Geirangerfjord
UNESCO fjord with towering cliffs, waterfalls, and abandoned farms.
Ideal: Ideal for nature, fjord views, photography, and Norwegian road trips.
Fifteen kilometres long, up to 260 metres deep, with walls rising to 1,400 metres on either side; it joined the UNESCO list in 2005. Two facing waterfalls are named the Seven Sisters and the Suitor. Abandoned mountain farms on terraces on the steep slopes could only be reached by rope, and according to stories children were tied at the waist so they would not fall off the cliff. The crack on the Åkerneset slope overlooking the fjord is monitored constantly: if a mass breaks away, a giant wave in the fjord is calculated.
Why go?
- To see one of the most iconic UNESCO-listed Norwegian fjords
- To experience waterfalls, mountains, and fjord scenery at once
- To build a strong nature route by boat tour or viewpoints
Travel tip
Always check the weather — views can close in mist, but in clear weather the experience is far more impressive.
