Nigardsbreen Ice Cave
A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.

๐Ÿ“œ Glacier cave beneath Nigardsbreen region of Jostedal Glacier National Park. Discovered in 2007, it measures up to 8 meters high, 30 meters deep, and 20 meters wide.
๐Ÿ” Its appearance is constantly changing due to the fluid nature of the ice.

Why Go

โ„๏ธ Spectacularly large, pristine ice cave
๐Ÿ’™ Deep crystalline blue water and ice formations
๐Ÿšถ One of the most easily accessible glaciers on Earth
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Guided glacier walks available for ages 5+

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Risk of collapse dramatically increases in summer due to melting
๐Ÿšซ Not to be entered by the general public without a guide

Tips

๐ŸšŒ Bus No 160 runs between Sogndal and glacier base from late June to early September.
โ›ด๏ธ Ferry shuttles visitors across lagoon to glacier face from mid-June to August.
๐Ÿจ Accommodation (campsites, guest houses, hotels) available in surrounding valleys.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Ferry and bus services run mid-June to early September.

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