NORWAY ~ Besseggen - Jotunheimen National Park ~

... Spectacular nature view with the turquoise waters of Lake Gjende and the dark blue waters of Bessvatnet only separated by a small rocky ledge... this dramatic contrast in colors, combined with the rugged mountainous landscape, creates a picture-perfect scene that hikers from around the world come to experience...the Besseggen Ridge is one of Norway's most iconic hiking trails... lake Gjende lies 984 metres above sea level and has peaks of more than 2,000 metres on all sides... Bessvatnet lake is considered to be Norway's clearest lake, where you can see as far as 30 meters below the surface of the water... Thanks a lot Svenja!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

© Photo:Jarle Kjetil Rolseth
The Jotunheimen National Park covers an area of 1151 km2 and was established in 1980 to protect a wild and pristine mountain landscape, with unique geological features, flora and fauna, and also historical monuments. More than 250 peaks rise above an elevation of 1,900 metres, this area has the highest mountains in northern Europe.

The name "Jotunheimen" - home of the Giants comes from the Norwegian poet, Aasmund Olavsson Vinje, who gave these mountains their name in 1862, inspired by the wild landscape and Norse mythology. The Giants or Trolls  have their home here. 

Stamps:

Transportation - International Stamp Exhibition NORWEX 

(Issued 13-06-1980)

2X Aircraft - International Stamp Exhibition NORWEX 

(Issued 10-10-1979)

NORWAY ~ Nordkapp ~

... Great views of Europe’s northernmost point at the latitude of 71° north... the steep mountain cliff topped with a large flat plateau is rising to a magnificent 308 metres above the Barents Sea and marks the end point of the European continent... it used to be a vital orientation point for sailors but is now better known for its spectacular natural beauty and striking globe monument with views out to sea... a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists to the north... today boats, planes and buses make this legendary place a popular destination... with once more the great special and "unique" postmark stamped on the cruise ship to to commemorate an Arctic Circle crossing💙... and as extra bonus this time a fantastic postmark by the North Cape Hall staff from the gift shop... they collects the mail and hand-stamps each postcard with a special Nordkapp postmark before mailing them😍... Big Thanks once more Gian Luca & Raffaella! ! (✿◠‿◠)

Photo: Ole P. Rørvik
Nordkapp  sits on the northern coast of the island of Magerøya and was named by English navigator and arctic explorer Steven Borough, captain of the Edward Bonaventure, who sailed past the cliff in 1553 in search of the Northeast Passage shipping route. In 1664, Italian priest Francesco Negri became the first person known to have traveled to Nordkapp. King Oscar II, Union King of Norway and Sweden, visited in 1873, and in 1956 the first road to Nordkapp was built. Beyond Nordkapp, the Norwegian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, meets the Barents Sea, part of the Arctic Ocean.

In addition to the globe, several other monuments are scattered around Nordkapp. An obelisk honoring King Oscar II sits at one end of the plateau, and the Milestone Monument points out to sea at the other end. Artist Eva Rybakken’s sculpture “Mother and Child” is encircled by the Children of the Earth monument. Children of the Earth was created in 1988 by seven children from different parts of the world who gathered at Nordkapp to illustrate symbols of cooperation, friendship, hope and joy.

 

Stamp:

Domesticated Animals
(Issued 11-06-2021)

North Cape is accessible from the small town of Honningsvåg.

NORWAY ~ Bergen - UNESCO ~

.. Pretty views of the colourful iconic old wooden buildings lining the wharf... they are some of Bergen's most known landmarks... wandering through this neighborhood provides a wonderful experience into the daily life of Bergen's residents in bygone eras... this ancient city with deep Viking roots is beautiful located in the heart of western Norway... nestled between seven gigantic mountain peaks... and also the gateway to the country's stunning fjords... picturesque Bergen is a “must-see” city in Norway... with great special and "unique" postmark stamped on the cruise ship to to commemorate an Arctic Circle crossing💙... Thanks a lot Gian Luca & Raffaella! !(✿◠‿◠) Must have been a wonderful cruise🚢 and fantastic experience crossing the Arctic Circle!☺️

Photo: Aune Forlag /Ole P. Rørvik - Willy Haraldsen
Bergen is Norway's second largest city and derives it name from the word Bjørgvin, which translates as "the meadow below the mountains". 

The city has been ravaged by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced the whole of the city to ashes. The area was rebuilt on the foundations that had been there since the 12th century, which means that Bryggen is basically unchanged despite the passing centuries which is a relic of an ancient wooden urban structure once common in Northern Europe.Today, some 60 buildings remain of this former townscape.

German merchants of the Hanseatic League lived in Bryggen from the mid-14thC for the best part of 400 years, trading in dried fish and grain.  

Bryggen has been on the UNESCO WHS list since 1979.

 

Stamp: 

Domesticated Animals

(Issued 11-06-2021)

NORWAY ~ The Oseberg Ship - Oslo - UNESCO tentative list ~

... Beautiful view of the most famous and impressive ship of the Viking Ship Museum which is still nearly intact... a graceful boat with an elaborately carved prow and stern.... the vessel had been crushed by the weight of clay, turf, and stones under which it was buried... the blue clay of the mound preserved the wood, particularly the oak, ash, pine, and yew parts for longer than a millenium... in 1926, the delicate ship was moved to her new, custom-made home where she still stands today... now closed, but the museum will re-open in 2025 as a brand new and bigger one, giving more space to artifacts... Thanks a lot Kat!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

© Photo: Mittet Foto AS
The Oseberg ship, was built in AD 820, buried in a grave mound 14 years later, and excavated in 1904. Shortly after the excavation, the 21.5m long and 5.0m wide ship was re-assembled and exhibited at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy, Oslo.

When the burial mound was excavated – it is named after the farm it was found on – the remains of two women were discovered, one of these must have held great rank to have such a grand send off.

Underneath the boat a chamber contained the most Viking-era finds ever to be found in Scandinavia.
 

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamp - Peace - The Highest Value of Humanity  

(Issued 09-05-2023)

NORWAY ~ Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park ~

... Wonderful new National Park postcard👍... view of the Geiranger-Trollstigen tourist road... unfortunately the Trollstigen is closed for the rest of the year due to rock falls... highlights of the park are the pristine landscapes, majestic mountains, and unique wildlife... the dramatic Dovrefjell mountain range is blanketed with snow throughout the majority of the year... the striking summmits of this mountain range in the heart of the park towering over the luscious plains and valleys creates a diverse sanctuary of wilderness and wildlife... the park contains an almost intact ecosystem that includes wild reindeer, wolverines, arctic foxes, ravens and golden eagles, and the only Norwegian population of musk oxen also lives on Dovrefjell... Thanks a lot Cathrine! (✿◠‿◠)

Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park was established in 2002 to replace and enlarge the former Dovrefjell National Park which had been established in 1974. The park occupies 1,693 square kilometres and encompasses areas in three Norwegian counties: Innlandet, Trøndelag, and Møre og Romsdal and includes large parts of the mountain range of Dovrefjell along with the Sunndalsfjella mountains.There are 10 additional protected areas, of which two are biotopes, that combine with the national park to create 4,366 sq km of wilderness that is protected for future generations.

Stamp:

Tourism

(Issued 16-04-2010)

NORWAY ~ Greetings from Fagernes ~

... Great views of a beautiful little city nestled in Norway's picturesque Valdres Valley... the area around Fagernes is varied and predominantly hilly, with some steep slopes in certain areas... this makes it a great destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing... there are plenty of trails to explore throughout the year and breathtaking panoramic mountain views and lookouts to visit... it offers visitors also a range of historical and cultural experiences... Nogmaals Heel Erg Bedankt Ben en Loes! \_(♥‿♥)_/

Photo: Aune Forlag/ Ole P. Rorvik, Trond Aalde
Fagernes is the capital of the Valdres district and the largest city in the valley located in Western Norway.

The name itself speaks of its beauty: ‘Fagernes' is a compound of the two Norwegian words ‘fager' and ‘nes' – meaning fair or beautiful (fager) and headland or spit (nes).

 

Stamp: 

Marine Life - Killer Whale

(Issued 17-04-2020)

NORWAY ~ Harbor - Stavanger ~

... Norway holiday postcard nr 2💚... lovely view of "Skagenkaien" known for its beautiful iconic brightly painted wooden wharf houses which once served as storehouses for goods like logs and salt...  today, there are around 60 sea houses left of the original approximately 250 house mostly fom the 19thC... this waterfront area is also where you’ll find the most vibrant nightlife street in the city... the Stavanger harbour area is called Vågen by the locals... Thanks a lot Ben en Loes! (✿◠‿◠) 

Photo: Snorre Aske
Stavanger, city and seaport is located in southwestern Norway and  is one of the largest cities in Norway. It has become known worldwide for its oil industry with a nickname as the Norwegian capital of oil. 

Although it only legally became a municipality in 1838, Stavanger is actually one of Norway’s oldest settlements. The area was first populated as long ago as the last Ice Age, and a busy market town had arisen by the 12th century.

Stamp: 

Marine Life - Killer Whale

(Issued 17-04-2020)

NORWAY ~ Borgund Stave Church ~

... Beautiful view of one of Norway's famous landmarks and most visited Stave Church in the country... an iconic feature of wooden architecture in a rural landscape... they are entirely made of wood, even the nails... the carvings on and in Stave Churches are often a mix of Norse mythology and Christianity... this simple, yet elegant, black wooden church is no longer used for church functions, it’s now a museum... these Stave Churches are the oldest preserved wooden churches in Christianity... Heel Erg Bedankt Ben en Loes! (✿ ♥‿♥)  

It was built sometime between 1180 and 1250 AD with later additions and restorations. Today, only 28 stave churches remain in Norway. The majority of these historical churches are located in the Fjords and southeast Norway. 

Its walls are formed by vertical wooden boards, or staves, hence the name "stave church." The four corner posts are connected to one another by ground sills, resting on a stone foundation.

The church has similar Nordic carvings as found on Viking ships with crafted joints and no nails or glue. There are four dragon heads at the top of the steeple on the gable ridges.

The church interior is dark, as not much daylight enters the building. Some of the few sources of natural light are narrow circular windows along the roof, examples of daylighting. It was supposed that the narrow apertures would prevent the entry of evil spirits.

Stamp:

Marine Life - Killer Whale

(Issued 17-04-2020)

NORWAY ~ Røros Mining Town - Trøndelag - UNESCO ~

.. Beautiful wintery scene of a little mining town located inland, deep within the Norwegian mountains... as such, it's one of the coldest places in Norway with temperatures regularly dipping below -30C in the winter...  this traditional mountain village is one of the oldest towns of wooden buildings in Europe... known for being a living museum that whispers centuries of history, all the way from the charming streets and down to the old copper mines... from Røros Museum, built on the foundations of an old smelting house, you can join a walking tour, seeing the area where poor miners lived in plain huts in the shadow of the slag heap.... Røros gets around one million visitors yearly... Many Thanks Elze!【ツ】

Photo: Aune Forlag/Håkon Grønning
The mining town Røros was founded in 1646 by King Christian IV. Mining was established in the 17thC and exploited for 333 years until 1977. Completely rebuilt after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1679, Roros contains about 2000 wooden one- and two-store houses and a smelting house. 

Røros was added to UNESCO's WHS list in 1980; the site includes the town, as well a 45km radius of industrial landscape surrounding it. 

Stamp:

The 150th Anniversary of the Norwegian Trekking Association (Issued 15-06-2018)

NORWAY ~ The Rock Art of Alta - UNESCO ~

.... Lovely view of Rock Art and carvings that shows that Alta was an important meeting place in the far north... people have lived in the area for several thousands of years... Hjemmeluftbukta (Northern Sámi: Jiepmaluokta) is the main site for the rock carvings with about 3,000 individual carvings... scenes depict hunting, gathering and fishing as well as dancing and rituals... many of the older carvings were painted red in the 1970s to make them more visible which was normal practice at the time... however, this process is now being reversed to preserve the authenticity of the art, even though some of the carvings will be harder to see on cloudy  days... the outdoor carvings are accessible during the snow-free season (typically May to October) but the indoor exhibitions are open year-round... a unique and well preserved site with also fantastic views over the Alta Fjord... Thanks a lot Andrene! (✿◠‿◠) 

The property is situated in the northernmost part of Norway, far north of the Arctic Circle.

Located at 45 sites in five different areas at the head of the Alta Fjord (Kåfjord, Hjemmeluft, Storsteinen, Amtmannsnes and Transfarelvdalen). Today in total, there are more than 6000 registered carvings and paintings spread out over some 100 panels made between ca 7,000 to 2,000 years ago.

Despite the age of the engravings, we've actually only known about them for little more than 50 years. Rock art was first discovered in the area in 1950, but most of it wasn't found for another 20 years.

The rock art in Alta was inscribed on the World Heritage List in December 1985.

Photo: © Arvid Sveen

Stamp:

Domesticated Animals 

(Issued 11-06-2021)

NORWAY ~ Map ~

... Great detailed tourist illustrated map of Norway along with some beautiful nature scenes located in different parts of the Far North... a country with striking Fjords, awe-inspiring mountains, natural attractions, gastronomy, culture and architecture... and it’s ranked as one of the world’s happiest countries in the world... Nogmaals Héééél Erg Bedankt Gerlinde! (❀◦◡◦)

The Kingdom of Norway is the westernmost country in the Scandinavian peninsula, made up mostly of mountainous terrain. Nearly all of its population lives in the south, surrounding the capital, Oslo.

Few fun facts:

 

Vikings Are Norwegian.

A Norwegian Discovered Greenland.

There Are 400,000 Lakes In Norway.

Every Christmas, Norway Gives The United Kingdom A Christmas Tree.

The Sami People Are The Indigenous People Of Norway.

Norway Celebrates National Day On May 17.

The Laerdal Tunnel Is The Longest Road Tunnel In The World.

Norway Has No Official Religion.

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the World's First Postage Stamp 

(Issued 09-04-1990)

Millennium - Every Day Life Pictures  

(Issued 09-08-1999)

Tourism 

(Issued 16-04-2010)

 

NORWAY ~ Oslo ~

... Different views of the capital... a clean and colorful place filled with green spaces... many important institutions are in Oslo... the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony is held every year in Oslo City Hall... the city also has many museums, theaters and concert venues... and it's not really even that big...  all of them can be reached on foot, by public transportation or with a bicycle... it is also ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world owing to its high taxes, strong currency, and high percentage of imported goods... Heel Erg Bedankt Gerlinde! (✿ ♥‿♥)

Oslo is the capital city of Norway and lies at the head of Oslo Fjord in the southeastern part of the country. The city of Oslo was established as a municipality in1838 and is the country largest city.

The original city was founded around 1050 by King Harald Hardrada, but destroyed in a fire in 1624.

Stamps: 

Norwegian Nature 

(Issued 01-06-1978)

2X Transportation 

(Issued 18-06-1980

The 350th anniversary of the Postal service 

(16-04-1997)

Lighthouses 

(Issued 15-06-2012)

NORWAY ~ Aalesund ~

 .... A wonderful nightview of Aalesund seen from Aksla viewpont... a hill that offers stunning views across the town and surrounding islands... with as extra bonus one of the planet's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Aurora Borealis... a fantastic luminous green💚... there have been many myths about the Northern Lights... the people of Norway thought the lights were dead warriors fighting... Alesund is spread over several islands stretching into the Atlantic ocean with the spectacular Sunnmøre Mountains as a backdrop... known as one of the best small sea ports in Europe... and it’s the perfect base from which to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains... Thanks a lot Tone!(✿ ♥‿♥) 

© Normanns Kunstforlag © Aune Forlag AS
Ålesund  was founded in 1837 and is located in western Norway, north of the mouth of Stor Fjord.

The municipality is set on several islands—including Nørvøya, Aspøya, Heissa (Hessa), and Oksnøya—which are connected by bridges. Ålesund (or Aalesund) is a city and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.

Stamps: 

Definitive Posthorn

City Anniversaries 

(Issued 21-02-2020)

Norway ~ Urnes Stave Church - UNESCO ~

.... Great view of Norway's oldest surviving example of medieval wooden architecture... a most highly-decorated stave church... located in a magnificent natural setting overlooking the fjord and mountains... the wooden church itself is very small...  outside, you'll see the typical high-rising turrets and sloped roofs... it brings together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures... it's one of the 28 remaining stave churches in the country... they are all unique and are Norway's most important contribution to world architecture... today, it is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions.... Thanks a lot Tone!ツ  

 

Urnes Stave Church lies on the eastern shores of the Lusterfjord in Western Norway

The church was built on the site of two previous churches in around 1132 and stands in its original position. Between the 11th and 14thC about 1200 Stav-churches arose in Scandinavia.

A stave church is made of wood, and the construction is made out of poles ("staver" in Norwegian), hence the name.

Urnes Stave Church was added to the World Heritage List in 1979.

Foto: Teigens Fotoatelier

© Fortidsforeningen, Bergen, Norway

Stamp:

Lighthouses

(Issued 05-06-2015)

NORWAY ~ Reine - Moskenes island - Lofoten ~

... Amazing sunrise of one of Norway’s most famous and photographed fishing villages... a beautiful picturesque place surrounded by steep mountains shooting out of the fjord Reinefjorden, sea, small islands, inlets, and fjords.... it consists of several small islands, all connected by bridges... and it is the perfect place to stay at a traditional (now renovated and modernized) fishermen’s cabin, called rorbuer... there are also several popular hikes around Reine... Heel Erg Bedankt Gerlinde voor deze leuke verrrassing! (✿ ♥‿♥)  

 Moskenes is the name of the southernmost island in Lofoten located just 200 km from the Arctic Circle.The waters around Moskenes are ideal deep-sea fishing territory, hundreds of cod weighing more than 30kg are caught every year. Reine is the administrative centre of Moskenes Municipality in Nordland county. 

It owes its name "Lofoten" to its form, that of the footprint of a lynx.The name of Lofoten originated from the shape of one of the islands. If seen from above, it reminded of a lynx’s paw. In ancient Scandinavian language “ló” means lynx and “fót” means “foot”, hence we get “lofot”. Through time, the entire archipelago was called under the name of Lofoten.

 Stamp:

Tourism

(Issued 27-04-2007)

NORWAY ~ Nusfjord - The Lofoten Islands ~

... Wonderful views of a small fishing village on the coastline of Flakstadøya island... it’s one of the most picturesque spots on Norway’s Lofoten islands... and often regarded as one of the oldest and best preserved fishing villages in the country with a long-standing tradition of “Lofotfiske”, or seasonal cod fishing.... nowadays Nusfjord is more of a museum with less than a hundred inhabitants remaining... sailing ships dominate the fjord and the rocky beauty of the island is masked by vast forests... here you can experience everything from the magical midnight sun in the summer to the spectacular northern lights in winter... plenty of people want to visit from all over the world... Thanks a lot Marit!【ツ】 

The Lofoten archipelago is located north of the Arctic Circle in the county of Nordland, Norway. The Lofoten archipelago consist of 7 main islands, with fjords and narrow straits in between the islands. Between the mainland and the Lofoten lies the open Vestfjord.

The archipelago is known for a distinctive scenery with mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. A high density of sea eagles and cormorants, and millions of other sea birds, like the colourful puffin, populate the islands, with mainland Europe’s largest seabird colony.

Due to the warm Gulf Stream, Lofoten has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland and Siberia. So winters are mild and the summers relatively cool.

 Stamps:

2X Definitive Posthorn

Tourism 

(Issued 15-04-2005)

Lighthouses

(Issued 01-09-2005)

NORWAY ~ Krossoban - Rjukan - UNESCO ~

... Lovely view of cable car "Krossoban" above the valley between two huge mountain ranges... Northern Europe’s first cable car and the most original two-way cable-car that is still in regular traffic... it was built to bring the workers up to the sun which is obscured by the surrounding mountains during the winter months from October to March... the journey takes approximately 5 minutes... the view over Rjukan from the upper station is fantastic, with the mountains rolling away to the south and west and Vemork hydroelectic power plant nestling in the valley where the dramatic heavy water sabotage operations took place during the WWII... Thanks a lot Malit!【ツ】

The town of Rjukan is situated in a deep valley in the mountainous southern Norway, where the sun shines via huge mirrors and mighty waterfalls plunge from high cliffs into deep gorges below. 

The "Krossoban" was constructed in 1928 by Bleichert as a gift from Norsk Hydro to the people of Rjukan (most of them Hydro employees).

The horizontal distance between the lower and the upper station is 814 meters and the difference in altitude is 495 meters, it climbs 60 centimeters for each meter travelled.

Stamp:

Fishes Cuckoo Wrasse

(Issued 15-09-2006)

Fauna Sea anemone

(Issued 30-09-2005)

NORWAY ~ Briksdalsbreen - Jostedalsbreen National Park

... Spectacular nature view of the bridge across Kleivafossen waterfall... for more than 100 years, tourists have been taken by horse and two-wheeled cart... in 2004, a new means of transport to Briksdal was offered: "The Troll car"... it has greater capacity than the carts and can take many more tourists in towards the famous glacier.... the hike from Briksdalen Valley to the glacier is one of most scenic hikes in Norway... surrounded by beautiful and wild nature, with steep mountains, wild rivers and waterfalls everywhere... the altitude difference from the start to the end of the trail by the glacier lake is 200 meters.... Thanks a lot Tone!【ツ】

Jostedalsbreen National Park is a landscape shaped by ice and water established in 1991. It covers 1315 sq. km, half the area is glacier covered, and 90 % is above 800 m elevation.

The Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier on the European Continent, it has a lengtt of ± 80 km and covers an area of 474 km2. At several places the ice layer is over 500 m thick.

Kleivafossen is located near Briksdal valley and the Brikdal glacier (an arm of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier) at the end of the Oldevatnet in the region Sogn og Fjordane.

The Briksdalbreen was a long stretched glacier ending at a glacier lake. Since 2000 the glacier retreats rapidly (over 200 meters). Nowadays glacier walking on the ice is dangerous and not possible anymore.

Stamp:

2X Post Horn

Norwegian Bicycles
(Issued 23-08-2019)

NORWAY ~ Bergen - UNESCO ~

... Pretty view of the colourful iconic old timber wharfside buildings... one of Bergen's and Norway's main attractions... Unesco Bryggen wharf dates back to the Hanseatic era... Norway's second largest city... beautifully located right in the heart of the Fjord Norway region... midway between the main Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord... so it is the perfect starting point for day trips to one of the world’s biggest scenic attractions, "the fjords"... surrounded by 7 mountains... picturesque Bergen is a “must-see” city in Norway... Big Thanks dear Andrene!! (✿ ♥‿♥) I wonder if nature is really so magical and impressive as shown on my postcards... would love to see it myself one day!!💚

Photo: N.K. / T. Jentoftsen Bergen is located in the southern part of the west coast of Norway. The name Bergen derives from the word Bjørgvin, which translates as "the meadow below the mountains".

Bryggen has been ravaged by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced the whole of the city to ashes. The area was rebuilt on the foundations that had been there since the 12th century, which means that Bryggen is basically unchanged despite the passing centuries

German merchants of the Hanseatic League lived in Bryggen from the mid-14thC for the best part of 400 years, trading in dried fish and grain.

Most of these buildings are on the UNESCO WHS list since 1979.

Stamp:

Norwegian Trekking Association 150th Anniversary
(Issued 15-O6-2018)

NORWAY ~ Nærøyfjord - Gudvangen - UNESCO ~

... Breathtakingly beautiful scenery of one of the World’s Greatest Landscapes...  one of the longest, deepest and narrowest fjords on Earth... the Nærøyfjor, with its steep mountainside, hanging valleys, towering peaks, snowfields, waterfalls and small hamlets, is the most outstanding natural attraction in Norway... the stunning landscapes of Fjord Norway are created by ice and rock during the last Ice Age... and since then the landscape has stayed pretty much the same... there is be said that Nærøyfjord was used as inspiration for Disney’s fictional kingdom of Arendelle in the movie Frozen... and I must say the landscape looks straight out of a fairytale... the fjord is one of multiple highlights on several of our tours... more than 400.000 visit this fjord every year😲... Thanks a lot Tone!!【ツ】

Gudvangen is a village in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane county. It is located at the end of the Nærøyfjord where the Nærøydalselvi river empties into the fjord.

The Nærøyfjord is a 17 kilometre long branch of the Aurlandsfjord. It is only 250 meters at the narrowest, and more than one kilometer at the widest. The depth varies between 10 and 500 meters. The surrounding mountains are up to more than 1400 meters high.

The Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord are two of many fjordarms in the 204 km long Sognefjord.The Nærøyfjord is the best known of the many arms of the Sognefjord.

The name Nærøyfjord origin from the norse god ‘Njord’, the God of the Seafarer and the sea.

In 2005, the Nærøyfjord became a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage together with the Geirangerfjord.




© Photo: Jon Fjellstad



Stamps:

Posthorn - defenitives
(Issued 07-02-2001)

Posthorn - defintives
(Issued 15-04-2005)

EUROPA Stamp Palaces and Castles
(Issued 21-04-2017)

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