• placement: fullWidthHero
  • path: destinations/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-21039786322
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "norway/the-northern-fjords",
  "destination": "The-Northern-Fjords",
  "title": "the-northern-fjords",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Scandinavia",
  "country": "Norway",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

The Northern Fjords

As you travel north from Nordfjord, a web of deep, craggy fjords bites into the coastline, creating a myriad of islets and inlets along the coastline, and etching out some truly breathtaking scenery.

Overview of Geirangerfjord and Seven Sisters waterfall.

©Justin Foulkes/Lonely Planet

Book
App
Lonely Planet App on a phone
Brand New!

Get the Lonely Planet App

Take your Norway trip with Lonely Planet Journeys

Time to book that trip to Norway

Lonely Planet Journeys takes you there with fully customizable trips to top destinations – all crafted by our local experts.

start planning learn more

Top places to visit in The Northern Fjords

Discover the best attractions in The Northern Fjords from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

Explore all
  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/top
  • containerId: gpt-ad-520118112524
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "norway/the-northern-fjords",
  "destination": "The-Northern-Fjords",
  "title": "the-northern-fjords",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Scandinavia",
  "country": "Norway",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.

Explore all books

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in The Northern Fjords

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

The Northern Fjords and beyond

View all
  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/bottom
  • containerId: gpt-ad-9266437081
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "norway/the-northern-fjords",
  "destination": "The-Northern-Fjords",
  "title": "the-northern-fjords",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Scandinavia",
  "country": "Norway",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}