UNESCO has officially designated The Fjord Coast Regional- and Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark, recognizing the site’s international geological significance and its strong community-driven approach to conservation and sustainable development.
As winter loosens its grip, Fjord Norway awakens with blooming orchards, roaring waterfalls, and crisp, fresh air. This is a short but spectacular season filled with beauty and renewal—don’t miss it!
Winter in Fjord Norway is a rare blend of serene landscapes and cozy comforts, where nature’s raw beauty meets a deep sense of peace. This is the place where adventure awakens the senses, yet calmness is never far behind.
From the midnight sun in the north to the dramatic fjords of the west, few places on earth offer such diverse landscapes as in Norway. Northern Norway Tourism Board and Fjord Norway combine dramatic scenery, coastal history, and northern adventure for an unforgettable experience. With Widerøe Airlines providing flights from Dublin, Brussels, Aberdeen, München and Hamburg to Bergen, with direct onw
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.
With a 40-meter-long ladder stretching 790 meters above the fjord in the Norwegian village of Loen, "Stigull" is one of this summer's new big attractions in Fjord Norway. "It looks like people are floating in thin air," says initiator Per Helge Bø.
Spend the night in spectacular surroundings with the ocean as your nearest neighbour. Panoramahyttene at Sandhåland (Karmøy) is finally ready to welcome its first guests.
Voss announces great skiing conditions. In the small Norwegian town you will find two of the largest ski resorts in western Norway - Voss Resort and Myrkdalen. In addition, there are many other activities to try out for the days you want to rest your feet.
With record-high summer temperatures in several parts of Europe, a large number of soon-to-be-wed couples are drawn to the beautiful Norwegian fjord landscapes to get married. Over the weekend, Erica Gagne and Clark Rake were one of 13 couples who got married on the epic Trolltunga in the Hardangerfjord.
Region Stavanger launches major distribution project targeted at tour operators and airline sales staff in preparation for post-covid tourism bounce back.
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.
Großartige Ausblicke: Seit dem 21. August können Besucher Norwegens bekanntesten Wasserfall, den Vøringsfossen, dank einer spektakulären neuen Brücke auf 50 Metern Höhe überqueren.
Zahlreiche Leuchttürme säumen die westnorwegische Küste. Hier kommt eine Übersicht der zwölf schönsten Leuchttürme, die man in Fjord Norwegen finden kann. Das Beste: In den meisten von ihnen kann man sogar übernachten!
Looking for an island escape? Look no further than Fjord Norway. Norway boasts more than 50.000 islands, islets and skerries and many of the most beautiful ones can be found along the Western coast. Whether for day trips or overnight stays – Fjord Norway is the best destination for an island getaway.
Ob Boutique-Design Hotel, luxuriöser Leuchtturmaufenthalt, familienbetriebene Fjord-Gasthäuser oder die heimelige Atmosphäre auf einem Bauernhof, in Fjord Norwegen finden Urlauber Unterkünfte für jeden Geschmack. Hier kommen 10 besondere Orte, die Besucher für den nächsten Norwegenurlaub in Betracht ziehen sollten.
In July a new gondol will open in Voss and offer great possibilities for visitors.