GEOPARKS

Where nature tells its story

You don’t have to be a geologist to be amazed.

Imagine standing in a landscape shaped by volcanoes, glaciers, and oceans – where every cliff, stone, and valley tells a story shaped over millions of years.

Across Norway, five UNESCO Global Geoparks invite you to explore geological wonders, local culture and outdoor adventures.

Magma Geopark

A visit to Magma Geopark in southwestern Norway is the closest you’ll get to walking on the Moon, without ever leaving Earth. The dramatic lunar landscape is the result of a rare rock type called anorthosite, the very same rock type found on the moon.

Discover the three historic Southern Norwegian wooden house towns, Flekkefjord, Egersund and Sogndalstrand, and explore the wild country roads.

Magma Geopark highlights

Magma UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Southwestern Norway and spans the municipalities of Egersund, Flekkefjord, Sokndal, Bjerkreim, and Lund.

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Trollfjell Geopark

Named after trolls and full of myth, Trollfjell Geopark stretches across one of Norway’s largest continuous strandflats on the coast of Central Norway.

This glacier-carved coastal landscape dotted with thousands of islands and peaks, like the legendary Torghatten on the Helgeland coast, is known for its famous rock hole.

Go island hopping along the Helgeland coast

Inside the park, you'll find Leka Island in Trøndelag – Norway's Geological National Monument.

The island’s unique red and yellow rock landscape was shaped by ancient continental collisions, meaning you're actually standing on a bit of America! With layers of oceanic crust being exposed, Leka is one of the few places in the world where you can walk on Earth's interior!

Trollfjell Geopark highlights

Trollfjell Geopark is on the coast of central Norway, in the counties of Nordland and Trøndelag. It covers six areas: Brønnøy, Vega, Vevelstad, Sømna, Bindal, and Leka.

Visit Helgeland Explore Trøndelag

Sunnhordland Geopark

Discover Sunnhordland Geopark in Fjord Norway, and its landscape shaped by fire, ice, and time.

Volcanoes, plate tectonics and glaciers have carved a region that stretches from the open sea to alpine mountains, where thousands of islands lie scattered along the coast and waterfalls tumble into deep blue fjords.

Geopark Sunnhordland highlights

Located in Fjord Norway, Geopark Sunnhordland became a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2023.

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Gea Norvegica Geopark

Gea Norvegica, Scandinavia’s first UNESCO Global Geopark, features the Fen Complex near Ulefoss in Telemark – the remains of a 580-million-year-old volcano and one of Europe’s most unique geological sites.

One of the highlights is a visit to Mølen in Larvik, Vestfold, the popular tourist spot shown in the picture. The park is also home to larvikite, a rare, shimmering blue type of rockfound in Larvik and used in buildings worldwide.

Gea Norvegica Geopark highlights

Located in the counties of Telemark and Vestfold, the geopark spans the municipalities of Larvik, Bamble, Kragerø, Nome, Porsgrunn, Siljan, and Skien.

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The Fjord Coast Regional and Geopark

About two hours north of Bergen in Fjord Norway, this geopark showcases visible traces of the Caledonian Mountain Range, which once towered higher than the Himalayas, over 400 million years ago.

Explore a breathtaking mix of stunning fjords, towering peaks, unique rock formations, and countless small islands dotting the coastline.

The Fjord Coast Regional and Geopark highlights

The park is located in Fjord Norway and spans the municipalities of Solund, Hyllestad, Fjaler, Askvoll, and Sunnfjord.

Norway's Geoparks

What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?

It’s more than just rocks! A Geopark is an area with internationally geological significance, with a strategy for sustainable development. To earn Geopark status, the region shows how its geology has shaped everything from wildlife and farming to culture, industry, and transport. And it doesn’t stop there – to become an official Geopark, the area must be approved by both the European Geoparks Network and UNESCO. Once that’s done, it’s proudly part of UNESCO’s Global Network of Geoparks, connecting it to the world’s most incredible natural wonders.

Which UNESCO Global Geoparks are there in Norway?

Norway is home to five UNESCO Global Geoparks:

Gea Norvegica
Magma Geopark
Trollfjell Geopark
Geopark Sunnhordaland
Fjordkysten Regional- and Geopark

What are the aims of a UNESCO Global Geopark?
A Geopark seeks to deepen visitors' understanding of climate change and natural hazards, enrich their knowledge of the area's unique landscape features, strengthen local identity, and foster economic growth within the community.

Sources: Store Norske Leksikon / Norges geologiske undersøkelse (NGU)

Nature comes first

The area you are entering is part of a geopark, where landscapes and geological formations have been shaped over millions of years. They are living outdoor museums and require our respect and care. By behaving responsibly, we help preserve not only the remarkable natural heritage but also the ecosystems and wildlife that depend on it. This ensures that future generations can enjoy the same beauty and wonder that you experience today.