Sognefjord

The approximately 30,000 inhabitants in the area live together in small, idyllic villages along the fjords and in the valleys. Skjolden is the innermost village and home to around 200 people.

Other places well worth a visit is Lærdal, where you can marvel the Borgund stave church, and Flåm, where the Flåmsbana Railway takes you from the fjord to the top of the mountains. There are several options for getting to Sognefjord and around.

There are strong food traditions in the Sognefjord area, and the mild climate, fresh air and abundance of lush mountain pastures mean that the Sognefjord area produces fresh ingredients of high quality. The area is particularly well known for its fruit, berries, lamb, game, mountain trout and goat cheese.

The mountain areas surrounding the innermost part of Sognefjorden are amongst Norway’s most popular hiking areas. Jotunheimen National Park, Jostedalsbreen National Park, Breheimen, the Aurlandsdalen valley and the Utladalen valley are all well-known mountain areas. Besides hiking, other popular activities in the area include rafting, mountaineering, rock climbing, summer skiing and mountain biking.

Find more inspiration on Sognefjord’s official website.