Join an expedition that's a bit out of the ordinary! On the Folgefonna glacier, you can explore thousands of years old ice with the Folgefonni Glacier Team.
This is truly a unique experience you won't regret. The guided tour is tailored to your preferences, from easy walking to advanced ice climbing. Folgefonni Glacier Team, celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024, knows precisely what it takes to give you the safest and most memorable tour possible.
After an adventurous day on the glacier, we recommend driving along Glacier Road and the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger to the idyllic fjord village of Utne. This drive, an attraction in itself, is a favourite among locals and tourists. Here, you get close to nature, which truly defines Hardanger.
You'll check in at Utne Hotel, Norway's oldest preserved wooden hotel from 1722. This historic hotel is perfect for those who enjoy authentic experiences and love good food. Its restaurant is known for culinary highlights using local ingredients.
And with Utne Hotel as your base, you're within a short distance of many of Norway's and Hardanger's most famous attractions — such as Trolltunga, the Queen's Trail (Dronningstien), Husedalen Valley, Buer, sightseeing on the Hardangerfjord, and much more!
Are you ready for a memorable summer vacation in the heart of Norwegian nature? Hardanger offers spectacular experiences and unique adventures. With its majestic mountains, lush landscapes, idyllic fjords, and the Folgefonna glacier, Hardanger is a perfect destination for those who want to explore the best of Norwegian nature.
Explore thousands of years old ice on a guided adventure with the Folgefonni Glacier Team on the Folgefonna glacier. The tour is tailored to the guests' wishes and skills, making it suitable for most people. Here, you can explore spectacular ice caves and enjoy panoramic views of Folgefonna, the North Sea, and the Rosendal Alps.
Folgefonni Glacier Team is a very reputable company whose guides are highly experienced and knowledgeable about glaciers. In other words, it is definitely a safe tour. This guided blue ice tour is truly spectacular and will be remembered forever.
Did you know that the glacier changes from day to day? A tour in the rain is entirely different from a tour in the sun. This means you get a unique experience regardless of the weather and the day you visit.
Get to know Torbjørn — one of the guides at Folgefonni Glacier Team —and what it's like to have Folgefonna as an office.
After an adventurous day on the glacier with Folgefonni Glacier Team, you will drive from Folgefonna to Utne. This drive is an attraction in itself. First, you drive Glacier Road down from the glacier, and here, you can experience great contrasts along the short route from the fjord edge to the top of the Folgefonna glacier. These contrasts are something tourists from all over the world marvel at!
When you reach the fjord edge in Jondal, you continue along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger, one of Norway's 18 National Tourist Routes. Here, you drive through untouched nature in a postcard landscape that has inspired great artists throughout the ages. Along the way, you pass farms with tens of thousands of fruit trees, views of spectacular mountains, the Hardangerfjord itself, and idyllic fjord villages. This is one of our favourite routes at Visit Hardangerfjord!
When you arrive in the idyllic fjord village of Utne, you will stay and eat at Utne Hotel — Norway's oldest preserved wooden hotel. This historic hotel has been in continuous operation since 1722. The hotel has only 17 rooms, all with unique, historic interiors with character and charm.
The hotel is perfect for those looking for authentic experiences and who love good food. They strongly focus on local ingredients, and their restaurant has received excellent reviews from tourists and in local, regional, and national press. After a long day of fun activities on Folgefonna and along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger, relaxing at the idyllic Utne Hotel and enjoying a good dinner in their renowned restaurant is easy.
The unique combination of fjord, mountains, glaciers, history, and local culinary experiences makes Hardanger ideal for a memorable summer vacation. Experience Norwegian nature at its best, with offerings that ensure the environment is preserved for future generations.
Book your experience today, and experience the magic of Hardanger! Visit the websites of Folgefonni Glacier Team and Utne Hotel for more information and booking.
Welcome to Hardanger—where adventures await.
Experience the blue ice on the Folgefonna Glacier with the Folgefonni Glacier Team! They take you on a glacier hike with a panoramic view of the fjord and mountain landscape on the Juklavass glacier. This part of the Folgefonna glacier offers both exciting terrains with crevasses and flat, easy-to-walk areas.
The historic Utne Hotel was opened in 1722 and has been in operation as a hotel ever since. It has only 17 rooms, all with charming, historical, and individual interior. If you are looking for authentic experiences, the Utne Hotel is just right for you.
Take part in a glacier hike with a stunning panoramic view. This tour takes you through a unique glacier and national park landscape with an exciting natural and cultural history.
A unique kayak tour amid icebergs and mighty nature. See Folgefonna glacier up close, glide across crystal clear water and be amazed.
Explore Folgefonna National Park with diverse activities: Join a glacier hike on Juklavassbreen, try ice climbing from Botnabreen to Jordalsbreen, or enjoy kayaking on the fjord and glacier kayaking adventures.
The Folgefonni Glacier Team takes you on a glacier crossing over the Folgefonna, from Sundal to Odda. This hike with spectacular panoramic views is an impressive route that has been attracting international tourists since the mid-19th century.
Experience the impressive Hardangerfjord at close range - take part in a fjord kayak tour. This excursion offered by the Folgefonni Glacier Team is suitable for everyone from 12 years of age. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary.
The two-day Folgefonna crossing from Jondal to Rosendal is a strenuous but beautiful spring ski tour through a unique glacier landscape.
Put together your own private glacier experience with the Folgefonni Glacier Team. By booking a private glacier guide, you have full flexibility. The excursion is tailored to your wishes and schedule.
Trolltunga - also known as the Troll's Tongue - is the most spectacular rock formation in Norway. At 1180 meters above sea level, is lies about 700 meters above the lake Ringedalsvatnet. From the top, you have a fantastic view. The hike to Trolltunga starts in Skjeggedal and leads through the high mountains.
Bondhusvatnet glacier lake near Sundal in Kvinnherad is a popular destination and one of the most popular hikes in the Hardanger region. The hike is short and not demanding and you can do it all year round.
Experience "Dronningstien" in Hardanger – one of the most beautiful and popular hiking trails in Norway. Get up close to mighty nature and enjoy the beautiful views from one of H.M.Queen Sonja's favorite hikes.
Discover the majestic Husedalen waterfalls on a 3-6 hour hike from Kinsarvik to Hardangervidda. The well-marked trail offers spectacular nature and varied routes.
The Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger takes you through a mighty fjord landscape. On your way, you will get close to the fjord, mountains, waterfalls, and fruit farms.
