The Hjørundfjord - Ålesund

Hjørundfjord, Geiranger, and Ålesund

Excursion

Price from £251

Difficulty level

Level 1: Suitable for everyone.

Booking code

HR-HJF2J

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes

Notes

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MS Nordlys sailing in the breathtaking Geirangerfjord, one of the most spectacular fjords in Norway
  • Explore the untouched jewel of Hjørundfjord and its surrounding area

  • Take in the impressive Flydalsjuvet view

  • Enjoy the scenery of the fjord’s landscape as you ride along ‘The Eagle Road’

Explore some of Norway’s most dramatic landscapes and see steep mountains plunge into the fjords. We’ll travel by bus from Urke and through the enchanting Norangsdalen valley. Soak in the scenery of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord from a ferry, before travelling up into the mountains for breathtaking views at Flydalsjuvet viewpoint.  

As we travel on to Eidsdal, you’ll feel like you’re flying as we take ‘The Eagle Road.’ This steep route consists of 11 hairpin bends that offer a spectacular vista at each turn. A ferry transports us from Eidsdal to Linge as we head to the small village of Stordal, where we can enjoy a tasty bite and a drink.  

We end the day in cultural Ålesund, a town best known for its Art Nouveau architecture.

Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.

Practical information

  • Disembarking port: Landing at Urke is by tender boat, and getting on and off the boat requires good mobility

  • Embarking port: Ålesund

  • Available period: 1-30 October

  • Transportation: Bus, ferry

  • Meals: Coffee/tea

  • Clothes: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing

  • We recommend having a backpack with a water bottle, extra clothing, camera, and sunglasses

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