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Unmarked hiking trails and fab views
annase Says: Climbing up the hills surrounding Balestrand is pretty hard work, but once you get up there, the views are fantastic! Unfortunately, there are just pathetic small signs at the bottom of the path that lead up to the hills and there is absolutely zero info at the village's...
annase Says: Following the route on the Balestrand Map (available free at the tourist info), take the descriptive walking tour of town, the "Culture Track". This self-guided two-mile information trail takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, along a lightly-traveled paved road...
annase Says: The church was built in 1897 by the wife of Knut Kvikne (the famous Kvikne's Hotel family). This devout Englishwoman wanted a church in Balestrand where English services were held. And indeed they still are. During the summer, British clergy hold services here, as the church...
linaks Says: Balestrand has been an extremely relaxing experience. Just laze and soak the scenery. There are a whole lot of walking and hiking trails (for the serious outdoor types). All these trails are well marked in English sign posts and enroute the views are enchanting. Biking,...
cfuentesm Says: Take a walk through the centre of Balestrand. You will find funeral mounds, statues, beautiful villas with towers and spires, St. Olavs Church and much more.
cfuentesm Says: The greatest attraction of the Sognefjord is its immense variety of landforms. A must if to take a ferry tour of the region to truly appreciate it. Ferrys are first class.
cfuentesm Says: If you walk around this small beautiful village, you will stumble across this magnificent stave church considered a contribution to the worlds cultural heritage
cfuentesm Says: Not just a beauty. It's Balestrand's greatest hotel, with magnificent views, cozy accomodations, affordable prices, and the most exquisit collection of antique furniture. A must!
travelfrosch Says: There are some very good hiking opportunities around Balestrand. Hiking trails are color-coded based on difficulty, with red being the most difficult. We took a yellow-colored trail (the second hardest) and felt we got good exercise. The fjord views were excellent --...
2 Reviews and 131 Opinions The family-run Balestrand Hotell operates on a bed & breakfast basis. It is a very cozy, welcoming...
3 Reviews and 147 Opinions This family run fjord hotel was one of the first of its kind in Norway. Its luxurious and extremely...
Midtnes Hotel: Comfortable pension in Balestrand
koalaperhe Says: It is an old mansion, little like in the famous video game RESIDENT EVIL with many rooms with amazing paintings and staircases and old furniture. Clean, comfortable rooms and public areas. No A/C. It costs a few hundred norwegian bucks less than the main hotels in...
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We had AMAZING fresh fish soup for around 9 EUR / person, hot bread included! Highly recommended!
Favorite Dish: Fish / vegetable soup
Written Jun 29, 2006
Address: in the docks (very small village, can't miss it)
annase Says: The best way to travel to Balestrand is by a speed boat. The operator called "Norled" runs express boats from Bergen to Sogndal (and back) daily throughout the year. On their way from Bergen, the boats call at several villages along the fjord, including Leikanger, Balestrand...
Express Boat to Bergen and Flåm
travelfrosch Says: The most common way to get to or from Balestrand is by express boat. Boats run daily to and from Bergen, more often June-August. Additionally, from June - August, boat service continues to Flåm with connections to Gudvangen sometimes possible. In 2009, 1-way fare from...
linaks Says: In the fjordland of Norway Boats and Ships are the best means of transportation and the itinerary has to be woven around their timetable. Inland visits are ofcourse by mini buses and automobiles.
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It may sound funny, but many people don't quite realize that the fjords are fed by melting snow and ice. In fact, my Mother-In-Law relates a childhood story where she and her cousin were visiting Balestrand and thought it would be a nice idea to wash their hair in the fjord. They had quite a surprise!
Seriously, though, hypothermia can be a very real threat in such cold water. Use caution when around the fjord, especially if you're traveling with young children.
Our hotel's owner told us the rule she was told as a child: "If there's still snow on the mountains, don't go in the water." (I'm not even so sure it's such a good idea when the snow's melted, but that's just me...) When in doubt, ask at your hotel, or at the tourist office.
Written Mar 18, 2006
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I lived 3 months in a tiny tiny fjord side village (pop. 1,850) in Western Norway called 'Balestrand' back in 1997. I'd say its located near Bergen, but actually it is not so near. It's hours away,......
A little piece of paradise hidden amongst the Norwegian fjords. Balestrand is a gem of a village. It lies on the shores of Sognefjord, the world's longest and deepest fjord, and has been a tourist...
Balestrand, while not exactly a secret, is just far enough off the beaten path to avoid the heaviest tourist crowds. You can get here by bus from Oslo or Bergen, but the most common (and most fun)...
We spent two days in Bergen - a picture post card town. Not to be missed. From Bergen we sailed to Baelstrand a four hour ship journey from Bergen. Baelstrand was our base for the next four days for...
A little dull village perhaps, but the most impressive scenery in Europe with fjords and mountains on every side.
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