Norway's Top 5 Fjords - Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Fjord Adventure
Sognefjord: The King of the Fjords
Unique features:
- Vast and varied landscapes – a full fjord experience
- Rich cultural heritage with stave churches and Viking history
- Charming villages and a variety of outdoor activities
Must see highlights:
- The beautiful fjord village of Balestrand, with charming architecture and artistic heritage
- The Jostedalen Glacier - experience a branch of this massive glacier up close, with a fjord cruise to the Bøyabreen
- Stegastein Viewpoint - breathtaking panoramic views
Those seeking a full fjord experience with plenty of options for exploration and activities.
Nærøyfjord: The Narrow and intimate UNESCO World Heritage site
Unique features:
- Narrow passages with steep mountain sidesallows for an intimate nature experience
- Dramatic scenery and untouched landscapes
- Gudvangen, located at the end of the Nærøyfjord, has a rich Viking heritage
Don’t miss:
- The Viking Village of the peaceful fjord village Gudvangen
- Flåm and the Flåm Railway
- Witness the majestic fjords from above on a scenic Nærøyfjord Hike
Geirangerfjord: Famous Iconic Beauty and UNESCO status
Unique features:
- Spectacular waterfalls like the Seven Sisters and the Suitor
- Dramatic landscapes with charming mountain farms clinging to steep cliffs
- Excellent photo opportunities from severalpanoramic viewpoints
Must-see highlights:
- Seven Sisters Waterfall – get close to Norway’s most photographed waterfall on a scenic fjord cruise
- Skageflå Mountain Farm–a historic farm with stunning views accessible by boat or hike
- Eagle's Bend Viewpoint (Ørnesvingen) - a hairpin turn on the mountain road offering panoramic views of the fjord
Hardangerfjord: Waterfalls, scenic fjord cruise and local culture
Unique features:
- Famous for its abundant fruit farms and charming fjord villages
- The impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall and National Park
- Cultural richness and local tastes
Must-see highlights:
- Vøringsfossen Waterfall - one of Norway's most visited natural attractions
- Quaint fjord villages with blossoming fruit orchards
- Cider tasting at local farms
- Outdoor adventures and world-class hiking trails.
Lysefjord: Home of Iconic Norwegian Landmarks
Unique features:
- Dramatic, steep cliff walls rising directly from the fjord
- Home to some of Norway's most famous natural landmarks
- Excellent hiking opportunities
Must-see highlights:
- Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) - a flat mountain plateau with spectacular views
- Lysefjord cruise with a spectacular view of steep cliffs and waterfalls
- Kjeragbolten - boulder wedged between two cliffs
Choosing Your Perfect Fjord Adventure
- For grand scale and variety: Sognefjord
- For dramatic, narrow passages: Nærøyfjord
- For iconic fairytale landscapes and panoramic viewpoints: Geirangerfjord
- For a blend of natural highlights, waterfalls and local culture: Hardangerfjord
- For iconic landmarks and adventurous hikes: Lysefjord
Norway in a Nutshell® and our popular Nutshell tours
Experience an iconic tour of Norway's stunning UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord and ride two of the world's most beautiful railways - the Bergen Railway and the famous Flåm Railway.
Enjoy a fjord cruise on the spectacular Sognefjord, the second longest fjord in the world. Experience two of the world’s most beautiful train rides, the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.
Experience the crown jewel of Norway's fjords – the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. Journey the spectacular Trollstigen Mountain Pass, and discover breathtaking viewpoints.
Discover the exceptional beauty of the Hardangerfjord, one of Norway's premier destinations, on this tour. Explore local life, visit fjord villages and experience famous waterfalls.
This tour takes you to Preikestolen, the Pulpit Rock, one of Norway’s most photographed natural attractions. The tour includes a fjord cruise on the scenic Lysefjord and the charming city of Stavanger.
Cruise Norway's longest and deepest fjord, the stunning Sognefjord combined with the famous Flåm Railway. Experience beautiful scenery and cultural heritage on a relaxing winter adventure.
Popular multi-day tours including Norway in a Nutshell®
Experience two of the world's most spectacular fjords. This tour combines scenic rail journeys and fjord cruises to give you the best of Norway.
Experience the iconic Preikestolen, enjoy magnificent fjord and mountain scenery and stroll the charming streets of Bergen and Stavanger!
Join a relaxing fjord adventure that combines Norway's longest fjord and the idyllic Hardangerfjord. Discover spectacular waterfalls and stay in idyllic fjord villages.
This round trip from Oslo combines the majestic Nærøyfjord and Hardangerfjord, with historic Bergen, scenic waterfalls and authentic fjord villages – all in one seamless tour package
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