Discover the fjords in autumn

Fjord Norway is like a fairy tale in autumn, with the autumnal colours of the trees and vegetation reflected in the fjord, a dusting of snow on the mountain tops and bracing air. Some outdoor activities are best experienced in autumn, and if the sun isn’t shining? Spend time indoors and delve into our cultural history.

Enjoy the outdoors, culture and culinary experiences in autumn!

Outdoor activities for instance hiking or kayaking are best experienced in autumn. The mountains look fantastic in their autumn splendour, and temperatures are pleasant. How about testing your limits, and trying rafting, zipline or other activities that will get your adrenaline going?

For indoor activities, discover the Viking history and the stave churches, many of them situated along the Sognefjord, date back 1,000 years. There are also many museums in the region that are well worth a visit. In City of Gastronomy Stavanger, you can visit the unique little canning museum or the Norwegian Petroleum Museum.

Stavanger in particular, but also Bergen and the tiny island Utsira are also known for street art. The Art Nouveau Centre and Kube art gallery await in beautiful Ålesund. The ten Norwegian Scenic Routes offer exciting architecture and viewpoints.

The fjords are Norway’s orchard, and our specialities include apples, pears and plums. The Sognefjord and Hardanger regions are particularly well known for their fruit, and for the cider they produce.

Close to the forces of nature

Autumn at Voss and around the Sognefjord is the closest you can get to the soul of Fjord Norway: intense contrasts and primordial forces that ignite your very spark of life.

Fresh autumn winds in the southwest

Are you looking for a short adventure that plunges you into the dramatic nature of Fjord Norway – between mountains, fjords, oceans and unpredictable weather?

Experience the maritime Fjord Norway

The fjord coast comprising the Sunnfjord and Nordfjord offers a historical coastal environment, island hopping, hiking and fresh produce from the sea. The best thing about this trip is that it’s car-free and starts in the centre of Bergen.

Extraordinary contrasts in the Northwest

The highlights of Sunnmøre and the Northwest are at their most intense in autumn, when the Trollstigen road, Geiranger, Ålesund and the Atlantic Road flaunt their incredible contrasts.

Do you want to experience Fjord Norway's "secret" treasures? We have ready-made travel suggestions for you, which make it easy to plan your next adventure:

Top hikes in the fjords in October

Nature shows itself from both its most beautiful - and wildest - side in October. Find tips below for the best hiking experience in the autumn.

The fjords: Local culture in dramatic scenery

Gems await everywhere along the fjords: Stave churches, art and architecture, scenery and waterfalls, villages and unique hotels. Not to mention the local food!

Autumn’s adventure – Ålesund, Sunnmøre, Nordfjord and the Northwest

Autumn is the perfect time for a round trip from Ålesund to the Northwest, with a spectacular colour palette in the mountains and fjords, and outdoor activities that don’t involve queuing and waiting around.

The culinary route - a round trip in the south of Fjord Norway

This round trip focuses on locally produced food and accommodation in hotels part of the Historic Hotels & Restaurants. You sleep in rooms where history would come to life if walls could talk, and you could eat at everything from MICHELIN star restaurants to high-quality traditional restaurants.

Food and architecture in the fjords

Stavanger is the unofficial food capital of Norway, with several MICHELIN star restaurants, rich farming land around the city and commercial winegrowing in Ryfylke.

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