Snigdha TiwariKnown for fishing, hiking, and skiing, Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords.
It has several stunning places to visit from large, bustling, and modern cities to small fairytale villages situated in one of Norway’s many fjords where you can ride into one of the most spectacular train journeys in Europe that’s also in a wild scene inside the beautiful Norwegian nature.
Norway’s unique natural surroundings that appear on the lists of the most spectacular places in the world will not disappoint you at all from its amazing views of cascading waterfalls to steep mountains, Norway offers everything to nature lovers from all over the world.
Now, I am gonna list out some of the breathtaking villages that you need to visit on your Norway trip.
Here are The 7 Most Heart-Stealing Villages Of Norway.
1. Flam
Known for its fjords, Flam is a village in southwestern Norway that is home to the Flam Railway.
The small picturesque village of Flam dates back to the end of the 19th century, when large numbers of English tourists, also called “salmon lords”, came to fish in the Flam river.
The small village with the grand surroundings where each year, several hundred thousand visitors arrive in Flam to just ride with the Flamsbana Railway, cycle Rallarvegen, or go hiking in the dramatic landscape surrounding the tiny village.
The great attraction and the main reason that Flam is famous for is Flamsbana – A railway that starts from Flam and ends in Myrdal making it one of the most spectacular train journeys in Europe that’s also in a wild scene inside the beautiful Norwegian nature.
So go on a journey with the Flam Railway and later explore the Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO protected Naeroyfjord when you are in Norway which is also great for hiking and cycling.
2. Geiranger
Geiranger is a village in western Norway, at the head of Geirangerfjord.
The area’s unique natural surroundings were created during a succession of ice ages when glaciers carved out deep fjords and shaped the high mountains.
And it is not a coincidence that the Geiranger today often appears on lists of the most spectacular places in the world where you will not find more beautiful fjord in the world to be amazed by Geiranger fjord, a place you simply cannot miss.
For nature lovers, the Geiranger fjord has plenty to offer.
The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geiranger fjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls, and lush, green vegetation where you can witness the fjords and the waterfalls or go hiking in stunning surroundings or experience the fjords from a new perspective in a kayak.
3. Loen
Located in the inner part of the Nordfjord region, at the easternmost end of the Nordfjorden, Loen is a village in Stryn Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway.
This is the home of Loen Skylift, and the perfect place for exploring the mountains during the day, and pampering yourself in the evenings.
Loen has been a magnet for tourists for more than a century offering dramatic and spectacular scenery where you will also find the wild and wonderful Lodalen Valley.
The beautiful, untamed nature and the valley´s dramatic history make a visit to Lodalen an experience not to be missed.
4. Gudvangen
Gudvangen is a village in Sogn og Fjordane that sits at the end of the famous Naeroyfjord, a world heritage site where the Naeroydalen valley runs from Gudvangen to Stalheim viewpoint. Gudvangen means -The field of the gods by the water and the small village has approximately 120 inhabitants.
The area is home to a number of great waterfalls.
This old Viking village of Gudvangen with a lot of character and a myriad of adventures waiting to be discovered, from the Naeroyfjord, which is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list, to a multitude of attractions for all ages and preferences.
With its dramatic and spectacular scenery, Gudvangen has been a magnet for travelers for more than a century which is the perfect base for exploring the many sights and activities available in the beautiful county of Sogn og Fjordane.
At Gudvangen, you will be spoilt for choice between breathtaking valleys and fjords as well as ferry trips and historical sites.
Just see for yourself. So don’t miss to visit this old Viking village when you are in Norway.
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5. Myrdal
Myrdal is an area in Aurland, Norway that is only built-out facilities is Myrdal Station on the Bergen Line and the Flam Line which is the upper point of the Flam railway and only accessible by train.
High up in Norway’s mountainous “rooftop” at 866 m (2,841 ft) above sea level is Myrdal, a remote mountain station serving as the junction between the Oslo-Bergen train line and the famous Flam Railway that is part of Norway in a Nutshell journey.
It is also popular in the summer months among hikers and bikers for the spectacular mountain trail that leads down to the village of Flam with amazing views of cascading waterfalls and steep mountains on the way.
Myrdal is a must-visit village on your trip to Norway.
6. Hellesylt
Surrounded by towering, snow-capped peaks and with a spectacular roaring waterfall cascading through the centre of the village, set amid impressive mountains and a beautiful fjord – Hellesylt is a must-see during your visit to Norway.
Nearby Geiranger might be more widely known, but the UNESCO World Heritage-listed village of Hellesylt seems determined not to be overshadowed by its more famous neighbor.
Beautifully restored old farmhouses are scattered around the hills and mountains, many with a quite daring and challenging location where you can hike up for extraordinary views or break a sweat climbing, rafting, or kayaking.
The village of Hellesylt offers ample opportunity to revel in the great outdoors to enjoy the majestic scenery at your own pace which is easy to get up close and personal with the beauty and wildlife of the Sunnylvsfjorden simply by stepping ashore to explore.
7. Olden
Olden is a village and urban area in the municipality of Stryn in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway which is located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river at the northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden.
The village of Olden sits peacefully at the edge of the colossal Jostedal Glacier.
The small village of Olden has a population of about 505 people and in its small centre you will find cafes, grocery stores, some clothing shops and a port for cruise ships.
This is Europe’s largest ice floe, covering 188 square miles, and 2,000 feet at its thickest. But it’s not the only glacier in this park.
If you love glaciers, consider a journey to the frozen cascade of the million-year-old Briksdal Glacier, hiking the last portion across a wooden bridge over a waterfall, through a bewitching mountain valley, right up to the glacier’s face.
