GRID-Arendal : State of the Environment Norway - Biodiversity

Jostedalsbreen - the largest glacier on the European mainland


View from the glacier Flatbreen Photo: Per T. Terjesen

Jostedalsbreen is a plateau glacier with several glacier arms. Material deposited by glaciers and glacier melt has generated a number of moraines and other interesting geological features. Fåbergstølgrandane is the largest area of active sand deposition in Norway. The national park is distinguished by contrasts with lush green u-shaped valleys reaching up to the glaciers. The glacier tongues are among the most visited tourist attractions in Norway.

Area : 1,230 km2
Protected: 1991

Source: DN: Directorate for nature management.
Map : SKMe: Norwegian Mapping Authority - Environmental Unit.

Jostedalsbreen nationalpark

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