Norway - West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord

"Situated in south-western Norway, north-east of Bergen, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, set 120 km from one another, are part of the west Norwegian fjord landscape, which stretches from Stavanger in the south to Andalsnes, 500 km to the north-east. The two fjords, among the world’s longest and deepest, are considered as archetypical fjord landscapes and among the most scenically outstanding anywhere. Their exceptional natural beauty is derived from their narrow and steep-sided crystalline rock walls that rise up to 1,400 m from the Norwegian Sea and extend 500 m below sea level. The sheer walls of the fjords have numerous waterfalls while free-flowing rivers cross their deciduous and coniferous forests to glacial lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains. The landscape features a range of supporting natural phenomena, both terrestrial and marine, such as submarine moraines and marine mammals." Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1 - Nærøyfjord 
Norge: Naeroyfjorden, Sogn. Thanks to Michael of South Africa who visited Norway.




Postcard 2A - Geriaranger
Geiranger Fjord of Norway. Thanks to Inger of Norway.


Postcard 2B - Gerirangerfjord
A panaromic view of Geiranger, Norway. It is part of West Norwegian Fjords listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to Michael of South Africa for sending this card from Norway.






Postcard 2C - Geirangerfjord
Seven Sisters Waterfalls, An awesome waterfall postcard. Thanks to Cathrine of Norway.

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