Geirangerfjord
A World Heritage fjord where the Seven Sisters falls plunge down sheer walls, the most spectacular natural sight in Norway.
Overview
Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 15 kilometres long, with cliffs up to 1,400 metres high on either side. The Seven Sisters, seven thin streams leaping from the rim into the fjord, is one of Norway's most famous waterfalls. Ways to see it include fjord cruises, kayaks and ferries, as well as the mountain roads that overlook the fjord, with the Eagle Road and Trollstigen both passing nearby.
History
Geirangerfjord was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2005 together with Nærøyfjord, recognising the exceptional glacial landscape of the Norwegian fjords. The villages along its shores have been farming and fishing since medieval times, and the abandoned farm at Skageflå on the cliff ledge bears witness to a hard mountain life.
Highlights
- •The Seven Sisters waterfall
- •Fjord cruises
- •The winding Eagle Road
Practical tips
- •The fjord cruises operate from May to September
- •Book accommodation early, as the village is small
Practical information
- Best time
- May to September
- Tickets
- Cruises about NOK 200 to 400
- Opening hours
- Cruises operate May to September
- Local food
- Salmon, lamb and brown cheese
- Getting around
- Sognefjord is reached by combined rail and ferry routes, and tickets should be booked in advance
- Visa
- Norway is in the Schengen area and requires a short-stay Schengen visa. The fjord region is busiest in summer, so plan transport and accommodation early.
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