A Winding Road In
You are on the verge of something amazing following the winding journey on the Ørnevegen, “Eagle Road”. As you navigate the 11 hairpin turns from the top of the mountain and steal glances out of the window, it is abundantly clear that you are about to experience an extraordinary place on our Earth. The Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a slice of this Earth you don’t want to miss.
Geiranger, Norway a sleepy town
At the end of our journey down the mountain, we pull off in a small turn-around area in the town. The snow dampens sound and it seems there is no one in this town beyond our small group. Homes, a hotel, and a church sit along the mountain village however nothing moves as though we’ve somehow snuck inside a postcard. We wade through the snow down the dock to the black icy Nordic water as the mountains tower above us. Beyond those mountains, the definition of a bluebird sky. We are so small here which is abundantly clear.
Into the Town
The ferry to make our way out of the Fjord and continue with our road trip south won’t be coming for a few hours. We take a few photos near the water before heading into the small village. It’s the morning on a Sunday, and not much is open. The hotel graciously allows those of us who would like to come in and sit down for a coffee. I make my way back out into the crisp air, choosing one of the walking paths toward the Welcome Center. Through shin and knee-deep snow, I carefully navigate along the river to see what I can find. I’d later find out this is known as The Waterfall Walk and I am rewarded with views of frozen waterfalls.
The Waterfalls of Geirangerfjord
Finding waterfalls in Geirangerfjord is no difficult task. Walking along the aptly named Waterfall Walk from the Geiranger Center will take you on a boardwalk along the river. Follow the path to trace the river and at times step out onto viewing decks for a closer look. The blend of rushing water with peaks in the distance behind is something I’ve never experienced and left me in awe.
The Seven Sisters
When we made it on the ferry and navigated our way out of the Fjord, we were able to see several waterfalls. In the frozen winter months, the flow of mountain water is significantly reduced. In the warmer months, you can expect to see the walls lined with many waterfalls. The most notable waterfall in the Fjord is known as The Seven Sisters. We didn’t get to see this feat of nature but time your visit out and don’t forget to put your camera down and experience it live.
The Ferry through the Fjord
If you are in the Fjord in the warmer months, traffic will be lining up for the Ferry. They only come so often and are the only way to continue your journey south. Don’t get down about lining up a little early to make the ferry, the impressive experience of the Fjord is just taking a new point of view. Sailing through the waters in the Fjords via ferries was one of my favorite ways of seeing Norway. Most of the ferries we took had a viewing deck to be able to watch the mountains roll by. As you leave Geirangerfjord behind, steal one last look for your memory of the postcard experience you just had. Looking off to the right you’ll see how you got here, and the 11 turns of the Ørnevegen. You’re about to be on the water for a while, this is one of the longest ferry trips we took and with each turn on the sea, a new mountain appears and my breath once again leaves my chest.
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