Balestrand, Norway

Cruise Port

Balestrand

Former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

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Overview

Balestrand is a cruise port in Norway. It lies on the coast at approximately 61.178, 6.404.

About Balestrand

Balestrand is a former municipality in the old Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The 429-square-kilometre (166 sq mi) municipality existed from 1850 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Sogndal Municipality in the traditional district of Sogn in Vestland county. The administrative centre was the village of Balestrand. Other villages in the municipality included Ese, Kvamme, Låne, Sæle, Dragsviki, and Vetlefjorden.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Balestrand — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Balestrand

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Balestrand1
Balestrand
Balestrand
Vetlefjorddalen & Bårddalen
Vetlefjorddalen & Bårddalen
Adelsteen Normann-Munken gård i Esefjorden
Adelsteen Normann-Munken gård i Esefjorden

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 12°C in Jun and coolest around -7°C in Dec (average daytime highs).

Jan
-6°
-10°
Feb
-5°
-9°
Mar
-4°
-8°
Apr
-1°
-5°
May
5°
-1°
Jun
12°
5°
Jul
12°
6°
Aug
11°
6°
Sep
8°
3°
Oct
2°
-2°
Nov
-3°
-7°
Dec
-7°
-12°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Balestrand the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Balestrand, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →