Geiranger is a village in Møre og Romsdal. The Geirangerfjord is one of the most beautiful mainland fjords. In a rating of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geirangerfjord (along with Nærøyfjord in Sogn og Fjordane) obtained the top score in a survey conducted by prestigious National Geographic Magazine. A visit to Geiranger can be included in a trip along the Norwegian coast.
Road 63 from Eidsdal and Valldal to the north via Eagles Highway (mountain pass, hairpin turns), from Otta, Stryn and Grotli to the South via Geirangervegen (mountain pass, 50 hairpin turns).
Car ferry from Hellesylt, on the famous Geirangerfjord. Eight daily deparures 1Jun-2Sep, four daily departures 1May-1Jun, 3Sep-30Sep. There are also twice-daily ferries from Valldal (20Jun-20Aug). Hurtigruten calls Geiranger on a summer service (15 Apr-14 Sep). Embarking/disembarking by small boat.
No need to use tour boats. You can see just as much from the Hellesylt ferry with commentary in German and English as well as Norwegian - from a comfortable lounge with a good snack bar.
Dalsniba, (Along route 63 towards Grotli). Dalsniba is a 1500 m (4920 ft) high mountain. Fabulous view over the fjord and the mountain behind.Tollroad: kr 80 (cars), kr 50 (motorcycle).
Geirangerfjord. The steep-sided fjord with its waterfalls, including the Bridal Veil and the Suitor.
Geiranger Fjordsenter, ☎ +47 70263810 ([email protected], fax: +47 70263141). 1May-20Sep:. Visitor centre for the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Adults: kr 90, Children: kr 50.
Ørnesvingen (The Eagles Curve), (On route 63 towards Eidsdal). View of the fjord and the village.
Costal Odyssey, ☎ +47 95118062 ([email protected]), [x]. Guided tour start: 11AM. Kayaks for rent either by the hour or for a whole day. You can also take part in a guided tour. Kayaking down the fjord is a very enjoyable experience; it offers spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, and even, occasionally, dolphins.Rent: 1 hour: kr 150 (price drops for longer rent); guided tour: adults: kr 700, children: kr 550.
Hiking. To see both Geiranger and the fjord from above. Up the road from Geiranger (63), take a left to Vesterås (Westerås Hytteutleige) cafe. From the cafe, there are 2 hiking routes - Storseterfossen and Løsta. Storseterfossen includes walking behind a waterfall. The view from Løsta is well worth it. Both hikes shouldn't take more than an hour.
Sky-to-Fjord trip. Runs out of one of the small gift shops by the ferry dock (easily identifiable by its green roof), is a spectacular 17 km bike trip from the top of the mountain (high enough to still have snow in August!) back down to the gift shop. The trip includes van transportation to the top of the mountain and bike rental. You can go at your own pace as long as you return your bike to the gift shop by the end of the day. Take your time, as the spectacular views can make for worthy detours!
