Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel & Restaurant – Where fjord meets glacier

The owners of the hotel, Bård and Inna, welcome you and will make sure you have an unforgettable stay at their small but very cozy and authentic hotel. In their 15-room hotel they tend to have around 30 different nationalities per month. On the other hand, thanks to its small size and capacity, it’s not flooded by hoards of mass-tourists.

The hotel features 15 incredible rooms that each possess their own unique identity and offer stunning views of the neighboring countryside. As a guests you will have a front-row seat to the dramatic Sognefjord that looms over the hotel.

Set on the spectacular Sognefjord, Fjærland is both beautiful and lively with plenty of things to do. It has mountains, valleys, forests, farms, and above all, it is where the glacier meets the fjord. That has all kinds of lovely effects, like the view from the hotel, the glacier-minerals-sparkling-green color of the water in summer, the access to glacier walks, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and much more

Fjærland is a Book Town, with books stored in cute little places, like shelves, abandoned buildings, etc. Every summer a festival called “Book night” takes place here

Fjærland is the place where the Sognefjord meets Jostedalsbreen Glacier with its white and blue arms hanging down steep mountains. Some tourists have named it the most beautiful glacier village in the world and we could not agree more. In Fjærland, you can get very close to two of these outlet glaciers – Bøyabreen and Supphellebreen.

In Fjærland you can walk to Supphellebreen, 1000 metres above sea level. This is a demanding hike for 2-4 hours, before you can enter the glacier. Here, you will experience a beautiful view towards Fjærland and the Fjælandsfjord. Easier glacier walks you can find, for instance, on Haugabreen (in Jølster) or Nigardsbreen (in Jostedalen).

You don’t need to walk the glacier to experience it. In walking distance from the hotel you will find this interactive museum which gives you knowledge about glaciers and climate in a new and exciting way. The Glacier Museum shows the interaction in nature and between nature and man – through advanced film technology, interactive models and your own experiments with real glacier ice.

Another way to see the glacier and to experience the beautiful fjord is by kayak. You can rent a kayak at the hotel and paddle right to see the two arms of the glacier or left to get closer to the delta. If you’re lucky, you will meet the local eagle, otters, black dolphins (porpoises), and even a seal (late summer) or killer whales (early spring). Guided tours are available.

“Dampen” is the floating sauna at the cool Fjærland Fjord. Relax in the steaming hot sauna while enjoying the nature outside, with views of mountains and glaciers.

The hotel has a high focus on food, and their restaurant is open to both guests and outside. Staying true to the essence of Nordic Cuisine, they do their best to make the most of what they have, which is access to an incredible variety of local produce. From the local fish, deer, beef, lamb, honey, potatoes, dairy and our own herb garden, along with seasonal produce that we get from further afield, they aim to create delicate, simple and wholesome food. All to be enjoy with their selection of French wines, locally crafted beer, and ciders.