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Rafting down the Jostedalselva River, Norway Photo: visitnorway.com/Chris Lorang Arnesen
Important to do exactly as the guide says when going into the white parts of the river. Photo: visitnorway.com/Chris Lorang Arnesen
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It is easy to steer your kayak on the calm water of the Eidfjord, an arm of the Hardangerfjord. Photo: visitnorway.com/Chris Lorang Arnesen
Ice climbing demands experience, or that you are under supervision of a skilled instructor. Use glacier equipment such as crampons and ice axes. Photo: visitnorway.com/Chris Lorang Arnesen

Fun activities in fjords and mountains

Watch films and read articles from our summer tour in Fjord Norway. River rafting and glacier walking are two of many holiday activities.

Interest:  Glacier walking, Rafting, Cycling, Hiking, Riding & Sledging

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Rafting down the Jostedalselva River, Norway - Photo: visitnorway.com/Chris Lorang Arnesen

Fun activities in fjords and mountains

Watch films and read articles from our summer tour in Fjord Norway. River rafting and glacier walking are two of many holiday activities.

Fun activities in fjords and mountains

Source: Visitnorway

Stories for life in Ryfylke

Hiking to the top of Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock)

Hike from the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge to the top of Pulpit Rock, 600 metres above the Lysefjord, with Norway host David Spinx.

Fjord cruise on the Lysefjord

Take a fjord cruise with Norway host David Spinx to see the Pulpit Rock in Ryfylke. And learn about the history of Norway along the way.

River expedition and salmon fishing

Head to Ryfylke in Fjord Norway and go on an expedition on the Suldalslågen River with Norway host David Spinx. You will get to try salmon fishing.

Riding a fjord horse in Fjord Norway

Travel to Tjøstheim Ridesenter in Ryfylke and go horseback riding in fjords and mountains with Norway host David Spinx. Riding a fjord horse is easy.

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Hiking and glacier walking

Blue ice trip on the Folgefonna Glacier

- The amazing views over the mountains and the Hardangerfjord are what I most love about my job, smiles experienced glacier guide Åsmund Bakke.

Hiking in the Jotunheimen National Park

- We are up for some real mountain hiking today, and hopefully we will do some glacier walking as well, says Anders Löwgren from Sweden.

Hiking on the Nigardsbreen Glacier

- This must be one of the most easily accessible glaciers in the world, says Jos Henrichs from Holland on our way to the Nigardsbreen Glacier.

Rafting and kayaking

Rafting down the Jostedalselva River

- We are on a reunion trip to Norway to experience the fjords and mountains. I have never tried river rafting before, says Maha Bouzeid from Sweden.

Kayaking on the Eidfjord

- I’m so excited. I’ve no idea how to do it, but I’m sure it’s going to be fun to kayak on the fjord, smiles Elizabeth Peace from the US.

Climbing and cycling

Climbing the Via Ferrata in Tyssedal

If you know the feeling of being scared of heights, you will probably be pretty frightened of the thought of climbing the Via Ferrata in Tyssedal.

Bicycling along the Sognefjord

- We came here to visit the UNESCO protected stave church at Urnes, and we combine it with biking along the fjord, says Lien Vermassen from Belgium.

About Odda, Jondal, Eidfjord, Luster

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Tourist information in the Fjell & Fjord region

There ate several tourist information offices in the Fjell & Fjord region.

Key facts about the Fjell & Fjord region

A truly Norwegian summer – explore the deep fjords, mountain plateaus, high waterfalls and vast glaciers, combined with a rich cultural tradition.
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Destination presentations for the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord

The Sognefjord area

The Sognefjord is Norway's longest fjord and one of its arms, the Nærøyfjord, is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

The Hardangerfjord Region

The Hardanger area is known for the Hardangerfjord, the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, and the fantastic fruit tree blossoming in spring time.

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Play Video: Hiking at the Nigardsbreen Glacier Play 3:24 Hiking at the Nigardsbreen Glacier
Play Video: Hiking and ice climbing on the Folgefonna Glacier Play 2:35 Hiking and ice climbing on the Folgefonna Glacier
Play Video: Rafting down the Jostedalselva River Play 3:57 Rafting down the Jostedalselva River

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