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Combine high-elevation lake paddling with a riverside hike and glacier walk on Tunsbergdalsbreen. This full-day adventure from the Breheimsenter offers varied terrain, active glacial features, and remote Norwegian mountain scenery.
Combine high-elevation lake paddling with a riverside hike and glacier walk on Tunsbergdalsbreen. This full-day adventure from the Breheimsenter offers varied terrain, active glacial features, and remote Norwegian mountain scenery.
You push off from a quiet shoreline and the lake answers with a cool, steady drag under your paddle—Tunsbergdalsvatnet sits deep in a U-shaped valley, hemmed by steep, forested ridges and the blue-white mass of Tunsbergdalsbreen at its head.
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Operated by ICETROLL - Glacier Hiking & Kayaking · Skjolden, Vestland
You push off from a quiet shoreline and the lake answers with a cool, steady drag under your paddle—Tunsbergdalsvatnet sits deep in a U-shaped valley, hemmed by steep, forested ridges and the blue-white mass of Tunsbergdalsbreen at its head.
The day moves in phases: flat-water paddling across a high-elevation lake, a riverside walk through a narrow gorge where the glacier river dares you closer, then a steady climb onto the glacier itself. Tunsbergdalsbreen is the longest valley glacier in Norway and part of the Jostedalsbreen system; its crevasses, moulins and meltwater ponds demonstrate active glacial sculpting and ongoing retreat shaped by regional climate history.
Local guides launch from the Breheimsenter, an interpretive hub for the Jostedalsbreen area, and ferry you past toll-road approaches toward the lake. Culturally, the valley reflects traditional mountain farming and modern conservation—trailside cairns and careful route marking speak to a landscape both used and protected.
Practical rhythm: expect about nine hours on a full-day itinerary with mixed exertion—paddling technique, a riverside scramble and glacier walking with crampons. Carry a packed lunch, waterproof layers, and sunscreen; the ice reflects light and the weather can flip from clear to sleet in an hour. Guides supply kayaking and glacier gear, but solid boots, layered clothing and good hydration make the day comfortable and safe. For anyone fit and curious about glacier dynamics, this trip is a compact, high-value immersion in Norway’s living ice.
No — guides provide basic instruction and paddle together as a group, but you should be comfortable handling a kayak for prolonged paddling.
Yes — guides supply crampons, harnesses if needed, and helmets for glacier travel; bring your own boots that can accept crampons if possible.
It’s a full-day, high-activity tour: expect several hours of paddling, a riverside hike with elevation gain, and walking on ice—good fitness is required.
Yes — tours run from mid-June when the launch at Tunsbergdalsvatnet is possible until later summer when conditions change; guides may cancel for safety in bad weather.
ICETROLL - Glacier Hiking & Kayaking operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from a quiet shoreline and the lake answers with a cool, steady drag under your paddle—Tunsbergdalsvatnet sits deep in a U-shaped valley, hemmed by steep, forested ridges and the blue-white mass of Tunsbergdalsbreen at its head.
You push off from a quiet shoreline and the lake answers with a cool, steady drag under your paddle—Tunsbergdalsvatnet sits deep in a U-shaped valley, hemmed by steep, forested ridges and the blue-white mass of Tunsbergdalsbreen at its head.
The day moves in phases: flat-water paddling across a high-elevation lake, a riverside walk through a narrow gorge where the glacier river dares you closer, then a steady climb onto the glacier itself. Tunsbergdalsbreen is the longest valley glacier in Norway and part of the Jostedalsbreen system; its crevasses, moulins and meltwater ponds demonstrate active glacial sculpting and ongoing retreat shaped by regional climate history.
Local guides launch from the Breheimsenter, an interpretive hub for the Jostedalsbreen area, and ferry you past toll-road approaches toward the lake. Culturally, the valley reflects traditional mountain farming and modern conservation—trailside cairns and careful route marking speak to a landscape both used and protected.
Practical rhythm: expect about nine hours on a full-day itinerary with mixed exertion—paddling technique, a riverside scramble and glacier walking with crampons. Carry a packed lunch, waterproof layers, and sunscreen; the ice reflects light and the weather can flip from clear to sleet in an hour. Guides supply kayaking and glacier gear, but solid boots, layered clothing and good hydration make the day comfortable and safe. For anyone fit and curious about glacier dynamics, this trip is a compact, high-value immersion in Norway’s living ice.