Geirangerfjord

Geirangerfjord is a fjord in Møre og Romsdal, western Norway, where steep mountains rise above deep water and waterfalls descend toward the village of Geiranger.

Seven Sisters Waterfall: A waterfall on Geirangerfjord formed by seven separate streams descending a steep mountainside. Its seven cascades are among the fjord’s defining sights.
Fjord: A long, narrow sea inlet bordered by steep sides, typically carved by glaciers. Geirangerfjord is a classic example of this coastal landform.
West Norwegian Fjords: A UNESCO World Heritage property comprising Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord in western Norway. Geirangerfjord is one of the two fjords recognized within this property.
Tourism in Norway: Travel and visitor activity within Norway, including nature-based and cultural tourism. Geirangerfjord is a major destination within Norway’s nature tourism.
The Suitor (waterfall): A waterfall opposite the Seven Sisters on Geirangerfjord, named for the legend linking the two falls. Its position across the water completes the fjord’s best-known waterfall pairing.
Glacial erosion: The wearing away of rock and sediment by moving glacier ice and meltwater. Glaciers excavated the deep valley that became Geirangerfjord.
Geiranger: A village at the head of Geirangerfjord in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The village anchors settlement and visitor services at the fjord’s inland end.
Landslide: The movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope under gravity. Steep slopes above the fjord create exposure to slope failures.
Bridal Veil (waterfall): A waterfall on Geirangerfjord whose thin stream spreads across rock like a veil. It adds a distinct form to the fjord’s celebrated collection of waterfalls.
U-shaped valley: A broad valley with a rounded floor and steep sides, commonly carved by glaciers. Its glacial profile underlies the fjord’s steep-walled form.

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