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Guided glacier hike at Buarbreen glacier - Hardanger Breføring

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Family-friendly guided glacier hike on Buarbreen in Hardanger. A fun experience consisting of glaciers, rock formations and scenic nature in Odda, Hardanger.

Booking

Contact information

Address

Buer, 5750 Odda

Phone

+47 908 29 841

Mail

post@buer.no

Website

Buer.no/en/

Guided glacier hiking group at the foot of Buarbreen glacier in Hardanger.

Participant climbing ice formations with ice axe and crampons on Buarbreen.

Glacier hiker crossing a suspension bridge over powerful glacial meltwater.

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Family and guide exploring safe glacier terrain and ice formations on Buarbreen.

Roped team walking between crevasses on the Buarbreen glacier in Hardanger.

View down the lush Buar Valley with river and mountains on the way to Buarbreen.

Dramatic valley and fjord scenery along the trail to Buarbreen in Hardanger.

About

Every day during the summer, you can join a short glacier hike on Buarbreen. No prior experience is needed. All necessary equipment is provided, and your guide will take good care of you throughout the experience.

The hike from Buer to the glacier is a varied walk through cultural landscapes and forest. Along the way, you’ll encounter streams, a suspension bridge, several other bridges, and ropes to help you climb up rocky sections. At the blue hut by the glacier, you’ll meet your guide and be fitted with the appropriate gear.

Buer Restaurant is open from 10:00–22:30. Here, you can pick up freshly baked cinnamon buns for your hike, enjoy lunch (13:00–15:30), or book a table for dinner from 17:30.

Season: Summer

Departure times: 10:00 and 14:00

Age requirement: 13+

Total duration: 6 hours. Approx. 3 hours with guide.

Note: There is a 1.5-hour walk on your own to/from the parking area before and after the guided glacier hike.

Price: NOK 1,090 per person

Parking: Buer, 9 km from Odda town centre

What to bring: Jacket, trousers, gloves, sturdy hiking boots, food and drinks

Booking: https://buer.no/en/adventures/

Buer Restaurant is open from 10:00–22:30. Here, you can pick up freshly baked cinnamon buns for your hike, enjoy lunch (13:00–15:30), or book a table for dinner from 17:30.

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Prices

Price (NOK)*

595.00

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