Norway is a deep fjord
The fjords are Norway's biggest geographical feature, with a long and winding coastline where land and sea are intertwined, and the sea penetrates deep into the land, creating a magnificent fjord landscape. Among the many fjords, Sognefjorden, Lysefjord, Hardangerfjord and Geirangerfjord are the most magnificent and are known as the "Four Great Fjords of Norway".
- Sognefjord
Sognefjord is Norway's longest and deepest fjord with a length of 205 kilometres. On both sides of the fjord, the mountains are high and the valleys are deep, the peaks are beautiful, the valley floor is steep, the mountains are lush with vegetation and the air is fresh. Occasionally, small towns, orchards and farmland are scattered on the flatter parts of the mountains, creating a variety of landscapes.
How to get there: The most classic way to get around the Sognefjord is the "Norway in miniature" route: Bergen-Oslo round trip. From Oslo, take a train ride through the Hardangerland Plateau, through forests and snow, then Myrdal on the mountain train to Flåm, a boat trip to the Nærøyfjord-Aurlandsfjord, a bus to Voss and finally a train to Bergen in Vos.
Lysefjord
The Lysefjord is flanked on both sides by rocks, cliffs and mountains, and the river meanders between the rugged cliffs and the majestic mountains. The most famous are the cliff evangelism platform at an altitude of 600 meters and the miracle stone suspended in the fjord at an altitude of 1,000 meters and about 2 meters in diameter.
How to get there: Stavanger is the entrance to the Lysefjord, from Stavanger, take a bus to Lyselbotten at the end of the fjord, take a fjord cruise at the cruise terminal, take the boat to Lauvvik, and then take the boat back to Stavanger. If you want to go to the pulpit and the miracle stone, you need to hike.
- Hardangerfjord
Of the four fjords, Hardangerfjord is the most straight and gentle, with waterfalls on both sides of the river. Taking a boat trip to Hardangerfjord can give you an up-close experience of the idyllic scenery, which is more like a fresh fairy tale. Of course, Hardangerfjord also has its own unique and magnificent landscapes: the Devil's Tongue and the Låtefossen waterfall.
How to get there: To get to Hardangerfjord, you can take a bus from Bergen or Voss to Nurheimsun, Öüstsø or Oda, which also has buses to and from Oslo, or you can buy a one-day transport package from Bergen
- Geirangerfjord
Known as the "King of the Norwegian Fjords", Geirangerfjord is one of the most beautiful and mysterious of the Norwegian fjords, famous for its many waterfalls, the most famous of which are the beautiful bridal veil waterfall and the majestic Seven Sisters waterfall. On the way to Geirangerfjord, you'll pass through some of Norway's most beautiful and winding roads: the Eagle's Route and the Elven Route; From the Geirangerfjord viewing platform, you can see the entire Geirangerfjord.
How to get there: To get to Geirangerfjord, take a bus from Ålesund or Ondalsnes via the Elven Route on Route 63, or take a boat ride directly from Alesund to the fjord.
Norway is a lonely island
- Lofoten Islands
Lofoten is located in the north of Norway, the entire archipelago is within the Arctic Circle, and because the Vestfjorden fjord isolates it from the Norwegian mainland, the Lofoten archipelago is sparsely populated and lonely at sea. The island's deep fjords, mountains and beaches are breathtakingly beautiful.
There are many small fishing villages in the Lofoten Islands, and any one of them is amazing. Of course, the most beautiful of these is the town of Reine, which is tucked away in a fjord, with a mountain peak on one side and an endless sea on the other. Climbing the Reinebringen mountain opposite Rainne and looking down on Rainne is a great way to show this beauty.
- Svalbard
If Lofoten is close to Norway, Svalbard is completely isolated. It is the northernmost territory of Norway, a pristine and harsh environment with 60% glaciers, but it is a paradise for adventurers. Huge icebergs and ambushes clog the sponges, and ice fields and glaciers freeze the plateau, giving a great stimulation to the senses.
Longyearbyen, the capital of the archipelago, is the northernmost city in the world and the last frontier of human civilization. In Longyearbyen, you are more likely to see polar bears than people, and you may also see a variety of wildlife such as arctic foxes, seals, walruses, whales, seabirds, and more. The vast polar scenery, the magnificent polar day and night scenery, are all lonely Svalbard style.
Summary
What is Norway? Norway is forests, fjords, nature and life.