Sognefjord — Attraction in Sogndal

From the verdant meadows and the lush cultural landscape of Bøverdalen you can catch a glimpse of towering mountains in the far distance, as the road slowly ascends through the valley. It makes its way up to the summit at 1,434 metres, making the road northern Europe’s highest mountain pass. From the starting point in Lom, your expectations rise even before you drive out of the small village. Not every tourist route provides such a natural dramatic setting with a profusion of powerful impressions. Along the road you will be tempted to stop at the viewing points to soak in the beauty of the natural surroundings. At the Mefjellet stop you will find Knut Wold’s stone sculpture which allows us to view the mountain landscape from a different perspective. Continuing down towards the Sognefjord the mountain region appears untamed. Where the Hurrungane massif towers up to the heavens the mountains suddenly open up and the landscape changes once again. Towards Gaupne, the final point on this stretch, the road descends to skirt the beautiful Sognefjord whose clear waters change colour from green to blue in tune with the light and the weather. What should you do when you arrive? Relax and let your impressions sink in. Some people turn and drive the same way back, and are surprised to see how different...

King of the fjords - pretty spectacular to take a boat along this. The Viator (Norled) is the boat to take, leaving from Bergen at 8am to Flam, lasting 5 and a half hours. The boat is very comfortable with lots of seats and WiFi. There is an outer area where people would stand to take photos. It can be tricky to secure a window seat if you arrive late, but you can go outside as often as you want for photos. The last hour or two of the journey has many incredible views. Booking the boat can be done independently on the company website (plus then book your trains back on Vy), or pay 20% more and book the whole trip with Norway...

Sognefjord is the second longest fjord and the deepest fjord in the World. It is one of the most beautiful and spectacular fjords in Norway. If you are planning to visit Western part of Norway it is highly recommended to make a trip to Sognefjord. It can be done by a one day trip or more days, which is called "Norway in a Nutshell". Here you will travel by train and boat and see amazing waterfalls, spectacular mountains with eternal snow, cozy harbors and much more. Travelling by this trip is like refreshing your mind. You learn the greatness of nature and how much it can offer through the...