Embark on a thrilling glacier hike and kayak adventure on Styggevatnet. Paddle past icebergs, savor lunch with a view, and explore Austdalsbreen.
Embark on a thrilling glacier hike and kayak adventure on Styggevatnet. Paddle past icebergs, savor lunch with a view, and explore Austdalsbreen.
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Austdalsbreen - Styggevatnet (1,200m above sea level) remains snow-covered from winter until early to mid-July. This marks the start of an exciting adventure as participants kayak across the lake and hike on Austdalsbreen. Trips commence on Styggevatnet, Jostedal, in early July (ideally by July 11) and continue until the end of September.
Once the…
- Austdalsbreen - Styggevatnet (1,200m above sea level) remains snow-covered from winter until early to mid-July. This marks the start of an exciting adventure as participants kayak across the lake and hike on Austdalsbreen. Trips commence on Styggevatnet, Jostedal, in early July (ideally by July 11) and continue until the end of September.
Once the lake thaws, kayaking tours begin. It takes approximately one and a half hours to paddle to Austdalsbreen (glacier), which features a 30m-high front that releases ice towers into the lake. Along the way, participants search for icebergs that have broken off the glacier in previous days. After kayaking, there is a lunch break to enjoy the stunning view of the glacier’s front.
The adventure continues with a glacier hike on the blue ice at the glacier’s front, navigating around large crevasses towards the glacier’s center for a breathtaking view over the lake and Jostedalsbreen National Park. The glacier exploration lasts about one and a half to two hours, during which various features of this natural wonder are explored and explained. After the glacier tour, participants return to the kayaks for the journey back to civilization.
For families with young children, the specially designed Glacier Half Day tour is recommended.
- Kayak equipment
- Glacier equipment
- Glacier information
- Kayak equipment
- Glacier equipment
- Glacier information
- Warm hat and gloves
- Warm clothing including rain jacket
- Lunch
- Good shoes (running shoes are possible but not so comfortable on the glacier)
- Sunglasses
- Water/ water bottle
- Bring if possible: woolen under layers, waterproof trousers, and a sun hat.
- Warm hat and gloves
- Warm clothing including rain jacket
- Lunch
- Good shoes (running shoes are possible but not so comfortable on the glacier)
- Sunglasses
- Water/ water bottle
- Bring if possible: woolen under layers, waterproof trousers, and a sun hat.
The adventure starts with kayaking towards the front of Austdalsbreen Glacier. As the glacier calves, it creates floating icebergs that accompany the kayaking journey across Styggevatnet Lake. Following the kayaking experience, savor a delightful lunch while taking in the picturesque scenery before embarking on a glacier walk. The trips are kept small…
The adventure starts with kayaking towards the front of Austdalsbreen Glacier. As the glacier calves, it creates floating icebergs that accompany the kayaking journey across Styggevatnet Lake. Following the kayaking experience, savor a delightful lunch while taking in the picturesque scenery before embarking on a glacier walk. The trips are kept small to ensure everyone has ample time to appreciate the breathtaking features of this magnificent glacier.
- We offer accessible trips! Give us a call and we can let you know what is possible. +47 970 14 370
- If you are worried about a health condition, please call us so that we can find a tour that works for you. If you are worried about a health condition, please call us so that we can find a tour that works for you. +47 970 14 370
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
