Sognefjord

The landscape in the Sognefjord area is full of contrasts in the the middle of Fjord Norway.

The Sognefjord is located in the southern part of Sogn and Fjordane, in the middle of Fjord Norway. Sogndal, with 7,500 inhabitants, is the regional centre of the Sognefjord area.

The Sognefjord is Norway's longest and deepest fjord, stretching more than 200 kilometres to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountains.

There are many ways and opportunities to explore Sognefjorden and this exciting landscape. Aurland Mountain Road is recommended.

Travellers seeking active adventures will find plenty of opportunities along the Sognefjord, from hiking and kayaking to mountain biking and glacier trekking.

Beautiful historic hotels

Some of Norway’s most historic hotels are located along the Sognefjord. One of these is Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand, which has been run by the same family since 1877 and has hosted numerous world leaders, including the German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II. He was a frequent guest here, and you can still see his chair in the hotel lounge.

Another historic hotel is Fretheim Hotel, in Flåm, which dates from the same era as Kviknes. The oldest hotel is located on the Lustrafjord and is called the Walaker Hotel, and it has been a family-run business since 1640.

The Flåm Railway and historical stave churches

In Flåm, you can take the world-famous "Flåmsbanen" train, which offers an unforgettable journey through nature and the beautiful sites of the Norway Fjords.

Along the Sognefjord, you can find some of Norway's famous medieval stave churches. Norway has 28 medieval stave churches, two of which are located in Sognefjord, and the Hopperstad stave church is in the village of Vik.

Active holidays offers

Take a Fjord cruise on the Sognefjord and its two branches, Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. If you want adventure and to get closer to nature, you can join in some of the organised activities that are tailored to suit all ages and interests. Hiking, rafting, biking or canoeing are very popular.