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Geiranger Travel Guide: 165 reviews and 474 photos

Geiranger is a small village with a great attraction - a stunningly beautiful fjord. We have been to Norway four times and could never resist seeing it again. So, though we travelled along different routes, Geiranger was always included in our itinerary. We never stayed there long - 2-3 nights at most - but we always went for the boat trip to see the fjord again and again. And it was never the same - the sunshine played with its colours, changing it from bright and cheerful to sombre and threatening. Once a drought reduced the famous waterfall the Seven Sisters to just four and only just about trickling. It was always exciting though and unforgettable.

Geiranger from the fjord

The village itself lies on the banks of the fjord and along the winding roads that climb up the surrounding mountains in endless hairpin bends. More and more touristy with every year, it should probably be visited after 15 August, when school has already started in Scandinavia.
But even then a few ferries arrive there every day bringing tourists from all over the world to see the fantastic views. The village becomes quieter in the evening - most visitors are gone by then and the fjord recovers all its splendour, lost a little in the hubbub of the day.

All photographs on these pages, including all the tips and travelogues, are my own and must not be reproduced without permission.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Stunning views
Cons:Full of tourists and coaches
In a nutshell:A great place

Last visit to Geiranger: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Apr 15, 2008
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Reviews (17)

Our garden over Geirangerfjord - Geiranger

A garden with a view Favorites (1)

The garden at the back of our house was the main reason why we stayed there four times already. It was a charming... more travel advice

Glaciers reflected in the mountain lakes, Norway - Geiranger

Glaciers in the distance Things to Do (13)

Road 63 south of Geiranger reveals magnificent scenery absolutely not to be missed. In the distance you can see glaciers... more travel advice

High mountain landscapes Things to Do (13)

Even if you have not planned to travel towards Stryn or Lom from Geiranger, that is, past Dalsnibba and on along Road... more travel advice

Geiranger souvenirs Shopping (1)

The shops selling souvenirs in Geiranger are situated near the port and along the main street. The prices are... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Dalsnibba in the clouds

Hotels (1)
A room over Geiranger

Travelogues (2)

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Hildeal Dec 13, 2010 at 9:41 AM

wow I really liked your intro picture!
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hopang Apr 11, 2010 at 6:54 AM

Wonderful travel page on Geiranger. What a great tourist destination with such great natural beauty! Geirangerfjord, Sunnylvfjord, Flydalsjuvet and Dalsnibba certainly attract us a lot. Hope to visit Geiranger one day. ~ho & pang
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volopolo Nov 9, 2009 at 4:51 AM

Great landscape pictures. i love this one: Farms on the Geiranger fjord
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LoriPori May 18, 2009 at 7:14 AM

The view of Geiranger Fjord from Flydalsjuvet is absolutely stunning - nature at its best for sure. Great guest house too - and the view - Wow!
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Nemorino Nov 21, 2008 at 3:28 AM

Magnificent views and a lovely guest house. No wonder you keep going back.
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easterntrekker Oct 3, 2008 at 4:23 AM

Wonderful pages and pictures!!What a beautiful place, one that is on our list to visit someday!!
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balhannah Aug 11, 2008 at 2:17 PM

Always on our wish list, expense & distance keeps us away. Have enjoyed your reviews and photos. Perhaps, one day the dream will come true.
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uglyscot Jun 23, 2008 at 3:26 PM

absolutely beautiful place, in spite of the hairpin bends- don't remind me! The new additions are very good too.
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willy_wonka Mar 31, 2008 at 12:55 AM

you have made an outstanding page here ewa! norway has been a dream of mine for such a long time now, but every year, something else comes up. i really must go, your photos have made up my mind!
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Rachel972 May 20, 2007 at 8:29 AM

The Devils Crevice - that's an excellent hiding place, nobody would ever think of looking for the devil in such a beautiful place.