Go to content Go to navigation
The view of the Geirangerfjord from Ørneveien, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway
  |  
The view of the Geirangerfjord from Ørneveien, Norway Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway

The combination of fjords and mountains

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

Sailing into the Norwegian fjords, you find yourself in a landscape that very few places can offer. You sit on deck and glide through the majestic scenery, with steep cliffs towering over you on both sides. High above you, water and glaciers form beautiful waterfalls that dance down the almost vertical mountainsides.

Beneath you swims what could be dinner. You cast your line into the fjord and seabirds flap around the boat as you reel in the freshest of mackerel. On narrow rock ledges stand small, abandoned crofts, testament to the tough and lonely life lived here until recently.

There are small villages spread throughout this area, and the people here make the fjords easily accessible. When you jump off the boat at the end of a fjord, you are free to go on a guided glacier walk or mountain tour, or find your own way to restaurants serving local food. It might be the season for lamb.

Stretches of the fjord and mountain areas of the west coast of Norway are on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Bold colours and fresh air lead many to declare these areas among the most beautiful anywhere in the world.



 

Last updated:  29 January 2013
Flydalsjuvet in Geiranger, Norway - Photo: Per Eide
Flydalsjuvet in Geiranger, Norway

Interest:  Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains

Close
Embed this article

Copy and paste this code into your blog/website

Preview

The view of the Geirangerfjord from Ørneveien, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway

The combination of fjords and mountains

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

The combination of fjords and mountains

Source: Visitnorway

Nature attractions

There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of metres, fjords, tall mountain peaks, northern lights and midnight sun.

Fjord guide

Here is a guide to the main fjords in Norway. The Geirangerfjord is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Sognefjord is the longest one. Find out more.

Campaigns and Sponsored

Fjord Tours - popular round trips

Discover Norway's highlights with Fjord Tours' spectacular and popular round trips.

Utne hotel

Utne Hotel in Hardanger is one of the oldest hotels in Norway to have operated continuously as a hotel in the same building.

Fly direct to Ålesund with Norwegian

Fly direct from London Gatwick to Ålesund with Norwegian. With prices from £39*, you too can combine skiing and city life on your winter holiday.

The Aurlandsdalen Valley and the Nærøyfjord

Enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery found in Norway around the Aurlandsdalen Valley and the narrow Nærøyfjord.

See the northern lights in Northern Norway

Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the aurora borealis. Add exotic adventures to make your winter dream trip reality.

Take a round trip from Ålesund to the dramatic Geirangerfjord

From the art nouveau town of Ålesund to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord - enjoy a cruise where beautiful scenery awaits around every bend.

ADS

Selected videos

Related

Nature attractions

Fjords & Mountains

ADS

TEXT ADS