Do you dream of stunning fjords, towering mountains, dazzling glaciers and thundering waterfalls? Welcome to Fjord Norway.
The western part of Norway is called Fjord Norway – with good reason. The many fjords mean that the region is blessed with fantastic scenery like nowhere else in the world. The best known fjords are the Lysefjord, Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord, Nærøyfjord, Nordfjord and Geirangerfjord. The fjords in Fjord Norway are easy accessible, since people have lived in small villages and on farms along the fjords since time immemorial. The road network is well developed and there are excellent boat and ferry services. The fjords of Norway have nonetheless retained their natural beauty and feeling of untouched nature.
Some natural and cultural treasures are so important that they belong to all of humanity. Four of these UNESCO World Heritage attractions are located in Fjord Norway. The Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are considered the finest examples of the fjord landscape of Western Norway Bryggen; the Hanseatic Wharf in Bergen is an example of a building tradition that dates back almost 900 years. Urnes stave church in Luster is the oldest stave church in the world.
There is a wide range of fascinating cultural attractions and varied events in Fjord Norway that are well worth a visit. Many tourists find the history and culture of the places they visit an important part of their holiday, as it helps to understand the people and development in a country and adds value to the total experience. In Fjord Norway, there is a wide range of historical sites and attractions to visit. Stave churches and other historical buildings, viking history, fjord cruises, Norwegian traditional handicrafts, art exhibitions, music festivals and cultural events.
An active holiday can be the best way to experience and take in the dramatic scenery of Fjord Norway. Fjord Norway offers lots of ‘soft’ adventures that everyone can enjoy, as well as activities that are ideal for travellers looking for more extreme challenges. There is a wide range of guided activities, making these adventures more accessible for everyone. You may prefer hiking in the mountains and easy country walks, guided glacier hikes, canoeing and kayaking, skiing (all yar round), diving or sailing along the unique coastline of the region.
Nine of the 20 highest waterfalls in the world are in Norway, and most of them cascade down the mountainsides of Fjord Norway. The Seven Sisters form a veil of water as they cascade into the Geirangerfjord. Vøringsfossen is Norway's most famous waterfall – as a magnificent sight in itself, and because of its size and its location beside one of the main roads between Oslo and Bergen. With a free fall of 297 metres, the Mardalsfossen holds the record for the highest vertical fall in northern Europe. Glaciers Eleven of Norway's 20 glaciers are in Fjord Norway. Experienced glacier guides will ensure that the expedition is tailored to meet level of the physical fitness and wishes of the group. Your guests will get an unforgettable impression of the glacier, with its endless white expanses, its deep crevasses, and its magical light filtered through ice.
There are five national park visitor centres in Fjord Norway. The Breheimsenteret glacier centre in Jostedal and the Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjærland are two of them. These two centres highlight the formation and development of the glaciers. The glacier museum in Fjærland has an exhibition on climate change and how it is affecting the glaciers. During winter, there is also an extraordinary sight at Nigardsbreen glacier, where you can visit the glacier caves underneath the glaciers.
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