The Fjords
History and lush landscapes are found along the fjords. Bergen is the largest city in the fjord region of Norway, spanning the country’s southern west coast. Here you’ll find a fantastically preserved old town that harkens back to the establishment of the Hanseatic League in the area in the year 1360.
Most popular
Most popular attractions along the fjords
Flåm
Nestled in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, the tiny village of Flåm (pop. 400)...
Loen
Loen, a small village tucked away in the inner part of the Nordfjord region, offers some...
Eagle Road
The steepest section of Road 63 between Geiranger and Eidsdal is called Ørnevegen, or...
Trondheim
This is a city with a long and interesting history, but the first thing you’ll notice...
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More attractions along the fjords
Bergen
Norway’s second largest city with a population of about 270,000, Bergen is known as the...
Bryggen
Bryggen is without a doubt Bergen’s top attraction, and considering how colourful it is,...
Pulpit Rock
Rising an impressive 604 metres (1982 ft) above the Lysefjord, Preikestolen or Pulpit...
Nærøyfjord
This beautiful fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will take your breath away. The...
Lysefjord
Located just a day trip from Stavanger is the beautiful Lysefjord. The name translates...
Stavanger
With its roots in the Viking Age, Stavanger earned its position among the most important...
Old Town of Stavanger
At the heart of Stavanger is the city’s Old Town (Gamle Stavanger), with its narrow...
Fløibanen Funicular
For incredible views over Bergen and its surrounding landscapes, take the Fløibanen...
Bergen Museum
Located in Bergen’s city centre is a cluster of museums belonging to the Bergen Museum —...
KODE Art Museums of Bergen
KODE is one of the largest art, craft, design and music museums in all of Scandinavia,...
Gamlehaugen Mansion
The stately Gamlehaugen mansion is the official holiday residence of the Norwegian Royal...
Voss
The Voss area is considered the “Adventure Capital of Norway” with its numerous outdoor...
Ulvik
The small rural hamlet of Ulvik lies on the shores of the beautiful Hardangerfjord,...
Eidfjord
With its unique natural environment, Eidfjord is among Norway’s hidden gems. This area...
Vøringfossen
Vøringfossen is one of the most visited waterfalls in Norway. The falls are 183 metres...
Hardangervidda National Park
Designated as a national park in 1981, Hardangervidda National Park is the largest in...
Stalheimskleiva
Norway has a reputation for dramatic winding mountain roads, but one in particular...
Ålesund
Situated on a cluster of small islands at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord is Ålesund,...
Gudvangen
Gudvangen, which roughly translates to “field of the gods by the water”, has been...
Flåm Railway
Known as one of the most beautiful railways in the world, the journey on the Flåm...
Flåm Church
The Flåm Church (Flåm Kyrkje) is situated in the old part of Flåm, about 3 km (2 miles)...
Fretheim
The Swiss chalet-style Fretheim Hotel in Flåm was originally a farm until word of the...
Ægir Microbrewery
To taste the “beer of the gods” during your visit to Flåm, stop into this popular...
Myrdal
High up in Norway’s mountainous “rooftop” at 866 metres (2,841 ft) above sea level is...
Aurlandsfjord
The Aurlandsfjord is a 17-kilometre arm of the world’s second longest fjord, the...
Sognefjord
Sognefjord is the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. At its deepest, the fjord is...
Sogndal
Sogndal is a rural municipality running alongside the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and...
Jostedal Glacier
The Jostedal glacier (Jostedalsbreen) is the largest icecap in mainland Europe,...
Geirangerfjord
Considered among the most beautiful fjord in the world, the Geirangerfjord will take...
Seven Sisters & Bridal Veil
Two of the most spectacular highlights of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord are the Seven...
Åndalsnes
Tucked among the Romsdal Alps is the small village of Åndalsnes. With Europe’s tallest...
Nidaros Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace
Formally known as Nidaros, Trondheim was also the religious centre of Norway in its...
Bakklandet
This is the area of Trondheim you’re most likely to recognise from postcards and travel...
The Church of Our Lady
Located by Trondheim’s market square is the Church of Our Lady (Vår Frue Kirke). Like...
Trondheim Art Museum
Nearby Nidaros Cathedral is the Trondheim Art Museum (Kunstmuseum), displaying Norway’s...
Trondheim Maritime Museum
Located in an old penitentiary dating back to 1725, the Maritime Museum (Sjøfartsmuseet)...
Trøndelag Folk Museum
Located on the west side of Trondheim is the Trøndelag Folk Museum (Trøndelag...
Ringve
The Ringve Museum is dedicated to music and musical instruments from all over the world....
Stiftsgården
Stiftsgården is the official residence of the Norwegian Royal Family in Trondheim, and...
Atlantic Ocean Road
The Atlantic Ocean Road (Atlanterhavsveien) is an 8.3-kilometre (5.2 mi) long section of...
Trollstigen
The northernmost section of Road 63 between Åndalsnes and Valldal is called Trollstigen...
Molde
The small city of Molde was originally a trading post in the Middle Ages and by the late...
Kristiansund
A scenic drive on the Atlantic Ocean Road brings you to Kristiansund, a bustling harbour...
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