Culture and activity along the Sognefjord

Marifjøra was early on a central trading post and had a busy steamship quay. History tells about bustling life in the shops, at the bakery, in the coffee shop and at the sawmill. The road from Marifjøra along the fjord towards Vedvik (5.5 km) invites both a walk and a bike ride.

Dinner and overnight at Tørvis Hotell.

You cycle, drive or take the bus to unique Jostedalen where you get to experience the spectacular glacier up close. The Jostedalsbreen glacier is the largest glacier on the European mainland (487 km2) and covers almost half of Jostedalsbreen National Park. From the information center for Jostedalsbreen National Park - Breheimsenteret, the road continues to the lake and from there the trip continues on a well-marked path to the massive glacier itself. Enjoy your lunch with a view of the blue ice before visiting the Breheim Center and returning to Marifjøra.

Overnight at Tørvis Hotel with dinner.

From the bike path to Gaupne there are spectacular views to Røneidsberget and the mountains towards Jostedalen. You roll on to Høyheimsvik, maybe for a coffe stop? You will have a great view of Feigum waterfall. We recommend a stop in Luster at the local bakery.
In Luster is Lustrabui which is widely known for its good pastries and you can choose your favorites.
Dale Church in Luster is located right by Lustrabui and is well worth a visit. The unique stone church from the 13th century has a soapstone portal and young Gothic impulses.
Skjolden, deep in the Lusterfjord, was an important bus station and a trading place. Here Gudbrandsdølene came over the mountain to buy fish and salt and Sogningene traveled to buy leather and butter. Horseshoes with heavy burrows for over the mountain and fantepakk were ready to try to steal their burrows.

In Skjolden you can walk up to the Wittgenstein House which is a short bike ride from the hotel. Ludwig Wittgenstein, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century, lived here for periods of his life.
Dinner and overnight at Skjolden Hotel.

You cycle the "romantic road" to Urnes, in idyllic landscapes along the fjord, passing small farms where they grow fruit and berries.

At Feigumfossen, Norway's second highest unregulated waterfall with its 218 m, you can take a short walk, 30 - 40 min. up to the viewpoint in front of the waterfall. If you go close enough, you get a completely natural shower! By the fjord a small cafe and a nice place to have a fjordbath.

In Kroken you find Munthehouse, where Gerhard Munthe (1795-1876) gathers his artist friends. Johannes Flintoe, JC Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Thomas Fearnley and Hans Gude all found inspiration here and the house became a cultural center. The name of today's cycle route: "the romantic road" derives from this period. We recommend a stop at Munthehuset if it is open.

Arriving at Urnes, you have to cycle up the hill to Norways oldest stave church, on Unesco's world heritage list since 1979. Built in the 1130s, the stave church has a special position when it comes to architecture and very good craftsmanship.

After the visit, you take the ferry to Solvorn with its charming wooden houses. Accommodation in Solvorn at Walaker Hotel or Villa Solvorn. You can also choose transport to Sogndal and stay at Hofslund Hotell.

Breakfast and time for departure - or extension with a visit to Balestrand, Vik or Flåm? We are happy to recommend and can help you with bookings.