Fjord Norway’s 10 best kept secrets
We’re ready to share the top 10 best-kept secrets across Fjord Norway. From sunny surfing scenes to tiny towns where goats outnumber people. Our secrets are out.
The secret’s out, Fjord Norway is more than you expected. Yes, we’re home to mind-blowing fjord landscapes. But we’re so much more! You are welcome to explore farther and further. Delve deeper across Fjord Norway to unearth countless hidden gems — attractions and experiences that amaze and delight in sight and sound, taste and touch.
Crave an island escape with pristine beaches? We’ve got you. Into design and architecture? Try a boutique hotel stay in an Art Nouveau mecca. Looking to get way off the grid? Hole up in a cliffside lighthouse for a few day with your loved ones or soak in the silence and beauty of a mountain hike. While you’re at it, savor our seafood, trawl for unique keepsakes or go native and share an ale with a local Viking.
They’re still here in all their storied glory. Marvel at the mighty waterfalls and cliffs of well-trod Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord to your heart’s content. But how about a more intimate encounter off the beaten tourist path? Kayak the still waters of, say, a smaller fjord — for quieter close-up encounters with wildlife and wilderness.
Fjord Norway has a rich cultural history, and along the coast and fjords there are many cultural treasures. In Fjord Norway, culture and traditions plays an important role, and even though people might seem a bit inaccessible and rough, it's easy to feel at home and welcome here. Order a "svele" flatbread at the local café - maybe you'll meet a few locals.
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