Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounding landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres. [3] Norway's coastline is estimated to be 29,000 km (18,000 mi) long with its nearly 1,200 fjords, but only 2,500 km (1,600 mi) long excluding the fjords. [4] [5]

With more than 1,000 fjords around the country, 10 of which are frequented regularly by cruise ships, it's not surprising that tourists have trouble telling them apart. Learn all about them with the help of fjord expert Øyvind Heen.

Experience the fjords when the leaves change colour by visiting in the autumn! Stay for a while and experience the quiet tranquillity of one of the many quaint fjord villages. A cruise along the Coastal Route aboard Hurtigruten or Havila lets you see all the most famous fjords in one trip!

Jan 29, 2024 · Fjord Norway has its name from the many beautiful fjords. But what exactly is a fjord? And how were they created? A fjord is a deep, narrow and elongated sea or lakedrain, with steep land on three sides. The opening toward the sea is called the mouth of the fjord, and is often shallow. The fjord's inner part is called the sea bottom.

The western part of Norway is also home to the iconic fjords. See the mountains and waterfalls cascade down to the green-blue water. The most famous ones are the world heritage listed Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, the Hardangerfjord and Nordfjord, and the 205 kilometres long Sognefjord. But you will also love the less-visited fjords.

Fjords are found in locations where current or past glaciation extended below current sea level. A fjord is formed when a glacier retreats, after carving its typical U-shaped valley, and the sea fills the resulting valley floor.

Jun 2, 2023 · Fjords are set in a U-shaped valley surrounded by steep rock walls on three sides, while the fourth side, which is open to the sea, is referred to as the mouth of the fjord. Fjords receive saline water from the sea or oceans, while the upstream rivers, glacial meltwater, and rainfall drain freshwater into them.

Oct 19, 2023 · Fjords are usually deepest farther inland, where the glacial force was strongest. Some features of fjords include coral reefs and rocky islands called skerries. Some of the largest coral reefs are found at the bottom of fjords in Norway.

Fjord is a Norwegian word that have become international, especially in English where it is used directly. Fjord comes from the Norse fjǫrðr. The word fjord was mostly used in the meaning "where one fares through", which has the same origin as the word "fare" (travel). From the hike Oksen in Hardanger. Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / www.fjordnorway.com.

Dec 21, 2023 · We’re covering fjords, one of Norway’s most phenomenal natural wonders, from A to Z. Find all your questions, from how fjords are formed to what fjords are anyway, answered here. Chances are you’ve heard the word fjord at least once in your life.