Norway's western fjords carve Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord into UNESCO landscapes 1,000m deep, with the Flåm Railway descending 866m through 20 tunnels and Trolltunga's stone shelf hanging above Ringedalsvatnet.
Highlights
Geirangerfjord
Nærøyfjord
Flåm
Trollstigen
When to Visit
Jun-Aug
Midnight sun in northern fjords, Trolltunga and Preikestolen hikes both clear of snow mid-June through September, and Hurtigruten coastal ferry running full sailings.
May
Waterfalls at peak meltwater flow, fjord cruise season opening, and the snow line retreating to expose Stalheim and Aurland panoramas.
Sep-Oct
Fjord birch turning gold against still-snowy peaks, cruise crowds gone, and the Flåm Railway running its full schedule with photogenic light.
Nov-Apr
Many fjord roads close but Bergen and Ålesund stay accessible, and Voss skiing runs above the fjords with views down to dark winter water.
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