Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord is a fjord in Geiranger, Norway. Together with Nærøyfjord, it forms the UNESCO-listed West Norwegian Fjords natural heritage site.
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About Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord is the 15-kilometre inner arm of the Storfjord system between Hellesylt and Geiranger. Together with Nærøyfjord, it forms the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage property, inscribed in 2005 for an exceptionally well-preserved glacial landscape. Ice carved the deep, narrow fjord and its steep walls, while later rockfalls, avalanches and running water continued to shape the slopes.
The fjord is known for waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters, the Suitor and the Bridal Veil. High on ledges above the water are historic farms including Skageflå and Knivsflå, reminders of how families once lived and worked on terrain that appears almost inaccessible from below. A ferry or sightseeing boat reveals the scale of the cliffs and waterfalls most clearly, while Flydalsjuvet, Ørnesvingen and Dalsnibba show the same landscape from very different elevations.
Visiting Geirangerfjord
Experience the fjord by scheduled ferry, sightseeing boat or one of the established viewpoints around Geiranger. Waterfalls are usually strongest during snowmelt, while cloud and low visibility can hide the upper slopes; check current ferry, road and weather information before choosing your route.
