Geiranger, Norway

[Travel 25]

This is one of the main reasons we are going on this cruise. Have read that this area is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful spots in the world. We plan to go to the overhanging cliff of Flydal Gorge and to the summit of Mount Dalsnibba. Any other suggestions? Thanks! Steve

[TLCOhio]

This is one of the main reasons we are going on this cruise. Have read that this area is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful spots in the world. We plan to go to the overhanging cliff of Flydal Gorge and to the summit of Mount Dalsnibba. Any other suggestions? Thanks! Steve

 

Lots to see and love in and around Geiranger, Norway. We first went to Hellesylt and took a bus tour to Geiranger, seeing various lakes, waterfalls, Jostedalsbreen National Park, etc. There were 67 from the ship (out of 268 total) who took this eight-hour tour. Even with the various weather challenges, it was still very fascinating to see all that we did. It gave us a better feel some of the rugged areas that are farther back from the coast than what we would normally experience while on the cruise. With the added rain that morning, it made the waterfalls even more interesting and flowing.

 

As noted below, there were some weather challenges from the top at Mount Dalsnibba. Great nearby waterfalls to see as you sail in and out. The small village in Geiranger is OK, but nothing that spectacular. The question is what and how much do you do more inland, etc. Plus, the weather can be great to only so-so. Reactions?

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For lots of interesting details, great visuals, etc., from our July 1-16 Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. Don’t be shy and feel free to ask any questions of interest. This posting is now over 24,425 views. Appreciate those who have “tuned in”.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

 

This is the super scenic view from immediately above Geiranger that shows the Silver Cloud and Costa ships tendered. A little before this picture, we were to go to Mt. Dalsnibba as a photo stop from this 4,920-foot vantage for the snow-covered surrounding mountains, icy glaciers, crystalline lakes and Geirangerfjord far below. We went there, but it was totally “socked in”. It was so thick, you could barely find your bus on this day on top of the big mountain crowded with lots of buses from the Costa ship. But this view, at a lower level, makes up for that problems and provided a wonderful vista.:

 

 

 

Here is a closer view to this Geiranger harbor with two ships tendered there.:

 

 

 

At the end of our visit to Geiranger, our last fjord stop, here was this cute troll to whom Sharon decided to give a little hug and big chin tickle.:

 

 

 

After being tendered from Geiranger, we sailed out and passed by two super famous waterfalls. YES, yes, we saw lots and lots of waterfalls on this trip, but these two were among the “best of the best”. First is the “Seven Sisters”. Next shown is directly opposite in this narrow fjord and is called several names, including “The Suitor”. The majesty for these feats of nature is pretty amazing.:

 

 

 

 

 

On the eight-hour “Overland from Hellesylt to Geiranger” bus tour, we stopped at the Jostedalsbreen National Park with these great views, even on a cloudy and foggy day. The rains had stopped by this point in the tour. This visual includes this nearby village scene.: