NORDFJORDEID BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Briksdal Glacier: A 6‑hour scenic bus pilgrimage from Nordfjordeid into Jostedal Glacier National Park
A guided bus tour from Nordfjordeid to the plunging Briksdal Glacier — includes on‑site cake buffet, a choice of walking or limited Troll Car access, and roughly 2½ hours at the glacier.
Briksdal Glacier: A 6‑hour scenic bus pilgrimage from Nordfjordeid into Jostedal Glacier National Park.
Board a comfortable bus in Nordfjordeid for a guided, 6‑hour round trip into Jostedal Glacier National Park to see the Briksdal Glacier — a glacier arm that plunges roughly 1,200 metres into the narrow Briksdal valley and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Along the way your local guide narrates the landscape and history; on arrival you can sample a cake buffet and coffee, then choose to walk the 3 km path up to the glacier or reserve one of the limited Troll Cars to ride up and walk back down.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Briksdal Glacier and the plunging ice valley
The Briksdal Glacier is an arm of Jostedal Glacier National Park that descends about 1,200 metres into the lush, narrow Briksdal valley — the dramatic endpoint of the tour and a major draw for visitors from around the world.
Scenic bus drive past Hornindal Lake
Expect a roughly 1 hour 45 minute drive each way from Nordfjordeid along the Hornindal Lake, with a guide narrating points of interest during the transit to and from Briksdalen.
Cake buffet, flexible access and free time at the glacier
The tour ticket includes an indulgent cake buffet and coffee at the Briksdalen cafeteria; you will have about 2½ hours on site to explore, buy lunch or souvenirs, and either walk the 3 km trail to the glacier or use the Troll Cars (which have limited availability).
What the day feels like
What to expect on the route
Meet at the quay in Nordfjordeid and climb aboard for a guided drive of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to Briksdal. On arrival you’ll find a cafeteria with an included cake buffet and coffee; from there you can choose to walk the 3 km path up toward the glacier or purchase a seat on one of the Troll Cars (recommended up, walk down). Note that the Troll Cars are limited and should be booked in advance; from the point where the Troll Cars stop it is a 500‑metre walk to the lake immediately in front of the glacier. You will have about 2½ hours in Briksdalen before the bus returns to Nordfjordeid.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 6‑hour tour from departure in Nordfjordeid to return (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes each way by bus with about 2½ hours spent at Briksdalen).
The ticket includes a cake buffet and coffee at the Briksdalen cafeteria; additional lunch, drinks and souvenirs can be purchased on site.
Troll Cars are available for the uphill leg but have limited availability—booking in advance is recommended; from the Troll Car stop it is a 500‑metre walk to the lake in front of the glacier.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Briksdal Glacier tour?
The full tour is approximately 6 hours from departure in Nordfjordeid to return.
How long is the bus ride to Briksdal?
The drive is about 1 hour 45 minutes each way.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet on the east side at the quay building sign marked with “Briksdal Glacier.”
Is food included?
The ticket includes a cake buffet and coffee at the Briksdalen cafeteria; lunch and drinks are also available to buy on site.
Can I take the Troll Cars to the glacier?
Yes — Troll Cars can take you toward the glacier, but they have limited availability and advance booking is recommended; note there is still a 500‑metre walk from the Troll Car stop to the lake in front of the glacier.