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The world famous fjords of Western Norway

The Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Go on a fjord cruise or explore the villages and farms in the fjord areas.
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The Geirangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Fure/Fjord Norway

The world famous fjords of Western Norway

The Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Go on a fjord cruise or explore the villages and farms in the fjord areas.

The world famous fjords of Western Norway

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Explore the fjords of Western Norway

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.

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.

What is a fjord?

The fjords of Norway were dug out by ice, stone and rock during successive ice ages.

Seasons, weather and climate in Fjord Norway

Most visitors come to Fjord Norway during the light summer months, but the greatest wonders are reserved for those travelling in spring and autumn.

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Round trips in Western Norway

Top of the fjords

Almost a week is required for this trip where you visit the Jotunheimen Mountains, the Sognefjord and the UNESCO protected Geirangerfjord.

About Fjord Norway

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Key facts about Ålesund and Sunnmøre

Ålesund has around 40,000 inhabitants. It is the largest town in Sunnmøre, a region known for fishing, maritime technology and furniture production.
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Fishing in FjordKysten

Go deep-sea fishing in one of the famous fjords along FjordKysten (the Fjord Coast) or out on the open sea, far west in Norway.

Active holiday in Fjord Norway

Magnificent glaciers. Mountain peaks dipping their toes in the fjord. The freshest air and the clearest water. Experience that fjord feeling.

Roundtrips in Fjord Norway

The sound of the glacier. The smell of a waterfall. The stunning beauty of the fjords and mountains. Experience Fjord Norway with all your senses.

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