Norway’s Top 7 Most Beautiful Fjords

The beautiful coastline of Western Norway features breathtaking fjords offering dazzling views of unsurpassed natural beauty. These coastlines have changed little since the days of the great viking sailors, and many remnants of the regions’ history can be glimpsed along the shorelines. Each fjord has its own personality and they have been given special nicknames.

 

Sognefjord – King of the Fjords

Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, extending more than 250 kilometers inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen Mountains.

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A boat trip along this dramatic channel leads to the charming city of Flåm snuggled into the mountain valley. From there you can hop on the Flåm railway and tour the countryside.

Lysefjord – Light Fjord

Described by Victor Hugo as one of the most terrifying ocean reefs in his book “Toilers of the Sea,” Lysefjordb’s waters plunge to 400 meters below the square topped Preikestolen cliff, known as Pulpit Rock.

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Day hikes to the cliff top during the summer reward travelers with stunning views of this narrow winding waterway.

Vindafjord – Turning Fjord

In the northern section of the Norway coast is the enchanting Vindafjord, named for the dramatic turn in this narrow fjord at Dragneset.

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The winding fjord is dotted with charming hamlets but remains an important center of trade.

Hardangerfjord – The Fjord of Lovers

Known for its beautiful romantic views, the ever changing sunlight across this enchanting fjord adds a magic touch to the area known as “the garden of Norway” where charming farms have beautiful orhards.

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Hardangerfjord is the the second largest fjiord in Norway. Considered the ‘Gateway to the Fjords’ and is a about a 2 hour trip from the city of Bergen.

Nærøyfjord – God of the Sea

Nærøyfjord is officially named for from the norse god ‘Njord’, but the name also refers to the extreme narrowness of its waterways. There are spectacular views for hikers on the Rimstigen trail.

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In 2005, Nærøyfjord became part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Tour, together with neighboring Geirangerfjord.

Geirangerfjord – Venice of the North

Narrow cliffs and 1,700 meter high snow-capped mountains are reflected in the waters of Geirangerfjord, giving an appearance of a city floating under the sea.

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On either side are breathtakingly high waterfalls with names like the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. The southernmost fjord on Norway’s western shore, it is located 120 km from Bergen.

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