The Seven Sisters Waterfalls in Geiranger
The Seven Sisters Waterfalls is a waterfall in Geirangerfjord, Norway. The separate streams fall from the northern wall of Geirangerfjord, opposite the waterfall known as the Suitor.
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About The Seven Sisters Waterfalls
The Seven Sisters are a group of waterfalls descending from the northern wall of Geirangerfjord. In periods of strong snowmelt, seven separate streams can be seen dropping over the cliff in parallel; at other times some channels are faint or dry. The falls face the waterfall known as the Suitor, a pairing that has generated local stories about the sisters and their unsuccessful admirer.
The waterfalls are part of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord landscape and are best understood from the water, where the full height of the cliff and the historic farms above it become visible. Knivsflå lies on a ledge close to the falls, illustrating how farming communities used small shelves of cultivable land high over the fjord. The number and strength of the streams depend on snowpack, temperature and recent rain, so the view changes markedly through the season.
Visiting The Seven Sisters Waterfalls
See the falls from a scheduled ferry or sightseeing boat between Geiranger and Hellesylt; Ørnesvingen also gives a distant overview. Late spring and early summer usually bring stronger flow, but always confirm boat schedules and weather before travelling.
