Geirangerfjord Cruise Port: Geiranger – Hellesylt – Stranda Cruise season: All year Average temperatures: (C) May 15°, June 19°, July 20°, Aug 20°, Sept 15° Useful links: www.geiranger.no www.visitalesund-geiranger.com www.verdsarvfjord.no Shore excursions/booking: www.geirangerfjord.no and www.geiranger-nordfjord.no Port information: www.stranda-hamnevesen.no
Flydalsjuvet, Geiranger. Photo: DGT/ Terje Rakke
GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT Geiranger – Hellesylt – Stranda Dramatic Norwegian Nature, Summer and Winter
Geirangerfjord, rated as the best cared for Unesco World Heritage Site by National Geographic. It is definitely the scenery that is the main attraction of the area. The narrow fjord arms and steep mountains diving into the deep blue water can best be experienced by taking part in an excursion in this most secluded part of the fjord landscape. An adventure never to be forgotten. Geiranger Port: a well-known tender port offering exciting and scenic excursions and activities. SeaWalk is available in Geiranger. Hellesylt Port: the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hellesylt pier is 143 m. long. Starting point for the famous overland excursions to Geiranger. Or to Stranda, one of Scandinavias most renowned freeride ski destinations.
Attractions/excursions geiranger port
NEWS 2015: 2 ports in one day ½ day in Hellesylt and ½ day in Geiranger. Increase your number of ½ day shore excursion options to your passengers. Experience two ports in one day with ½ day tours.
Road with 11 hairpin bends. Enjoy the spectacular panorama stretching from Geiranger town back over the fjord and to the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Continue the tour to Mount Dalsnibba. Mount Dalsnibba (1500 metres above sea level) and Norwegian Fjord Centre The tour to Mount Dalsnibba combined with a visit to the Norwegian Fjord Centre; interactive learning about the nature, culture and history of Geirangerfjord.
Mount Dalsnibba (1500 metres above sea level) and Flydal Gorge An easily accessed high mountain experience and a viewpoint for the surrounding mountains and the Geirangerfjord in the distance. A “must see” on your visit to Geiranger.
Mount Dalsnibba (1500 metres above sea level) – Grotli – Stryn Mountain Road The tour to Mount Dalsnibba combined with a round trip in the Stryn Mountains; beautiful and varied scenery with views of glaciers on the roof of Norway.
Mount Dalsnibba (1500 metres above sea level) and Eagel Bend Two fantastic views of Geiranger and the fjord. The Eagel
Hike to Westerås Farm and Storseter Waterfall Walking uphill, following the old farm path leading up to the waterfall. See, feel and experience the power of
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nature by walking behind the waterfall. Enjoy the spectacualar view of Geiranger 250 metres below. Herdal Mountain Farm Visit Herdal summer farm with 450 goats and other animals, and enjoy samples of food production on the farm. Stop at the Eagle Bend. Guided local walk Walk through the village, past the boat houses and the local chocolate factory. Continue to the waterfall and walk up to the Norwegian Fjord Centre and the local church. Fjord Safari by RIB boat Experience the Geirangerfjord, the exciting way. This is an intense and exhilarating way to visit the Geirangerfjord.