In many ways, the fjords of Noways are also a symbol of time and an opportunity to catch a glimpse of a very ancient part of the world. After all, there can be no history as old or visible as these awe-inspiring landscapes, while the local fishermen and farmers still practice the same way of life as their ancestors many moons ago.
While the fjords of Norway are incredibly wild, you can easily access these areas on one of our tours. And during your tour you can also go on fun activities like hiking trips, fjord safaris, kayaking, white water rafting, visit museums and a lot more. Taking an activity while going on one of our tours offers a different and additional perspective but either way, the fjords of Norway offer a truly unforgettable experience.
Travel into the heart of the Norwegian fjord- and mountain landscape, experience the mighty Sognefjord and enjoy scenic train journeys with the Flam Railway and Bergen Railway — all in one ticket! Spectacular fjord, majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls, idyllic orchards and fantastic nature experiences. On this trip you experience the Hardangerfjord in a simple and organized way.
Feast your eyes on the majestic Pulpit Rock soaring into the sky above incredible Lysefjord as you travel in silence on a fully-electric fjord cruise! Experience local flavors and a fantastic fjord landscape on a cider trip in Hardanger from Lofthus or Odda! The trip combines an electric fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord with cider tasting on one of the many orchards along the fjord.
You choose where you want to start the trip and which farms you want to visit. The Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, is surrounded by majestic mountains, charming villages, and mighty waterfalls.
With us, you can easily add activities and accommodation to customize your perfect fjord experience. Want to experience an unknown gem in the Sognefjord and get a taste of the sparkling cider from Sogn?
We take you on a fun RIB boat trip to the hidden gem Finnabotnen in the Sognefjord, the unique fjord village that can not be reached by car. After the tour, you will be given a local food experience at Ciderhuset in Balestrand where you can taste the local cider and enjoy a delicious lunch with local flavors from Sogn. Experience local tastes and a magnificent fjord landscape on a cider tour to Hardanger! This tour includes several cider tastings in the Hardanger, as well as a sustainable fjord cruise with the ultra-modern catamaran Vision of the Fjords.
The word fjord was mostly used in the meaning "where one fares through", which has the same origin as the word "fare" travel. From the hike Oksen in Hardanger. Yes, you can swim in the fjords. The sea temperature can be above 20 degrees in the summertime, perfect for a refreshing dip in the sea. So, when is the best time to visit a fjord? But in this article, you can read more about what to expect in the high, winter and offseason.
What is the weather in the fjords like? Are you planning a trip to Norway to visit our spellbinding, beautiful fjords? Here are some essential packing tips! Are you interested in more inspiration and travel tips from the Bergen region?
Sign up here for our newsletter. Skip To Main Content. My planner Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. What is a fjord? How are the fjords created and how to visit a fjord? From above. Another fine viewpoint is the Geiranger Skywalk on Dalsnibba.
If you have some time to spare in Geiranger, you can take trips inland to some of Norway's finest mountains. Norway's most spectacular road, Trollstigen, is right next to Geiranger.
An excursion along this road will set your pulse racing, whether you are walking, cycling or travelling by car. If you would like to find out more or go on a fjord cruise on Geirangerfjord, you will find all the information you need here.
The fjord cuts 33 kilometres into the mountain massif with its pointed peaks. Some places have no connection to the outside world other than by boat. It is a paradise for hikers, kayakers and skiers. Many people continue to seek tranquility and enjoy the good life here with a view of the fjords and mountains. Mighty Sognefjord extends across much of Western Norway.
Norway's longest fjord is kilometres long and is home to both rich culture and breathtaking scenery. The landscape of Sognefjord is the perfect setting for tranquil fjord cruises, memorable hikes, skiing, fishing and glacier tours.
This is mindfulness at its finest. Sognefjord is also the world's longest ice-free fjord. It extends so far into mainland Norway that it is ends just a few kilometres from Jotunheimen, a mountainous area where you will find most of Norway's highest peaks.
Sognefjord is also one of Norway's deepest fjords, being no less than 1, metres deep at its deepest point. No fewer than 30 fjord arms branch off as the glacier wends its way into the mountains of Western Norway. Some of the valleys which carry on where the fjord ends have a glacier at the end.
The fjords that receive the meltwater from the glaciers have a distinctive emerald green colour. This becomes clearly visible when meltwater from the glaciers colours the fjords green. The largest glacier on the European mainland is the Jostedalsbreen glacier. This glacier is the result of the Little Ice Age and is probably no more than 2, years old.
Jostedalsbreen has many glacier arms, three of which extend towards Sognefjord's many fjords. This is logical enough, because when humans originally settled in Norway after the last ice age, travelling on the water was the only way to get around. Around many of the fjords are relics of both the Bronze Age and the Viking Age. The fjords along the west coast of Norway were largely ice-free due to the warm water transported there by the Gulf Stream.
It made travel by boat possible all year round. The mild climate also made farming possible, there was a plentiful supply of fish along the coast along with excellent opportunities to transport goods to and from the settlements in the fjords and along the Norwegian coast.
The hunting was good too, with elk and deer in the forests, and reindeer on the mountains. You also did not have to travel very far when it was time to set off on another Viking voyage of discovery. The Viking Age lasted from around to In this relatively short period of time, the Vikings managed to leave their mark not only on Norwegian culture, but in Europe too. Thanks to their highly efficient vessels and a large helping of courage, not to mention an adventurous spirit, the Vikings actually got as far as Byzantium modern day Istanbul, Turkey and traded with the Baghdad caliphate.
Many of them also settled in France, Scotland and Ireland. Others emigrated to Iceland, and Leiv Eiriksson established a settlement on a previously unknown continent when he discovered America around the year The Vikings brought back not only riches and slaves with them to Norway, but also Christianity.
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