Luster
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Luster is a district in Sogn og Fjordane county. Luster sits right at the intersection of central alpine mountains, great glaciers and the iconic fjords. Luster is also the name of one of the villages. The great Luster fjord, a major branch of Sognefjord, is surrounded by Jostedalsbreen, Breheimen and Jotunheimen. Skjolden is known for Ludwig Wittgenstein's lodge and Urnes is a UNESCO world heritage site. Luster offers all of Norway's grand nature as well as some of the finest cultural heritage.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsLuster is in western Norway so overland transport from East Norway runs through mountain passes. There is a small airport in Sogndal. The nearest airport with international flights is Bergen airport, while the drive from Oslo airport (Gardermoen) is only slightly longer. Seven times daily from Sogndal. Buses twice daily from Lom, July-August only. Luster is on route 55 between Lom and Sogndal. Route 55 is a national tourist route that includes the Sognefjell mountain pass - Norway's highest public road and closed during winter. Road 55 connects to the private Tindevegen at Turtagrø, road to Årdal through high mountains. Lustrabaatane is a ferry connecting Solvorn to Ornes (Urnes) respectively on the west and east shore of the fjord. The ferry is running 9 times a day in summer, 4 times in winter and it costs 34 kr per person and 93 kr for vehicles less than 6 m (20 ft). The crossing takes about 15 minutes....
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Getting Around
Lustrabaatane is a ferry connecting Solvorn to Ornes (Urnes) respectively on the west and east shore of the fjord. The ferry is running 9 times a day in summer, 4 times in winter and it costs 34 kr per person and 93 kr for vehicles less than 6 m (20 ft). The crossing takes about 15 minutes. The last ferry of the day is often very crowded, and it is possible that vehicles are left behind. If you just want to visit the church in Urnes from the western (Solvorn) side, do not take your car, but cross as a foot passenger instead — you won’t need a car in Urnes if you can manage to walk up the small hill the church stands on.
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Glimpses of Luster
Lamps in the bar
Strawberry Macarons
A knife and a fork crossed on a mirror surface.
a chandelier hanging from a ceiling in a building
Chandelier in theater
Inside a palace. Most of this gold came from the Conolies at the time.
Golden metallic mineral cluster with grey accents
Trip with the Salvation Army Trip with the Salvation Army to Nigardsbreen glacier in Jostedalen, Luster. 1950's. ID: EL.0025.0002 Photographer: Elen Loftesnes
a chandelier hanging from the ceiling of a building
Trip with the Salvation Army Trip with the Salvation Army to Nigardsbreen glacier in Jostedalen, Luster. 1950's. Foto ID: EL.0025.0008 Photographer: Elen Loftesnes
Lamps in the bar
Strawberry Macarons
A knife and a fork crossed on a mirror surface.