Fjærland

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.

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.

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.

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.