With Balestrand as your base - here are the gems you must experience in Sogn

If you stay at Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand, you are surrounded by beautiful experiences and exciting excursions. Here are five highlights you should see when you visit Sogn:

Fjærland – where mountains and ice meet the fjord

In Fjærland you can join a guided kayak or cruise tour on the Fjærlandsfjord under majestic mountains, an experience you will not soon forget. Dive into history at the Norwegian Glacier Museum, where you can learn about glaciers and climate change and watch spectacular films about Jostedalsbreen National Park. In addition, you can explore Den Norske Bokbyen with its charming second-hand bookshops and get a unique mix of culture, history and good stories.

Nigardsbreen - a powerful natural experience

Nigardsbreen in Jostedalen is one of the most accessible glaciers in Norway. Here you can easily get close to the glacier and experience the blue ice landscape – either on foot or by boat across Nigardsbrevatnet. With crampons and a guide you can explore the ice caves and get a magical experience of nature's rawness. This is an experience you will not soon forget!

The Flåm Railway – a journey through Norwegian natural beauty

A train journey on the Flåm Railway is like stepping into a postcard. This spectacular railway takes you from Flåm on the Sognefjord up to Myrdal Station, through dramatic valleys, steep mountain sides and with views of magnificent waterfalls. The train ride is one of the steepest and most beautiful in the world – a classic you don’t want to miss!

Urnes Stave Church – a unique cultural monument

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Urnes Stave Church is a treasure from the Middle Ages. The church is beautifully situated overlooking the Lustrafjord, and is unique both as a cultural monument and as a symbol of Norwegian architectural style and history. Take a trip across the Lustrafjord and experience this unique wooden church – a place where history is in the walls.

The Sognefjord – the crown jewel itself

Finally, we can’t avoid mentioning the Sognefjord itself – the longest and deepest fjord in the country. From Balestrand you can join a fjord cruise or rent a kayak to explore the fjord on your own. The steep mountain slopes, waterfalls and green fjord give you an experience that is both powerful and peaceful at the same time.