Tags: Glacier.

Folgefonna is a collective term for three plateau glaciers in Hardanger Norway Nordre (northern) Folgefonna (26 km2) Midtre (central) Folgefonna (11 km2) Søndre (southern) Folgefonna (167 km2) the third largest glacier in the mainland of Norway.In total Folgefonna covered 207 km2 (80 sq mi) in 2006. On 14 May 2005 Folgefonna National Park was established protecting the glaciers and the surrounding areas.The glacier is home to a summer skiing resort located on its northern region.

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