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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!

 


Winter Activities in Fjords


Stavanger

Stavanger is Norway’s third largest metropolitan area and it is located on the south west coast of Norway. Stavenger has a great number of colourful wooden architectural structures and it is said to have the largest number of wooden houses in Europe. Its economy is driven by the North Sea oil fields. The principal sightseeing spots of this town include the Norwegian Oil Field Museum, Canned Goods Museum, and the cathedral. Also, an interesting suggestion is to head for the hills. Two of the best day hikes in Norway are located a couple of hours out of town on the beautiful Lysefjorden. Not too far from Stavanger, alpine centres are ready for skiers and snowboarders throughout the winter season. You can travel with a high-speed boat from Bergen to Stavanger or to Lysefjord by bus or boat from Stavanger.

Website: www.destinasjon-stavanger.no/

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Fjords, Norway

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