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Balestrand.

Balestrand is a small charming village on the edge of the Sognefjord in Sogn og Fjordane.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

There closest airport is either Sogndal(IATA: SOG) or Førde (IATA: FDE). The closest international airport is Bergen (IATA: BGO).

[edit] By bus

There are express buses three times a day from Oslo. There are local buses five times a day fromFørde, and five times a day from Sogndal.

[edit] By boat

Express boat two times a day from Bergen, in the summer. Only once daily during winter, 1 Sep-30Apr. Once daily from Flåm, 1May-30Sep. Twice daily from Flåm, 21Jun-17Aug. These routes are operated by Fjord1The ferry terminus is in located in the centre of Balestrand, less than ten minutes from any of the hotels.

[edit] By car

The major road into Balestrand is the Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between Luster and Lom. It is the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe (highest point 1430 meters), and it has been awarded the status of National Tourist Route because of the spectacular and wild mountain scenery it passes through

[edit] Get around

Balestrand is small so it takes no longer than 15-20 minutes to walk from one side to another.

[edit][add listing] See

• St Olavs Church (The English church). Free.  edit
• Sognefjord Aquarium, ☎ +47 57691303 (fax: +47 57691670). A small aquarium with examples of sealife found in the fjord. There are no English descriptions in the exhibit but they do have an English brochure at the front desk.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

There is a nature trail up the hill from Balestrand and numerous other walks with plenty of great views of the fjord.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

Most people eat in their hotels. For groceries, there is a Spar shop.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Kviknes Hotel, ☎ +47 57694200 (booking@kviknes.no, fax: +47 57694201), [1]. A beautiful Swiss chalet-style hotel located right near the boat terminus. Excellent views of the fjord and mountains. Breakfast and dinner usually included.  edit
• Midtnes Pensjonat, Kong Beles veg 33, ☎ +47 57691133 (booking@midtnes.no, fax: +47 57691584), [2]. Guesthouse with friendly staff and excellent views of the fjord from the breakfast room  edit
• Kringsjå Hotell, Lærargata 9, ☎ +47 57691303 (hotel@kringsja.no), [3].  edit
• Balestrand Hotel, Kong Beles veg 37, ☎ +47 57691138 (info@balestrand.com).  edit

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

Route 55 to Sogndal is a scenic drive along the fjord. By boat to Fjærland to see the glacier. This is a beatifull voyage in the narrow fjord, surounded by high mountains. Advanced booking is recomended, but not nescesarry. The route is operated by Fjord1, ☎ +47 55907070, [4].  edit