The Fjords of Norway are a much sought after vacation area due to the fact the Norway Fjords were carved from the hard rock mountains along the coastline by slow moving glaciers. The Norway Fjords offer a breath-taking view of magnificent steep cliffs, lush green slopes, and snow capped mountaintops. Along with the beauty and unbelievable views, Fjords of Norway are home to a secret. In 2000 along the bottoms of the Norwegian Fjords a few of the worlds, largest coral reefs were discovered.
What is a Fjord?
The fjords are nature’s own work of art, formed when the glaciers retreated, and sea water flooded the U-shaped valleys.
Where are Fjords?
Norway has the highest concentration of fjords in the world, and nowhere on earth are there more than in Western Norway. For this reason, the region is commonly referred to as Fjord Norway. However, fjords can also be found in Central, Northern and Eastern Norway. Even the capital of Norway, Oslo, has its own fjord; the Oslofjord.
Why so great?
Voted the best un-spoiled travel destination in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Also, the Chicago Tribune stated the Fjords of Norway as one of the Seven Wonders of Nature.
What can you do around the Fjords?
Boating, Hiking, White-water rafting, flightseeing, railing, kayaking, swimming, tubing, skiing, fishing, village visits, photography, and so much more.
What Fjords to see?
The most popular Norway Fjords villages that you must visit while touring Norway include Bergen, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Hardangerfjord, and Lysefjorden.
Bergen is one town in Norway that is so scenic it is one place that you will wish to visit time and time again. Year round attractions, the International Music Festival, Edvard Grieg’s historic home, majestic Fjords, towering mountains, and spectacular waterfalls are just a few of the reasons.
Sognefjord is a Norway village that is home just 45 miles north of Bergen. Visitors enjoy the natural untouched beauty of Fjords with one favorite known as Naeroyfjord. Naeroyfjord is very narrow with cliffs reaching to the heavens, which is one wonder that you will not soon forget.
Geirangerfjord is home north of Sognefjord quite a distance, however, this Norway village is one that Norwegians are proud to call one of the most beautiful Fjords in all of Norway. Seven Sisters waterfall is a must see along with several other tall cascading waterfalls. Geirangerfjord is one of the popular destinations of cruise ships.
Hardangerfjord is a quiet Norway village south of Bergen offering orchards, low lying farms, and grazing slopes, which is quite different that the awe you feel with the high rugged cliffs of other Fjords. If you are searching for a rural small Norway village atmosphere then Hardangerfjord is the perfect place to relax. Hardangerfjord is home south of Bergen.
Lysefjorden is home to one of the greatest sights in the Norway Fjords region south of Bergen known as Pulpit Rock. In order to view the Pulpit Rock you will have to do a bit of hiking up a hill. Once on top, your heart will stop at the spectacular fjord that is 2,000 feet below.
Websites to Help you Plan you Fjords, Norway Trip:
1. Fjord Tours: Popular Round Trips
· http://www.visitnorway.com/en/sponsored/com/articles/Fjord-Tours—-popular-round-trips/
2. StartPage for the Noregian Fjords
