Sognefjord

Fjord is the name of the bay of the sea, which fits into the land and has rocky shores. It is on the territory of Norway that there are a large number of fjords, including the Sognefjord. This huge Norwegian fjord is the largest in this country and the second in the whole world. The Sognefjord is 204 km long, and its depth reaches 1,308 meters. In Norway, it is also known as the "King of the Fjords", which is located near Sogn og Furane.

Sognefjord is also famous for its arms, the most famous of which is the Neroyfjord, which is approximately 17 km long. There are steep mountains around the fjord, but if you walk further to the populated areas, you will see beautiful views of waterfalls, as well as local cultural monuments.

The origin of the Sognefjord dates back to the Pliocene epoch, approximately 2.5 million years ago. This process took place under the influence of erosion, which was caused by the destruction of the local glaciers.

The mighty Sognefjord is located in the middle of the most interesting fjords of this northern country. Various tourist routes lead to this wonderful place. A walk through the main attractions of this unusual territory can be done on a local train, which is called a Flomsbahn, which is designed for sightseeing trips. The railway that is located here is the most spectacular railway route in all of Europe, which leads to steep slopes. It is considered simply a miracle of engineering. Here you can endlessly enjoy the endless landscapes of nature, as well as fruit-bearing gardens.

Nearby Sognefjord is a town called Voss, which is a center of extreme tourism. Here, fans of extreme sports are given a great opportunity to overcome the cliffs, fly a seaplane or hang glider, and also enroll in a group of multi-day hikes that are carried out regularly.

Next to the Sognefjord is the largest glacier, Justedalsbreen, which covers 487 ^km2. A national park has been created in its circumference, which is under state protection.

Sognefjord has all the conditions for a wonderful outdoor activity. This panorama of the fjord, which goes far to the sea, will not leave any tourist indifferent. These beautiful places are filled with rivers and lakes, green meadows and waterfalls, huge cliffs and plains. Travelers enjoy strolling along the mountain road named Aurlandsvegen, as well as climbing up to the Stegastein observation deck, from where all the beauties of the area can be seen.