Northern Europe

Norwegian Fjords

Sheer cliffs, waterfalls, and glassy fjords along Norway’s dramatic coastline.

Overview

Sailing Norwegian Fjords

Few itineraries deliver scenery like sailing into Geirangerfjord, waterfalls dropping straight into the water on either side of the ship. Norway rewards a slower pace. Smaller ships can reach further into the fjords, and midsummer sailings come with nearly round-the-clock daylight for deck time.

Best time to sail: May – September

Norwegian Fjords

Where to Sail

The routes within Norwegian Fjords

Norway by ship comes in two very different lengths. Here’s the difference.

Classic Fjords

The most-sailed Norway route: a round-trip 7–10 nights built around the two most photographed fjords in the country.

BergenGeirangerfjordFlåmStavangerÅlesund

Arctic Norway & North Cape

A longer, more remote sailing that continues past the Arctic Circle. Midnight sun in summer, aurora in winter, and far fewer other ships around.

TromsøNorth Cape (Nordkapp)BergenGeirangerfjordsometimes Svalbard

Highlights

What makes it special

UNESCO-listed fjords with waterfalls dropping straight into the water
Colorful wooden waterfront architecture in nearly every port
Glaciers and mountain villages at every turn
Near-endless daylight on midsummer sailings

Good Fit

Who Norwegian Fjords is best for

Scenery-first travelersHikers and outdoor enthusiastsPhotography-minded sailors

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