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Fjærland village

Glacier and Books in Abundance

Fjærland

Sogndal municipality / Sogn region / Vestland county
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Sogndal municipality / Sogn region / Vestland county

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Fjærland is the glacier village of the west coast. The mighty glaciers Bøyabreen and Supphellebreen are Fjærland’s closest neighbours, something which always has shaped both the nature and the people of Fjærland. Oh, but there are also an extreme number of book pages in this particular place.

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The Blue World of Ice

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The two glaciers by Fjærland are branches of Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier in all of Europe. Remarkably, there's only a short distance between these ice giants and Fjærlandsfjorden, the nearby fjord.

 

As you arrive in Fjærland, you'll notice a distinct difference in the landscape compared to the rest of western Norway. Vast flat areas lie between steep mountains, adorned with green, fertile fields formed by the moraine sediment left behind by the glacier. This rich soil has made Fjærland an ideal place for agriculture.

 

Quite a few of the 300 residents of Fjærland are working as dairy farmers, but glacier tourism has actually been going on here since the mid-1800’s. The people here know how magnificent but also potentially deadly the glacier can be. They have been guiding tourists safely into the gigantic, blue world of ice for decade after decade.

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The Norwegian Glacier Museum is placed in Fjærland. Here, you can experience what it’s like to be within the glacier, learn about why the sediment from glacial meltwater gives the fjord its stunning green colour, experiment with glacier ice, and explore various aspects of climate change, given the shrinking glaciers and their serious consequences.

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<p>The Norwegian Glacier Museum is designed by the world famous architect Sverre Fehn. Photo by Terje Eggum. </p>

The Norwegian Glacier Museum is designed by the world famous architect Sverre Fehn. Photo by Terje Eggum.

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The special landscape of the village by the glacier and the fjord has drawn many people to Fjærland. Many to visit, and some to stay. The villagers are open to new people and new ideas, and newcomers are included in the tight-knit community. Even though Fjærland is a small village, there is a lot going on every year. Concerts, festivals, different activities by numerous organizations – sport, music, dancing, hunting and many more. Oh, and importantly. Books and letters and the Solstice bookfair.

 

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<p>Photo by Norsk Bremuseum</p>

Photo by Norsk Bremuseum

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The Book Town

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Fjærland is an official Norwegian Book Town. In the town centre, Mundal, you can find about 150 000 books (!). They are to be discovered in a dozen cozy second-hand stores, which are located in many original places like an old barn, a former bank, a former ferry waiting room - or outside in self-service shelves. There are cafes, two beautiful wooden hotels and of course the straight-out magic scenery.

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<p>Photo: Eduardo, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 target=undefined>CC BY-SA 2.0</a></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bokbyen_Fj%C3%A6rland.jpg target=undefined>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p>

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Job opportunities are to be found in Fjærland and within an hour's commute, making it an attractive option for those seeking a new chapter in their lives. The village fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, embracing both books and the landscape, sculpted by ice and water, along with a slower pace of living juxtaposed with bursts of energy and vibrant activities within the community. Without a doubt, Fjærland is an extraordinary destination that stands out from the rest.

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<p>Photo by <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://unsplash.com/@theoeilertsen?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash target=undefined>Theo Eilertsen</a></span> Photography on <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://unsplash.com/photos/lake-in-the-middle-of-green-grass-field-and-mountains-OVSS5AxhK6E?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash target=undefined>Unsplash</a></span> </p>

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Sources:

Main picture on top by Norsk Bremuseum

Wikipedia

www.fjaerland.org

www.bremuseum.no

www.bokbyen.no

 

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Where is Fjærland?

Library

Church

Bus

Junior high school

Primary school

Kindergarten

Public services in the village

None

Hotel/guesthouse

Restaurant/cafe

Grocery store

Private services in the village

None

Game hunting

Small boat harbour

Sea fishing

Lake/river fishing

Shooting range

Leisure in the village

None

Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)

Dentist

Airport

Swimming pool

Doctor's office

High school

Public services within 45 min

None

Pharmacy

Fitness center

Movie theater

Ski center

Shopping center

Pub

Electric car charging

Gas station

Private services within 45 min

None

Volleyball

Handball

Soccer club

Choir

Leisure within 45 min

None

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Note that not all available houses in the village are listed on freysta.com. Feel free to contact the municipality for more information about available homes. Best of luck with finding your dream home!

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