Jostedal Glacier

Jostedal Glacier
Jostedalsbreen
View of the Jostedalsbreen glacier
Interactive map of the glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates61°42′38″N 06°55′27″E / 61.71056°N 6.92417°E / 61.71056; 6.92417
Area487 km2 (188 sq mi)
Length60 km (37 mi)
Thickness600 m (2,000 ft)

Jostedal Glacier or Jostedalsbreen (Norwegian) is the largest glacier in continental Europe. It is in Vestland county in Western Norway. Jostedalsbreen is located in the municipalities of Luster, Sogndal, Sunnfjord, and Stryn (all in Vestland county), plus the northeastern tip of the glacier extends into Skjåk Municipality (in Innlandet county). The highest peak in the area is Lodalskåpa at a height of 2,083 metres (6,834 ft).

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