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The Nærøyfjord

Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,700 metres high, this arm of the Sognefjord is amazingly beautiful.
2 min readUpdated: Feb 27, 2026By: The Fjord Tours team
Boat leaves ripples in golden-lit Nærøyfjord below steep forested peaks.
The Nærøyfjord is the narrowest and best known of the many arms of the Sognefjord. With its steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks, snowfields, waterfalls, and small hamlets, this fjord is perhaps the most outstanding natural attraction in Norway.
The Nærøyfjord is 20 km long, only 250 meters across at its narrowest and a mere 12 meters at its shallowest. The surrounding mountains reach heights of 1,660 meters, and the fjord is one of the multiple highlights on several of our tours.
UNESCO has included the Nærøyfjord and the Geirangerfjord in its famous World Heritage List. The fjords have also been awarded first place in the prestigious list of the National Geographic Traveller magazine.
During a cruise on the Nærøyfjord, you will have excellent views of small traditional farms clinging on to the mountainsides. If you are lucky, you can see goats grazing right beside the fjord and seals basking on rocks along the fjord.
Experience the majestic Nærøyfjord on our Norway in a Nutshell®tour.

Facts about the Nærøyfjord:

  • Approx. 17 km long
  • One of the narrowest fjords in Europe
  • The depth of the fjord varies between 12 and 500 meters
  • 250 meters wide at its narrowest point, more than 1 km. at the widest
  • The fjord is an arm of the Sognefjord
  • It is surrounded by towering mountains
  • It was included on UNESCO´s World Heritage List in 2005

Experience more with Norway in a Nutshell®

Our most popular tour shows you the very best of Norway. See the stunning UNESCO-listed fjords. Ride the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway, two of the world's most scenic railway lines. The tour includes a visit to several traditional villages, where it's well worth spending an extra night. You can take the tour in a single day, but we recommend taking longer to experience even more.

Highlights

  • Incredible scenery
  • A fjord cruise on the magnificent Nærøyfjord
  • The scenic Bergen Railway and the historic Flåm Railway
  • The quaint villages of Flåm and Gudvangen
  • Start in Oslo, Bergen, Voss, Geilo, or Flåm
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Things to do in the region

Two kayakers in a yellow tandem kayak paddling on a calm fjord, with one pointing enthusiastically, surrounded by rocky cliffs and autumn foliage.
Bestseller
Kayaking in Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1235NOK
16 May - 15 September
Woman enjoying fjord safari boat tour to Sagofossen waterfall on UNESCO Nærøyfjord in Flåm Norway
Bestseller
Fjord safari Flåm - 2 hr 15 min
Flåm • 2 hr 15 min
From 1110NOK
1 April - 31 October
Getting amazing view over the UNESCO Nærøyfjord on the hike to Rimstigen
Travelers love this!
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 7 hr
From 3350NOK
21 May - 31 October
Detailed medieval craftsmanship of Norwegian stave church architecture
Bestseller
Tour to Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1750NOK
15 April - 12 October
Person kayaking in a yellow kayak on calm water, surrounded by green hills and mountain cliffs, with a waterfall in the background.
Half-day kayak tour in Gudvangen
Gudvangen • 4 hr 30 min
From 1195NOK
6 April - 30 September
Traditional Norwegian lapskaus stew served at Flåm farm
Hidden Gem in Flåm
Local food tasting in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 750NOK
1 May - 1 October
People at Stegastein viewpoint over fjord, golden light on cliffs and water.
Bestseller
Electric minibus to Stegastein
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 430NOK
Available all year
Cruise ship sails through narrow fjord and cliffs.
Car Ferry on the Nærøyfjord
Multiple locations
From 625NOK
20 May - 30 September
Musician playing traditional Hardanger fiddle during intimate concert in rustic barn at Flåm
Local Food & Concert in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 990NOK
15 May - 14 September
Group hiking Royal Post Road scenic trail Norwegian fjords mountains blue sky summer day
Postal road hike
Multiple locations • 6 hr
From 4450NOK
15 May - 25 September
Three people on snowy viewpoint overlook blue fjord and snowy peaks.
Snowshoe hike to Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 950NOK
26 December - 31 March
Zipliner in red jacket soars above a blue river valley.
In high demand
Flåm Zipline, Flåm Railway and bike ride
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1827NOK
25 April - 10 October
Group dressed in Viking-style clothing, posing outdoors with snow-dusted mountains, cabins, and cloudy sky in the background.
Viking Village Njardarheim in Gudvangen
Gudvangen • 2 hr
From 250NOK
Available all year
Woman in maroon swimsuit diving into fjord from wooden deck, mirrored reflection in glass.
Fjord Sauna in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 445NOK
Available all year
Fjord safari boat tour approaching Sagofossen waterfall in Flåm Norway on summer day
Fjord safari in Flåm- 1 hr 30 min
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 935NOK
1 April - 31 October
Family of three enjoying a meal by a fjord, with a boy reaching for a strawberry and adults laughing.
RIB boat tour with cheese tasting from Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1395NOK
1 May - 20 September
Rustic cabin above fjord with hills, homes, and winding road.
Waterfall and culture tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr
From 680NOK
16 March - 31 October
Red inflatable boat speeding through rippling water, carrying yellow-jacketed people, framed by snow-covered mountains.
RIB boat winter tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1220NOK
1 November - 31 March
Group of smiling hikers posing with majestic mountains behind them.
Nærøydalen Heritage Trail
Multiple locations • 5 hr
From 3350NOK
15 May - 31 October
Two smiling kayakers in a yellow tandem kayak on calm blue water, surrounded by green hills and waterfalls in a peaceful fjord.
Sea kayaking day tour in Gudvangen
Gudvangen • 7 hr 30 min
From 1396NOK
6 April - 30 September

Discover the famous Norwegian fjords

Norway has an incredible number of fjords. Get to know some of our favorite fjords here!
Boat leaves ripples in golden-lit Nærøyfjord below steep forested peaks.
The Nærøyfjord
Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,700 metres high, this arm of the Sognefjord is amazingly beautiful.
Group on viewing platform overlooking fjord with waterfall, green mountains, and clear sky in the background, vibrant greenery.
The Geirangerfjord
The Geirangerfjord is one of Norway's most visited tourist sites and has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with the Nærøyfjord, since 2005.
The express boat is sailing on the crystal clear Hardangerfjord a sunny summer day.
The Hardangerfjord
If the Sognefjord is the King of the fjords of Western Norway, the Hardangerfjord is the Queen.
Peopl cruising on the Hardangerfjord , flag waving, mountains on both sides of water.
The Sognefjord
Norway’s longest fjord, the Sognefjord, is located in the heart of Norwegian fjord country and extends more than 200 km (120 miles) inland.
Stegastein viewpoint - above the Aurlandsfjord is a popular landmark to visit when you are in Flåm
The Aurlandsfjord
Together with the Nærøyfjord, the Aurlandsfjord is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world.
Panoramic view of Lysefjord at sunset with Preikestolen cliff towering above deep blue water.
The Lysefjord
The Lysefjord is the southernmost of the biggest fjords in Norway. The 40-kilometre-long fjord is flanked by steep mountains, some more than 1,000 meters.
Aerial view of green mountains at sunset with rays filtering through peaks, and a white ship sailing on calm water.
The Trollfjord
Trollfjorden is located on the southernmost part of Vesterålen, just north of Svolvær. It's only three kilometers long, but what it lacks in length, it makes up for in a dramatic fashion!
Winter fjord scene with small town and snowy mountains.
The Romsdalsfjord
The Romsdalsfjord is the ninth-longest fjord in Norway with its 94 km. The fjord is surrounded by the majestic Romsdalsalpene mountains and the fjord area is perfect for day excursions.