Norway Nature: 7 Parks and Natural Wonders
map viewNorway's fjords are some of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe, and this page gathers seven of their best-known sights. Above the Lysefjord, Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and the Kjeragbolten boulder are classic hikes, and Trolltunga juts out high above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. The UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord is famous for the Seven Sisters waterfall, and Vøringsfossen plunges into the Måbødalen valley. Vinnufossen is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe. The hiking season is short, and the summer months are the time to go.
Preikestolen / Pulpit Rock, Norway
Preikestolen is a flat-topped cliff towering 604 metres above the Lysefjord in Norway.
Geirangerfjord, Norway
The Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO-listed fjord in western Norway, celebrated for its towering cliffs & cascading waterfalls.
Seven Sisters waterfall, Norway
The Seven Sisters is a seven-streamed waterfall plunging into the Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's most legendary sights.
Vøringsfossen waterfall, Norway
Vøringsfossen is a spectacular 182-metre waterfall near Eidfjord in Norway.
Trolltunga rock, Norway
Trolltunga is a dramatic rock ledge jutting out 700 metres above a fjord lake in Norway.
Kjeragbolten boulder, Lysefjord, Norway
Kjeragbolten is a boulder wedged in a mountain crevice almost 1,000 metres above the Lysefjord in Norway.
Vinnufossen, Norway
Vinnufossen is one of the tallest and most remarkable waterfalls in Europe.
Nature spots in Norway on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit parks & nature spots in Norway
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 7 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 7 places on this page.
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