Pinch yourself: this is real!
Fjord Norway actually looks like this – full of incredible viewpoints that could be taken straight out of a fairy tale. Like Preikestolen in Ryfylke …
… and jaw-dropping waterfalls, like Vøringsfossen.
The region is full of dramatic glaciers you can explore on a guided hike …
… and roads that seem impossible until you drive them – like the Atlantic Road in the Northwest, named “the world's best road trip” by The Guardian.
The western part of Norway is also home to some of the world's most iconic fjords. Lined with mountains, the waterfalls cascade down to the green-blue water below.
The most famous fjords are the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, the Hardangerfjord and Nordfjord, and the 205-kilometre-long Sognefjord. But you will also love the less-visited fjords. The region is home to hundreds of them!
They are beautiful in summer …
… but just as stunning in spring, when colourful flowers dot the fields.
Or in autumn, when the leaves turn into a riot of red, orange, and yellow hues.
Explore the fjords in all their serenity from water level in a kayak or on a boat trip …
… or lace up your hiking boots for an active day. You can find great trails almost everywhere in Fjord Norway.
Some hikes are challenging, even for experienced hikers. Other treks are short and easy, yet equally stunning.
… or see the majestic mountains towering up the water on a fjord cruise.
(PS: Check out winter highlights in Hardanger and on the journey from Bergen to Flåm.)
Don’t miss the Flåm Railway, voted one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys.
You can experience it on the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour, with departures from Bergen and Oslo.
Both the Bergen and Rauma lines are also on Lonely Planet’s list of Europe’s most scenic train journeys!
You can also take in the scenery on one of several Norwegian Scenic Routes that zigzag their way through the rugged landscape of mountains and fjords.
Fjord Norway is much larger than it looks on the map, so do stay for a few weeks – or focus on one part of the region.
And make plenty of stops to enjoy the food.
Sample fresh seafood from the sea and the fjord, locally sourced meat, and some of the most delicious fruit you have ever tasted – buy it fresh from a roadside stall or sip award-winning cider and juice from the farms in Hardanger or the Sognefjord region.
The coastline is an adventure in itself, full of fascinating islands, like Grip. Here, many of the houses were washed out to sea in a massive storm in 1804, but were since rebuilt since the island is an important fishing community.
Fjord Norway is also a region of beautiful towns and cities.
For many tourists, Bergen is a natural starting point. As a former Norwegian capital and key Hanseatic city, it’s full of historical treasures, including UNESCO-listed Bryggen, and a vibrating cultural scene with theatre, concerts and festivals held year-round.
But Bergen is not the only city in this part of Norway.
Norway's west coast is also home to the lovely art nouveau city of Ålesund (pictured), the culinary city of Stavanger, and Haugesund, with its rich Viking history.
Do you love a good hike? Picture yourself here, at Trolltunga!
It's just one of many picturesque destinations in this part of the country.