7 Best Sights in Geiranger, The Western Fjords

An invaluable introduction to the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site, this excellent contemporary museum and visitor center expounds on the area's natural and cultural history, its flora and fauna, and latest technologies affecting the environment, from hydroelectric power to landslide control. Walk through the old farm buildings and learn about the old villages of the Geiranger region. Multimedia exhibits, a café, and bookshop make this a fun and interesting hour for the whole family.  

This church is interesting (and quite peculiar) because of its octagonal shape. Designed by architect Hans Klipe, the wooden church dating from 1842 is the third to have stood on this spot. It's especially beautiful because of the backdrop of the fjords. Open only during the summer.

Europe's highest roadside viewpoint, Geiranger Skywalk – Dalsnibba, lets you look straight down at the village of Geiranger, as well as the famous Geirangerfjord.

One of three working farms left in Geiranger, Westerås Farm is located just a few miles from the village. The farm itself is beautifully situated along the hillside above the fjord and offers stunning views. There is a simple restaurant in the barn where you can have a bite during your visit, and you can also pick up some local produce. You can stay here for a night or three, in an apartment or a cabin.

At the end of a dramatic route with 11 hairpin turns called the Ørnevegen, or Eagle Road, Ørnesvingen viewpoint and rest area gives you breathtaking views of Geiranger. One of the first viewpoints in the area, it's still one of the most impressive.