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  • Geirangerfjord - UNESCO World Heritage Site, Photo Øyvind Kåre Sunde, Visitalesund

    Royals and celebrities to attend spectacular wedding in Geirangerfjord, Norway

    Royals were among the first tourists to visit the Norwegian fjords 150 years ago. Tomorrow, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway will marry American Durek Verrett in Geiranger, bringing guests from around the world to the fjord region. Destination Ålesund & Sunnmøre is honored they chose to host the big celebration and the event in Ålesund and Geirangerfjord.

  • The MI7-stunt at Helsetkopen mountain in Fjord Norway is one of the biggest stunts in history of film. Now you can visit the dramatic scenery, and walk in the footsteps of Tom Cruise. Photo: © 2023 Paramount Pictures

    Mission possible: Explore the dramatic fjord locations in the footsteps of Tom Cruise

    It´s no coincidence that blockbuster films and series such as Mission: Impossible, James Bond and Succession have all chosen the Norwegian fjords as the backdrop for their productions. Now you can explore the beautiful and dramatic scenery that is the backdrop for the premiering film Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning premieres.

  • A typical Norwegian Christmas plate. Foto: DeBergenske

    Have yourself a tasty Fjord Norwegian Christmas!

    Christmas is all about customs, family and food. Every nation, or often every family, has its own tradition when it comes to celebrating Christmas. In Fjord Norway, too, you will find different customs, many of which are very tasty. This year may be different for many due to the Coronavirus, but as long as the restrictions allow it, people in Fjord Norway are ready to embrace the Christmas spirit.