Norway. Fjærland–Veitastrond Trail

  A stunning hike through the heart of Norway’s glacier country - starting in sunny Bøyum, passing ancient ice at Supphellebreen and Vetlebreen, wandering through mossy forests, Tolkien-like valleys, and finishing in the wild beauty of Veitastrond. A perfect mix of nature, challenge, and storybook scenery.

  Map of the glacer hikes :

  We started our hike in the early morning from the Bøyum campsite. The weather, finally on our side, was sunny and clear - a welcome change after days of rain. The campsite itself, with its grassy roofed cabins and towering trees, felt peaceful as we packed our gear and headed off.

  Just a short walk from the campsite, we passed the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Outside, large mammoth statues stood guard, their ancient forms hinting at the ice age stories inside...

 We didn’t go inside this time, but we did climb up to the museum’s roof viewpoint, where we were rewarded with a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. 

  Following the road out of Bøyum, the views opened up to the surrounding valley—lush green fields, traditional houses, and the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped mountains rising sharply behind. This is the kind of scenery that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and feel lucky to be on foot...

  After a gentle walk along the main road, we turned into the Supphelle Valley on our way toward Supphellebreen - the first glacier view of the day. Soon, the brilliant white ice of Supphellebreen came into sight, hanging above a wall of cliffs like a frozen waterfall. This glacier is the lower arm of the larger Jostedalsbreen...

  We stopped at the viewpoint - Supphellebreen Utsiktspunkt - just off the road. It was the perfect spot for a trail breakfast with glacier view...

 From there, the trail became more rustic and wild. We followed a green, flower-dotted path deeper into the valley, where sheep roamed freely, their bells chiming softly in the breeze. Small wooden bridges led us across creeks of blue-white glacial water, rushing down from the surrounding heights. The whole scene felt like something out of a Tolkien tale - lush meadows, glacier views, quiet forests, and waterfalls tumbling down from every direction...

  Even the trail markers had their own character. At one junction, a hand-painted wooden sign nailed to a birch tree pointed us toward "Veitastrondi" and "Myrhaug"—its uneven letters and mossy background felt perfectly in tune with the aesthetic of the whole trail: wild, quiet, and deeply Norwegian...

  We passed through a muddy forest stretch that felt enchanted - moss-covered rocks, twisted roots, and streams crossing the path. Then, suddenly, the trees opened up, revealing a wide, green valley flanked by steep cliffs. Waterfalls poured down both sides like silver threads, and at the far end stood another glacier: Vetlebreen...

  Glacier Vetlebreen was smaller than Supphellebreen, but no less stunning. Nestled high above the valley, it sparkled under the sun like a shard of ice tucked between the cliffs. The sky was still clear, and the whole scene felt like a postcard - crisp, bright, and unforgettable..

  But as the saying goes, even in fairy tales, there’s always a twist. As we approached the rocky, snowy terrain near the pass, the marked trail vanished. We mistakenly chose to climb along a steep creek route shown on the map, but soon realized it was too challenging and turned back. After nearly 1.5 hours of extra effort and lost time, we found another way up to the pass...

  Throughout this part of the hike, we were completely alone, immersed in the untouched wilderness...

 Finally, we reached the snowy saddle between the mountains. The sense of relief and accomplishment was immense.

  From there, the descent began, opening up to wide views of the valley below. The path down crossed several icy creeks, which we waded through in our sneakers, the cold water refreshing on our tired feet...

  Soon, far in the distance, we caught sight of our destination—Veitastrond, a beautiful and peaceful village nestled at the end of the valley. As we got closer, the trail softened, leading us through green meadows and past babbling streams...

  From high up in the mountains, the view of Veitastrond was simply magical. The village appeared like a tiny patchwork of red and white houses scattered across a lush green valley, cradled by towering cliffs and steep forested slopes. A narrow river snaked its way through the fields, reflecting the sunlight like a ribbon of silver...

  Just above the village, we found a perfect spot for our tent, sheltered and scenic, and set up camp as the evening light settled over the landscape...

  The following day, we planned a day trip to explore the Austerdalsbreen glacier, eager to continue our journey through Norway’s stunning glacial landscapes...