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Jostedalsbreen nasjonalparksenter-Besøkssenter nasjonalpark

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Besøkssenter nasjonalpark. Utstillingar, kafé og gåvebutikk. Dagleg ope 1.mai-30.september Vi har og ein kinosal med visning av film om nasjonalparken. Velkomen!

Jostedalsbreen Nasjonalparksenter er eit besøkssenter godkjend av Miljødirektoratet (English below!)

Senteret tilbyr informasjon om Jostedalsbreen nasjonalpark og dei omkringliggjande områda. Det inneheld òg ei utstilling om økologi, geologi, skred, samt ein geologisk park og botanisk hage vakkert plassert i strandkanten mot Oppstrynsvatnet. I kafeen og souvenirbutikken kan du slappe av med ein k

opp kaffi under besøket. Jostedalsbreen Nasjonalparksenter is a visitor center authorized by the Norwegian Ministry of Environment. The center offers information about Jostedalsbreen national park and the surrounding areas. It also contains an exhibition about ecology, geology, avalanches and more with a geological and botanical garden beautifully located next to the shore. There is also a cinema which shows a movie about the national park. In the cafè and the souvenir shop you can relax with a cup of coffee during the visit. Welcome!

18/08/2026

Sunny days are finally back, making it a perfect time to hike in the mountains. ☀️🥾

Before setting off, take a few minutes to check the Fjellvettreglene, the Norwegian Mountain Code. 🏔️ These nine rules cover everything from planning your route to dealing with changing weather and unexpected situations. Knowing them before you start can help you make better decisions along the way. 💡

Check the weather and mountain conditions before you leave, and choose a hike that matches your experience, fitness and the conditions. Tell someone where you are going, especially if you are heading into an area with limited mobile coverage.

The weather can change quickly in the mountains, even on a sunny summer day. Bring suitable clothing, enough food and water, and a map and compass. A phone and GPS are useful, but they should not replace knowing where you are. 🤳🏼

When in Norway, do as the Norwegians do. Having a Kvikk Lunsj in your hiking kit is always a good idea. It is a chocolate bar that many Norwegians enjoy during a break in the mountains. 🍫

Stay on marked trails where possible, respect nature and other people, and take your rubbish with you. If the conditions change or the route becomes too demanding, turn around. There will always be another day for the summit.

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12/08/2026

🇳🇴 Nokre vegar tek deg til ein stad. Andre gjer sjølve reisa til målet.

Dette er Gamle Strynefjellsvegen, den gamle fjellvegen mellom Grotli og Videsæter. Vegen er rundt 27 km lang og går over Strynefjellet, med utsikt til fjell, vatn og snøfelt undervegs. 🏔️

🇬🇧 Some roads take you somewhere. Others make the journey the destination.

This is Gamle Strynefjellsvegen, the old mountain road between Grotli and Videsæter. The road is about 27 km long and crosses the Strynefjellet mountain area, with views of mountains, lakes and snowfields along the way. 🏔️

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07/08/2026

🇳🇴 Eit steinminnesmerke utanfor Jostedalsbreen nasjonalparksenter tek vare på historia om eitt av dei største snøskreda i Stryn.

Minnesmerket heidrar dei 35 menneska som miste livet i snøskred i Sundalen, Gjørven og Tenden mellom 8. og 26. februar 1868. Det viser namn og alder på alle som omkom, frå eit 1 år gammalt barn til ei 77 år gammal kvinne.

Minnesmerket inneheld òg avisartiklar som vart publiserte kort tid etter hendingane. Dei skildrar korleis snøskreda øydela gardar, råka heile familiar, og korleis rundt 100 menn leita gjennom snø, steinar, tre og is for å hente ut dei omkomne.

Meir enn 150 år etter desse hendingane har minnesmerket framleis ei personleg tyding for mange. Frå tid til anna stansar besøkande ved Jostedalsbreen nasjonalparksenter for å lese namna på steinen og oppdagar at nokre av dei høyrde til deira eigne forfedrar.

📍 Minnesmerket frå 1868, Oppstryn

🇬🇧 A stone monument outside Jostedalsbreen National Park Center preserves the story of one of Stryn’s largest avalanches.

The monument honours the 35 people who lost their lives in avalanches in Sundalen, Gjørven and Tenden between 8 and 26 February 1868. It records the name and age of every victim, from a 1-year-old child to a 77-year-old woman.

The memorial also includes newspaper reports published shortly after the events. They describe how the avalanches destroyed farms, claimed entire families, and how around 100 men searched through snow, rocks, trees and ice to recover the victims.

More than 150 years after these events, the monument still has a personal meaning for many people. From time to time, visitors to Jostedalsbreen National Park Center stop to read the names on the stone and discover that some belonged to their own ancestors.

📍 1868 Memorial Stone, Oppstryn

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05/08/2026

Glomnesnakken is the shortest hike to a mountain summit in Oppstryn. 🥾

It is a good choice if you are looking for a short but challenging hike. The trail is only 2.5 km to the top, but climbs 620 metres, making it a route with a steady ascent.

The hike starts near Glomnes Farm, about 200 metres from the parking area. The first section passes through a sheep enclosure before climbing the mountainside (please remember to close the gates behind you!).

As you gain elevation, the trail reaches Kvilefloten, a natural place to take a break before continuing uphill. Along the way, you can look across Glomnessetra, Segestadsetra and Nos/Bolstadsetra, three former summer mountain farms. The viewpoint also overlooks several of the area’s highest peaks, including Lodalskåpa (2,083 m), Middagshyrna (1,857 m) and Tomefjellet (1,835 m).

The final kilometre is marked by a 1 km sign. From here, the trail becomes steeper and includes a short rocky step where you need to use your hands. It is not technically difficult, but the rock becomes slippery when wet.

From the summit, at 650 m.a.s.l., the view stretches across Oppstrynsvatnet, Erdalen, Fosdalen, Veslebygda and the surrounding mountains.

If you want a longer hike, you can continue to Segestad and return through Glomsdalen, with a stop at the beautiful Glomnesfossen.

🥾 Hike level: Demanding ❤️❤️❤️

📏 Distance: 5 km return
⛰️ Elevation gain: 620 m
⏰ Duration: 4-4.5 hours (round trip)
🚗 Parking: Glomnes/ Hjelle area (fee applies)

📍 Glomnesnakken, Hjelle

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31/07/2026

Stryneelva is one of Norway’s most beautiful rivers.

Its turquoise-green water, sweeping bends and spectacular setting make it one of the highlights of the Stryn valley.

Although Stryneelva is only 8 kilometres long, it is a great example of how glaciers shape an entire river system. The river flows out of Oppstrynsvatnet, a lake fed by meltwater from Jostedalsbreen, before winding through the Stryn valley on its way to Nordfjord, passing farmland, forests and the village of Stryn.

Stryneelva is also one of Norway’s best-known rivers for Atlantic salmon and sea trout, attracting anglers from around the world. It is designated a National Salmon River (Nasjonalt laksevassdrag), giving special protection to its Atlantic salmon population and habitat. Every year, salmon return from the North Atlantic to the very river where they were born to spawn.

One of the most beautiful views of Stryneelva can be enjoyed from the Skuten hike. The trail starts across the road from Nedstryn Church and follows an easy route to a viewpoint overlooking the turquoise-green water.

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26/07/2026

Did you know Norway has a geological map made of rocks? 🪨

You can see it at the Geological Park, part of the outdoor exhibition alongside the fjord and mountain garden at Jostedalsbreen National Park Center. ✨

The park features 26 rocks, each representing a municipality of Norway’s former county Sogn og Fjordane. Together, they tell the geological story of the region, with informative signs explaining the origin and characteristics of each rock.

The highlights include eclogite, one of the densest rock types on Earth: one litre weighs around 3.3 kg! You can also see thulite, often referred to by many as Norway’s national rock, and larvikite, the country’s national rock, recognised for its use in buildings and monuments around the world. 🇳🇴

Walking through the Geological Park, you can discover rocks that are still used today in construction, decoration and scientific research. Each has a polished section that reveals its colours, patterns and minerals structure.

Take your time to explore and discover how the region has its own geological identity.

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23/07/2026

Meet Engsmelle, one of the most fascinating flowers at Jostedalsbreen National Park Center. 🌿🪻

While exploring our fjord and mountain garden, you may notice a plant with white flowers and inflated “balloon” calyces. This is Engsmelle (Silene vulgaris), known in English as Bladder Campion.

The inflated calyx protects the developing seeds before they are released. It also contains air and, when gently squeezed, makes a small popping sound. This balloon-like shape is what gave the plant its English name.

Engsmelle grows 10 to 60 cm tall and flowers from May to October. It is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides and rocky areas. In Norway, it is widespread and can be found as far north as Troms.

The white flowers open during the evening and night, attracting moths and other night-flying pollinators. During the day, bees and flies also visit the flowers. 🐝

After flowering, the plant produces a capsule filled with seeds. As the capsule matures, small openings form at the top, allowing the wind to shake the seeds out little by little. ✨

If you want to learn more about Norway’s wildflowers, you can find around 90 species in the book Veikantflora, available in the Jostedalsbreen National Park Center shop. 📚🌼

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21/07/2026

Jostedalsbreen National Park area offers plenty of hikes for sunny summer days. Some are well known. Others are hidden gems, like the hike to Skaarfjellet. 💎🥾

The trail follows a route that has been used for generations. Farmers once travelled beyond Skaarsetra to go huntingand move through the mountains. Today, the same path leads hikers to views across Oppstryn, Nedstryn, and Nordfjord.

The hike starts at Skaar Farm, where parking is available. From there, follow the marked trail to Skaarsetra, a former summer mountain farm overlooking Oppstrynsvatnet. This first section (to Skaarsetra) follows a well-established path - with an insight into how the mountain was once used for summer farming. 📜

Beyond Skaarsetra, the route becomes steeper and more demanding. There is no marked trail to the summit of Skaarfjellet, at 1.073 m.a.s.l., so good navigation skills and mountain experience are recommended.

Along the way, you will reach Utsikta (The Viewpoint), about 770 metres above sea level. From here, you can look across Oppstryn, Nedstryn and, on clear days, Nordfjord. This is one of the highlights of the hike: the view is breathtaking! 🤩

Near the summit, Skaarfjellet marks the boundary between Oppstryn and Nedstryn. You will also find two small mountain lakes. Although they contain no fish, they are a popular place to cool off with a swim.

⚠️ This hike is best suited for summer and autumn, when snow conditions allow safe access. Before setting out, check the weather forecast and mountain conditions, wear suitable footwear, and let someone know your planned route.

🥾 Hike level Skaarsetra: Moderate 💙💙
📏 Distance: 3.4 km return
⛰️ Elevation gain: 373 m ⏰ Duration: 3 hours (round trip)

🥾 Hike level Skaarfjellet: Demanding ❤️❤️❤️
📏 Distance: 6.6 km return ⛰️ Elevation gain: 840 m ⏰ Duration: 6 hours (round trip) 
🚗 Parking: Skaar Farm

📍 Skaarsetra and Skaarfjellet, Oppstryn & Nedstryn

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19/07/2026

🇳🇴 Kvifor er bresjøar turkise?

Svaret er enkelt: Fargen kjem frå breslam (òg kalla steinmjøl).

Når ein isbre rører seg,sliper han berggrunnen under seg til bitte små steinpartiklar. Smeltevatnet fraktar desse partiklane ut i elvar og innsjøar, der dei kan halde seg svevande i vatnet i fleire månadar.

Desse svevande partiklane spreier sollyset og reflekterer hovudsakleg blå og grøne bølgjelengder. Difor ser brevatn turkis ut. Fargen kjem ikkje frå djupna i innsjøen, slik mange trur.

Kva slags berggrunn breen sliper, påverkar òg fargen på breslammet. Difor kan nokre bresjøar sjå meir blå ut, medan andre har ein grønare tone.

Fargen endrar seg òg gjennom året. Om våren og sommaren fører auka bresmelting meir breslam ut i innsjøen, og den turkise fargen blir sterkare. Om hausten og vinteren søkk mange av partiklane til botnen, og vatnet blir ofte klarare. 🌺☀️🍂❄️

Utsjånaden til innsjøen kan til og med endre seg frå dag til dag. Skydekke, solvinkel, vind og nedbør påverkar korleis vatnet ser ut. 💨🌧️

🇬🇧 Why are glacier lakes turquoise?

The answer is simple: the colour comes from glacial silt (also called glacial flour).

As a glacier moves, it grinds the bedrock beneath it into tiny rock particles. Meltwater carries this silt into rivers and lakes, where the particles remain suspended in the water for months.

These suspended particles scatter sunlight, reflecting mostly blue and green wavelengths. That is why glacier-fed lakes appear turquoise. The colour does not come from the depth of the lake, as many people believe.

The type of bedrock beneath a glacier also affects the colour of the silt. As a result, some glacier-fed lakes appear bluer, while others have a greener tint.

The colour also changes throughout the year. During spring and summer, increased glacier melt carries more silt into the lake, making the turquoise colour more intense. In autumn and winter, many of the particles settle to the bottom, and the water often becomes clearer.🌺☀️🍂❄️

The appearance of the lake can even change from day to day. Cloud cover, the angle of the sun, wind, and recent rainfall all influence how the water looks. 💨🌧️

Adresse

Strynevegen 1932
Oppstryn
6799

Åpningstider

Mandag	10:00 - 16:00
Tirsdag	10:00 - 16:00
Onsdag	10:00 - 16:00
Torsdag	10:00 - 16:00
Fredag	10:00 - 16:00
Lørdag	10:00 - 16:00
Søndag	10:00 - 16:00

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