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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
Photo: visitnorway.com
Photo: visitnorway.com
The road is narrow, but there are almost no cars. You can stop for a swim in the Sognefjord wherever you would like. Photo: visitnorway.com
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.
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Interest:  Glacier walking, Rafting, Biking, Hiking, Riding & Sledding

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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: Visit Norway

River rafting

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.
Interest: Rafting

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Hiking and glacier walking

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.
Interest: Hiking, Glacier walking, Glacier

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.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains

Hiking in the Sognefjord area

The Sognefjord area is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts with a great variety of routes for both experienced and inexperienced adventurers.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Hiking, Fjords & Mountains

Kayaking

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 paddle on the fjord, smiles Elizabeth Peace from the US.
Interest: Canoeing & Kayaking, Fjord

Climbing

Ten recommended climbing places in Norway

Dag E. Haugen, editor of the Norwegian climbing magazine Klatring, gives you his top ten favourite places to climb.
Interest: Climbing, Mountains

Facts about the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord

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Key facts about the Sognefjord area

Sognefjord is the area where you find the Flåm Railway, the Nærøyfjord, Jotunheimen, Jostedalsbreen, Urnes Stave Church and Vettisfossen Waterfall.

Key facts about Hardanger

Hardanger has been an important European tourist destination since the nineteenth century, and is perfect for outdoor adventures or just relaxation.
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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.
Interest: Fjords & Mountains

Hardanger

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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