Fjords of Norway

Hardangerfjord

Hardangerfjorden

Fjords of Norway Fjord of Hardanger - orchard of Norway. In spring, it is buried in flowering trees. In the summer the fjord is similar to any Kuban village: on every street from the branches hang apples and pears, just stretch out your hand - and tear off, tear it off. It is said that the most delicious cherries in the country grow here.

Geirangerfjord

Fjords of Norway A small fjord (only 20 km long) is characterized by a delightful landscape. Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most visited fjords in Norway. Local entertainment: fishing, kayaks, rafting, horseback riding and summer skiing in Stryn.

Ljusefjord

Fjords of Norway Ljusefjord is located in the region of Rüfülke, near the cities of Haugesend and Stavanger. First of all, he is famous for his rock Preikestolen. In this region, outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, rock climbing and base jumping are popular.

Sognefjord

Sognefjorden

Fjords of Norway In addition to the natural beauties that can be viewed from the side of the cruise liner, it is worth paying attention to landmarks on land. The picturesque villages of Balestrand, Fjærland, Flåm, Lördal and the remote Schjölden are located along the banks.

The main natural attraction of Norway, the fjords are the narrow sea bays that formed during the glacial periods. Two of the three longest fjords in the world are located right here - the Geirangerfjord and the Nærefjord, included in the UNESCO list. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, the climate of the Norwegian fjords is soft, and the water almost never freezes. And the Sognefjord, for example, reaches a depth of 1,308 meters below sea level. It is the deepest fjord in Norway, so the navigation of large vessels is open here.

Other popular fjords: the Yairaganger Fjord, the Lysefjord, the Hardangerfjord, the Stavangerfjord, the Shkeldenfjord, the Glomfjord. On their shores there are picturesque fishing villages, and around a dense wall are rocks, with some overthrown waterfalls.

1 Sognefjord
2 Geirangerfjord
3 Narey Fjord
4 Lysefjord
5 Hardanger Fjord
- 5.1 Road
6 Nordfjord
- 6.1 Road
- 6.2 We also recommend

Sognefjord

The Sognefjord is the longest fjord in Norway and the second longest in the world. It is located about 350 km northwest of Oslo and 170 km north of Bergen.

In this region, the Rallarvegen Road (the Road of the Diggers), the most popular bicycle route in Norway, runs.

Geirangerfjord

A small fjord (only 20 km long) is characterized by a delightful landscape. Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most visited fjords in Norway. Waterfalls "Fata Bride" and "Seven Sisters" - the most famous waterfalls of the Geirangerfjord. Local entertainment: fishing, kayaks, rafting, horseback riding and summer skiing in Stryna.

Norwegian fjords

Narey Fjord

The Nareyfjord is a branch of the Sognefjord, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The length of the fjord is 17 km, and in the narrowest part its width is only 300 m. This narrow fjord surrounds mountains with a height of 1700 m.

You can get to the Nærøyfjord by the same routes as before the Sognefjord.

Lysefjord

The Lysefjord is located in the Rüfülke region, not far from the cities of Haugesend and Stavanger. First of all, he is famous for his rock Preikestolen. In this region are popular types of outdoor activities, such as: hiking, horse riding, rock climbing and base jumping.

To get to the Lysefjord from the north or east is a pleasure. After all, there is the picturesque road Rüfülkuevegen that goes between the rv13 and rv520, stretching from the ferry dock in Oanes in the south to Röldal in the north.

Hardanger Fjord

The Hardangerfjord is famous for its fruit gardens and the Folgefonna Glacier, where you can ski even in summer. The length of the fjord is 179 km, it is considered the third longest in the world. The maximum depth is 800 m.

Road

From Oslo

By bus: daily departures to Odda (about 7 hours).

By plane: daily direct flights from Oslo to Bergen. The journey takes about 50 minutes. From the airport there is an express bus to the city center where you can take a bus to Nurheimsund (about 2 hours). Alternatively - take the express boat from Bergen to Rusendal.

By train: there is no trip to Hardanger Fjord, but in Oslo you can take the Bergen railway to Geilo, Voss and Bergen, where cars or buses run to the Hardanger Fjord.

From Bergen

By bus: daily departures to Herhamesend (approximately 1, 5 hours).

By express boat: daily departures from Bergen to Rusendal.

From Stavanger

By bus: daily departures to Odda (approximately 9 hours).

By plane: daily flights from Stavanger to Bergen. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes.

From Trondheim

By plane: daily flights from Trondheim to Bergen (travel time about an hour).

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Nordfjord

The Nordfjord extends from the Jostedalsbreen glacier to the ocean itself, its length is 110 kilometers. Local entertainment: summer skiing in Stryn, visiting West Cape and the historical Selje monastery, hiking, climbing the glacier, fishing, biking, canoeing, rafting, horse riding and more.