The Fjord Norway region abounds with waterfalls. Which ones should you see on your trip to Fjord Norway? Here is our list of the 14 most beautiful waterfalls.
Waterfalls are particularly beautiful and impressive during spring when the snow melts in the mountains.
Vøringsfossen is one of the attractions along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda, and it is among the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Its total fall of 182 metres from the Hardangervidda plateau makes it an impressive sight.
Voted the world’s most beautiful waterfall in the ‘World Waterfall Database’. Langfoss is in a beautiful setting along the Åkrafjord, not far from Haugesund. It is possible to walk to the top of the waterfall.
The Seven Sisters are among the most photographed waterfalls in the Geirangerfjord. The waterfall is made up of seven waterfalls that plunge into the fjord, which explains its name. According to legend, all of the sisters are unmarried, and the waterfall on the other side of the fjord (see below) has made many unsuccessful marriage proposals.
Europe's highest waterfall! With its 865 meters, it's an impressive sight. Vinnu originates from the glacier Vinnufonna, which is the largest glacier between Jostedalsbreen and Svartisen.
Låtefossen is a very popular subject for photographers, running under a distinctive stone bridge. Låtefossen is actually two waterfalls, Skarsfossen in the south and Låtefossen in the north. Both descend from Lotevatnet lake. Låtefossen became a popular attraction for German and English tourists already in the 19th century.
Steinsdalsfossen is one of Norway’s most visited waterfalls, and visitors can even walk behind it! There is a nice path from the car park up to the waterfall, which is situated beside Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger.
Tvindefossen is situated not far from Voss and is said to be a source of eternal youth! So bring an empty bottle!
Hengjanefossen cascades down into the Lysefjord, and you can see it on a Rødne fjord cruise from Stavanger. Have an empty bottle at the ready so you can drink water straight from the waterfall!
There is a spectacular bridge across Likholefossen, which is part of the Gaularvassdraget river system. The waterfall is an attraction along Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet.
The impressive Mardalsfossen plunges down into Eikesdalen valley, and it is the fourth tallest free fall waterfall in the world!
Storseterfossen in Geiranger has a good path you can take behind the waterfall!
The Flåm Railway stops at Kjosfossen, which is a very popular photo stop. In summer, mischievous wood nymphs dance beside the waterfall!
Feigefossen is Norway’s highest unregulated waterfall, and it is situated on the southern side of the Lustrafjord.
Vettisfossen is the highest protected waterfall in Norway, with a free fall of 275 metres. The waterfall has been protected by law since 1924.
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