Nigardsbreen |
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Like all glaciers, Nigardsbreen expands and contracts depending on the snowfall during the winter and meltage during the summer.
Snow that survives summer meltage slowly becomes compact, shiny blue ice under increasing pressure and inner flow. The glacier moves. Like a slow river, Nigardsbreen creeps slowly downwards leaving its' icy "S" signature between the sheer mountainsides.The ice we can see today at the foot of the glacier fell as snow on the ice cap for about 800 years ago.
Today, the glacier is retreating, but when you get close you will see its' awsome grandeur. The ice cascades down over steep cliffs and grinds against the mountainsides. An exciting landscape of crevasses, tunnels, waterfall shafts, valleys and seracs that you can climb on if you wish. The feeling of adventure is already present on the ferry crossing over the Nigardsbreen lake - 285 metres above sea level - as you look towards this exciting icescape. Why not try yourself? With a glacier guide, you can plan a trip to meet your requirements and level of experience.
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