Name: Fjaerland
Address: Norway
Rating: 4.5

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Known as the "book town" of Norway, many of the town's historic buildings comprise a large second hand bookstore.

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helkat

Ireland46 contributions

Quiet book town by glaciers

We went to Fjaerland last summer. We took the ferry from Balestrand, which was lovely. The fjord water is turquoise as it is fed from the glacier. We rented bikes and went to visit the glacier museum which was interesting and took a picnic up the (long) hill to one of the bases of the glacier - fantastic, noisy.

The bookshops are fun with lots of foreign titles as well as Norweigian. There are a few places to stay, old-fashioned and pleasant.

Written 29 January 2007

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Emanpee

Sydney, Australia2,733 contributions

A beautiful place

July 2015 • Couples

Fjaerland is a tiny town with a huge amount of beauty. The book stalls and bookshops are amazing and a small wooden church that operates every 3rd week. But you come here for the scenery, the walks and time just taking in the fjord and surrounding mountains - either from the water or the surrounding countryside. A peaceful place (if you come by car and not with a full bus or boat of tourists) where it feels like time has stood still. Will be recommending to friends visiting Norway.

Written 18 July 2015

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ailourophile

Glasgow139 contributions

Trip from Balestrand to book town

June 2019 • Couples

We took a trip to Fjaerland from Balestrand for the book town since we frequent such places at home. In fact the boat trip was the highlight and the attractive church in Fjaerland (or Mundal). We were not wanting to visit the glacier museum. We took the 12 noon boat and that gave us from 1.40 to 3.20 in town and we grabbed a light lunch as well as looking at the books. As English speakers this was long enough since naturally most books are in Norwegian. The shops don’t open until later in the morning so the 8am boat would not have been sensible.

Written 8 July 2019

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InvincibleKP

Sydney, Australia464 contributions

Must visit from balestrand

June 2016 • Couples

Take a half day or full day trip for same price from Balestrand and the visit to glacier museum and the glacier is included in the price. Well worth it.

Written 11 June 2016

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mrsaxeman

switzerland83 contributions

A visit I will treasure forever

Aug 2022

Bookshops, beautiful scenery, icy water and a lovely sauna, the Glacier Museum and sights we may no longer retain. Fjaerland stood out amongst all the Norwegian fjords as somewhere hospitable, dramatic and well worth a visit. Stunning.

Written 5 March 2023

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Cherrycrush

Minneapolis, MN25 contributions

Glaciers are amazing!

Sept 2022

Beautiful area!! Have your camera ready! Definitely take time to go see the glaciers - mesmerizing and amazing!

Written 28 October 2022

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milankov

Banska Bystrica, Slovakia908 contributions

Very close to the glaciers

Sept 2015

We are traveling through this village and we are looking for glaciers Supphellebren and Boyabreen. From the local parking place is to lake in front of glacier Boyabreen mayby 10 minutes. Very interesting view on glacier and surroundig nature.

Written 20 October 2015

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