Winter 2017, I had a trip to the Sognefjord together with furmanek.com. We joined a fjord cruise and visited Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord.
We took a fjord cruise with the new hybrid-boat Vision of the Fjords, a great experience despite the weather. It was cold and it was snowing heavily, and the sight was not so good. But we could feel the winter, the snow and the cold fresh air in our faces. It was a “cool” experience.
Winter Fjord Cruise and Stegastein Viewpoint
The fjord cruise ended in Gudvangen, a small village at the innermost part of the Nærøyfjord.
In the evening, we drove the Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route, from Aurland and up to the Stegastein Viewpoint. It was late evening and dark. We were lucky and could see the Northern Lights in addition to the great view towards the Aurlandsfjord.
The road up to Stegastein is open all year round, but during winter the road is closed in the high mountain, between Stegastein and Lærdal on the other side of the mountain.
Next day we headed back home. A short but great fjord adventure was over for this time.
Frozen Fjords
It is easy to understand why more and more people discover how beautiful and exotic the Norwegian Fjords are during winter.
The fjords is a great playground for those who want to ski, go snow-shoe hiking, take a winter-cruise or join a RIB-boat on the fjords or just take in the cold, crispy air and enjoy the beautiful winter-landscape.
On the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, you can do a Fjord Cruise all year round, and it is possible to experience it from Oslo or from Bergen in one day.
Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord – What to See and Do
Flåm, Aurland and Gudvangen are perfect starting points for experiences and activities in and around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, two of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic fjords. On July 14, 2005, the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and the surrounding area were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Geirangerfjord. The Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord are both branches of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord, which is located in the middle of Western Norway.
Visit Sognefjord
Visit Sognefjord is the official destination company for the Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord area.
Hotels and accommodation in the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord area
Overview of hotels and other places where you can spend the night in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.
Sakte – Stay and Explore the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
“Sakte” is a collaboration between companies that provide adventures, accommodation, dining and short-travelled food- and products. “Sakte” are located in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and is an offer for those who want to contribute to a sustainable society in the world heritage area.
