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Visiting Sogn og Fjordane, Norway


Rich in mountains, islands, glaciers, farmlands and fjords, Sogn og Fjordane is best known for Sognefjord, the longest in Norway and the second-longest in the world. One of its arms, Nærøyfjord, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the 12th-century Urnes Stave Church near Lustrafjorden, an excellent example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on mainland Europe, is home to a national park with several museums and visitor centers.
Best fare found from New York to Oslo: €323

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Balestrand Hotel

Nov 28, 2009

We had a four week holiday in Norway and Finland in July 2009. Balestrand was our second stop in the Norwegian fjords, after Fjaerland (Mundal). The Balestrand Hotel is a lovely, smallish family...more

5 of 5 stars
Sykkylven, Møre
Dec 17, 2007

This is a beautiful place in Norway , where the fjords and the mountains are combined into a classic old fashion community with few inhabitant's .. more

4 of 5 stars
Oslo, Norway
Mar 11, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Ardal is probably best known for industrial acitivities, but it has a lot more to offer where it is situated at the very end of Sognefjorden and being the entrance for the spectacular mountain area...more

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