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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 ladies from Voss ice bathe every week throughout the winter. Photo: Åsmund Aarsand.

    From old Christmas tradition to hot bathing trend

    Floating saunas and refreshing winter bathing have become a hot trend in several places in Fjord Norway recent years. But did you know that the traditional Norwegian Christmas bath has a history of over 100 years? In Voss, a small group of pensioner ladies maintain this cool tradition for both social reasons and health benefits.

  • The Bolder Starlodge is hovering high above one of Norway´s most beautiful fjords. Staying here for a day or two, does something to you. Photo: Henrik Moksnes, www.bitmap.com

    The Bolder: Three new luxury cabins hovering over the fjord landscape

    You get a real sense of hovering high above one of Norway's most beautiful fjords. With its distinctive design and location by the Lysefjord, The Bolder has become one of Fjord Norway's most remarkable places to stay. The three new cabins designed by architect firm Snøhetta are now ready to offer guests an experience of nature that is far beyond the ordinary.

  • Thousands of islands, islets and skerries are scattered along Norway's Western coast. Photo: Kieran Kolle

    Island escape in Fjord Norway

    ​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.