The Geirangerfjord
6216 Geiranger
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Formed in the shape of an S, nature herself has provided the first letter for many of the superlatives often used to describe the Geirangerfjord; stupendous, stunning, spectacular. Another often-used phrase used to describe the 20-kilomtre long between Hellesylt and Geiranger is “The pearl of the fjords”.
The unique and exceptionally beauty has been confirmed by UNESCO by its inclusion on the World Heritage List in 2005.
You would have to be exceptionally blasé if you failed to be impressed by this astounding creation of Mother Nature, dramatised by the will of man to maintain a foothold on the steep mountainsides and glean a living here.
Impressive falls cast cascades of thundering water from almost vertical mountainsides, or tease the cliffs with feather-light gossamer veils of mist whose mission seems to be to create a never-ending display of ever changing rainbows to fill us with delight and wonder.
Let the breeze stroke your hair and the veils of soft mist kiss your cheeks while you feed the gull that follows you with a watchful eye into the reaches of the fjord. You will soon witness the famous falls, Dei sju systre, Friaren and Brudesløret (the Seven Sisters, the Suitor and the Bride’s Veil)and high up the steep cliff sides, or almost down at the waters edge you will see the now deserted alpine and fjord farms, that spice your experience and bear witness to a lost time in history, a time that’s difficult to comprehend in our modern world.
Amongst many smaller farms you will see Skageflå, Knivsflå, Blomberg, Matvik and Syltevik.
At its deepest the Geirangerfjord is almost 260 metres, and the mountains that surround it reach up to 1600-1700 metres above the waters of the fjord.
Formed in the shape of an S, nature herself has provided the first letter for many of the…
Friaren –The Suitor – lies on the opposite bank to Dei sju systre – The Seven Sisters –…
The ”Seven Sisters” are among the most photographed waterfalls in Geirangerfjorden. They…
Friaren –The Suitor – lies on the opposite bank to Dei sju systre – The Seven Sisters –…
Ørnevegen –Eagle Road – is the name given to the steepest stretch of road up the mountain…
Ørnevegen –Eagle Road – is the name given to the steepest stretch of road up the mountain…
Geiranger Church is an octagonal church built in 1842 in timber, seating 120. The…
Geiranger Church is an octagonal church built in 1842 in timber, seating 120. The…
Unique collection of veteran cars
Many of the beautiful cars used to show tourists…
Fjord Ranger Base Camp programme
Customised outdoor activity programme for…
Norwegian Fjordcenter - an experience for all ages We tell you the story about the UNESCO…
Flydalsjuvet offers an impressive view and is an excellent point for photography, with a…
Storseterfossen – a waterfall you can actually walk behind. A well-prepared footpath with…
This specially marked road section, which has been named Knuten – the Knot – is still the…
This specially marked road section, which has been named Knuten – the Knot – is still the…
Imagine standing on a mountain top, breathing good mountain air and enjoying the views…
Fjordsightseeing Geiranger by boat, Stranda
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