{"id":71178,"date":"2024-08-26T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T23:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=71178"},"modified":"2024-08-26T17:41:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T00:41:05","slug":"a-guide-to-sailing-norways-fjords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/a-guide-to-sailing-norways-fjords\/","title":{"rendered":"A Travel Guide for Cruising Norway\u2019s Fjords"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s no denying the irresistible beauty of Norway, especially when sailing along its towering fjords. Here’s a guide to some of the most famous fjords you could see on a Norway cruise<\/a> with travel tips to help you make the most of the journey:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Geirangerfjord<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re planning to embark on a Norway fjords cruise, Geirangerfjord<\/a> will definitely impress. Featured in the photo above, this fjord is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also claimed to be the world\u2019s most beautiful fjord and could easily top your list of things to see on a Norway cruise. It has a depth of nearly 1,640 feet (500 meters) below the surface. Above the water, the fjord\u2019s walls shoot up three times as much.<\/p>\n

Dependent on your itinerary, you may want to wake up early to soak up the sights as you cruise along the fjord for nine miles to Geiranger, a small Norwegian village. Relish the views from the comfort of your balcony or head up to one of the decks with fellow passengers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sognefjord<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The longest and deepest fjord in Norway is Sognefjord, nicknamed the King of the Fjords. It winds over 100 miles inland and has two smaller arms known as Aurlandsfjord and N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord. At the end of Aurlandsfjord you\u2019ll find the charming town of Fl\u00e5m<\/a> with the Fl\u00e5m Railway, one of Norway\u2019s greatest engineering feats known for having a steep gradient. Climb aboard for an adventure as you travel along narrow cliffs to a waterfall where you might spot Hulder, a legendary forest creature.<\/p>\n

As you continue your Norway fjords cruise along Sognefjord, you may discover Skjolden<\/a> and its stunning waterfalls. Here you can visit Urnes Stave Church, the oldest stave church found in Norway and another UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Discover the beauty of Sognefjord as you near the small town of Fl\u00e5m.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Trondheimsfjord<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re fascinated by the legends of the Vikings, then you\u2019ll enjoy a Norway fjords cruise along Trondheimsfjord<\/a>. When you sail along this fjord, you\u2019re sailing along the route Vikings took to their capital, Trondheim. Since it\u2019s an ice-free landscape, the historic passageway is also home to corals and marine life. Even giant squid have been discovered in these waters. Trondheim is a major city in Norway for exports. It\u2019s also the third largest city in Norway. Near the end of Trondheimsfjord, you\u2019ll find the island of Ytter\u00f8ya with summer cottages, tasty produce and Stone Age burial mounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hardangerfjord<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the longest fjords in the world at more than 100 miles, many visit Hardangerfjord during the spring season to bask in the beauty of its blossoming fruit trees. Its deep waters are home to plenty of fish, and you\u2019ll also find brown trout and wild salmon in the rivers and lakes. If you love hiking, then you\u2019ll enjoy the unique rock formations of Trolltunga (aka Troll\u2019s Tongue). Here you could spot reindeer herds, elk and mountain fox.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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At Hardangerfjord you’ll discover Trolltunga, well known for hiking, reindeer herds and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Liefdefd Fjord, Raudfjord and Woodfjord
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On the north coast of Spitsbergen \u2013 the biggest island in the Svalbard archipelago \u2013 you\u2019ll find three fjords offering stunning scenery: Liefdefd Fjord, Raudfjord and Woodfjord. Though the Liefdefd Fjord<\/a> is known as Svalbard\u2019s most scenic fjord with some of Norway\u2019s most breathtaking backdrops, all three fjords are part of the Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park. Many visitors are captivated by this area due to its extinct volcanoes, hot springs and glistening blue glaciers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Enjoy the icy-blue views of arctic Norway.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Travel Tips for Cruising Norway’s Fjords<\/strong><\/h3>\n