We visited Norway in late March and the mountains were still covered in densely packed snow.  As we made our way out to the west fjords, there was a chilling wind in the air, but we were excited to discover the majestic beauty of the fjords we’d heard so much about.  Whatever hype we’d heard about the fjords, they lived up to it and then some.

The West Norwegian Fjords of Naeroyfjord and Geirangerfjord have received UNESCO World Heritage designation for their natural beauty.  According to UNESCO, these two fjords are perfect examples of the geological processes that carved deep, glacial paths through the rock on the way to the sea.  The near vertical cliffs that plunge into the icy cold Nordic waters make for incredible pictures.

The Naeroyfjord features prominently on the Norway in a Nutshell route that is popular with tourists.  Nearly 20 kilometers long and at points only 500 meters wide, it’s tough to imagine room for the massive ferry boat, but the expert captains maneuver in such small spaces.  We followed the route and were pleased to discover this long, narrow Naeroyfjord by boat.

Of all the natural features in the world, we loved the fjords.  We absolutely recommend visiting the West Norwegian Fjords.