West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord
Norway ·
Description
Norwegian fjords are glaciers' masterpiece. Geirangerfjord, with its Seven Sisters waterfalls cascading in water veils, and narrow Nærøyfjord, only 250 meters wide between 1,700-meter walls, define Nordic nature. Farms clinging to cliffs, emerald green waters and Arctic light create breathtaking landscapes.
Why It's a World Heritage Site
Norwegian fjords are the world's longest and deepest, classic examples of fjord landscapes. Waterfalls, rock walls and traditional farms create a landscape of exceptional beauty.
UNESCO Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
For being the world's longest and deepest fjords with landscapes of exceptional beauty.
It was inscribed in 2005 under criteria (vii) and (viii).
Geirangerfjord has more waterfalls; Nærøyfjord is narrower and more dramatic.
Cruises, ferries, kayak or scenic road; Norway in a Nutshell is a classic tour.
May-September; waterfalls are fuller in spring from snowmelt.