Fishing, hiking, and kayaking are all popular activities here, but our favorite was a guided glacier climb complete with ice axes and crampons. Breathtaking doesn’t even begin to do it justice!ģ) Nigardsbreen Glacier- This gorgeous glacier is an arm of Jostedalsbreen, which is the largest glacier in all of Europe. Known as the King of the Fjords, the emerald green fjord is met by Norway’s largest glacier and its highest mountains. Visit the Bryggen Museum to learn about the city's rich maritime history, and its role in the the Hanseatic League‘s vast trading empire.Ģ) The Sognefjord- This is the largest of the 1,190 fjords of Norway, and the second longest fjord in the entire world. We did our road trip in a compact, fuel-efficient hybrid and had no trouble.ġ) Bryggen- This historic waterfront in Bergen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 62 colorful wooden buildings that date back some 500+ years. But the roads are in excellent shape, and even those in the snow-packed Jotunheimen Mountains were clear of ice and other hazards.Ī 4WD drive vehicle might be helpful here, but not really necessary. In part because of the jaw-dropping scenery, and in part because the mountain route is winding and packed with switchbacks. There's very little traffic along most of these roads, but you will want to take it fairly slow. We road-tripped through the Fjords of Norway for about a week, but you could easily spend as little as three days or several weeks, depending on how in-depth you want to explore. But trust me, you WILL want to stop, and often, to soak in the spectacular views all along the way. If you drove the entire 421-kilometer route from Bergen to Alesund without stopping (expect to wait for ferry crossings), you could make it in approximately nine hours. It's arguably the most beautiful countryside we've ever explored, so be prepared to make lots of stops to take postcard-worthy photos. There's water around seemingly every turn, from picturesque lakes to waterfalls right by the side of the road. You'll see myriad different landscapes along the fjords of Norway, from rolling hilly farmlands to larger-than-life granite mountains that seem to have been carved by the mythical Norse gods. Europe Road Trip Suggested by - Bret Love & Mary Gabbett from Green Global Travel.
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