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Geirangerfjord is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site in Norway, famous for its scenic views, waterfalls and wildlife. Explore this natural wonder with Google My Maps, a tool that lets you ...
Coordinates: 62.1019°N 7.2072°E. Geiranger is a small tourist village in Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county in the western part of Norway. It is in the municipality of Stranda at the head of the Geirangerfjorden, which is a branch of the large Storfjorden. The nearest city is Ålesund.
The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow- covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation.
In the tourist office in Geiranger you can find maps of the 18 main hiking trails, each of different length and difficulty. The most famous hiking trail is surely the one that leads to the scenic farms on the fjord, there are boat trips that allow you to visit the famous Skageflå , the village of Homlong and the farm of Knivsflå .
Strictly speaking Geirangerfjord is merely the inner 15-kilometer section of the wider Storfjord system. Storfjord is about 100 km long and one of main fjord systems in Western Norway. While Geiranger and Hellesylt are small villages, Stranda is the municipal centre.
The Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord located in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county in western Norway. The Geirangerfjord is for sure one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway, renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty, dramatic landscapes, and picturesque surroundings.
The Geirangerfjord is, together with the Nærøyfjord, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as West Norwegian Fjords. In good company with other world known landmarks, such as the Pyramids in Egypt, The great wall of China and Grand Canyon.
