The Geirangerfjord is perhaps the world´s most famous fjord; whether or not it is the most beautiful is something you must decide for yourself. Geiranger and it´s fjord are examples of Mother Earth at her most beautiful and impressive. Today the Geirangerfjord is the second most important cruise destination in Norway, with well over a hundred ships calling in the summer as well as the Coastal Steamer (Hurtigruten). The Flydalsjuvet gorge, the Eagle road (Ørneveien) has 11 hairpin bends are an important ingredient on this easy tour, the Dalsnibba mountain (1,500 m.a.s), view of the Pulpit Rock, the Geirangerfjord with it´s Seven Sisters (De Syv Søstre) waterfalls. Excellent spot for watching cruise ships enter the fjord and the Suiter waterfall and the fjord farms are all growing attractions. GEIRANGER Geiranger and the Geirangerfjord is visited by about 700.000 tourists in the summer. The arduous life lived by this close-knit community is in great contrast to our modern lifestyle. On behalf of Geiranger´s 300 permanent residents, we would like to wish you a memorable stay. Tourists have been overwhelmed by the beauty of this region since the arrival of the first cruise ship in 1869. In Geiranger, you will quite literally become part of nature. You will feel the spray from the waterfalls, you can visit the farms along the fjord and reach the 1,500 metres high Dalsnibba in 45 minutes. One of the world´s most famous photographic subjects. Flydalsjuvet, with its springboard-shaped rock formation, seemingly poised between earth and sky, is the best known view point. You yourself can be a part of it. A short way from the centre, the gorge can be included on a trip to Dalsnibba. A must on any visit to Geiranger. The view, the great height and the contrasts in nature are fantastic. You can even find snow here at the height of summer. The Nibbevegen Route takes you from Djupvasshytta at 1,038 meters above sea level to the Dalsnibba viewpoint at approximately 1,500 metres above sea level. The route was constructed on the initiative of Geiranger Skysslag which also paid a considerable part of the cost of GBP 12,800. The route was opened in 1939, having taken 3 years to build. It remains a must on any sightseeing trip to Geiranger. The fjord, jagged peaks and high mountain plateaux frame the beautiful view. HELLESYLT In the older days Hellesylt was called Lake Møre. The village Hellesylt is the parish that features in the famous play "Brand" by Henrik Ibsen. The play ends when the main character, the priest Brand, falls and favour with the village people and is driven from the parish. Inexperienced as he is with the natural conditions in this area, he ends his days in the great snowdrift that covers the Steimsnibba mountains every year.

Hellesylt Waterfall is one of the most photographed waterfall in this area. The falls divide Hellesylt Village in two, providing the little settlement with a special atmosphere. FARMS ALONG THE FJORD These farms are a testament both to man´s ability to survive and to how a common destiny creates a sense of unity through thick and thin. History tells us of children and animals being tethered so they didn´t fall over precipices. Of walking several miles to fetch the midwife or doctor. And of men blocking the paths when the tax man came. The last farm was vacated as recently as 1961. Blomberg mountain farm is reached via a steep path from the fjord. For those prepared for a little exertion, this walk is highly recommended. Up in the mountains, across the gorge behind the Friarfossen waterfall on the Geirangerfjord, lies the mountain farm of Skageflå. On dark nights the Jotuns tramp their way along the mountainside and stop at this gorge. The Jotuns are some of the biggest trolls in Norway, taller than houses and just as wide! At this point the gorge is narrow enough to allow them to jump across with much shouting and bawling and helping each other. It was a horrible sight that frightened people and animals in the mountain pastures and at the Skageflå farm. But for the thosands of years the river worked on the rock a bridge arrived! The bridge is a great blessing for the farm. Now the Jotuns plod peacefully across the bridge without disturbing anyone. Moderately fit people can reach it on a good mountain path from Homlong. According to the legend, Friaren Waterfall wooed The Seven Sisters (De Syv Søstre) Waterfalls on the other side of the fjord. The fjord sightseeing cruise passes close to Friaren. Standing on the deck of the boat and feeling the spray of the water from these waterfalls is a unique experience. The tallest of these has a free fall of 250 metres. Behind Storfossen waterfall there is a great view, walk for about 60 minutes on a good path from Vesterås farm. Suitable for all ages, but good foot wear is necessary.