Episode 10: The Fjord Valley of Sogn
The spectacular Fjord Valley of Sogn cuts deep into the country. This episode is filled with action: train, zipline, bikes, boats and more. First stop is the village of Flåm and a nearby Viking village before Arne and Stig meet Chef Sigrid. She has made plans for them to climb one of Norway’s famous glaciers and she loved the idea to make them a hiker’s lunch out in the wild, food cooked over an open fire.
EXPERIENCE NORWAY WITH HAVILA
Any Voyage departing from, or arriving at Bergen
Bergen, the capital of western Norway, with the colourful and UNESCO-listed warehouses in Bryggen. And as “The Gateway to the Norwegian fjords” Bergen is the perfect starting point to visit surrounding pearls such as The Fjord Valley of Sogn. All though it’s a 3,5-hour drive to Sogn you won’t be disappointed when you witness the spectacular scenery or explore the wide range of destinations this majestic landscape has to offer.
SOGNEFJORD
The longest populated fjord in the world offers a wide range of destinations for the interested traveller. There are so many ways into the fjord. The most spectacular is the scenic Flåm Railway, winding down 12 miles from the mountains through 20 tunnels. The final stop is the lovely village of Flåm, a perfect place for some rest before venturing further into the fjord.
TAKE THE FJORD CRUISE IN SOGN
A fjord cruise powered by clean electricity that takes you through the UNESCO heritage fjord, Nærøyfjord and to The Viking Valley in Gudvangen.
HIKING ON THE NIGARD GLACIER
At the innermost end of the fjord, there are several treasures. A walk on the Nigard glacier is a unique experience, or the stave church in Urnes which dates back to the 1100 century, beautifully located overlooking the fjord landscape.
STAY AT SKJOLDEN HOTEL
Skjolden Hotel is situated at the innermost part of Sognefjord in Luster. The rooms are refurbished and comfortable, the kitchen has a menu based on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce from the surrounding farms.
