Fjærlandsfjord

To the north of Balestrand, extending to near the foot of the Jostedalsbre, is the Fjærlandsfjord. From Balestrand there is a boat service up the 26km/16mi-long fjord to Fjærland, a popular base for walks and climbs in the glacier area. From Fjærland an 11km/7mi-long tunnel runs under the glacier area to Skei (Road 1), in the heart of the Sogn og Fjordane region.

There is a ferry from Balestrand to Hella, on the east side of the Fjærlandsfjord.