Balestrand

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Introducing Balestrand

Balestrand sits comfortably beside the fjord, at its rear an impressive mountain backdrop. Genteel and low-key, it has been a tranquil, small-scale holiday resort ever since the 19th century. Its tourist office (57 69 12 55; www.midsogn.com; 7.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun mid-Jun–mid-Aug; 8am-4pm Mon-Fri May-early Jun & mid-Aug–Sep) is opposite the ferry quay.

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Last updated: Oct 27, 2008

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  1. Sorlie avatar
    RE: Fjaerland glacier day trip

    by Sorlie 23 July 2011

    Original poster here. I'll answer this question myself for the benefit of others. In the end, I just took the Fjaerland fjord ferry to…
  2. Sorlie avatar
    Fjaerland glacier day trip

    by Sorlie 04 July 2011

    I'll be staying in Balestrand for a couple days and was wondered if the Fjaerland glacier day trip was really worth doing. Is it just…
  3. shay_p1968 avatar
    Norway - July 2nd to July 10th, 2011

    by shay_p1968 06 June 2011

    I have put together the following itinerary and any help would be appreciated. If this is too slow, what else can I cover? Day 1: Arrive…

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