Bøyabreen
Fjærland, Norway
A tongue of the Jostedalsbreen ice cap hanging above a small meltwater lake, seen after a short walk from the car park by road 5. It is right on the way from Fjærland to the tunnel north.
Bøyabreen is an arm of the Jostedalsbreen glacier in Jostedalsbreen National Park near Fjærland in Sogndal Municipality, Vestland, Norway. Fjord Norway describes it as the most accessible and most spectacular arm of the glacier. It is steep and prone to ice breaking away, so with a little luck you may see ice calving. Figures for its elevation vary: Fjord Norway gives roughly 600 to over 1,700 m, Wikipedia 300 to 1,700 m.
It is easy to visit: according to Fjord Norway, you can see the glacier up close from the road, and Lonely Planet also mentions a car park with a visitor centre and café and a short walk to a glacial lake. The Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjærland is less than five minutes away by car, and the drive from Sogndal to Fjærland takes about 30 minutes. The museum makes a good first stop because it explains the glacier’s history and climate change. If you want to go onto the ice, you can book a guided tour with an experienced guide.
- Nearest town
- Fjærland, Norway
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 61.4845, 6.7470
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Bøyum CampingCampsite7 km from BøyabreenTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Høyseth CampingCampsite15 km from BøyabreenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Jølster PanoramaCampsite18 km from Bøyabreen
- Uteplassen SogndalCampsite19 km from BøyabreenCaravans
- Melkevoll Bretun CampingCampsite20 km from BøyabreenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Melkevoll BretunCampsite20 km from BøyabreenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bøyabreen?
Bøyabreen is in Fjærland, Norway, at GPS 61.4845, 6.7470. It is about 20 km from Briksdal.
Can you camp near Bøyabreen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bøyum Camping, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bøyabreen?
Bøyabreen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Nordfjord glaciers: Fjærland, Briksdal and Dalsnibba.
What is there to see near Bøyabreen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Briksdalsbreen (21 km), Nigardsbreen (30 km), Urnes Stave Church (37 km) and Sognefjellet (66 km).
When is the best time to visit Bøyabreen?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)