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Geirangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord Norway
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Geirangerfjord, Norway

The Geirangerfjord

Stunning nature included on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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Location

The Geirangerfjord is located in the county of Møre og Romsdal, north in Fjord Norway.

Facts

The Geirangerfjord is a 15-kilometre long fjord that is included on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.  One of Norway’s most visited fjords. Brudesløret (the Bridal Veil) and De syv søstrene are two of the most famous waterfalls diving into the Geirangerfjord.

What to do

Popular activities on and around the fjord are fishing, canoe trips, rafting, riding, summer skiing at Stryn, and of course fjord cruises. 

Accommodation

Choose between hotels, cabins and camp sites. For a special place to stay try Hotel Union Geiranger which has been welcoming guest for more than one hundred years, or stay at Villa Utsikten Hotel & Restaurant which offers stunning views of the Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters waterfall.

Getting to the Geirangerfjord

From Oslo
The Geirangerfjord lies approximately 455 kilometres northwest of Oslo.

  • By bus:
    Daily departures to Ålesund (approximately 10 hours). In Ålesund change to the bus to Geiranger (approximately 110 kilometres). For timetables and booking, please contact Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • By plane:
    Daily departures from Oslo to Ålesund Airport Vigra. Flight time approximately 55 minutes. For timetables and booking, please contact SAS. Continue with the airport bus Ålesund’s main bus station Moa, and then change to the bus to Geiranger.
  • By car:
    The drive from Oslo to Geiranger takes approximately seven hours. Follow the E 6 from Oslo to Otta, and then follow Rv 15 to Langvatnet. Here you turn right at Rv 63 and continue down to Geiranger.

From Bergen
The Geirangerfjord lies approximately 345 kilometres north of Bergen.

  • By bus:
    Daily departures to Ålesund (approximately nine hours). In Ålesund change to the bus to Geiranger (approximately 110 kilometres). For timetables and booking, please contact Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • By car:
    The drive from Bergen to Geiranger takes approximately six hours (ferries not included). Follow the E 39 from Bergen. Ferries between Oppedal and Lavik. Continue on the E 39 to Byrkjelo via Førde. From Byrkjelo take Rv 60 to Stryn, and from Stryn continue on Rv 15 to Langvatnet. Turn left and follow Rv 63 down to Geiranger.
  • By plane:
    Daily departures from Bergen to Ålesund Airport Vigra. Flight time approximately 45 minutes. For timetables and booking, please contact SAS. Continue with the airport bus Ålesund’s main bus station Moa, and then change to the bus to Geiranger.
  • By boat:
    During the summer you can take Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Express) from Bergen to Geiranger. In the winter, Hurtigruten does not enter the Geirangerfjord but goes to Ålesund. You then have to catch a bus from Ålesund to Geiranger (approximately 110 kilometres). For timetables and booking, please contact Hurtigruten.

From Trondheim
The Geirangerfjord lies approximately 380 kilometres southwest of Trondheim.

  • By bus:
    Daily departures to Ålesund (approximately eight hours). In Ålesund change to the bus to Geiranger (approximately 110 kilometres). For timetables and booking, please contact Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • By plane:
    Daily departures from Trondheim to Ålesund Airport Vigra. Flight time approximately 45 minutes. For timetables and booking, please contact SAS. Continue with the airport bus Ålesund’s main bus station Moa, and then change for the bus to Geiranger.
  • By car:
    The drive from Trondheim to Geiranger takes approximately six hours. Follow the E 6 from Trondheim to Strand, via Dombås. Then follow Rv 15 to Langvatnet, before turning right at Rv 63 down to Geiranger.
  • By boat:
    During the summer you can take Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Express) from Trondheim to Geiranger. In the winter, Hurtigruten does not enter the Geirangerfjord but goes to Ålesund. You then have to catch a bus from Ålesund to Geiranger (approximately 110 kilometres). For timetables and booking, please contact Hurtigruten.
Last updated: 2009-04-25
Geirangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway
Geirangerfjord, Norway
Geirangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway
Geirangerfjord, Norway

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Attractions in the areas of the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen

The spectacular nature, with the Geirangerfjord and the Trollstigen Mountain Road, is the top attraction.
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About the Geirangerfjord

Key facts about Ålesund and Sunnmøre

Ålesund is the largest municipality with 40.000 inhabitants.

Tourist information in the areas of the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen

Visit one of the tourist information offices for updated information on accommodation, public transport, hiking and activities.

Tourist information in Ålesund and Sunnmøre

The Tourist Information in Ålesund is situated at Skateflukaia, right in the town centre.
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