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Fjord Guide

FJORDS NORWAY - View from Stegastein Viewpoint towards the Aurlandsfjord which is a branch of the Sognefjord.
View from Stegastein Viewpoint towards the Aurlandsfjord which is a branch of the Sognefjord

The landscape in Western Norway is considered to be among the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet. Norway have some of the longest, deepest, narrowest and most beautiful fjords in the world.

In the Fjord Guide will find what you need to plan your fjord holiday. Read about the  most beautiful fjords in western Norway. Two of the fjords, the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The Sognefjord is the longest fjord in Norway with its 204 kilometers.

The hope is that this fjord guide will inspire you to come and visit the fjords, and maybe help you to find places to go, places to stay and things to see and do.

Here you will find an overview of recommended HOTELS in addition to SPA & BATH HOTELS and OTHER ACCOMMODATION PLACES in Western Norway. The combination of beautiful nature, activities that you can do in all four seasons and a stay at a great accommodation is unique. A stay in one of these places will do you good, both for body and mind.

There are ten restaurants that have awarded Michelin stars and Michelin awards in Western Norway. Eight of the Michelin restaurants are in Stavanger and two in Bergen. Here you will find FJORDS MICHELIN, where you will also find a list of recommended hotels in Western Norway, recommended by Michelin.

USEFUL LINKS is a list of websites with great information on Norway and the Fjords. FAQ is an overview of articles that answer the most common questions you have when planning to visit the fjords in Western Norway.

Fjord Guide to the most beautiful Fjords in Norway – Map Overview