{"id":61573,"date":"2022-03-28T10:08:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T14:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/balticnorthern-europe\/the-five-best-fjords-in-norway-to-see-on-your-cruise\/"},"modified":"2022-11-11T15:40:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T21:40:29","slug":"five-best-fjords-to-see-in-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/five-best-fjords-to-see-in-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"The Five Best Fjords in Norway to See on Your Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Norway<\/a> is known for its jagged coast, staggering cliffs and 1,190 glass-like fjords. Cut by glaciers during the ice age, these saltwater inlets are a cruising paradise with calm waters and fairytale landscapes. Like a diamond or a snowflake, each fjord is unique. Here are the best fjords in Norway along with what makes each one different.<\/p>\n

1. Geirangerfjord – Most Beautiful Fjord<\/strong>
\nGeirangerfjord<\/a> has an impressive resume. Framed by forested mountains and plunging waterfalls, it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and claims to be \u201cthe world\u2019s most beautiful fjord.\u201d Geirangerfjord is so pretty, it could make a run for the world\u2019s most beautiful place.<\/p>\n

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Geiranger<\/a>, a quaint village, nestles at the head of this shimmering inlet. Here, passengers can join in a cultural love of the outdoors and sea kayak right on the fjord or hike and bike numerous trails. Cabins, old fishermen houses and fjord farms dot this quintessential Nordic landscape. The Geiranger Skywalk offers the perfect perch for jaw-dropping panoramas.<\/p>\n

2. Sognefjord – The King <\/strong>
\nNicknamed King of the Fjords, Sognefjord is the longest and deepest of all the fjords in Norway. Any best fjords in Norway list has to include the King. It winds over 100 miles inland and has two smaller arms, Aurlandsfjord and N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord. <\/p>\n

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The end of Aurlandsfjord is marked by Fl\u00e5m<\/a>, a pastoral burg that\u2019s like a step back in time. The town is so tiny that there aren\u2019t traffic lights, but it is home to one of Norway\u2019s greatest engineering feats \u2014 the Fl\u00e5m Railway, known for a steep gradient. Climb aboard to chug alongside narrow cliffsides to a waterfall where you might spot Hulder, a legendary forest creature.<\/p>\n

3. Hardangerfjord – Troll\u2019s Tongue <\/strong>
\nStretching from the Atlantic through the verdant Vestlandet region, Hardangerfjord is the fifth-longest fjord in the world. Many visit in spring to explore fields filled with blossoming fruit trees.<\/p>\n

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Trolltunga or Troll\u2019s Tongue, a flat rock formation that juts over Ringedal Lake and Folgefonna Glacier, is one of Norway\u2019s most well-known hiking spots. Look for reindeer herds, along with elk and mountain fox frolicking in forested groves and thickets. In the arm of the fjord, you can visit Eidfjord<\/a>, a beautiful town near the V\u00f8ringsfossen waterfall.<\/p>\n

4. Trondheimsfjord – The Wake of Vikings <\/strong>
\nCruise in the path of Vikings along Trondheimsfjord<\/a>. Though this fjord isn\u2019t as mountainous as others on our best fjords in Norway list, it is a historic passageway that teems with fascinating bird and marine life \u2014 even giant squid have been found in these waters. Artefacts from 3,000-year-old settlements were discovered in this region and it was the route of Vikings as they returned to their capital, Trondheim. <\/p>\n

5. Liefdefd Fjord – Top of the World <\/strong>
\nCruising Northern Europe\u2019s isles is a bucket-list experience. On the north coast of Spitsbergen, the biggest island in the Svalbard archipelago, the Liefdefd Fjord<\/a> has some of arctic Norway\u2019s most breathtaking backdrops. <\/p>\n

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Extinct volcanoes and hot springs draw many visitors to the Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park, as well as the abandoned whaling stations and glimmering, arctic-blue glaciers. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re on top of the world as you cruise the Liefdefd Fjord. Because you are.<\/p>\n

The best fjords in Norway list is just the beginning. Norway is full of cutting-edge museums, amazing islands and thrilling excursions. If you\u2019re ready to book a fjord cruise, check out Northern Europe<\/a> cruises to explore your options.<\/p>\n

(Hero photo by @erikamonetbutters.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Norway is known for its jagged coast, staggering cliffs and 1,190 glass-like fjords. Cut by glaciers during the ice age, these saltwater inlets are a cruising paradise with calm waters and fairytale landscapes. Like a diamond or a snowflake, each fjord is unique. Here are the best fjords in Norway along with what makes each one different. 1. Geirangerfjord – […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1876,"featured_media":61574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31],"tags":[4208,4190],"class_list":["post-61573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-best-of","tag-world-travel"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1876"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61573"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67796,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61573\/revisions\/67796"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}