Briksdal Glacier
Explore the Briksdal Glacier on a guided bus excursion from Hellesylt
Briksdal Glacier from Hellesylt
The magnificent Briksdal Glacier forms part of the Jostedal Glacier National Park, and plunges 1200 metres to the lush, narrow Briksdal valley below – a sight that attracts 300,000 visitors from all over the world each year.
Step onboard a comfortable bus that will take out of the Port and on a nice tour through a beuatiful valley and along the famous Hornindal Lake. The bus drive is 1,5 hours each way and our personal guide will tell interesting stories and facts along the way.
QUICK DETAILS:
Port of call:
Hellesylt, Norway
Season 2026:
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Departure time:
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Prices:
Adults (16+): NOK 1195,-
Children (6-15 years): NOK 895,-
Children (0-5 years): NOK 495,-
Duration:
6 hours
Location:
Briksdal (1h45min by bus)
Tour timings:
Please check our booking calender for exact departures times for a certain date.
Meeting point:
Fjord Guiding ticketoffice - located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFUHCHsAoaEWxriw9
You Need
Dress according to the weather. Bring camera.
We Provide
Guided tour with bus. Child seat if needed.
Meals Included
Cake and coffee at the cafeteria at Briksdalen.
At arrival Briksdal you can either walk the 3 km up to the glacier or you can buy a ticket with one of the “Troll Cars” that will take you there. We recommend to use the cars up and walk down. Please note that “Troll Cars” have limited availability and we recommend to book this in advance at this page: Trollcars
You will arrive Briksdal approx. 1h 45min after departure time from Nordfjordeid. So you can book Troll car 110 minutes after departure from Hellesylt. For example departure Hellesylt 13:00, book Troll car earliest 14:50.
Note that from the point the Troll Cars stops, it is a 500 meter walk to the lake in front of the glacier.
You will have 2,5 hours to spend in Briksdalen before the bus returns to Port of Hellesylt.
You can enjoy the buffet of cake/coffee at any time you want during the stop.
Arrival
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Included in the ticket is a great cake buffet and coffee at the cafeteria at Briksdalen. You can enjoy the buffet of cake/coffee at any time you want during the stop. Eat as much as you want!
At this place it is also possible to buy lunch and drinks in addition to souvenirs.
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Suitable for everyone.
Child seats are offered to all bookings for infants (0-5 years old). Children older than this dont need a child seat for bus.
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Maximum 50 guests per group.
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Our guides will speak English
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Meet at Hellesylt display marked with “Visit Hellesylt”
00:00 – Departure bus (Drive along the Hornindal Lake)
01:45 – Arrival Briksdal (leisure on your own).
04:15 – Departure Briksdal (shortest way back) Drive along the Hornindal Lake
06:00 – Arrival Hellesylt campingTour timings are approximate and subject to modifications.
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Our tours are customized for cruiseguests and we guarantee that you will be back at port in good time before departure.
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All booked excursions can be cancelled without any costs 24 hours prior to departure.
If the cruiseship cancel the call you will get a 80% refund.
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