Fjord Norway Travel Guide 2018

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GEIRANGER ATTRACTIONS

SIGHTSEEING

The Geirangerfjord: The jewel of the Norwegian fjords in a unique cultural landscape with impressive waterfalls and old settlements. On UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2005. Geiranger Skywalk - Dalsnibba: Viewpoint 1,500 metres. Detour from the Geirangervegen road (Fv 63), 5-km toll road. www.dalsnibba.no Flydalsjuvet gorge: Famous and accessible viewpoint. This is where many of the famous photos of the Geirangerfjord have been taken. Ørnesvingen: Viewpoint with facilities for tourists along Ørnevegen (the Eagle Road) with great views of the Geirangerfjord.. Herdalssetra: Old summer pasture farm where 300 goats still graze. Cluster of farm buildings beautifully situated in a landscape protection area. Toll road. www.herdalssetra.no Norsk Fjordsenter visitor centre: The centre presents the World Heritage area and the unique fjord culture through exhibitions and a slide show. www.fjordsenter.com

DESTINATION GEIRANGERFJORD

Sightseeing trips on the Geirangerfjord • 1–1 ½-hour round trip from Geiranger (M/S Geirangerfjord + one new boat from 2018) Can be combined with a walk to mountain farms. • 1-hour exhilarating sightseeing/rafting trip on a RIB boat. www.geirangerfjord.no Ferry cruise: Geiranger-Hellesylt, 1 hour. Departures from Geiranger and Hellesylt www.thefjords.no Bus sightseeing trips: Geiranger-Dalsnibba, 2 ½-hour round trip. Hop-on Hop-off, 2-hour round trip in Geiranger. www.geirangerfjord.no, www.citysightseeing, www.geirangerturbuss.no Sightseeing by limousine: Exclusive round trips in the World Heritage area in a limousine. www.limousinewest.no, www.geirangerfjord.no eTours: Explore Geiranger in a fun, little electric car. www.emob.no

6216 Geiranger, E-mail: info@visitgeirangerfjord.com www.visitgeirangerfjord.com Tourist Information (open all year): Geiranger: Tel.: (+47) 70 26 30 99

ACTIVITIES Outdoor activities Kayaking Cycling/ Rental Boat rental Hiking/walking Nordic Walking Guided hiking / personal tours Visit an ancient fjord farm Other activities Swimming pools and Spa

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ACCOMMODATION, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING Name HOTELS Djupvasshytta hotel Hotel Geiranger Hotel Union Geiranger Hotel Utsikten Villa Norangdal Petrines Gjestgiveri CABINS, CAMPING Dalen Gaard Familiecamping Fjorden Campinghytter Fossen Camping Geiranger Camping Grande Hytteutleige & Camping Hole Hytteutleige Homlong Camping Homlong Gjestetun Lunheim Accomodation Maråk Hytteutleige Vinje Camping

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Tel (+47) 93 26 44 97

Address Geiranger

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Visit the charming village of Geiranger and explore the Waterfall Walk

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Name Westerås Gard RESTAURANTS Brasserie Posten Olebuda Westerås Naustkroa in all hotels SHOPPING Audhild Viken AS Dalsnibba shop Djupvasshytta AS E.Meroks Turisthandel Fjordbuda Geiranger Bakeri Geiranger Sjokolade Joker Geiranger Made in Fjords Vinjenaustet Norsk Fjordsenter

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“The Geirangerfjord area is considered among the most scenically out-standing fjord areas on the planet”. UNESCO World Heritage Committee, 2005 © Per Eide / www.fjordnorway.com

–Explore our World Heritage Visitor Centre

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New interactive Exhibitions and panoramic cinema

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Souvenir shop and café with focus on local handicraft and food. Open year round. Welcome!

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Contact us: www.fjordsenter.com booking@fjordsenter.com +47 70 26 38 10


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