The stunning surroundings make it one
of Norway's major tourist attractions and in summer it is not unusual to see two or three mighty cruise ships anchored close
to town, with noisy tenders busy moving all the passengers to and from the ships.
A sightseeing cruise is a convenient
way to enjoy the scenery of the fjord, including the famous Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls.
There are several great hikes around
Geiranger, a popular one is the hike up to the Vesterasfjellet for a great panorama of the fjord from
high above.
Geiranger and the other fjord communities are threatened by a potential landslide at the
Akernes crevasse. The
collapse would cause a devastating tsunami, reaching Geiranger in just 10 minutes.
We visited Geiranger in June 2014 and camped
a couple of days right at the busy waterfront with first row seating.
From Geiranger Camping you can take the Fossewandring up to the Norsk Fjordsenter
The Geiranger church dates back to 1842 and is the third one on the same spot
Low tide at the fjord
Ever wondered why they call this bird Oystercatcher?
Ma Grebe plus kids
You do not need a large ship to enjoy the fjord
Aboard the MS Geirangerfjord we look back at Geiranger.
the Costa Fortuna passes the Seven Sisters waterfalls
Rejected by the Seven Sisters, the Suitor (Friaren) resorted to drinking. Notice the bottle shape
Full steam ahead
Meet Geiranger's most photographed troll
they sell chocolate
the backside of Geirangers main tourist street
A strenuous hiking trip to Vesteras gard yields great views
To leave Geiranger by car you have to negotiate the famous Eagle's road (Ørnevegen)
On top of the Ørnevegen we have a last look at the Geiranger fjord
