Geirangerfjord, UNESCO World Heritage fjord in Stranda Municipality, Norway
Geirangerfjord is a fjord in Stranda Municipality, cutting deep between near-vertical rock walls with waterfalls dropping from the cliffs on both sides. The water reaches about 260 meters (850 feet) at its deepest, while the surrounding peaks tower far above.
During the last ice ages, glaciers pushed through the valley and carved the rock into one of Norway's deepest fjords. When the ice retreated, the sea filled the trench left behind, creating the water body visible today.
Old farms cling to the slopes and show how people once lived in this steep landscape. Visitors who find these abandoned homesteads gain insight into the harsh conditions of life here.
A car ferry runs between Geiranger and Hellesylt, and the crossing takes about an hour, giving a close view of the fjord from water level. Hiking trails lead along the slopes, but many are steep, so sturdy footwear is worth bringing.
Seven separate waterfalls drop side by side down the same cliff face, forming the group known as the Seven Sisters. Directly across the fjord stands a single waterfall called The Suitor, named as if courting the sisters from the opposite shore.
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