Geirangerfjord Fjord

Address: Geiranger, Stranda Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway (Geirangerfjord)

Admission: No admission to the fjord itself; boat tours and excursions are ticketed

Geirangerfjord is a glacial fjord in Møre og Romsdal county in western Norway, renowned for steep, vegetated cliffs and a series of high waterfalls. The fjord runs around 15 km from the village of Geiranger to the main fjord system and is part of the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Scenic highlights include the dramatic waterfall groups such as the Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil, narrow water lanes used by cruise ships and small sightseeing boats, and numerous farm terraces clinging to steep slopes. Popular viewpoints include Flydalsjuvet close to Geiranger and the high-elevation Dalsnibba road and viewpoint at about 1,476 m above sea level.

Geirangerfjord was carved by glacial erosion during the Ice Ages, and human settlement historically clustered at the fjord head and on sheltered terraces. The village of Geiranger is the principal visitor base for excursions, boat trips and access to the surrounding mountain roads.

• Length and heritage status: The fjord is approximately 15 km long and is part of the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2005.
• Access and seasonality: Most visitor access is by ferry or sightseeing cruises from the village of Geiranger, and many of the best viewpoints are reached by mountain roads that are seasonal and can close in winter.

What to See#

• Seven Sisters and other waterfalls: The waterfall cluster known as the Seven Sisters and the nearby Suitor and Bridal Veil falls, where tributary streams drop directly down steep cliffs into the fjord.
• Flydalsjuvet viewpoint: Flydalsjuvet viewpoint on the south side of the fjord offers a classic elevated panoramic view over the fjord and is accessible by short walk from the road near Geiranger village.
• Dalsnibba viewpoint and mountain road: Dalsnibba viewpoint reached by a mountain road rises to about 1,476 m above sea level and provides a high-altitude panorama over the fjord and surrounding peaks.

The Geirangerfjord is accessed at the village of Geiranger. The fjord is reached by driving along Norwegian County Road 63 (Rv63) into the Geiranger area; visitors also arrive by regional ferries and tourist cruise boats (seasonal) from ports such as Hellesylt and Ålesund.

If travelling by car or coach, Rv63 is the main road serving viewpoints and parking around Geiranger; exact routes and ferry connections depend on your starting point.

• Book an early-morning or late-afternoon fjord cruise from Geiranger harbour to get mirror-like water and to avoid the busiest periods when cruise ships are in port.
• Drive or take the scenic road up to Flydalsjuvet or Ørnesvingen (Eagle Bend) viewpoints for classic, uncrowded panoramas - both are short, well-marked stops above the village.
• If you're traveling to the fjord by public transport, use the ferry link from Hellesylt or the regular local buses and reserve crossings in advance during July and early August when capacity fills fast.