Geirangerfjord Attractions
The Geirangerfjord and surrounding area offer some of the finest scenery in the whole of Norway. It is the eastward continuation of the Sunnylvsfjord, a branch of the Storfjord. From the shores of the Geirangerfjord, with its numerous waterfalls, there is a succession of magnificent views.
Access
The narrow and winding road to the village of Geiranger, at the east end of the fjord, turns north off Road 15 (Gudbrandsdal to the Nordfjord) to the west of Grotli.
Access
The narrow and winding road to the village of Geiranger, at the east end of the fjord, turns north off Road 15 (Gudbrandsdal to the Nordfjord) to the west of Grotli.
Dalsnibba
Here the road known as the Nibbevej (normally open June 1 to October 1; toll) branches off and climbs 5km/3miles, with gradients of up to 12.5% and 10 hairpin bends, to the summit of the Dalsnibba (1,495m/4,905ft), from which there are superb views of the mountains and the Geirangerfjord far below.
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Eagles' Road
This twisting road climbs up to 625 m at its highest point and offers fine views of the Geirangerfjord.
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Flydalsjuv (Storseterfoss)
Flydalsjuv is known for its fine view over Geirangerfjord. Nearby, Storseterfoss is a large waterfall reaching a height of 30 m.
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Geiranger Road
The well known Geiranger Road offers a steep descent of 1,000 m, from the mountain region to the valley below.
Sunnylvsfjord
To the west the Geirangerfjord runs into the Sunnylvsfjord. At the south end of this fjord is the village of Hellesylt; at its north end, to the west, Stranda. From Hellesylt there is a ferry to Geiranger.
From Geiranger Road 60 follows the north side of the Geirangerfjord, coming in 3km/2mi to Møllgårdene, a group of houses over 200 years old, the starting point of the "Eagles' Road".
From Geiranger Road 60 follows the north side of the Geirangerfjord, coming in 3km/2mi to Møllgårdene, a group of houses over 200 years old, the starting point of the "Eagles' Road".
Flydal
Beyond the Øvre Blåfjellbro (bridge) there is a magnificent view: to the left the Flydalshorn, to the right the Vindåshorn and beyond it the Såthorn (1,779m/5,837ft) and the Grindalshorn (1,534m/5,033ft), and straight ahead the "Eagles' Road" which winds its way up from Geiranger to Eidsdal. The road then crosses the Nedre Blåfjellbro, with the falls on the Kvandalselv to the right, and descends into the next "step " in the valley, the Flydal. To the left we reach the Flydalshorn, to the right the Blåhorn (1,738m/5,702ft).
Geiranger, Norway
The road then continues to Geiranger, a little port and tourist resort at the east end of the Geirangerfjord.
The town of Geirangerfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. As Norway's third largest cruise-ship port, the town has several hundred thousand people pass through from May to early September.
The town of Geirangerfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. As Norway's third largest cruise-ship port, the town has several hundred thousand people pass through from May to early September.
Geiranger - Cruise Port
From here, majestic cruise ships depart for distant ports of call. While docked, these mighty ships are a spectacle for all to see.
Sightseeing Cruises
During the summer season very attractive sightseeing cruises by motorship (two hours) are run several times daily - a good way of seeing the impressive scenery of the fjord, with its sheer rock walls and numerous waterfalls. High up on the left can be seen the abandoned farm of Skageflå; then on the right the Syv Søstre (Seven Sisters) waterfall, which forms seven separate falls when swollen by melt-water in spring. To the left of this is another waterfall, Friaren (the Suitor), to the right Brudesløret (the Bridal Veil).
