The western coast is known for its magnificent fjords.

The longest and deepest is the Sognefjord, that stretches from just north of Bergen and all the way into the Jotunheimen mountains.

The Nærøyfjord branch is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Other picturesque fjord arms are the Lusterfjord, the Fjærlandsfjord, and the Finnafjord. They get their beautiful emerald green colour from meltwater from nearby glaciers.

Along the fjord, you’ll find many charming towns, such as the art village Balestrand, the book town Fjærland, and Lærdal, which has more than 150 well-preserved wooden houses that date back to the 16th and 17th century.

The mountains that surround the inner part of the fjord are among Norway’s most popular hiking areas.

Here, you’ll find the Jotunheimen and Breheimen mountains, the Jostedalsbreen glacier, and the valleys Aurlandsdalen and Utladalen.

Go hiking, rafting, climbing or summer skiing, or cycle the famous Rallarvegen.