City: Western Norway
Top Things to do in Western Norway
Top Hotels in Western Norway
Top 6 National Parks in Western Norway, Norway
Western Norway (Norwegian: Vestlandet, Vest-Norge, Vest-Noreg) is the region along the Atlantic coast of southern Norway. It consists of the counties Rogaland, Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, and Møre og Romsdal. The region has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The largest city is Bergen and the second-largest is Stavanger. Historically the regions of Agder, Vest-Telemark, Hallingdal, Valdres and northern parts of Gudbrandsdal have been included in Western Norway.
Restaurants in Western Norway
1. Nigardsbreen Glacier
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5.0 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By kd1289 - Chicago, United States
Had a great time hiking on the glacier. We did the Short Blue Ice Hike with Jostedalen Breførarlag and had a great experience. As advertised, it is a bit of a trek in - 15 minutes on the boat (each way) + 45 minutes uphill to get from the lake to the glacier. Does require at least a moderate fitness level (one person in our larger group was struggling to make it up to the glacier so turned back before going on the glacier). Great views along the way. Once on the ice, we stopped a number of times for pictures and a snack break. We had a great Nepalese guide who definitely knew his stuff - we felt very safe on the glacier - and was able to take some pictures for us as well. Make sure to clarify what parking lot to meet at (its the one on the lake) and leave enough time to get through the toll between the lot at the glacier center and the meeting point. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area! Leave time to look around the exhibits at the Glacier center before/after as well - great views off the back deck.
2. Folgefonna National Park
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Norway's third largest glacier. In 2005 Folgefonna National Park was opened, which at the time was Norway's twenty fifth national park. Folgefonna is known for its dramatic and beautiful scenery. Here you will find fjords, mountains, lakes, rivers and water falls. There are lots of things to see in the park, and this makes the area one of the country's most important destinations. Access trails start at Rullestad in Etne, at Bergsto or at Mosnes (by boat).
3. Sunndal National Park Centre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dovrefjell and Sunndalsfjell National Park - Norway's largest conservation area. Exceptional, rich fauna and an intact eco-system with wild reindeer, musk ox, golden eagle. In the wild, steep mountains of Sunndal, the wild reindeers are grazing during summer. In the centre: the exhibition From glacier to cultivated landscape and slide shows from the National Park. Information and maps, as well as coffee, waffles, soft drink and souvenirs are available. Cafeteria (Gjora Kro og Camping) situated close by. The centre also offers meeting and conferense rooms. Guides may be booked - for use either on coaches or on walks to the amotan ravine. Open June-medio August, for groups by appointment March-November.
4. Jostedalsbreen National Park
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By jtbabi - Erie, United States
We drove to the park which was honestly the best part - with AMAZING scenery and so many waterfalls on the way it was well worth the windy road and rainy weather. By the time we got to the park it was too late to actually enter and get closer to the glacier. But the drive was honestly still worth it! We were hard pressed to see the glacier up close due to the cloud coverage from the inclement weather, but the rapids that surrounded the parking lot were beautiful and offered a great photo spot. We climbed the hill and found a visitors center and restaurant. We spent some time exploring the lower level of the parking lot and saw where other travelers were camping out. There was definitely a TON more to do there we just did not have the time and had arrived to late in the day. It is worth the stop though and further research if you are interested in experiencing the glacier up close and personal !
5. Styggevatnet og Austdalsvatnet
6. Breheimsenteret Glacier Center
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
Breheimsenteret is a national park centre for both Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen National Park. There is a museum with interactive screens telling the story of the Luster-region, how glaciers are created and a picture slideshow from the whole region. The entrance fee is between 55-85 kr. This is also the place to book all glacier hiking, as well as to get information about other activities in Jostedal. The restaurant has a great view of Nigardsbreen and is the perfect place to relax after visiting the glacier. The restaurant serve homemade pizza and sandwiches every day, and dinner every Sunday. Opening times for early and late season: 1. May-20. June --> 10:00-17:00 from Monday to Sunday 26. August-30. September --> 10:00 -17:00 from Monday to Sunday
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