Fjærland
Travel Guide Europe Norway Fjærland
Introduction
Fjærland is a small town (pop. 250) in central Norway, built on the edge of a fjord. In the winter months, the town virtually closes down as it is in accessible due to snow and ice.
Sights and Activities
The Glacier Museum is an interactive museum detailing the composition of glaciers and describing their lifecycle. For a taste of the real thing, Fjærland is bordered by two glaciers that accessible by car and foot.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Due to the small size of the town, there are few accomodation options. One of the most popular is the Hotel Mundal, built in the 19th Century.
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Red mailboxes are found easily and post offices are plentiful, with opening hours on most being 9:00am to 5:00pm, with usually shorter hours on Saturday. Stamps can usually only be found at post offices although some popular tourist venues might carry them. Norway's postal system, "Posten", has a good website with a lot of English information including up to date prices and also details about the opening hours of the nearest post office. The most commonly sent format for travellers, letters and cards up to 20 grams, currently require the following stamps:
- Within Norway: 7 NOK.
- Within Europe: 9 NOK.
- Worldwide: 11 NOK.
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