August 04, 2015

Norway: Driving to Jostedalsbreen through Sognefjellet


Today, we are heading westwards to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We are hoping the reach the Park in time to start the journey to the Austerdalsbreen glacier.


We are leaving from Skjak where we spent the night, we have to get to Veitastrond, and from there to Tungestølen Turisthytte where the hike starts. The clouds are low and the warm raindrops pour.


That same dreadful weather has been following us ever since we sat foot on the Norwegian land. I am not in my best mood, lots of driving, a twenty kilometers road can easily become an hour long drive in this hilly place. I feel restless, I want nature.

A short visit at the Lom stavkirke, under the rain and off we go.



Lom stavkirke

Lom stavkirke

Far over the Misty mountains cold

Far over the Misty mountains cold

Sognefjellet

Sognefjellet

Sognefjellet

Summer Snowman Sognefjellet

 

666 kilometers


We arrive at Tungestølen in late afternoon, the views are magical, straight out of a painting.

Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen

Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen

Little walk around.

Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen



Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen

Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen

Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen

Alas, the day is too advanced to start the hike, not lucky with the weather either; we will eat under rainfall.

Tungestølen Jostedalsbreen Veitastrond Austerdalsbreen
Luxury on the road