The Geirangerfjord is one of the most beautiful scenery in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The symbiosis of sea and mountains here creates a fascinating variety of nature: waterfalls by steep cliffs, pristine forests and marine mammals.
The Geirangerfjord radiates a very special atmosphere out. If you follow the stream of water with the boat and looks up at the steep cliffs, is one impressed by the majestic Nature Norway. With luck, the visitor is given to even the natural spectacle that accompanied the whale boat through the fjord.
The Geiranger fjord in Norway
About 2.5 million years mined glacier water deep V-shaped valleys in the mountains of Norway and let there arise the fjords of the west coast. The Geirangerfjord lies approximately 200 kilometers in a straight line northeast of Bergen and around 280 km as the crow flies northwest of Oslo.
Named the 15 kilometers long and between 0.6 and 1.3 kilometers wide fjord after lying at its inner end City Geiranger. The Geirangerfjord is the Continuation of Sunnylv, A branch of the Storfjord.
The Geirangerfjord as attraction
A special treat is a ride on the Hellesylt-Geiranger ferry or on the Hurtigruten. From the boat is a great place to observe nature. Highlights include the Waterfalls “Seven Sisters” or “Free” and “Bridal Veil”But also the curvy ride on the “Eagle Road” with a beautiful view over the fjord.
Are in the landscape on the shore and in water there is a large variety of flora and fauna. Many animals that live here are in danger of extinction elsewhere. But also the flora bears unexpected fruit, especially in summer, because for a few weeks it will never be dark on the Geirangerfjord. At 24 hours of sunlight during the summer the apricots grown in the Geirangerfjord in Norway. The nature of Norway keeps new Sights ready for visitors.