Norwegian fjords are the soul of Norway. At least that's what experts say. Perhaps they are, in any case, they are the main attraction of this beautiful country.
World famous
Several years ago, one of the most popular magazines - National Geographic Traveler - published an article in which the Norwegian fjords were named the best preserved attraction among all other natural and cultural monuments included in the UNESCO list. Such a title is a very great honor. And an American newspaper called the Chicago Tribune listed the fjords as one of the 21 wonders of the world. And, frankly, many people wish to visit the Norwegian Fjords. Most travelers buy tours to this country just to look at this attraction. After all, this is truly a completely unique phenomenon - valleys that have filled with water due to the retreat of glaciers.
List of fjords and their features
Norwegian fjords are numerous - theirthere are several dozen, and they are all special in their own way. Geirangerfjord, for example, is the most picturesque and therefore the most visited. Nærøyfjord is considered the narrowest of all existing ones, the Sognefjord stretches along the whole of Norway, Lysefjord crowns the top of the Preikestolen, and Hardangerfjord is famous for its stunning orchards. This is just a small list of interesting facts about these places. Take, for example, the Oslo Fjord. It - from a geographical point of view - is not considered a fjord at all. It is a bay stretching for 102 kilometers. But these are not just endless expanses of water. About 1000 small islands can be seen on its surface, and each of them is interesting in its own way. Anyone can be reached by boat, by the way, most tourists do just that. And another place, Lysefjord, is interesting for its complex landscape. Because of this feature, only two small villages were built here. And the Varangerfjord would be interesting for lovers of the rich underwater world and clean air.
Manifestation of the elements
Perhaps the most incredible things to see in these places are mountains and water. After all, the Norwegian fjords appeared as a result of the impact of a huge glacier, which in ancient times covered Northern Europe. If you look at this splendor for a long time, you can appreciate the incredible power of nature. Also, travelers crossing the Norwegian fjords have a view of merchant ships and fishing boats. For many, this is not enough, and therefore they decide to take a look at these colossalworks of natural art from a bird's eye view. By the way, these places have not changed much since the days when the boats of the Norwegian Vikings sailed on campaigns. And the fact that the fjords have retained their original beauty only fuels the interest of tourists and scientists in these sights.
Waterfalls
Few people know that the highest waterfalls in the world are located in Norway. Such beauty that can be seen here is unlikely to be seen anywhere else. Wherever a person is - on the shore of a fjord or somewhere in the depths of the Norwegian open spaces - almost always nearby you can hear the sound of falling water. This rumble will not go unnoticed, and if you get closer to the sounds, you will be able to see streams of water that fly from an incredible height. This is a fantastic sight. The most famous waterfalls are those that bear the following names - Groom, Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters. These names fit well with the ear and are quickly remembered, but each of them has its own history. For example, the Seven Sisters are 7 jets flowing down the mountain slopes. The Bridegroom Waterfall is supposedly a frozen warrior who was unable to choose one and only among seven brides. But the third one listed just looks like a veil. No less amazing is the picture of snow-capped mountain peaks, which shine with their whiteness even in summer. And if suddenly at the height of the swimming season you want to go skiing, then it will be quite real. Even on the hottest day, this wish will come true.
The scale of Norwegian splendors
Words cannot express how amazing these natural monuments are in their beauty and scale. Hardangerfjord, for example, juts out into the coast for 113 kilometers! At the same time, it is divided into several smaller bays. Nurfjord is somewhat inferior to him - its length is about 106 kilometers. Lysefjord is not so long - only 42 km. However, this cannot be said about the depth - it reaches 422 meters! However, if we talk about these indicators, Trondheimsfjord should be noted. Its deepest point reaches 617 meters. In addition, the bay has several large islands, and the largest are Teutra (1.5 kilometers) and Ytterøy (28 km). Sognefjord is one of the oldest. It began to form over 2.5 million years ago. And its maximum depth is about 2850 meters!
Journey to a fairy tale
All this inspires tourists to look at the Norwegian fjords. When is the best time to go to these places, what season to choose? Of course, the most comfortable time is the summer season. It lasts from May to September - during this time period, about two million people come to Norway. At this time it is not cold here, the climate is favorable, therefore admiring the fjords is a real pleasure, just like walking through their expanses. In addition, when you come here in the summer, you can also buy. The swimming season opens around July - then the water warms up to about18 degrees, however, nothing prevents seasoned people from enjoying beach pleasures from the end of spring. Cruise "Norwegian Fjords", by the way, is as popular as trips to the sea. Tourists, inspired by the beauties seen in the photographs, strive to cover all the local attractions in their journey. It is most convenient to go to look at the Norwegian fjords from St. Petersburg - these are the most popular and bought tours.
