Scenic Glacier Boat Tour & Glacier Front Walk in Jostedal, Norway
A scenic adventure for IceTrolls young and old – a spectacular journey of discovery!
TIME
2.5 hrs
Age
4+ years
When
May – Sep
NOK
600
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WHAT TO EXPECT
THE PERFECT FAMILY ADVENTURE – SCENIC GLACIER CRUISE, GLACIER FRONT WALK & FASCINATING DISCOVERIES!
Experience the spectacular calving glacier at Styggevatnet – by boat and on foot!
Discover one of Norway's most impressive glacier landscapes on a scenic boat journey across Styggevatnet, followed by a guided walk to the glacier front!
Join ICETROLL for a spectacular cruise across the beautiful glacial lake, surrounded by towering mountains and breathtaking scenery. As we approach the glacier, admire the enormous walls of ice, look out for floating icebergs and take in the incredible scale of this extraordinary landscape.
After our boat journey, we step ashore for a guided walk towards the glacier front. Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience the glacier from an entirely different perspective, admire its fascinating ice formations and appreciate the immense power of nature up close.
Throughout the adventure, your guide will share fascinating insights into how glaciers form and move, why they calve, the history of Styggevatnet and the dramatic changes affecting glaciers around the world.
With opportunities for photographs, exploration and discovery, this is a wonderful experience for younger and older IceTrolls alike.
No kayaking or technical glacier hiking required – just a spectacular boat journey, a scenic walk and an unforgettable encounter with one of Norway's magnificent glaciers!
Essential Info
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Warm hat and gloves, warm clothing including a rain jacket, drink bottle, sunglasses, food/a snack, good shoes.
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Woolen under layers, waterproof trousers, sun hat, good walking shoes/boots (but don’t buy especially for this tour).
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All boating equipment and of course plenty of glacier information.
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LABBEN - (The Lab)
Jostedalvegen 2889, Jostedal, on road 604.Times: 11:00 & 15:00
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time. If you need/want to buy warm or waterproof clothing or want to enjoy a great coffee, please arrive earlier.
Additional Info
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LABBEN - The Lab: View Map
• From Sogndal: Take road 55 to Gaupne (approximately 30km) Turn left onto road 604 toward Breheimsenter and Jostedalen (approximately 28 km to LABBEN, The Lab – our meeting place). After 28,5 km you will see a big red animal barn and a smaller red building on the right-hand side, turn right and you are at LABBEN.
• From Lom: take road 55 to Gaupne. Turn right onto road 604 toward Breheimsenter and Jostedalen then follow directions above:
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Jostedal Hotel
post@jostedalhotel.no or call +47 5768 3119Jostedal Camping
post@jostedalcamping.no or call +47 9775 6789● Jostedal Hotel/Camping: view map
Jostedal Lodge
ellenmaky@gmail.com or call + 47 911 06 861Villa Fjellheim
contact form on villafjellheim.no or call +47 922 033 58 -
You need to have your own vehicle if you want to join this trip. It is not possible to travel by bus and join this trip. Our guides remain at the lake between morning and afternoon tours, so we have no way of getting you there, or back.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If we cancel a tour due to unsafe conditions (for example strong wind or other environmental factors), we will offer:
A full refund
Rebooking to another date (assuming availability)
Rebooking to a different tour (assuming availability, with any price difference adjusted)
Your safety always comes first in our decisions.
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If you cancel your booking, the cancellation terms can be found in our Terms & Conditions at the bottom of each page and in your booking confirmation email.
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Glacier tours operate in normal mountain conditions, including wind, cold temperatures and changeable weather.
Rain — even heavy rain — is not a reason for cancelling a tour. We dress for the conditions and adapt as needed.
Strong wind can occasionally make kayaking conditions unsuitable. Decisions are made at the lake based on actual conditions rather than forecasts.
If conditions are genuinely unsafe, we will reschedule (assuming availability) or offer a refund.
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Each glacier tour has a minimum age listed on the trip page.
As a general rule:
Children under 4 years cannot join our tours.
Some glacier tours have higher age limits due to activity duration and the exposed mountain environment.
Longer tours and cold conditions can be demanding for younger children, and we want everyone to have a positive experience.
If you are unsure which tour is best for your family, please contact us — we are happy to help you choose.
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Unfortunately, dogs cannot join our glacier tours.
If you are travelling with a dog and would like advice on possible solutions, please contact us before booking.
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No previous glacier or kayaking experience is required.
All tours are guided, and you will receive full instructions before and during the trip.
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Our glacier tours vary in physical level.
Some trips include longer kayaking approaches and extended glacier hikes, requiring moderate endurance. Others are shorter and less demanding.
Each trip page includes clear information about duration and physical requirements. If you are unsure whether a tour suits you, just ask — we are happy to advise.
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All Icetroll glacier tours take place in natural mountain environments where inherent risks exist.
We minimise these risks through careful planning, professional judgement and experienced guides. You will receive a full safety briefing before your tour and must follow guide instructions at all times.
Our primary goal is your safety — and from that, your enjoyment.