Sognefjord is the longest and largest fjord in Norway with a total length of over 126 miles and mountains which tower over 5,577 feet tall. Along the fjord are many large waterfalls including Vettisfossen, which drops approximately 895 feet and Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen National Parks. Jostedalsbreen contains mainland Europe's largest glacier, while Jotunheimen is home to the highest mountains in Norway. In addition to the national parks, other Sognefjord attractions include the Norwegian Glacier Museum, the Sogn Folk Museum and the Sosnefjord Aquarium. The region is well-known for recreational activities such as glacier hiking, summer skiing, rafting, caving and ice climbing.
The Hardangerfjord is the third longest fjord in the world, stretching a total of 111 miles long with a maximum depth of 2,930 feet. Along the fjord route are the Hardangervidda and Folgefonna National Parks. Folgefonna features the third largest Norwegian glacier in the park and Hardangervidda, Norways largest national park at 2,133 square miles is located on Northern Europe's largest mountain plateau. Attractions along the fjord include the Roldal Stave Church, which is believed to have been built in the 12th century and the Hardanger Folk Museum which was established in 1911.
The Geirangerfjord is a protected, designated world heritage site by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). At a length of only nine miles, Geirangerfjord is one of Norway's shorter fjords. However, the fjord is among the most scenic in Norway. Approximately 150 to 200 cruise ships and over 700,000 tourists visit the fjord each year. The region contains many large waterfalls, mountain vistas and trails.
Nordfjord, which in English means "North Fjord" lies about 155 miles north of the city of Bergen and 310 miles northwest of Oslo. Nordfjord is roughly 68 miles long. The Nordfjord region contains many scenic destination attractions including the Norwegian Western Cape, several large glaciers and glacial valleys and dozens of small quaint fishing villages. Recreational attractions in the region include surfing, fjord rafting, summer skiing, hiking boating, fishing and scenic drives.
