Photo: Ludovic Péron · CC BY-SA 3.0 · editedGeiranger Fjord
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Why go
- The viewpoints Flydalsjuvet, Ørnesvingen and the Dalsnibba mountain, over the fjord
- The waterfalls Bruresløret, Friaren and De syv søstrene (the Seven Sisters) along the fjord
- The summer car ferry to Hellesylt, about an hour, past abandoned mountain farms and waterfalls
- The abandoned farm Knivsflå beside the Syv søstre waterfall, left after rockfall danger
- The northbound Hurtigruten coastal ship, which passes Geiranger on its summer route
Season and conditions
- Up to 200 cruise ships a year sail into the fjord.
- Winter: the fjord cannot be sailed, because avalanches from the surrounding mountains cause high waves.
Safety
- The mountain Åkerneset threatens the fjord with landslides.
- A collapse at Åkerneset would cause a megatsunami.
Shorts
History
The fjord is a side fjord of Storfjorden in Møre og Romsdal.
- Stone AgeStone age finds were made at Lundaneset, where the fjord meets Sunnylvsfjorden.
- Old NorseThe fjord's Old Norse form was Geirangr.
- 2005The Geirangerfjord area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get there
- 60 minBoatSummer car ferry to Hellesylt, several times a day. The crossing takes about an hour.
Sources: Geiranger - Wikipedia · Geiranger - Wikipedia · Geiranger - Wikipedia · Geiranger - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How do I get to Geiranger Fjord?
In summer, car ferries cross the fjord to Hellesylt several times a day, a crossing of about an hour. The Hurtigruten coastal ship passes Geiranger on its northbound summer route.
Can you sail on Geiranger Fjord in winter?
No. In winter the fjord cannot be sailed, because avalanches from the surrounding mountains cause high waves.
Which viewpoints are on Geiranger Fjord?
The known viewpoints include Flydalsjuvet, Ørnesvingen and the Dalsnibba mountain. Waterfalls such as Friaren and De syv søstrene lie along the fjord.
How many cruise ships sail into Geiranger Fjord?
Up to 200 cruise ships a year sail into the fjord.
Is Geiranger Fjord a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. The fjord area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Is there a landslide risk at Geiranger Fjord?
The mountain Åkerneset threatens the fjord with landslides. A collapse there would cause a megatsunami.
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