Tidemand & Gude, Fearnley, Flintoe and I.C. Dahl are all famous artists who met and found inspiration in Luster. In the hamlet of Kroken, you will find the beautiful old building Munthehuset, which was raised in 1792. The art lover and historian, Gerhard Munthe made the area an active centre of culture in the 1800's.

Munthehuset is open to visitors, and if you are in the mood you may rent a kayak.

Continuing on, drive up Sognafjellet (Sogn Mountain). Jotunheimen is one of the best-known and impressive mountain ranges in Norway. The Jotunheimen National Park was established in 1980. Large areas of the park lie in Luster. Here you will find magnificent views of the high majestic peaks of the Hurrungane in Western-Jotunheimen, with 24 of the peaks soaring to more than 2000 metres. Trips to among other peaks Store Skagastølstind can be arranged by contacting Turtagrø Hotell.

From Sognefjell to the Jostedal and Nigard Glaciers

You get to the Nigard Glacier by taking the boat Jostedalsrypa. The The Jostedal Glacier is the largest in continental Europe. There are a number of guided trips of varying difficulty and length available to the Nigard Glacier, which is an arm of the Jostedal Glacier. Glacier and mountain climbing, skiing and hiking courses are arranged with glacier guides holding international certificates.

Information on the Jostedal Glacier
Is available at Breheimsenteret - the Breheim Centre, which offers a fantastic view of the Nigard Glacier as well as a wealth of information about the glaciers.

Return to the hotel. The round trip will take between 5 - 7 hours.