Temperatures and weather can vary by the minute, it is best to wear warm clothing layers and bring your binoculars to see animals grazing on cliffsides, small Norwegian homes, and the beauty of this fjord. Kayaking down the fjord is a very enjoyable experience; it offers spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, and even, occasionally, dolphins. The trip includes van transportation to the top of the mountain and bike rental. The viewpoint is divided into two areas, one upper and one lower plateau, with a gangway running in between, and the view is from the southeast, allowing for fine photography. The beginning of the waterfall walk is also marked for you in the map above. So do not forget to bring your camera! Broadcast is powered by Baltic Live Cam. Still got some time to spare? The main industry of the town is tourism.
Sadly many Geiranger citizens talk about the glaciers retreating more and more each year. Whatever you do, make sure you are going out there. When we couldn't figure out how to work the lights in our room, the man at the front desk came up himself to explain it to us amd fix the issue. Vacationing is about so much more than just visiting a different place. Flydalsjuvet offers an impressive and closer view than Dalsnibba of Geiranger and Geirangerfjord and the cruise ships.
For extra flexibility, we operate a drop-off and pick-up service for those passengers who would like to go on a little hike and spend some time visiting the isolated fjord farm Skageflå. Check if your cruiseline visits the Geiranger Fjord, it is truly one of the best, most relaxing, awe-inspiring cruises that you will ever take. The hotel terrace also provides panoramic views of the fjord and mountains. Friendly Norwegians' can be seen doing their farmwork, milking cows, working in cliffside garden fields. Faboulus view over the fjord and the mountain behind. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see porpoises playing in the fjord.
August 2012 while on a bus tour. In a rating of , Geirangerfjord along with in obtained top score in a survey conducted by prestigious National Geographic Magazine. Available at most pubs and restaurants. The bus is not wheelchair accessible. Geiranger Situated in the inner Geirangerfjord, Geiranger offers a real taste of World Heritage! Both towns are easily walkable and scenic, and each blessed is by a waterfall. Make your way to our page for a full list of activities.
Many different tour buses available in the summer, June-late August. Please print it out or present it on the smartphone. Longing to look at the world from way up high but don't want to go skydiving or hang gliding? The Geiranger Fjord, a The fjord is one of Norway's most visited tourist sites. When in Geiranger you are in the Norwegian dream. Hiking in Geiranger There are truly some of the most impressive and beautiful hiking paths in the world situated in and around Geiranger. Geiranger is in the process of being certified as a , a seal of approval given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impact of tourism. Kayaks for rent either by the hour or for a whole day.
Geiranger is surrounded by steep mountains on either side of the fjord, which has made it one of the most visited tourist destination in Norway. The audio guide provides our guests with interesting facts and stories about the scenery and life at the Geirangerfjord in twelve different languages. It is a 15-kilometre 9. You might need some bug spray for the mosquitoes and sunscreen is a must! Tollroad: kr 80 cars , kr 50 motorcykles. Definitely make sure you do not stay in town, but get yourself on a bus, organise a hike or rent a boat.
If you are taking a cruise to Norway to see the Norwegian fjords make sure Geiranger is on your itinerary. Scenic cruising Geirangerfjord It will take your ship about 5 hours to get from open sea to Geiranger. Hills are steep and for more fit adventurers. The nearest city to Geiranger is Ålesund. Eight daily departures 1 Jun - 2 Sep, four daily departures 1 May - 1 Jun, 3 Sep - 30 Sep 310 kr for a car and its driver. Inheritance of Ductile and Brittle Structures in the Development of Large Rock Slope Instabilities: Examples from Western Norway.
You can see just as much from the Hellesylt ferry with commentary in German and English as well as Norwegian - from a comfortable lounge with a good snackbar. It is the endpoint of the popular fjordfarm hike. In 2005, it was listed as a , jointly with the , although this status is now threatened by the disputed plans to build across the fjord. Detour from road 63 Geiranger mountain pass direction Skjåk and Stryn. Among the most scenically outstanding fjord area on the planet! Cruise Port Guide Geiranger — Norway: tender port When you visit Geiranger you are always tendering as there is no pier big enough for your ship.
Get your Geiranger trip off to a fantastic start with a or a. Storfjord is one of main fjord systems in Western Norway. The centre of town, if you can even call it a centre, is right there. Take a and experience it all. Welcome to the Geiranger cruise port guide. You can go at your own pace as long as you return your bike to the gift shop by the end of the day.