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Geiranger city overview
Geiranger is a city in Norway shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forGeirangerfjord, Seven Sisters waterfall, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Road
RegionNorwayNorway
Time zoneEurope/Oslolocal time
Founded236historical origin
City history
It is 236 metres (774 ft) long and 4.5 metres (15 ft) wide on 10 pontoons, which moves (like a floatable jetwalk) to accommodate up to 4,000 passengers per hour disembarking from a single.
Several hundred thousand people pass through the village every summer, and tourism is the main business for the 250 people who live there permanently.
It comprises a half marathon run and a bicycle race, both starting from the sea level at the fjord and ending at the 1,497-metre (4,911 ft) summit of Mount Dalsnibba, near the lake Djupvatnet.
Since 2005, the Geirangerfjord area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 2012 some 300,000 cruise passengers visited Geiranger during the summer season.
Constructed in 2013, the Seawalk is a three-segment articulated floating pier.
A sequel, The Quake (Norwegian: Skjelvet) was released in 2018. References External links geiranger.no Geiranger Fjord Archived 2019-06-05 at the Wayback Machine—David Cartagena print Destinasjon Geirangerfjord—Trollstigen Image from Geiranger Geiranger—From Fjord to Summit UNESCO.
In 2025 a new floating quay was built that included enough power to allow ships of up to 400 passengers to plug in and turn off their engines with a view to preserving air.
Geiranger is a small tourist village in Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county in the western part of Norway.
It is located in Stranda Municipality and at the end of the Geirangerfjorden, which is a branch of the large Storfjorden.
Geiranger is home to spectacular scenery, and has been named the best travel destination in Scandinavia by Lonely Planet.
The suffix angr (which can mean "fjord") is a common element in Norwegian place names (such as Hardanger and Varanger).
This would then refer to the several small farms and fields lying in the steep mountain sides around the fjord (such as Knivsflå and Skageflå). Tourism This third biggest cruise ship port in Norway.
The Seven Sisters waterfall is located just west of Geiranger, directly across another waterfall called "The Suitor." Each year in June, the Geiranger – From Fjord to Summit event occurs.
Worth seeing
Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord is a practical Geiranger planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Seven Sisters waterfall
Seven Sisters waterfall is a practical Geiranger planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Flydalsjuvet
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Eagle Road
Eagle Road is a practical Geiranger planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Dalsnibba
Dalsnibba is a practical Geiranger planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Fjord cruises
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Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Rental cars
Geiranger day-trip car use
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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