Nærøyfjord #
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The Fjords
Join us on one of the world’s most beautiful boat trips between the idyllic villages of Gudvangen and Flåm on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. The latter is one of only two fjords in Norway that are on the UNESCO world heritage list, thanks to their stunning nature which is described as a classic example of the beautiful and very distinctive fjord landscape that is found here in Norway. In addition to the spectacular nature, where mirror like glaciers and wild waterfalls meet sheltered fjords and troll mountains, the cultural landscape of the area gives an extra dimension with old farms and summer farms literally hanging on the steep mountainsides. On this boat tour, you can experience all of this directly on your phone through the comprehensive narration, pictures and text as the boat approaches or passes the places of interest along the route. We at the Fjords are working to do our utmost to deliver you an excellent travel experience. Enjoy the tour!
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Points of interest
#1
Gudvangen
This journey is packed with world class visual experiences, and they begin already, here in Gudvangen the innermost part of the arm of the Nærøyfjord. As you can see, the village is not very big but is beautifully enclosed by majestic mountains with beautiful, lush valley sides. The beautiful Nærøydalen runs inward to the village of Stalheim and follows the Nærøydal river with its countless spectacular waterfalls and small streams until it eventually flows out here at Gudvangen. The journey between Gudvangen and Flåm is regarded by many as the world’s most beautiful boat ride.
#2
Bakka
We are now passing by the lush hamlets of Bakka and Tufto. The fjord is at its narrowest here, just 250 metres wide and the precipitous mountains on either side rise a formidable 1400 metres up into the clouds. The people who live here have learnt to live from and with the nature, through hunting, foraging and agriculture. The pretty little church that you can see, was established by local farmers in 1859 and stands as a bauta and a landmark in the idyllic fjord.
#3
Styvi
We soon arrive at the small hamlet or farm, Styvi. The small green grass plateau between the sheltered fjord and the steep mountains houses both beautiful experiences and a completely unique story. People have lived here for almost 1000 years, and both farmers, midwives and teachers had their work here. The postal farmers also stopped by on their journey between Bergen and Oslo. Today, Styvi and the Farm Museum are a popular tourist destination.
#4
Dyrdal
We are now in Dyrdal. Once upon a time, over 100 people lived in this idyllic green oasis. Until the middle of the 1800s, there was a lot of activity down by the quays, when the village had gained status as a courthouse for Nærøy. In addition to several courthouses, there was both a cozy gusethouse, some stalls and a hospital with 8 beds. Yes, you read that right. A hospital! Today, the homes are mostly used only in the summers. Please follow the crew's instructions in case of departure.
#5
Undredal
Welcome to the world-renowned cheese village of Undredal. Here, fjords, rivers, mountains, around 50 permanent residents and 357 goats meet on a small piece of land where the houses stand side by side, in what is also known as a house cluster. Here there will only be a short stop for on and disembarking passengers. Please follow the crew's instructions in case of departure.
#6
Aurlandsvangen
We are now arriving in Aurlandsvangen, the gateway to Norway’s Grand Canyon - Aurlandsdalen. Here the experiences start as soon as you set foot on land and the power of the nature hits you. From here you can visit Norway’s longest tunnel or the world’s longest fjord, high peaks, lush valleys, and glistening glaciers. Here there will only be a short stop for on and disembarking passengers. Please follow the crew's instructions in case of departure.
#7
Flåm
Welcome to the beautiful and idyllic tourist village of Flåm! Whether you are arriving or departing from here it is guaranteed to be the start of an adventure that you will never forget. The little village of just a few hundred inhabitants is visited every year by over a million tourists. Feel free to download the audio guide to learn more about the places we pass.