Geirangerfjord is known as the real jewel of the Norwegian fjords. With its characteristic S shape, high waterfalls and abandoned mountain farms, the fjord landscape is included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. Here you find unspoilt and beautiful nature and cultural experiences the whole year round!
Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/DGT
Destination Geirangerfjord consists of two municipalities, Norddal and Stranda. They are both located in the inner part of Sunnmøre, which is one of the three administrative districts of the county of Møre and Romsdal.
The destination offers the very best of tourism in Norway. In addition to iconic Geirangerfjorden and the surrounding World Heritage area, the district includes parts of the Reinheimen National Park and the National Tourist Route from Geiranger to Trollstigen. The destination is close to Art Nouveau town Ålesund and attractions such as Briksdalsbreen glacier in Nordfjord. The towns of Molde and Kristiansund are not far away either, while the majestic mountains in Romsdalen and the beautiful Atlantic Road (Atlanterhavsvegen) are places one should certainly visit.
We have made a Top 10 list of the most outstanding attractions in the area, without ranking them in any particular order. This list is not exclusive either – there is a great deal to seen and do here in addition to this!
1. Geirangerfjorden – sightseeing.
2. Herdalssetra – a part of the Western Norwegian Fjord Landscape World Heritage Area
3. The world renowned vantage points around Geiranger – Dalsnibba (4,600 ft above sea level) the gorge at Flydalsjuvet and Ørnesvingen (the Eagle Bend).
4. The National Tourist Route from Geiranger to Trollstigen.
5. Local food.
6. Rambling and mountain walking in the World Heritage landscape.
7. Outdoor pursuits - kayaking, rafting, climbing, cycling etc.
8. Culture and history – the farms along the fjords.
9. Spring and autumn in Geirangerfjord – big contrasts.
10. Winter in Geirangerfjord – the ski centre at Strandafjellet and the Alps of Sunnmøre.