Sognefjord
Quick Facts
- Location
- Norway, Flam
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- About 3 hours (with cruise)
- Opening Hours
- Daily Fjord open all day; cruises run by season · Several daily departures on the Nærøyfjord from May to September, fewer in winter; viewing the fjord is free
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Viewing the fjord is free · Cruises, viewpoints and the Flåm Railway are charged separately
- Address
- Norway, Flåm area, Sognefjord
- Coordinates
- 61.0919, 6.3685
Introduction
The Sognefjord is Norway's longest and deepest fjord, hailed as the king of fjords; Flåm sits at the end of one of its branches. The fjord reaches over 200 km inland, over 1,000 m deep, grand and vast. Its sides have mountains, villages, branches, varied scenery: grand cliffs and waterfalls, and pretty farmland and orchards. Along it are charming towns like Flåm and Gudvangen, and the World Heritage Nærøyfjord. Cruising here, you see Norway's majestic fjord nature, the core of a fjord trip, grand and unforgettable.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
| Wednesday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
| Thursday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
| Friday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
| Saturday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
| Sunday | Fjord open all day; cruises run by season |
Several daily departures on the Nærøyfjord from May to September, fewer in winter; viewing the fjord is free
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Viewing the fjord is free |
|---|
Cruises, viewpoints and the Flåm Railway are charged separately
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Sognefjord?
Monday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Tuesday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Wednesday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Thursday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Friday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Saturday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Sunday: Fjord open all day; cruises run by season; Several daily departures on the Nærøyfjord from May to September, fewer in winter; viewing the fjord is free
How much is the admission for Sognefjord?
Free Admission: Viewing the fjord is free; Cruises, viewpoints and the Flåm Railway are charged separately
Any practical tips for visiting Sognefjord?
The Sognefjord has many branches; choose a cruise section by route. Cold and windy on the water; bring warm and windproof clothes.
How long should I spend at Sognefjord?
A typical visit takes About 3 hours (with cruise).
