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Welcome to Balestrand

by travelfrosch - last update: Mar 18, 2006

Village on the Fjord

St Olav's Church, Balestrand
Balestrand, while not exactly a secret, is just far enough off the beaten path to avoid the heaviest tourist crowds. You can get here by bus from Oslo or Bergen, but the most common (and most fun) mode of transporation is the Sognefjord express boat. The village itself has some very interesting architecture, to include an Anglican (no, that's not a misprint) church.

It's important to note that Balestrand is primarily a summertime destination; most (if not all) tourist accommodations are closed October through early May.
The Sognefjord from outside Balestrand

Fjord Around the Village

Of course, the best part about Balestrand is the views of the Sognefjord. It doesn't take a very long stroll to get some wonderful photo opportunites. Or just sit on a fjordside bench in town and see how low you can get your pulse.
View of fjord and town from a hiking trail

Hiking!

If you like to hike, there are plenty of opportunities around Balestrand to do so. In fact, when given the choice between taking the Jostedal Glacier tour and hiking, I chose to hike!

You might want to check very closely with your spouse before you make that decision. It's nearly 2 years later and I'm still hearing about it! The only solution: we'll just have to come back and take the glacier tour sometime soon... 8)

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Comments for travelfrosch about Balestrand
Matyas Mon May 8, 2006 11:15 UTC
 Great page with beautiful photos Mark!! I was also fortunate in having a bath under a waterfall in Norway..not that warm indeed:))

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