nigardsbreen glacier
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nigardsbreen glacier印象
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The path to go there is lovely and not boringly straight so we take pleasure just for that, and there this gorgeous view, this strong iced water descending... not too much tourist around, that keeps all the happiness to see this... (compared to briksdal golfcar and so on!!)
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To appreciate this glacier, you really want to get close to it...which is a tricky hike and even taxing from the boat. I wouldn't pay the toll unless I could get close...from the car park it's a reasonable view but you don't appreciate the scale. The boat only runs over the summer, so we had to walk...and it rained so the journey back over the rocks was even wetter. The route is well marked but I wouldn't attempt it without good grippy and waterproof hiking boots. Even if the boat is running, it's a bit of a walk to the foot of the glacier and again over rocks which can be slippery. ..In fact, this area was were I fell over! I don't know about in Norway, but there are easier glaciers to get to in Iceland!
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You can drive to a parking lot where there is a hiking trail to the glacier. Also there is a shuttle boat that can take you closer to the base of the glacier. The trail is rocky and you have to climb over some large boulders and cross some small streams. We tried the trail but it was too long and rough for us. We are very experienced hikers but now are in our 70s so we took the boat. Even then it is a fairly long hike to get close to the glacier. There are lots of good photo opportunities and they have guided walks on the glacier for the adventureous.
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We hiked from the parking lot to the base of the glacier. The walk is relatively short, but the terrain might be tricky for some (especially if the level of the lake is high), but seeing the fantastic blue colour of the glacier is a must.
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Nigardsbreen is reached after a short easy hike along the shore of the lake Nigardsbrevatnet. The trail is most flat (I mean there are no big hills to climb, though you will have to go up and over some big rocks along the way.)Once you arrive at the base of the glacier, you can marvel at the blue ice and all the melt water that comes pouring off of it. Take pictures and enjoy, because the glaciers are rapidly melting away!A sign warns you about getting too close to the glacier due to dangers of falling ice. However, you can get a guided tour out on to the ice if you continue over to the left (you will see where everyone else is headed to put on crampons and meet with a guide)Note: to reach the start of the short hike, you have to drive up a narrow access road that requires you to pay NOK $40 at the gate. You will need some coins to get through the gate (I wish they had mentioned this at the Visitor's Center!)We saw some people walking rather than driving out to the start of the hike, so offer those folks a lift and meet some fellow travelers!Also consider doing the hike to nearby Bergsetbreen.
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We arrived at the car park late in the afternoon and it was drizzling:-( The glacier looked so beautiful even from here. We walked the track into the glacier face. This was not an easy walk even though we had good hiking shoes on. The smooth rocks were very slippery and at times it was hard to see clearly where the markings for the path were. It took us one hour to walk in. The area is very beautiful, with the lake to one side and the glacier ahead. You can walk right up to the glacier and see its features, size and the amazing colour. Photos just cannot do this justice.We saw a couple take their children under an overhanging piece of ice and hubby called out that it was dangerous. Two tourists had been killed in N. Z. Not so long ago doing this.As it had started to rain, we headed back to the car park, thinking we could catch the taxi boat that runs from a point part way to the glacier and back to the car park, but it had finished for the night (6pm?).For us, this is definitely the best glacier of the six we have seen.If there is a next time, I would definitely do a guided walk ON the ice.
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It was an unforgettable experience for me as it was the first time of me to walk on ice, The ice was blue. It was sad when I looked at the photo in 70s, the glacier actually decreased a lot on its size. The global warming is serious.
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We took a bus from Sogndal to the glacier hike. We, including my 74 year old grandpa, did the 2 hour blue ice hike. The hike was supposed to leave at 11:45 and we were told it would take 3 and a half hours total (2 hours on the ice). It got started a little late, no big deal. The hike was beautiful and it was very interesting hearing how much the glacier has changed over the years. The last bus is scheduled to leave the glacier at 4:55 and we would have no other transportation. Our hike ended at 5:10 and the guides did not seem to be in any rush or seem to care at all that we needed to catch the bus or else would be stranded. The only reason the bus did not leave without us was because my dad had finished his hike much earlier and persuaded (with a few $100 koruna) to wait for us.I would caution people who are not in good shape to even do the family hike. It was very difficult for my dad, who has 2 fake knees and is not in good physical condition to even get to the point where the glacier tour starts.All in all it is very beautiful. I am glad we went, but be very careful about the time if you are riding the bus.
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Glaciers are always impressive to see. At Nirgardsbreen glacier you can come really close to the glacier and you can also take part at organized glacier hikes. For reaching the Nigardsbreen you have to take the toll road which starts near the Jostedalsbreen Information Center. The road stops at the parking place. From here you can walk the trail to the glacier or you can take the small boat (fee) that drops you close by from where you can hike further on.Perfect for a day trip. Take route 55 exit Gaupne and you will have a wonderful drive / scenery towards the glacier. Drive up till Jostedal where the National Park Center is situated.
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Great tour guides with a sense of humor, a pace to match any group, and gorgeous views! Cramp-ons and pick axes provided!