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The Briksdalsbreen Glacier, Norway - Photo: Thomas Bickhardt/BickFoto
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The Briksdalsbreen Glacier, Norway Photo: Thomas Bickhardt/BickFoto

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.

Historic Bergen. Narrow and winding roads leading down to the Sognefjord. The old stone bridge north of Vadheim. Lake Jølster. A detour to Fjærland. Våtedal framed by mountains.

Across the mountains to Nordfjord with remarkable views on both sides to Olden. An excursion to the Briksdalbreen Glacier, a branch of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier which is mainland Norway's largest glacier, is a must.

Past Europe's deepest lake, Hornindalsvatn, to Hellesylt with its magnificent waterfall and on the Geirangerfjord to Geiranger. Serpentine roads take you to the top of the 1,500 metres high Dalsnibba Mountain before you continue along the turbulent Otta river to Lom with its stave church and mountain museum.

The Sognefjell Road through Jotunheimen climbing to 1,440 metres above sea level. Majestic Sognefjord and the Vikafjell Road to Voss with medieval church and ancient Mølstertun farmyard. Finally through the Bergsdalen Valley on a narrow, winding scenic road, followed by a motorway along the Sørfjorden to Bergen.

On this tour you travel through two national parks: Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen.

Road From/to Distance
E 39 Bergen - Byrkjelo 249 kilometres
Rv 60 Byrkjelo - Hellesylt 109 kilometres
Rv 63 Geiranger - Grotli  37 kilometres
Rv 15 Grotli - Lom  59 kilometres
Rv 55 Lom Kaupanger 152 kilometres
E 16 Gudvangen - Voss - Bergen 157 kilometres
Total: 763 kilometres
Last updated:  28 July 2011
Couple at the Sognefjellet Mountain, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord Norway
Couple at the Sognefjellet Mountain, Norway

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The Briksdalsbreen Glacier, Norway - Photo: Thomas Bickhardt/BickFoto

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.

Top of the fjords

Source: Visitnorway

The Sognefjord area

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

Tour suggestions in Stryn and Nordfjord

Explore Stryn and Nordfjord by car. Drive the Old Strynefjell Mountain Road and take a ferry on the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord.

What to do in Stryn and Nordfjord

Go glacier walking, ride a fjord horse, join a guided boat tour. Or try your luck fishing - Stryn and Nordfjord is an eldorado for anglers.

Scenic attractions in Stryn and Nordfjord

Experience the blue ice of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, magnificent mountain scenery, lush valleys and the sea-pounded coast.

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Voss

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Take a cruise on the Geirangerfjord

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Walking offers in the Sognefjord Area

The region includes the UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord, the Jostedalsbreen National Park and the spectacular Nigardsbreen Glacier.

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.
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