Description of the area
Fjords are some of the most dramatic and spectacular landscapes on earth.
The world heritage area of the West Norwegian Fjords includes parts of the longest, deepest, narrowest and most beautiful fjords in the world. These are areas with a natural and cultural content that has left visitors spellbound throughout time. Many consider these fjords as the very symbol of Norway, the foremost fjord country in the world. The Norwegian word "fjord" has become part of international language.
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Facts
Geirangerfjord area: Norddal and Stranda municipalities in Møre
og Romsdal county
Nærøyfjord area: Aurland, Vik and Lærdal municipalities in Sogn og
Fjordane county. Voss municipality in Hordaland county
Area:
Total 1227 km2, incl. 107 km2 sea area
Geirangerfjord area, 518 km2
Nærøyfjord area, 709 km2
Information on accommodation and services:
Geirangerfjord area:
Destination Geirangerfjord Trollstigen. www.visitgeirangerfjorden.com
Geiranger Tourist office, tel. + (47) 70 26 30 99...
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