Sognefjord, Fjord in Vestland, Norway
Description
Sognefjord is a fjord in Vestland that stretches more than 200 kilometers inland between towering cliff walls. Several deep side valleys branch off from it, with waterfalls dropping straight into the water.
History
The fjord served Vikings and medieval trading ships as a major passage route to the interior. Settlements grew along its shores, with people supporting themselves through trading and local crafts like woodcarving.
Culture
Settlements along the water's edge display colorful wooden buildings and small harbors that reflect how people have lived from fishing and farming for centuries.
Practical
You can explore the fjord by electric boat, kayak, or hiking in the surrounding mountains. The best time to visit is between May and September, when weather is more stable and mountain roads are fully open.
Did you know?
A glacier named Jostedalsbreen sits in the mountains above the fjord and is one of Europe's largest mainland ice masses. Visitors can join guided tours to walk on the glacier and see its crevasses up close.
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