When you consider landscapes with the most remarkable scenery in the world, the fjords of Norway must rank near the very top of the list. The best of the best, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, form one of the most popular points of interest in Nordic Europe: the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bergen, a former European Capital of Culture and fabulous city of 260,000 people, is the best gateway to cruise the fjords. The “second city” of Norway behind capital Oslo has museums, cultural landmarks and monuments galore, and a terrific UNESCO World Heritage Site in the old Bryggen wharf. Without question, hotels in Bergen provide exquisite respite prior to a fjord cruise.

Sognefjord is 70 km north of Bergen and is second only to Greenland’s Scoresby Sund in overall fjord size. Naeroyfjord is one notable, spectacular branch of Sognefjord which draws numerous tourists. A trek inland on the main arm of the fjord will take you to Fjaerland, a popular postcard-perfect village with brilliant bookstores and the cool Norwegian Glacier Museum. Lysefjorden is one of the most dramatic fjords. The closest city to the south-west Norway gem is Stavanger. Home to 125,000 people, Stavanger was European Capital of Culture in 2008.

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