Holiday in Geirangerfjord

What makes Geirangerfjord special as a destination?

The Geirangerfjord is the crown jewel of the Norwegian fjord landscape and one of the most impressive natural wonders in Europe. The UNESCO World Heritage fjord stretches 15 kilometers inland, surrounded by almost vertical cliffs rising up to 1,700 meters high, where waterfalls plunge down and abandoned farms cling to impossibly steep slopes. The journey to Geiranger is already an experience in itself. Whether via the famous Trollstigen serpentine road, the Eagle Road (Ørnesvingen) with its eleven hairpin turns, or by fjord ferry from Hellesylt — each access point offers a breathtaking panorama. The Eagle Road culminates in a viewpoint from which the entire fjord lies at your feet like a gigantic miniature landscape. The waterfalls of the Geirangerfjord are world-famous. The “Seven Sisters” (De Syv Søstrene) — seven parallel waterfalls that collectively plunge from a 250-meter-high cliff — are directly opposite the “Suitor” (Friaren), a single waterfall that supposedly offers the sisters a bottle of bridal schnapps. The “Bridal Veil” (Brudesløret) rounds off the trio of the most famous waterfalls. The fjord cruise from Geiranger to Hellesylt (or vice versa) is one of the most iconic boat trips in Scandinavia. Cruise ships and small ferries glide through the calm, deep green water while the cliffs tower high above the passengers — a feeling as if one is in a cathedral of nature. Hikers will find top-notch routes around the fjord. The hike to the abandoned farm Skageflå, which clings to a narrow ledge 250 meters above the fjord, offers one of the most dramatic panoramas in Norway. The viewpoint Flydalsjuvet, directly above Geiranger, is the most famous photo spot of the fjord. The Norwegian Fjord Center in Geiranger explains the geological formation and cultural significance of the fjords and has been awarded for its architectural integration into the landscape.