksson

... Briksdalsbreen glacier far down below, surrounded by rugged mountains and cascading waterfalls.

Briksdalsbreen glacier in Nordfjord .
Photo: Ruben Soltvedt

These are just some of the activities offered in and around Stryn.

Scroll down to get more tips on accommodation, activities, and restaurants.

Climbing Beachen in Stryn .
Photo: Arne Sæten

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National tourist road- gamle Strynefjellsvegen

Sometimes it is the road itself that is the destination, and this is true of Gamle Strynefjellsvegen. As well as being staggeringly beautiful, the… Read more

National tourist road- gamle Strynefjellsvegen

Stryn summer ski

How about a ski vacation in the middle of the warmest summer? Towering mountains and Nordic climate makes skiing possible almost all year in Stryn.… Read more

Stryn summer ski

Stryn winter ski

Stryn Winter Ski is located on Bøanedsetra in Stryn, 4 km from the town centre. Read more

Stryn winter ski

Trail cycling | Stryn

In Stryn municipality, there are several areas that are suitable for trail cycling. Read more

Trail cycling | Stryn

Via Ferrata Loen

The Via Ferrata Loen is a spectacular experience you will never forget. You climb high above the fjord, surrounded by the mountains and the… Read more

Via Ferrata Loen

Zipline in Loen

At the top of Mt. Hoven, at Loen Skylift, Loen Active opens this summer two brand new zip lines which are 125 and 95 meters long. Read more

Zipline in Loen

Loen Skylift

Loen Skylift is a spectacular attraction and adventure arena, at the inner part of the Nordfjord, in the heart of Fjord Norway. A Cable Car will lift… Read more

Loen Skylift

Rakssetra

Rakssetra is idyllically located as a postcard on the mountainside towards Årheimsfjellet. This trip is very popular, and for a good reason! Read more

Rakssetra

Lodalen

The beautiful, untamed nature and the valley´s dramatic history make a visit to Lodalen an experience not to be missed. At the head of the valley lies… Read more

Lodalen

Rent an electric car in the Lodalen valley

Drive eco friendly in one of Norway's most beautiful valleys. Read more

Rent an electric car in the Lodalen valley

Klovane

Area: Breheimen with Jostedalsbreen Type: Foot Grading: Demanding Length and duration: 6 km round trip, about 4 hours Season: May - Oct. Read more

Klovane

Skåla

Skåla is regarded as Norway's highest mountain peak, which has its foot in the sea. The mountain is 1848 meters above sea level and has been a popular… Read more

Skåla

Marsåhyrna

Marsåhyrna is a hill in Stryn and has an elevation of 1160 metres. Marsåhyrna is situated northeast of Veslebygda. Read more

Marsåhyrna

Kattanakkjen

9 lives - Kattanakken (the cat’s neck) - where no-one thought it possible to hike. How wrong could they be! Read more

Kattanakkjen

Lodalskåpa

High on glaciers - long live the Queen of Western Norway! Read more

Lodalskåpa

Hiking Trails at Mt. Hoven (1011 m.) | Loen Skylift

Wonderful hiking trails are waiting for you as you arrive to Mt. Hoven with Loen Skylift. All trails with magificent views of the fjord landscape and… Read more

Hiking Trails at Mt. Hoven (1011 m.) | Loen Skylift

Flatsteinbu

Flatsteinbu is in Oldedalen, located on a mountain plateau between Kvamsdalen and Brenndalen, just by the edge of Jostedalsbreen's huge ice cap. Read more

Flatsteinbu

Yrisetra

Area: Oldedalen Type: Foot Grading: Medium Length: 1,2 km Season: All year round Read more

Yrisetra

Segestad

Living history! Perched out on a rocky knoll overlooking Oppstrynsvatnet (Oppstryn Lake) lies the abandoned farm called Segestad. Read more

Segestad

Oldeskaret

This trip takes you through an old traffic artery from Oldedalen in Nordfjord to Stardalen in Sunnfjord. Read more

Oldeskaret

Briksdalsbreen Glacier

Area: Oldedalen Type: Hiking Grading: Easy Length: 2.5 km, 40 - 60 min Season: All year Read more

Briksdalsbreen Glacier

Hydlaparken

In HYDLAPARKEN you can play on climbing trails between the treetops, howl through zip lines, challenge yourself in the pump track or relax with a cup… Read more

Hydlaparken

Alexandra Bath

Visit the large Alexandra Bath ! Free of charge for the guests that are staying at Hotel Alexandra. Read more

Alexandra Bath

Bødalseter

Bødalseter is located at 585m above sea level in Jostedalsbreen National Park. Setra, which stands there today, was built after a race closure in… Read more

Bødalseter

Kayak on the fjord and on Lake Lovatnet

Experience Loen from a kayak, either at Lake Lovatnet or on the Nordfjord. Loen Active offer guided tours in double kayaks almost all year round. The… Read more

Kayak on the fjord and on Lake Lovatnet

Kennel visit

Come visit our dogyard! Read more

Kennel visit

Loen Active | SUP

Stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Read more

Loen Active | SUP

Lovatnet Lake

Lovatnet is a lake in Stryn municipality in Westland county. What makes Lovatnet so beautiful is the green color that comes from the melt water from… Read more

Lovatnet Lake

Restaurants in Stryn

Gamlebutikken på Hjelle

The old shop at Hjelle is a small cafe with a great view of the lake, glacier and mountains. Read more

Gamlebutikken på Hjelle

Kjenndalstova

Welcome to Kjenndalstova, a restaurant in the wonderful and peaceful Kjenndal Valley. Here you can enjoy traditional Norwegian food, take a boat trip,… Read more

Kjenndalstova

Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge

The mighty Briksdal Glacier is part of the Jostedal Glacier national park. From a height of 1200 metres the wild glacier drops right down into the… Read more

Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge

Hoven Restaurant

Enjoy a good meal with local ingredients, at the edge of the cliff, with a wide panoramic view of the fjord landscape. A la carte for individuals and… Read more

Hoven Restaurant

Yri Outdoor

Yrineset Outdoor is an outdoor café that also offers canoe and boat rentals Read more

Yri Outdoor

Restaurant Andrine | Hotel Alexandra

Restaurant Andrine is our a la carte restaurant. Unfortunately we cannot serve a la carte in Restaurant Andrine this summer due to capacity and… Read more

Restaurant Andrine | Hotel Alexandra

Hydlastova

Hydlastova - a state-of-the-art mountain lodge with a good atmosphere and good food! Read more

Hydlastova

Stryn Vertshus

Stryn Vertshus is located right in the heart of Stryn town center next to Per Bolstadplass. Personal service is in focus and the goal is that you as a… Read more

Stryn Vertshus

Isehaug Kafeteria

Cafeteria in the middle of Stryn center, with a large outdoor seating area. Lunch menu, children's menu and a la carte. Read more

Isehaug Kafeteria

Matstova

At Matstova’s café and bakery shop in Stryn, you’ll find a wide selection of bakery goods fresh from the oven of Matstova’s own bakery in Oppstryn. Read more

Matstova

Johan´s Pub

Johan´s pub is a pub and bar located in the center of Stryn. Read more

Johan´s Pub

Restaurant Charlotte | Hotel Alexandra

The hotel has various restaurants. In the restaurant Charlotte gets a large dinner buffet. In Restaurant Andrine has a la carte dining. The hotel also… Read more

Restaurant Charlotte | Hotel Alexandra

Fiskekroken

Welcome to Fiskekroken, a cosy fish restaurant located at the Fish Marked in the middle of Narvik City. Read more

Fiskekroken

Hotels and more

Hotel Alexandra

Alexandra is a first class hotel with view to the fjord in Loen and to Mt. Skåla (1848 m.o.h.). The hotel is surrounded by high mountains and… Read more

Hotel Alexandra

Hotel Loenfjord

Cosy and informal hotel, beautifully situated by the Loen River and the fjord. Read more

Hotel Loenfjord

Visnes Hotel

This romantic wooden hotel in Swiss style architecture, built in 1850 style, by the Nordfjord in Stryn. This hotel offers individually decorated rooms… Read more

Visnes Hotel

Hjelle Hotel

Hjelle Hotel is a cozy family hotel, run by the same family since 1896. Read more

Hjelle Hotel

Sande Camping

Sande Camping in Loen offers accommodation in good-quality cabins and apartments, from the more basic to our luxurious 'camping suite'. Magic views of… Read more

Sande Camping

Melkevoll Bretun Camping

Melkevoll Bretun Camping is idyllically situated between waterfalls, glaciers and high mountains. We are located in Oldedalen in Stryn, close to the… Read more

Melkevoll Bretun Camping

Mindresunde Camping

Mindresunde Camping is situated at RV 15 , 10 km from the center of Stryn, and is a perfect base for trips to attractions and activities in the… Read more

Mindresunde Camping

Stryn Vertshus

Stryn Vertshus is located right in the heart of Stryn town center next to Per Bolstadplass. Personal service is in focus and the goal is that you as a… Read more

Stryn Vertshus

Stryn Hotel

Stryn Hotel is located centrally in Nordfjord, idyllically on the banks of Stryn river. A hotel with distinctive character, where you can enjoy social… Read more

Stryn Hotel

Stryn Camping

Nestled in the heart of Nordfjord is one of Norway’s scenic gems; the beautiful municipality of Stryn — and ideally located in the centre of its… Read more

Stryn Camping

Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge

The mighty Briksdal Glacier is part of the Jostedal Glacier national park. From a height of 1200 metres the wild glacier drops right down into the… Read more

Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge

Stryn Aktivitetslodge

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Stryn Aktivitetslodge

Grande Camping

Grande Camping is located at idyllic Oppstrynsvatnet, which is colored blue-green by glacier water which comes from waterfalls from the glaciers from… Read more

Grande Camping

Folven Adventure Camp

Folven Adventure Camp is a great place to be. Relax in the beautiful green valley, Hjelledalen with loads of fresh air and friendly people. Read more

Folven Adventure Camp

Oldevatn Camping

The camping site is beautifully located by the Olden lake, surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Read more

Oldevatn Camping

Olden Fjordhotel

Right outside the hotel there is a wealth of opportunities to experience everything that Nordfjord has to offer. There are also many other hiking… Read more

Olden Fjordhotel

Furuvins Lodge

Welcome to us! The cabin is located right by Stryn Turløyper's fantastic trail network, and Stryn Vinterski, but only 10 minutes from Stryn Sentrum… Read more

Furuvins Lodge

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By road

There are daily bus departures to Stryn from Bergen (6.5 hours), Ålesund (3 hours), Trondheim (7.5 hours) and Oslo (8 hours).

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If you choose to drive from Oslo or Trondheim, follow the E6 motorway to Otta, and then take the RV 15 until you reach Stryn. From Bergen and Ålesund, take the E39.

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By boat

The long-established Hurtigruten, the Norwegian Coastal Voyage, calls daily at Måløy on both its northbound and southbound voyages. From Måløy, Stryn can be reached in about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

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By plane

Both Ørsta-Volda Airport and Sandane Airport are located about a one-hour drive from Stryn. The airports have direct flights from Bergen (1 hour) and Oslo (1 hour), and corresponding flights to many Norwegian cities. Ålesund Airport lies 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Stryn, and offers good connections to Oslo and other Norwegian cities. The airport also has direct flights to international destinations such as London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

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