Fjærland

Fjærland is the glacier village of the west coast. The mighty glaciers Bøyabreen and Supphellebreen are Fjærland’s closest neighbours, something which always has shaped both the nature and the people of Fjærland. Oh, but there are also an extreme number of book pages in this particular place.

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The Norwegian Glacier Museum is placed in Fjærland. Here, you can experience what it’s like to be within the glacier, learn about why the sediment from glacial meltwater gives the fjord its stunning green colour, experiment with glacier ice, and explore various aspects of climate change, given the shrinking glaciers and their serious consequences.

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The special landscape of the village by the glacier and the fjord has drawn many people to Fjærland. Many to visit, and some to stay. The villagers are open to new people and new ideas, and newcomers are included in the tight-knit community. Even though Fjærland is a small village, there is a lot going on every year. Concerts, festivals, different activities by numerous organizations – sport, music, dancing, hunting and many more. Oh, and importantly. Books and letters and the Solstice bookfair.

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Fjærland is an official Norwegian Book Town. In the town centre, Mundal, you can find about 150 000 books (!). They are to be discovered in a dozen cozy second-hand stores, which are located in many original places like an old barn, a former bank, a former ferry waiting room - or outside in self-service shelves. There are cafes, two beautiful wooden hotels and of course the straight-out magic scenery.

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Job opportunities are to be found in Fjærland and within an hour's commute, making it an attractive option for those seeking a new chapter in their lives. The village fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, embracing both books and the landscape, sculpted by ice and water, along with a slower pace of living juxtaposed with bursts of energy and vibrant activities within the community. Without a doubt, Fjærland is an extraordinary destination that stands out from the rest.

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Sources:

Main picture on top by Norsk Bremuseum

Wikipedia

www.fjaerland.org

www.bremuseum.no

www.bokbyen.no