2 Best Sights in The Western Fjords, Norway

Kjeåsen Farm

Dotted around the steep hillsides flanking the fjords are a number of small, seemingly inaccessible farms. Farmers who settled there would often use a system of ropes and pulleys to haul up supplies. One of these farms, Kjeåsen, became accessible when workers built a narrow switchback road to the top of the cliff. Because the road is a single lane, traffic goes uphill for the first 30 minutes of every hour, downhill for the last 30 minutes. A more strenuous but more rewarding way up is via the footpath the inhabitants used to take. Starting at the parking lot near the Sima power station, it's a fairly strenuous 90-minute walk each way, with ropes and ladders helping you navigate the more difficult portions. The view from atop of the cliff is your reward, but if you’re lucky the proprietor will offer to give you a tour.

Westerås Gard

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.