Sognefjord
The Sognefjord is Norway's longest fjord (second in the world), 205 km long. Here you can find The Flåm Railway which is a fantastic train journey from the mountain station Myrdal on the Bergen Railway from Bergen to Oslo, through the steep and exiting Flåm valley, down to Flåm station at the head of the Aurlandfjord.
There are several old stave churches to be found around the fjords. Five of the oldest are in the Sognefjord region, and all of them date back to the 12th century.
Fjords formed during the ice age
The fjords were formed when the ice retreated and carved out the u-shaped valleys that you can see today. The fjords, which consist of saltwater, are often very deep - the Sognefjord as an example drops down to 1,308 metres below sea level, making it Norway’s deepest fjord. Because fjords are so deep, they permit navigation by large ships, allowing you to experience their beauty at close range.
How to get there?
You can take the plane and rent a car from Bergen, or also check some of the many packages going by train and ferry. There are several cruiselines offering crusies along the fjords.
