Western Norway

Region

The land of the great fjords. Bergen is the colourful gateway city, the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are on the UNESCO list, Flåm has its railway, Preikestolen and Trolltunga are classic hikes near Stavanger, and Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town. May to September is the season.

Western Norway GeirangerfjordTrolltungaBorgund stavkirkeFlåm RailwayUrnes Stave ChurchHornindalsvatnetAtlantic Ocean RoadHardangerviddaSeven Sisters Waterfall (Norway)VinnufossenFantoft Stave ChurchGrieg HallVøringsfossenHardangervidda National ParkSverd i fjellBergen CathedralFløyenRamnefjellsfossenStavanger DomkirkeFolgefonna National ParkJostedalsbreen National ParkLåtefossenMardalsfossenTroldhaugenMongefossenSotraVettisfossenUniversity Museum of BergenFlåm LineStavangerBergenÅlesundÅndalsnesPreikestolenBryggenKjeragSognefjordEgersundFlorøMåløyBryneUlsteinvikLeirvikJørpelandKopervikSunndalsøraRosendalKinsarvikFosnavågVoss

Western Norway essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Where to Go in Western Norway

City Bergen BergenFjord gateway of colourful wharf houses City Åndalsnes ÅndalsnesNorwegian town at Romsdalen, gateway to Trollstigen City Egersund EgersundCity in Rogaland, known for fishing industry Island Sotra SotraLarge Norwegian island west of Bergen with coastal scenery Island Runde RundeIsland known for huge seabird colonies and cliffs Island Tustna TustnaCoastal island with fishing communities and rugged coastline Island Bremangerlandet BremangerlandetCoastal island municipality with steep cliffs and lighthouses History Sverd i fjell Sverd i fjellThree monumental swords memorial commemorating Battle of Hafrsfjord Nature Trolltunga TrolltungaDramatic cliff ledge over fjord; strenuous hiking destination Nature Preikestolen PreikestolenFlat-topped cliff overlooking Lysefjord; popular viewpoint Nature Seven Sisters Waterfall (Norway) Seven Sisters Waterfall (Norway)Series of seven waterfalls along Geirangerfjord Nature Vinnufossen VinnufossenOne of Norway's tallest waterfalls cascading from Vinnufjellet
Regions & Cities
Stavanger Explore Stavanger A south-west port framed by fjords and oil rigs. Bergen Explore Bergen Old wooden wharves of Bryggen sit under seven mountains; travelers come for the fish market, fjord departures, local cod dishes, and rainy hikes with panoramic views from Fløyen or Ulriken. Ålesund Explore Ålesund On a scatter of islands, Ålesund’s early-20th-century Art Nouveau façades face the harbor; visitors come for panoramic views from Aksla, boat rides into fjords like Hjørundfjord, and seafood - king crab and smoked salmon - served in harbor-side cafés. Åndalsnes Explore Åndalsnes Åndalsnes funnels hikers and climbers toward Romsdalseggen and Trollveggen; the town’s railway station puts you on the Raumabanen for fjord panoramas, while guide-run climbing and summer ridge hikes dominate the calendar. Preikestolen Explore Preikestolen A steep trail leads to Preikestolen’s flat cliff top above Lysefjord, offering wide fjord panoramas; the hike is a day trip from Stavanger and a staple for hikers seeking dramatic coastal scenery. Bryggen Explore Bryggen Bergen’s Bryggen preserves the Hanseatic Wharf’s row of narrow wooden buildings-UNESCO-listed-where visitors explore maritime museums, craft shops and walk the waterfront into nearby fish market and Fløyen funicular. Kjerag Explore Kjerag Above Lysefjord, Kjerag presents steep cliffs and the famous Kjeragbolten boulder wedged between rock faces; hikers, climbers and base jumpers use the marked trails for dramatic fjord views and photo opportunities. Sognefjord Explore Sognefjord Norway’s Sognefjord is the country’s longest and deepest fjord, flanked by steep mountains, waterfalls and small villages; visitors take fjord cruises, scenic drives and hiking in branches like Aurlandsfjord.

Western Norway at a Glance

Local Time
1:14 AM
GMT+1
Population
1,399,078

Best Things to Do in Western Norway