The Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord are two fjords that are great to explore from a kayak. Guided kayak trips start both from Flåm and from Gudvangen.
For safety reasons, we recommend guided kayak tours if you are going to kayak in the fjords. You can join guided kayak tours starting from Flåm in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord and from Gudvangen in the innermost part of the Nærøyfjord.
NJORD – Guided kayak tours from Flåm by the Aurlandsfjord
The Aurlandsfjord is a 29 kilometer long branch of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord. Along the Aurlandsfjord we have the villages Undredal, Aurland and Flåm. At Mt Beitelen, 11 kilometers from where the Aurlandsfjord starts, the Aurlandsfjord devides into two fjords; the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord.
In Flåm, in the heart of the Aurlandsfjord, you will find NJORD, which organizes guided kayak tours in the summer.
Season Kayaking: Summer, check with NJORD when they offer guiding. Seasons mentioned on this website are approximate dates.
The guided tours vary in length and time. They organize tours on the Aurlandsfjord that last only a few hours, but also guided tours where you get to experience both the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord. The longest guided kayak tours last several days, some of the tours are combined with mountain hikes and overnight stays in tents. On these tours you get to experience the best that our world heritage can offer.
Pictures and video from some of my kayak trips on the Aurlandsfjord
NORDIC VENTURES – Guided kayak tours from Gudvangen by the Nærøyfjord
The Nærøyfjord is a 17 kilometer long branch of the Aurlandsfjord and was in 2005 included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The landscape on and around the Nærøyfjord is considered to be one of the most scenic fjord areas on earth, and was added to the list due to its unique natural quality and beauty.
In Gudvangen, in the heart of the Nærøyfjord, you will find Nordic Ventures, which organizes guided kayak tours in the summer.
Season Kayaking: Summer, check with Nordic Ventures when they offer guiding. Seasons mentioned on this website are approximate dates.
The guided tours vary in length and time. They organize tours on the Nærøyfjord that last only a few hours, but also guided tours where you get to experience both the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord. The longest guided kayak tours last several days, some of the tours are combined with mountain hikes and overnight stays in tents. On these tours you get to experience the best that our world heritage can offer.
Some of the guided tours start from Undredal by the Aurlandsfjord, this is stated on the website or by contacting Nordic Ventures.
Pictures and video from some of my kayak trips on the Nærøyfjord
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.
