THE FJORDS
Once in a lifetime...
...you have to experience this.
Impressive waterfalls. Grazing goats. Places where time moves at its own pace.
Giant glaciers shaped these underwater valleys, where salty arms of the sea embrace the feet of the majestic mountains.
The word "Fjord" comes from the Norse fjorðr, meaning to go, pass or cross over.
It has the same origin as the verb å fare, to travel.
Something the many Vikings that once resided in this area were particularly good at.
...you can probably also guess where the word farvel (farewell) originates!
Today, modern Vikings cross the fjords in lots of different ways.
Wooohaa!
Oraaaah...
Enjoy a super-silent electrical day cruise on a UNESCO-listed fjord.
Norway has thousands of fjords, the most famous of which you will find in Fjord Norway, in the western part of the country.
Fjord Norway is also a hiking paradise (but don't worry, you can also cheat and catch a ride to the top in a gondola on some mountains!).
Stay for a while and experience the quiet tranquillity of one of the many quaint fjord villages.
You will also find pristine, dramatic fjordscapes in Northern Norway, like the famous Trollfjorden (pictured here).
A cruise along The Coastal Route aboard Hurtigruten or Havila lets you see all the most famous fjords in one trip!
Norway also has urban fjords, like the Oslofjord, full of fascinating WWII history...
...and very tasty fjords, like the renowned apple and cider heaven, the Hardangerfjord.
If you want to have the fjords for yourself, travel outside of summer! The fjords will give you a unique and magical experience in every season!