Norwegian FjordsNorway
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Deep blue water slicing between 1,000m vertical cliffs, with waterfalls plunging from snow-capped peaks. The fjords of western Norway — Geirangerfjord, Sognefjord, Nærøyfjord — define nature at its most dramatic.
Best Time to Visit
June to August
Daily Budget
$120-250/day
luxury tier
Weather
Maritime. Cool summers (15-20°C), mild winters by Arctic standards (0-5°C on the coast). Rain frequent year-round. June-August driest.
Top Things to Do in Norwegian Fjords
- Geirangerfjord — UNESCO-listed fjord with the Seven Sisters waterfalls
- Trolltunga — iconic rock formation jutting 700m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet
- Flåm Railway — one of the steepest railway lines in the world
- Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) — 604m flat cliff over Lysefjord
- Bergen — colourful Bryggen wharf and gateway to the fjords
Travel Tips
- 1.Norway in a Nutshell tour combines train, bus, and ferry in one spectacular day trip
- 2.Wild camping is legal in Norway (allemannsretten) — bring a tent and save on accommodation
- 3.Summer daylight lasts until midnight — you get enormous days for hiking