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West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord

Situated in south-western Norway, north-east of Bergen, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, set 120 km from one another, are part of the west Norwegian fjord landscape, which stretches from Stavanger in the south to Andalsnes, 500 km to the north-east. The two fjords, among the world’s longest and deepest, are considered as archetypical fjord landscapes and among the most scenically outstanding anywhere. Their exceptional natural beauty is derived from their narrow and steep-sided crystalline rock walls that rise up to 1,400 m from the Norwegian Sea and extend 500 m below sea level. The sheer walls of the fjords have numerous waterfalls while free-flowing rivers cross their deciduous and coniferous forests to glacial lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains. The landscape features a range of supporting natural phenomena, both terrestrial and marine, such as submarine moraines and marine mammals.

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The West Norwegian Fjords Geirangerfjord and Naeroyfjord are archetypical for fjord landscapes around the world. They are also among the world's longest and deepest fjords. They offer outstanding scenery, with crystalline rock walls that rise up to 1,400 metres from the sea. 

The two fjords are located in the southwest of Norway, 120km from another. The fjords are 1-2 km wide.

Wildlife includes four species of deer, arctic fox, otter, and many marine species such as Atlantic salmon, seals, porpoise, dolphins and whales. Over 100 bird species have been recorded.

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