Luster by the Lustrafjord: Hike to Børesteinen

Luster lies by the Lustrafjord, an arm of the Sognefjord, and is one of the small fjord villages between Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen. For visitors choosing the village as a place to stay, the hike to Børesteinen offers a tangible connection to the landscape: the viewpoint opens up views over the Lustrafjord and the village of Luster.

From the village centre to Børesteinen

The hike to Børesteinen begins in the centre of Luster. It follows the old trail to the mountain farm at Berge. This brings together the village, the historic route and a named viewpoint in a clearly defined hike. Børesteinen is one of the finest viewpoints overlooking the Lustrafjord and the village. Views of the fjord and down towards Luster give the destination its special perspective: from above, you can see the landscape where you have just spent time in the village.

When planning your trip, it is worth keeping these two scales distinct: Luster itself is the small fjord village by an arm of the Sognefjord; the hike leads from the village centre to the viewpoint overlooking the village and fjord. Børesteinen therefore offers a specific reason to go hiking, without confusing the village name with the wider destination.

Nature and hiking in the wider destination of Luster

In the wider destination of Luster, nature attractions extend beyond the Lustrafjord. Jostedalsbreen National Park stretches across Luster; Jostedalen is a starting point for seeing the glacier or taking a glacier tour. Breheimen National Park also extends into Luster. Hiking starting points include Jostedalen and Mørkridsdalen. This information helps distinguish the village of Luster from other natural areas and hiking regions in the wider destination.

Feigefossen is 218 metres high and is one of Norway’s tallest unregulated waterfalls. The trail there climbs steeply. Another route description in the wider destination is the Solvorn–Lægene hike: it is easy, 2.8 kilometres long, takes three hours and covers a total elevation gain of 38 metres. The two hikes can therefore be compared by their described trail profiles. Check current trail conditions and seasonal availability before setting out.

Glaciers and activities in the region

Nigardsbreen is an arm of Jostedalsbreen in Jostedalen, within Luster municipality. Visitors aged five and over can take part in guided glacier hikes; additional safety rules may apply from the operator. From the car park, you can reach the glacier on foot along the lake or by boat across it. These access options may vary by season.

The Breheimsenteret in Jostedalen is a starting point for glacier hikes. Its interactive exhibition covers Jostedalen and the Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen national parks, with a focus on climate and glaciers. The restaurant serves homemade food from local producers; the offerings may change. In Jostedalen, activities also include rafting on the Jostedøla, kayaking on Nigardsbrevatnet and guided cultural walks. Availability may vary by season and provider.

Road routes can also help you find your way around the wider destination: the road from Sogndal to Jostedalen passes through Hafslo and Gaupne. Sognefjellsvegen starts in Fortun and is Norway’s first National Tourist Route.

Churches and architectural history in the wider destination of Luster

The cultural and historical profile of the wider destination of Luster includes several churches with different construction dates and features. Urnes Stave Church was built in the 1130s and is one of the oldest preserved stave churches in Norway. It is richly decorated inside and out. Dale Church dates from around the mid-13th century; its richly ornamented west and south portals set it apart among Norway’s medieval stone churches.

The Old Gaupne Church was built between 1647 and 1652. Its colourful interior features painted walls and ceilings. The church also preserves a west portal from an earlier stave church, dated to the second half of the 12th century. These examples differ both in their period of construction and in the architectural details described.

Choose your hotel search based on your travel priorities

When looking for hotels in Luster, you can first consider whether you want to focus your stay on the village by the Lustrafjord and the hike to Børesteinen, or whether you would also like to explore the broader natural and cultural attractions in the wider destination. This distinction helps you choose a destination that suits your interests. For further planning, you can choose from both a specific hiking opportunity in Luster and a variety of attractions in the wider destination.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Luster.