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Bøyabreen

Fjærland, Norway

Nature

A tongue of the Jostedalsbreen ice cap hanging above a small meltwater lake, seen after a short walk from the car park by road 5. It is right on the way from Fjærland to the tunnel north.

Nearest town
Fjærland, Norway
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
61.4845, 6.7470

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Bøyum CampingCampsite
    7 km from Bøyabreen
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Høyseth CampingCampsite
    15 km from Bøyabreen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
  • Jølster PanoramaCampsite
    18 km from Bøyabreen
  • Uteplassen SogndalCampsite
    19 km from Bøyabreen
    Caravans
  • Melkevoll Bretun CampingCampsite
    20 km from Bøyabreen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Melkevoll BretunCampsite
    20 km from Bøyabreen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal

All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bøyabreen?

Bøyabreen is in Fjærland, Norway, at GPS 61.4845, 6.7470. It is about 20 km from Briksdal.

Can you camp near Bøyabreen?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bøyum Camping, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bøyabreen?

Bøyabreen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Nordfjord glaciers: Fjærland, Briksdal and Dalsnibba.

What is there to see near Bøyabreen?

Places worth a stop nearby: Briksdalsbreen (21 km), Nigardsbreen (30 km), Urnes Stave Church (37 km) and Sognefjellet (66 km).

When is the best time to visit Bøyabreen?

Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)