Of the 200 fjords along the west coast of Norway, Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord are the least affected by human activity such as hydroelectric dams and infrastructure. Peridotite is currently quarried ...

This story appears in the November 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. Bird cries seem to claw at the bright summer sky. The birds themselves—puffins, gannets, gulls, guillemots—whirl ...

In fact, its 63,962 miles, incorporating 50,000 islands and 1,190 fjords, was created by Ice ... to creating value and jobs along the coast of Norway, to how we handle our food concept,” he ...

There’s also the chance of crossing paths with a Viking. But visiting a Norwegian fjord – spoiler alert – is easier than you think. Land in Norway’s second city Bergen, gateway to the fjords.

Many cruise ships visit the fjords, giving sailors choices of ... Hurtigruten has four-day sailings that visit 16 ports along Norway’s west coast including the Arctic Circle.

Explore Fjord Norway – voted ‘the world’s most beautiful destination’ by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Return to nature with breathtaking scenery, the incomparable fjords ...

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Traveler-approved cruise operators include RIB Oslo and Norway Yacht Charter, but the cheapest and most popular way to explore the fjord is via a tour with Båtservice Sightseeing. Affiliated with ...

However, if you fancy enjoying the beautiful combination of mountains, glaciers and fjords aplenty, Norway has a tempting travel pull when considering the top ski resorts to visit. Nordic ...

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced a “significant” expansion of their Norway (Bergen) and Fjords programme from Leeds Bradford Airport next year. Across the UK, the airline has revealed the ...