Luster by the Lustrafjord

The village of Luster and the trail to Børesteinen

The village of Luster lies by the Lustrafjord, an arm of the Sognefjord, and is one of the small fjord villages between Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen. A hike provides a specific starting point for exploring the landscape: the route to Børesteinen begins in the village centre and follows the old path to the mountain farm at Berge. Børesteinen is considered one of the finest viewpoints overlooking the Lustrafjord and the village of Luster. The hike thus connects the village with an old route and views of the fjord and village—an appealing option for anyone who likes to include a hike in their stay.

Hiking and landscapes in the wider destination of Luster

The Jostedalsbreen National Park extends across the wider destination of Luster; Jostedalen is a starting point for seeing the glacier or going on a glacier hike. Breheimen National Park also reaches into Luster. Hiking trailheads can be found, among other places, in Jostedalen and Mørkridsdalen. The wider destination therefore brings together different landscape experiences: glaciers and hiking trails starting from several places.

Feigefossen is another striking attraction in the wider destination of Luster: the waterfall is 218 metres high and is one of Norway’s highest unregulated waterfalls. The path there climbs steeply. The Solvorn–Lægene hike offers a different kind of outing: it is graded as easy, is 2.8 kilometres long, takes three hours and has a total elevation gain of 38 metres. The comparison illustrates the differing demands without suggesting the hikes are alike. Trail conditions and seasonal availability for Solvorn–Lægene may change; check these before planning your trip.

Culture and glacier experiences

The Urnes Stave Church is among the historic highlights of the wider destination of Luster. Built in the 1130s, it is one of the oldest surviving Norwegian stave churches and is richly decorated both inside and out. Dale Church was built around the middle of the 13th century. Its richly ornamented west and south portals set it apart among Norway’s medieval stone churches. In Gaupne, the Old Church was built between 1647 and 1652. Its colourful interior includes painted walls and ceilings; it also preserves a west portal from an earlier stave church, dated to the second half of the 12th century. These buildings and the older portal represent different periods.

Nigardsbreen is an arm of Jostedalsbreen in Jostedalen, within the wider destination of Luster. Visitors aged five and over can join guided glacier hikes; the provider’s safety rules apply. From the car park, you can reach the glacier on foot along the lake or take a boat across it. As access arrangements can vary by season, check which option is available before your trip.

Breheimsenteret in Jostedalen is a starting point for glacier hikes. An interactive exhibition focuses on Jostedalen and the Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen national parks, with an emphasis on climate and glaciers. The restaurant serves homemade food from local producers; as the menu may change, it is advisable to check before visiting. Guided cultural walks are also offered in Jostedalen. Rafting on the Jostedøla and kayaking on Nigardsbrevatnet are other activities in the wider destination of Luster. Availability may vary depending on the season and provider.

Lustrabadet in Gaupne also adds swimming to the range of activities in the wider destination of Luster. Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, a five-metre diving tower, a 65-metre waterslide, a climbing wall and children’s pools. As facilities may change, check the current information before visiting.

Choose your holiday apartment to suit your itinerary

When choosing a holiday apartment or house, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: will the village of Luster and the hike to Børesteinen that starts there be the main draw, or are you planning your trip mainly around glaciers, waterfalls, culture and other activities in the wider destination of Luster? Your specific itinerary is a better guide than a general idea of a fjord holiday.

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