Regions › Norway
The fjords of western Norway
Steep mountain walls rising straight out of the water with waterfalls and glaciers above them. Around Geiranger and the Sognefjord our campsites often lie right at the water's edge.
Fjords, waterfalls and a glacier
The Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List together since 2005. The Geirangerfjord is 15 kilometres long. Waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters tumble down its walls and abandoned farms perch high on the rock ledges. At its narrowest point the Nærøyfjord is only about 250 metres wide.
The Sognefjord is the longest fjord in Norway. North of it lies the Jostedalsbreen: at 458 square kilometres the largest glacier on the European mainland. Around the Hjørundfjord the peaks rise straight out of the water.
From late June to early September
The higher paths are best walked from late June to early September. In early June there is often still snow higher up. The waterfalls are at their finest in spring and early summer. From late August to mid-September it is quieter. In summer many cruise ships call at Geiranger: walk there early or late in the day if you can. The mountain road over the Trollstigen to Geiranger is usually open from mid-May to October or November.
Beautiful walks
Storsæterfossen near Geiranger
2.9 km there and back · 2 hours · about 260 m of climbing · starts at the Westerås farm
Up stone steps built by Sherpas from Nepal to a path that runs behind the waterfall. One stretch is secured and the path is slippery when wet. Parking at the farm is charged. Geirangerfjorden Feriesenter is a good 2 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Muldalsfossen near Tafjord
about 4 km there and back · about 2 hours · about 350 m of climbing · starts at the Muldal bus stop on the Tafjordvegen
Up a late nineteenth-century path with thirteen bends to two abandoned farms and a fenced viewpoint. From there you see the Muldalsfossen plunge almost 200 metres in free fall. The slope is a nature reserve. Valldal Camping is about 10 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Patchellhytta above the Hjørundfjord
8 km there and back · about 3 hours up · about 800 m of climbing · starts at Skylstad close to Øye
Steeply up over the Skylstadbrekka to an open mountain hut below the summit of Slogen. The hut is open all year and there is a small lake where you can swim. This is a tough walk with a lot of climbing. Urke Camping is about 7 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Briksdalsbreen loop
6 km · 2 hours · circular walk · about 180 m of climbing · starts at Briksdalsbre Fjellstove
An easy loop past the Kleivafossen waterfall to the glacial lake below the tongue of the Briksdalsbreen: an arm of the Jostedalsbreen. Parking is charged. In summer a bus runs to Briksdal. Sande Camping and Tjugen Camping near Loen are a good 20 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Molden above the Lustrafjord
8.6 km there and back · 4 hours · about 620 m of climbing · starts at the Krossen car park
Past the Svarthiller summer farm to the summit with views over the Lustrafjord as far as Urnes. Marked with red paint. Dogs must be kept on a lead from 1 April to 1 November. There are steep rock faces at the summit: stay away from the edge. Kjørnes Camping near Sogndal is about 16 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Our campsites nearby
For each campsite the map shows the circular walks that start close by.
- Geirangerfjorden Feriesenter in Geiranger
- Valldal Camping in Valldal
- Jemtegård Feriesenter in Valldal
- Urke Camping in Urke on the Hjørundfjord
- Hjørundfjord Camping in Sæbø
- Stryn Camping in Stryn
- Sande Camping near Loen
- Tjugen Camping in Loen
- Kjørnes Camping near Sogndal
- Dalsøren Camping in Luster