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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Skei
Spend one full day in Skei to see the Astrup house, rent a boat for fishing, and try a short glacier walk; add a night only if you want golf or ski.
Skei is a small village at the head of Jølstervatnet lake, a gateway to the Jostedalsbreen glacier and the painter Nikolai Astrup's home. Most attractions are within 20 km, so a single day covers the main sights; overnight stays are useful for golf, ski or relaxed fishing trips.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (short daylight, snow on roads)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 900–1 200 excl. bed · Mid kr 1 300–1 600 excl. bed · High kr 1 800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 30–45 kr |
| Fish and chips (local café) | 120–180 kr |
| Taxi (first km) | 150 kr |
| Glacier walk guide | 350–450 kr |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FDE · Førde Airport
- 60 km (37 mi) west, shuttle bus or rental car needed37 mi (60 km) west, shuttle bus or rental car needed
Typical fares
- Førde → Skei, rental car
- ≈ 500 kr per day (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is walkable; a car is required for Astruptunet (15 km (9.3 mi)), Eikaas Gallery (16 km (9.9 mi)) and glacier walks. Rental cars are available in Førde; taxis operate locally.The village is walkable; a car is required for Astruptunet (9.3 mi (15 km)), Eikaas Gallery (9.9 mi (16 km)) and glacier walks. Rental cars are available in Førde; taxis operate locally.
See and do
Known for
- Nikolai Astrup's home (Astruptunet)
- Jølstervatnet lake fishing
- Jostedalsbreen glacier walks
- Sunnfjord Golfklubb
- Jølster ski centre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Astruptunet (Astrup house) | Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) north on E39, 20 min; park at the siteDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) north on E39, 20 min; park at the site | ≈30 min total |
| Eikaas Gallery | Drive 16 km (9.9 mi) north on E39, 20 minDrive 9.9 mi (16 km) north on E39, 20 min | ≈35 min |
| Glacier walk (Haugabreen) | Join Glacierteam from Skei; 10 km (6.2 mi) drive to trailheadJoin Glacierteam from Skei; 6.2 mi (10 km) drive to trailhead | ≈1 h 30 min (incl. travel) |
| Sunnfjord Golfklubb | Drive 5 km (3.1 mi) south to Vassenden, 10 minDrive 3.1 mi (5 km) south to Vassenden, 10 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Best Western Skei Hotel
- central, easy access to road E39
- Jølster Hotell
- in Vassenden, 24 km (15 mi) west, good for golf or skiin Vassenden, 15 mi (24 km) west, good for golf or ski
- Lunde Turiststasjon
- budget rooms from 400 kr, 15 km (9.3 mi) northbudget rooms from 400 kr, 9.3 mi (15 km) north
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Unnskyldoon-skyld |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det?vohr mee-eh kost-er deh |
| Do you speak English? | Snakker du engelsk?snah-ker du eng-elsk |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter road conditions can be icy; carry chains in Dec–Feb.
- Fishing licence required for Jølstervatnet; buy at tourist office.
Skei is low‑risk; main concerns are weather‑related road closures in winter and ensuring you have a fishing licence.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Skei yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nikolai Astrup's home (Astruptunet)
- Jølstervatnet lake fishing
- Jostedalsbreen glacier walks
- Sunnfjord Golfklubb
- Jølster ski centre
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Skei: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Skei, revision 5330571 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5330571
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/skei). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.