The Western Fjords
Scoured and gouged by glaciers, ancient and modern, Western Norway's deep, sea-drowned valleys are covered by steep, rugged terrain. It's a landscape that is so utterly unique and so profoundly beautiful that it is one of the most desirable destinations in the world.
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Discover the best attractions in The Western Fjords from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in The Northern FjordsTrollstigen -
Attraction in The Western FjordsNorwegian Glacier Museum -
Attraction in The Western FjordsBorgund Stave Church -
Attraction in ÅlesundKniven Viewpoint -
Attraction in The Northern FjordsRauma Railway -
Attraction in The Western FjordsKjenndalsbreen - Attraction in ÅlesundJugendstil Senteret
- Attraction in The Northern FjordsDrågen Smokehouse
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The Western Fjords and beyond
- destinationThe Northern Fjords
- destinationÅlesund
