The Geirangerfjord

A UNESCO World Heritage site

Once upon a time, there was a land with majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, rushing waterfalls and lush, green vegetation...

... but this is no fairytale.

In the Geirangerfjord area, it's reality!

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This unique area in Fjord Norway was created over a succession of ice ages, when glaciers carved out deep fjords and shaped the high mountains. With its natural beauty, it's no surprise that Geirangerfjord often appears on lists of the most spectacular places in the world.

Impressive waterfalls cascade down steep mountainsides. The famous falls De syv søstrene ('The Seven Sisters'), Friaren ('The Suitor') and Brudesløret ('The Bridal Veil'), all aptly named, plunge into the fjord in a haze of feather‐light mist.

In addition to the scenery, there are numerous opportunities for hiking, fun outdoor activities and tasty local food and drink!

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Hike the Fosseråsa national hiking trail and pass behind the Storsæter waterfall.

Imagine living on the small farms Skageflå or Knivsflå – clinging on to the mountainside at an elevation of several hundred metres. It's a steep but rewarding hike.

Rent a kayak and enjoy paddling on a shimmering fjord surrounded by tall mountains.

Get ready for an adrenaline rush!

Whizz through the air on a zipline and get your heart racing with some canyoning.

Or go on a winter cruise from Ålesund to Geiranger and experience untouched nature in a dramatic, varied and historic fjord landscape!

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Ready for some dramatic Norwegian roads?

Drive carefully as you navigate the hairpin curves on Ørnevegen (the Eagle Road), on the Norwegian Scenic Route between Trollstigen and Geiranger. And enjoy the scenery from the Ørnesvingen viewing point.

For an even more airy experience, check out the Geiranger Skywalk viewing point at Dalsnibba, 1,500 metres above sea level.

You can drive all the way up!

Are you hungry yet?

Delicious food awaits!

Enjoy the best of nature right on your plate. This area has many restaurants that take pride in serving food with a local twist.

Or do you want to pick your own ingredients?

Simply visit Valldal, known as 'the strawberry valley’ and buy some freshly picked strawberries!

At Lingebakken you can buy fruit and juice made at the farm.

Food and drink

Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.

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After a long day of activities, enjoy a relaxing spa at Hotel Union.

Or spend the night surrounded by natural beauty ...

... in the middle of a picturesque canyon at Juvet Landscape Hotel.

Where to stay

Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.

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In Geiranger, travelling can be a scenic adventure in itself, like this ferry trip from Hellesylt or a fjord cruise from Ålesund.

Mission: Impossible includes one of the biggest stunts in cinema history, shot in Hellesylt.

You can also easily get here by public transport from Åndalsnes or Ålesund, among other places.

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Let's go!

Adventure awaits!

Geiranger and Stranda have achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is completely sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.

Get in-depth travel information on the official website.

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Getting here and around

Get additional travel information on Destination Ålesund & Sunnmøre's official website.

By train

There are daily train departures from Oslo (approx. 5.5 hours) and Trondheim (approx. 4-5 hours) to Åndalsnes, which is the closest railway station.

From Åndalsnes there are year-round bus connections to Ålesund and Sjøholt, and over the Trollstigen Mountain Road to Valldal and Geiranger in the summer.

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By car

The Geirangerfjord is located around 3 hours by car from Ålesund.

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By bus

There are daily express bus departures to the area from Oslo, Trondheim, and Bergen.

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By plane

There are many daily flights from the biggest towns and cities in Norway to Ålesund Airport, which is the closest airport.

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By boat

You can take the car ferry from Hellesylt, and the fjord cruise from Ålesund all year. In summer, you can take the northbound Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Voyage) from Bergen to Geiranger. In the winter, Hurtigruten does not enter the Geirangerfjord but does call at Ålesund, where there is a bus connection to Geiranger. You can also take the Havila Voyages from Ålesund.

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