Geirangerfjord, Norway

Norway has several very famous fjords, and we have long planned to visit them. This September, we boarded the "Goddess" cruise ship at the Copenhagen port in Denmark to tour the fjords of Norway. After a day and two nights cruising the Baltic Sea, we arrived early morning at the town of Hellesylt, Norway, which is the starting point of Geirangerfjord. Everyone gathered on the deck to photograph the town's scenery. The cruise then continued sailing and arrived at Geiranger town at 12 o'clock. After lunch on the ship, we disembarked and took a bus to the viewing platform. The bus traveled along the Geirangerfjord "Eagle Road," which is Highway 63 between Geiranger and Eidsdal, famous for its 11 consecutive hairpin bends. At the highest point of the road is Eagle's Wing, named because eagles often gather there in winter, and it is also a great spot to overlook the fjord. Visitors frequently come here by bicycle or rent electric cars to enjoy the view and take photos. Afterwards, our bus descended the mountain by the same route and continued to the Flydalsjuvet cliff viewing platform. The cliff features a "Queen's Chair" dedicated to Queen Sonja of Norway, honoring her contributions to promoting fjord tourism and environmental protection. From here, you can see the entire Geiranger town nestled in the canyon, a spot often featured on fjord scenery postcards.
This fjord is currently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized as a visual wonder, attracting tourists from all over the world.‌‌

Post by MICHAELA COLE | Oct 18, 2025