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Fjords

Fjords cannot be overlooked when speaking of the beauty of Norway. The western coast of Norway is the fjord area where the coastline forms into a dazzlingly complex pattern.

Cruising is the most common way of enjoying the impressive cliffs, with glaciers hovering at the top, although hiking and trekking trips through this unique natural wonderland while staying overnight at villages are also recommended.

The four main fjords are Geirangerfjord, Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord, each offering unique scenery. The gateway to the fjords is a town which, under the name of Hanza, flourished as a harbor town in the middle ages; but that is nowadays known as Bergen.

Welcome to Norway’s fjords!

 


Sports & Adventures in Fjords


Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen)

At the Briksdalsbreen you will experience a powerful glacier. You can go right up close to the glacier either by foot or by horse-drawn carriage from the lodge at the entrance of the glacier. This is an adventure not to miss.

Website: www.briksdalsbre.no


Folgefonna Glacier Summer Ski Centre

Folgefonna Summer Ski Centre is situated on the glacier at 1,200 metres above sea level, 19 km from Jondal ferry quay. It is the third largest summer ski centre in Norway and it provides fine conditions for snowboard, alpine and cross-country skiing. To ski in the summer is a fantastic experience so for the ski lover this is a great outdoor activity to do in the summer.

Website: www.folgefonn.no


Geiranger

Geirnager is a small village that is situated in the centre of the Geirangerfjord. This small village hosts thousands of hiking tourists during summer time.

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