Sognefjord

Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord, stretches 204 kilometers inland from Skjolden, Norway's coastal village, and branches off into innumerable smaller inlets and fjords along the way. The King of the Fjords (as Norwegians call it) is about five kilometers wide at its widest point, with rock cliffs reaching 1,307 meters high, creating a spectacular spectacle.

It is the most popular way to see the fjord by boat, and there are a lot of tour options for fjord cruises and sightseeing trips. Many of the most popular tour options leave from Bergen, which is a lovely town (be sure to allow a full day for your adventure).

In Sognefjord, the tourists will be impressed when visiting the narrower branches, such as Naeroyfjord, a breathtaking 17-kilometer section with rock cliffs that are barely 250 meters apart and soar over 1,700 meters above the ocean. Fjrland is another popular vacation spot. Jostedalsbreen, Europe's largest glacier, and the Norwegian Glacier Museum are located in this breathtakingly magnificent location.

In the summer, you can enjoy classic fjord experiences. Autumn is the ideal time of year for hiking and cycling since the air is clear and the fjord is decked in magnificent autumn colors. With magnificent fjord light, sleddog excursions, alpine ski touring, snowshoe walks, ski resorts, cross country skiing, fjord kayaking, RIB-safari, fjord cruises, the Flåm railway, and guided trips to the magical blue ice caverns beneath the glacier, the fall transforms to the "Winter Fjord." The Sognefjord comes alive in the spring, with blossoming and snow-capped mountain peaks — maybe the greatest time of year to visit.

Location: Sognefjord, Vestland county, Norway

Highlights: The King of the Fjords

Best time to visit: Spring