Nordfjord — Local services in Stad

Nordfjord is located in the northern part of the county of Sogn og Fjordane, in the centre of Western Norway. Despite its size, the Nordfjord is probably the lesser-known of the big Norwegian fjords, but it's just as beautiful. Puncturing Norway's west coast between the Storfjord (of which the Geirangerfjord is a famous arm) and the epic Sognefjord, the Nordfjord stretches 106 kilometres (66 miles) inland from some of Norway's wildest coastline to spectacular mountains, valleys and glaciers at the heart of the country. We can always sit on the deck of a visiting cruise ship admiring the scenery, and/or spend some time strolling around one of the peaceful fjordside villages. There's no right way to enjoy the Norwegian fjords! A small spur of the Nordfjord, the Eidsjord (not to be confused with the much more famous Eidfjord farther south) provides yet more accommodation options in the small village of Nordfjordeid, centre of the Eid municipality. Here I feel that Many people who live in the Norwegian fjords are becoming increasingly frustrated with the amount of visitors, especially from cruise ships. While visitors are generally welcome, the sheer numbers of people who fill these small towns whenever a cruise ship docks can overwhelm the local...

The mountains in Nordfjord plunge from altitudes of a few thousand metres, straight down into the fjord and the ocean, and create amazing waterfalls. The innermost part of the region has glittering glaciers, straddling narrow valleys, and Europe’s deepest lake, Hornindalsvatnet.

The fjord is wider in mid‐Nordfjord. Here, there are rolling hills and a milder climate. Further out towards the ocean you can feel the sea air in your lungs when you wander on smooth rocky shores or soft sandy beaches. At the ocean’s edge, the West...

Cruising through the strait of Nordfjord was another breathtaking moment for me with its many waterfalls cascading down in the Fjords from the mountains.

When leaving these beautiful ports, don't missed the opportunity to take in the natural beauty of earth's splendor in total peace and serenity as you cruise...