JOSTEDAL HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Blue ice and small boots: a family glacier hike on Nigardsbreen
A 4.5-hour, family-focused glacier hike on Nigardsbreen designed for sporty children 8 and up; this guide explains what to expect and what to pack for the Kids Special Blue Ice Hike.
Blue ice and small boots: a family glacier hike on Nigardsbreen.
Tailor-made for families who want an exciting and varied glacier hike, the Kids Special Blue Ice Hike takes fit, sporty children and their guardians onto the blue-ice world of Nigardsbreen Glacier. The guided outing is designed to let younger hikers move across real glacier ice under professional supervision while keeping the pace and length appropriate for a family group.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A family-focused blue-ice adventure
Designed specifically for families with active children, the Kids Special Blue Ice Hike offers a guided introduction to glacier travel that emphasizes exploration and shared experience between parents and children.
Step into Nigardsbreen's blue ice
The route crosses the vivid blue surfaces and crevassed textures of Nigardsbreen Glacier, letting families see the glacier’s ice up close and learn about its features from experienced guides.
Made for sporty children—and their careful guardians
This short blue-ice hike is aimed at parents with sporty children and is structured as a family outing; participants should expect an outing designed specifically with younger, fit hikers in mind.
What the day feels like
What it feels like on the ice
The hike is an active, hands-on family excursion across the blue ice of Nigardsbreen. Guided teams lead parents and children over varied glacier terrain with frequent stops to explain the landscape and adjust gear; the overall tone is exploratory and paced for fit youngsters who are used to hiking.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should choose something else.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Kids Special Blue Ice Hike runs for approximately 4.5 hours; there is a 10:30 departure that matches the Glacier Bus schedule from Sogndal.
Participants meet at the Nigadrdsbrren car park to assemble and collect rental glacier equipment prior to the guided departure.
Bring a backpack with lunch, warm, wind- and waterproof clothing, sunglasses, gloves, and solid shoes (trekking boots or sturdy sport shoes); clothing must cover the whole body (no shorts or skirts without leggings).
The operator prohibits short pants, skirts without leggings, dogs, drones, and children in a carrier frame on Blue Ice Hikes—dress and equipment should follow those rules for safety and group cohesion.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can the glacier hikes get cancelled due to bad weather?
Rain is normal in this region; hikes are cancelled only in exceptional and severe weather conditions or dangerous ice conditions.
What is the minimum age for children on this Kids Special Blue Ice Hike?
The hike is intended for sporty children aged 8 and up and for families used to hiking.
Are dogs or drones allowed on the Blue Ice Hikes?
No—dogs and drones are not allowed on Blue Ice Hikes.
Can children be carried in a carrier frame on the hike?
No—children in a carrier frame are not permitted on these hikes.
What should we pack for the glacier hike?
Bring a lunch, backpack, warm, wind- and waterproof clothing, sunglasses, gloves and solid shoes (trekking boots or sturdy sport shoes); clothing must cover the whole body (no shorts or skirts without leggings).
How long does the Kids Special Blue Ice Hike take?
The hike has a duration of approximately 4.5 hours.