Friaren is a lone waterfall at Geiranger fjord, but he will never feel lonesome. Sitting across him are the Seven Sisters Falls (De Syv Søstre) which consist of 7 separate streams. Friaren is enjoying the Seven Sister’s dancing and serenading while he is flirting playfully with them. The tallest sister has a height of 250 meters above sea level.
Cruising through the Geiranger fjord, you will see one of the world’s most spectacular views. Although Friaren does not have the height of the Seven Sisters Falls, he possesses a lot of capacity. Any ships that are cruising near by Friaren will easily feel the intense mist from the waterfall.
Geiranger fjord - Tourist Information
1) Lodging:
There are a few camp sites, cabins and hotels you can stay in this area.
Hotel Union Geiranger is over 100 years old offering very unique settings and surroundings. You can read more on hotels in Geiranger.
2) Facts:
Geiranger fjord is one of the most visited Norway fjords with 15 kilometers in length. It is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
3) Location:
Geiranger fjord is located in the northern part of Western Norway at Møre og Romsdal county.
4) What to do
Enjoy scenic fjord cruises. Look out for the famous waterfalls, the Seven Sisters Falls (De syv søstrene) and the Bridal Veil (Brudesløret). Other popular activities around the fjords are, rafting, fishing, summer skiing, and canoe trips.
5) Tours
Join Geiranger & Norway in a Nutshell® tour at Osla or Bergen. The trips are available from April to September.
6) Getting to Geiranger fjord
* Departing from Osla
(450 kilometers southeast of Geiranger)
- By car:
About 7 hours
Route: Oslo – Otta (via E6) - Langvatnet (via Rv15) – Geiranger (via Rv63)
- By bus (depart daily):
From Osla to Ålesund - about 10 hours
From Ålesund to Geiranger – about 1hr plus
Booking through: Nor-Way Bussexpress
- By flight (depart daily):
From Osla to Ålesund Airport, Vigra – 55 minutes
Go to Ålesund bus station with airport shuttle bus. Continue journey to Geiranger in a separate bus.
Booking through: SAS
* Departing from Bergen
(350 kilometers south of Geiranger)
- By car:
About 7 hours.
Route: Bergen – Oppedal (via E39) – Lavik (via ferry) – Førde (via E39) – Byrkjelo (via E39) - Stryn (via Rv60) – Langvatnet (via Rv15) – Geiranger (via Rv63)
- By Bus (depart daily):
From Bergen to Ålesund – about 9 hours
From Ålesund to Geiranger – about 1hr+
- By flight (depart daily):
From Bergen to Ålesund Airport, Vigra – 45 minutes
Go to Ålesund bus station with airport shuttle bus. Continue journey to Geiranger in a separate bus.
- By boat:
In winter:
Take the Nerwegian Coastal Express to Ålesund and continue with a bus to Geiranger.
Other time:
Take the Nerwegian Coastal Express from Bergen to Geiranger.
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