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Jostedalsbreen Glacier

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Covering the mountains between the Sognefjord and Nordfjord, Jostedalsbreen Glacier is the largest in Europe. There are about a hundred known routes for crossing Jostedal Glacier: if you want to hike it, you must have a qualified guide. Contact the Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park Center or another tourist office. Such hikes should only be attempted in summer; mountain boots and windproof clothing are both essential.

Many of Jostedalsbreen's arms are tourist attractions in their own right. The best-known arm, Briksdal Glacier, lies at the end of Oldedal Valley, about 20 km (12 mi) south of Olden. It can be visited by bicycle, by car, or on foot from April to October.

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