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Geiranger, Norway
Geiranger - magnificent, wild and beautiful.
The Geiranger Fjord, the waterfalls and the majestic, steep mountains have made this sleepy village one of Norway's most sought after tourist places. Imposing snow-covered mountain peaks, gorgeous and wild waterfalls, green vegetation and the deep blue waters of the fjord – it’s all there.
Location:
Geiranger a small picturesque village located along the scenic snow-covered Geiranger fjord. Nearby, the Seven Sisters Waterfall takes a 5,000-foot plunge, in the central area of Norway.
It is called the crowing glory among Norway's pearls of natural panaromic beauty.
Accomodation:
You can choose accommodation of the standard and the price you are looking for. There are four hotels in Geiranger ranging from the luxurious to standard. There are also less expensive alternatives such as ideally situated cabins, private bed and breakfast and comfortable camping sites.
What to see and do at Geiranger:
- Called "the most beautiful fjord in the world," Geirangerfjord invites lots of travelling around. The best and least expensive way to see the magnificence of the fjord is to take a regular ferry service between the port of Hellesylt and Geiranger, with sails daily from May to September.
- If you enjoy exploring beautiful scenery, there are many sign-posted walks of varying degrees of difficulty. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility as well as the impressive natural beauty.
- The Geiranger Fjord is called the most beautiful and breathless fjord in the world. Take a fjord cruise and see it all. You will also come to know more about how life was on the abandoned farms - Skagefla, Knivsfla and Blomberg, along the fjords banks.
- You must also visit Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet and Ornesvingen to get an unbelievable view of one of the most beautiful panorama in the world.
- If you are a keen angler, there are excellent opportunities both in the Geiranger Fjord and the lakes and rivers in the surrounding district.
- Bingen is an ideal ball-play site, free of charge and is perfect for football, handball and basketball.
- The round trip Strynsvatn Camping - Geiranger - Hellesylt - Strynsvatn Camping is a wonderful daytrip to enjoy the full length of the Geiranger Fjord, with its precipitous mountains and waterfalls.
Other attractions:
- Mt. Dalsnibba:
- Geiranger Church:
From here you can see the village of Geiranger, the fjord, its surrounding mountains and even far beyond the Geiranger fjord when the weather is good.
A tiny octagonal church that is situated on the edge along the cliffs of the Fjord.
Shopping:
Shopping in Geiranger is varied. There are a great range of traditional handicrafts such as wood-carvings, woven and knitted goods.
The deep blue colour of the fjord, beautiful waterfalls, steep - snow covered mountains make Geiranger one of the most beautiful destinations of Fjord-Norway.