Jostedalsbreen
CountryNorway
Area487 km2
Length60 km
TypeIce cap
About Jostedalsbreen
The largest glacier in mainland Europe. Located in western Norway. 60 km long with many outlet arms. The Jostedalsbreen National Park surrounds it. The Briksdalsbreen arm is the most visited.
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