The hardangerfjord region, close to bergen, is a perfect base to explore fjord. This itinerary begins with oslos considerable charms, traverses the drama of norways high country and precipitous fjords, and ends up in beautiful bergen. The fjords are the soul of norway and certainly a magnificent attraction. A 16page colourful presentation of bergen with approximately 100 illustrations to give a taste of the city. Useful information about bergen harbor facilities for cruise ships and information about bergen gateway to the fjords of norway. Fjord norway unesco fjords, mountains, waterfalls, bergen. And fjord, fjord, in the norwegian sea, indenting northwestern norway, located between the islands of and west and senja east. Download bergen brochure english download bergen brochure norwegian download bergen brochure german download bergen brochure french download bergen brochure spanish. Fjord norway travel guide is a comprehensive catalogue with. Use this link to download and print the 40 page nfhr coloring book. Reinheimen national park is located partially in the municipality of fjord. It is located in the westcentral part of the country in trondelag county, and it stretches from the municipality of orland in the west to the municipality of. Sogn fjord, nicknamed the king of the fjords, is the largest and deepest fjord in norway. Fjord norway has stunning scenery with deep blue fjords, flowing waterfalls, and sharp, snowcapped mountains that tower high above the water as well as both solitary islands and some of norway s biggest cities.
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It is located in vestland county in the hardanger region. Total suspended particulate matter in the porsanger fjord. Hardanger fjord is the fourth longest fjord in the world, and the second longest fjord in norway. Steer a relaxing 12day course through the highs and lows of norways spectacular landscapes from jotunheimen national park to the depths of sognefjord, the countrys deepest fjord. All municipalities in norway, including fjord, are responsible for primary education through 10th grade, outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads.
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This unique tour includes some of the most beautiful scenery in the norwegian. Many of our norway in a nutshell tours take you through som of norways most beautiful fjord scenery. A fjord is a long, deep, narrow body of water that reaches far inland. This itinerary begins with oslos considerable charms, traverses the drama of. Places to go fjord norway a fairytale by the fjord the deep blue unescoprotected geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snowcovered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation. Bergen brochures can be picked up at the tourist information and at most hotels places to stay. With modern norwegian design, inspired by ancient traditions and norwegian nature and history, we want to create trends for the future. Gives a good overview of what our region can offer, contains a big map with pictures of the top attractions. Norway europe bergen, flam, geiranger, oslo hop back on your rib boat and continue your journey along the scenic fjord amid stunning surroundings. And fjord, norwegian andfjorden, fjord, in the norwegian sea, indenting northwestern norway, located between the islands of and west and senja east. Planning your trip we recommend all visitors to include fjords, waterfalls, coasts and glaciers on their trip. The geirangerfjord area, norway fjords and waterfalls.
Steer a relaxing 12day course through the highs and lows of norway s spectacular landscapes from jotunheimen national park to the depths of sognefjord, the countrys deepest fjord. The fjord stretches 179 kilometres 111 mi from the atlantic ocean into the mountainous interior of norway along the hardangervidda plateau. Download a pdf fact sheet with all the information about the selected tour download pdf. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of stordal. The fjords of fjord norway, exemplified by the geirangerfjord and the n. The norwegian fjords sights and tours norway fjord tours.
Norway in a nutshell is the most popular round trip in norway, and can be taken from voss, bergen or oslo. The fjord, which is divided between nordland and troms fylker counties, penetrates into the offshore island of hinn in the south, where it is called gulles fjord. Half the fun of travelling in fjord norway is allowing yourself to be seduced a few extra days in the breathtaking fjord landscape of geiranger, a detour to. Located in vestland county in western norway, it stretches 205 kilometres 127 mi inland from the ocean to the small village of skjolden in the municipality of luster. When youre done, you can download your norway travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. The travel guide is made for individual travellers, and makes planning your holiday easier.
N50 topographical land data, which is the foundation of the national map series norway 1. Norway in microcosm even with only a week to spare, you can still see the best that norway has to offer. It is difficult to find words to properly describe fjord norway, considered by many to be the worlds. Norway fjord trekking includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. The region runs along the countrys southwestern coast, comprising a dramatic landscape of fjords, mountains, cliffs, and islands, as well as some truly special cultural and culinary centers. Fjords has been a leading norwegian furniture manufacturer for more than 70 years. For nature lovers, the geirangerfjord has plenty to offer. Fjord norway tourism fjord norway accommodation fjord norway bed and breakfast. Free wallpapers from norway and the norwegian fjords. In the west you can ski from almost 2000 metres and down to the fjords.
Fjord norway tourism fjord norway accommodation fjord norway bed and breakfast fjord norway holiday rentals fjord norway holiday packages fjord norway flights fjord norway restaurants fjord norway attractions fjord norway travel forum fjord norway photos fjord norway guide all fjord norway hotels. Fjord norway travel guide is a comprehensive catalogue with accommodation, activities, attractions and tour suggestions in fjord norway. Pick from a list of great fjord hikes in western norway. Nordfjord travel guide 2018 pdf nordfjord map 2017 2018 pdf fjord trails the 20 best hikeswalks in nordfjord pdf map of olden pdf. Fjord norway tourism fjord norway hotels fjord norway bed and breakfast fjord norway vacation rentals fjord norway vacation packages flights to fjord norway fjord norway. Norway has a multitude of famous fjords, all of which have their own unique characteristics.
This unique tour includes some of the most beautiful scenery in the norwegian fjords such as trip on europes top scenic rail journeys, the bergen railway, the flam railway, norways most breathtaking unescoprotected fjord and mountain scenery, the n. By taking one of our tours you can get an unforgettable experience of our beautiful norwegian fjords. Fjord norway has stunning scenery with deep blue fjords, flowing waterfalls, and sharp, snowcapped mountains that tower high above the water as well as both solitary islands and some. When youre done, you can download your norway travel guide to your phone or. This journey can just as easily be taken in reverse order. In the process, norways rugged landscapes, most notably its fjords, were formed. There are a great many fjords along the norwegian coast with large variations in topography and dynamics. By taking one of our tours you can get an unforgettable experience of our beautiful norwegian. The sognefjord or sognefjorden urban east norwegian.
We recommend all visitors to include fjords, waterfalls, coasts and glaciers on their trip. In western and northern norway, where fjords cut deep into the land, this strip is more than 200 km wide. Fjords visit norway official travel guide to norway. Aragonite saturation states and ph in western norwegian fjords. Download the worlds most beautiful wallpapers and use as your background on your pc or mac. For example, why do we need to know about packing clothes for the caribbean or sea states in the mediterranean if the book is about cruising the norwegian fjords. The trondheim fjord or trondheimsfjorden pronounced. Its length, from the offshore island of outer sula ytre. A number of investigations concerning the biology and ecology have been carried out in the norwegian fjord. Briefing at outdoorlife norways office in stavanger fjord cruise accommodation at fjord lodge. From natural history to ecosystem ecology and beyond. This paper focuses on the porsanger fjord, which is located in the in the vicinity of the barents sea ca 70. Fjords are often set in a ushaped valley with steep walls of rock on either side fjords are found mainly in norway, chile.
Fantastic, dramatic, spectacular, authentic or unique. A simple introduction to the fjord norway region, especially useful for new tour operators. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Fjord arms and waterfalls are accessible virtually everywhere you travel in fjord norway, while glaciers are often a little more off the beaten track. Fjord norway tourism fjord norway hotels fjord norway bed and breakfast. Youll enjoy the freedom of setting your own pace when visiting museums and unesco world heritage sites, not to mention plenty of opportunities to get out in nature. There are only one toll plaza with manual payment see map at. The norwegian fjords are great to explore from a kayak. Open and free geospatial data from norway kartverket.
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