What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear Norway?
The Fjords- an amazing piece of artwork by Mother Nature!
Not officially mountains, they are long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion. As you cruise down the fjords, the snowy capped cliffs and their reflections glistened in the sun.
When night falls and the milky way is apparent against the ebony sky, close your eyes, and allow the unspoiled Nature to serenade a lullaby...
WHERE TO STAY:
Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri : Conveniently located at the dock of Aurland. Opt for the Rorbuers which are traditional fishermen cabins located on the waterfront with a fantastic view of the fjords!
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| Our cottage facing the fjords! Highly recommended! You can jump into the fjords form your living room for a swim during summer! |
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| View around our accommodation. |
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| See the 6 rows of houses in the front?
That's our accommodation and see its proximity to the waters and the dock? :)
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WHAT TO DO IN FLAM- AURLAND?
1. Visit the Stegastein for a breathtaking view of the fjords.
2. Board the Flam Railway. As the train weaves in and out of the mountains, you can see waterfalls plunging from steep cliffs, rivers that cut through deep ravines, mountain farms on steep slopes. This will be an unforgettable and spectacular ride of your lifetime!
3. Take a picture with the Kjosfossen waterfall on your way to Flam.
3. Experience the Bergen Railway. This is one of the best railway rides in the world. Not to mention that the train is clean, quiet and provides free Wi-Fi. I love Norway for their excellent connectivity.
4. Take a Fjord1 ferry and sail through the UNESCO heritage: Nærøyfjord. Among the world’s longest and deepest fjord, the narrow and steep-sided crystalline rock walls rise up to 1,400 m from the Norwegian Sea and extend 500 m below sea level. You'll come across numerous waterfalls and rivers that flow through the forests to lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains.
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| View from Stegastein ViewPoint. We hailed a cab and the driver navigated through treacherous snowy terrains to allow this amazing view! |
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| Hello Beautiful Aurland! |
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| The Flam Railway is one of the world's steepest railway on normal track. |
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| The flowing Kjosfossen waterfall in the snowy landscape. |
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| Scenery on the Bergen Railway. Touted to be one of the best railway ride in the world, this certainly did not disappoint! |
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| Flam Station where you can board the Fjord1 ferry to your next destination. |
I hope you're beginning to consider Norway as your next destination!
Till then, I'll keep traveling, experiencing and writing about this small small world of ours! ;)
P.S. For more travel tips and budget planning, please feel free to drop me a mail at:
travelskaleidoscope(at)gmail(dot)com
