Norway’s 6 Most Famous Fjords: From Geirangerfjord to Lysefjord

Norway’s fjords are among the most recognisable natural landscapes in the world. Formed by repeated glacial advances over thousands of years, these long, narrow sea inlets cut deep into the land. The result is a coastline that is highly fragmented yet remarkably navigable, where waterways often provide easier access than overland routes. Although Norway has more than a thousand fjords, only a small number are widely known beyond the region. These stand out not only for their scale or scenery, but also for how accessible they are and how clearly, they illustrate the interaction between geology, climate, and human activity.