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Epic mountains, dazzling glaciers and a coastline carved into thousands of fjords, all on Norway’s rugged western shore.

Fertile, fractal and wreathed in Norse myth, Norway’s western fjords are a primal, ancient landscape. Steep mountains meet steel-blue water and glaciers slither along valley floors, as massive as Jörmungandr.

With an endlessly folded coastline, sky-scraping mountains laced with silvery waterfalls and innumerable lonely islands, this is a land of raw wilderness, stave churches and charming villages. It’s also home to some of the country’s most compelling cities, including laid-back Bergen.

Our specialists can help you delve into this majestic region, no matter what aspect piques your interest. You might kayak through blue-black waters between towering mountains in Sognefjord, looking for the porpoises, seals and myriad birdlife that make their homes here. You can choose to visit the timeless communities in small traditional villages to explore their distinctive local traditions or brave the winter cold to watch the northern lights dance across the dark sky.

We can point you toward the best ways to learn more about the region’s rich Viking heritage, help you to explore the Folgefonna Glacier National Park with an expert guide, or arrange for you to explore inland with a cycle trip down a valley toward Flåm.

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Suggested itineraries featuring the Norwegian fjords

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Norwegian fjords, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of the Norwegian fjords

Places & hotels on the map

    Places near the Norwegian fjords

    Accommodation choices for the Norwegian fjords

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Norwegian fjords. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Ideas for experiencing the Norwegian fjords

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting the Norwegian fjords, and which use the best local guides.

    • Via ferrata & Loen Skylift
      Mountains near Loen

      Via ferrata & Loen Skylift

      Via ferrata & Loen Skylift

      Access panoramic views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains as you take this privately guided climb up the slopes of Mount Hoven. You’ll be clipped to the via ferrata, or iron road, which will let you access the more exposed parts of the mountain.

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    • Fjord safari & hike
      Village in Nærøyfjord

      Fjord safari & hike

      Fjord safari & hike

      Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and striking natural scenery of Norway’s fjordland on this privately guided tour. You’ll travel across two fjords by Zodiac boat, stopping on the way back for a hike to a traditional farm, where you’ll enjoy a homemade lunch.

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    • Kayaking in the fjords
      Nærøyfjord

      Kayaking in the fjords

      Kayaking in the fjords

      Spend a morning or afternoon kayaking on the mirrored waters of Sognefjord, Norway’s largest and deepest fjord, with a private guide. You’ll also navigate a smaller branch of water for a quieter experience, spotting wildlife and waterfalls as you go.

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    • Seven Sisters kayaking tour
      Kayaking from Balestrand

      Seven Sisters kayaking tour

      Seven Sisters kayaking tour

      There’s nothing quite like experiencing the Norwegian fjords from a kayak. On this private, guided tour, you can view Geirangerfjord’s celebrated Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls from a kayak, recommended by Audley specialists as part of your trip to Norway.

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    • Zip-lining & mountain biking experience
      Scenery around Flåm

      Zip-lining & mountain biking experience

      Zip-lining & mountain biking experience

      This varied and active private tour gives you a chance to explore the Flåm region and soak up its mountainous scenery from different perspectives. You’ll travel by scenic train through mountains, zip-line over a waterfall-filled valley and descend through forest by mountain bike.

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