Experience the thrill of glacier kayaking from Rosendal, witnessing the breathtaking natural beauty of the Møsevass Glacier!
Rosendal is a charming village located in the Hardangerfjord region of western Norway. It is surrounded by spectacular scenery, including the Hardangerfjord, majestic mountains, waterfalls, and the nearby Folgefonna Glacier.
The glacier kayaking on the Møsevass Glacier begins at the starting point in Rosendal. You'll be greeted by the certified instructor and embark on a short scenic drive to the lake at the glacier. Then, you'll receive the equipment (kayak, paddle, dry suit, and waterproof shoes) and a safety briefing. After going through the paddling instructions, the kayaking trip on Møsevass Glacier begins!
Following the guide, you'll begin paddling along the icy blue waters of the glacier. The Møsevass Glacier is a young arm of the larger Folgefonna, the third-largest glacier in Norway. As you kayak across the glistening surface of the lake, you'll take in the breathtaking surrounding views of snow-capped mountains and icy landscapes.
Midway through the kayaking tour on Møsevass Glacier, you'll stop for a break at a nearby beach. You'll enjoy your own packed lunch and take in the peaceful environment as the guide shares stories about the glacier's formation. After lunch, you'll paddle back to the starting point and have a return drive to Rosendal.
Take part in an unforgettable glacier kayaking tour from Rosendal and discover the magnificent Møsevass Glacier!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll drive from Rosendal to the Møsevass Glacier and embark on a glacier kayaking tour.
- Arrive at the starting point in Rosendal
- Meet the instructor
- Drive to the departure point at the Møsevass Glacier
- Receive the kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, dry suit, and waterproof shoes)
- Safety briefing and paddling instructions
- The glacier kayaking adventure begins!
- Paddle across a lake at the Møsevass Glacier
- Stop at a nearby beach
- Enjoy lunch
- Paddle back to the starting point
- Return drive to Rosendal
Total kayaking distance: approximately 5-6 km / 3-4 mi
All participants must be in good health condition.
- Certified instructor
- Kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, dry suit, waterproof shoes)
- Warm layers of clothing
- Towel
- Change of dry clothing
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Lunch