Geiranger, Norway

Wednesday, September 3rd

Today is my birthday!!

Today I have arranged a combo tour thru Geiranger Fjordservices..both bus and boat.  

First will be the bus tour to Mt. Dalsnibba.....

Join us on one of the most beautifull and spectacular bus tour in Norway.

The world renowned viewing points around Geiranger must be experienced. From higher up you have a fantastic view over the World Heritage Area, with deep fjords and high mountains. It will take your breath away!

Dalsnibba above Geiranger is 4,600 ft above sea level and offers breathtaking views across the World Heritage Area. It lies 22 km up from Geiranger, along proverbial Geirangervegen. On the way up the road takes you past "Flydalsjuvet" (canyon) “Knuten” (the Knot), also well known as it was Norway’s first ascending loop road. The last 5 km are a private toll road, with a toll booth at the turn-off at Djupvasshytta.

You will stop at the famos viepoint FLydalsjuvet. From there your trip continue up to MT. Dalsnibba at 1500 m above sealevel and you will beable to enjoy a magastik view back to the Geirangerfjord. 

Flydalsjuvet: One of Norway’s most photographed viewpoints! From the top of an 80 m deep gorge is the famous view back to Geirangerfjord and the cruiseship. 

Dalsnibba: An easily accessed high mountain experience, one of the highest peaks you can experience by car or bus in Norway. An incredible viewpoint to the surrounding mountains and the Geirangerfjord in the distance. During the 2 h drive you will experience rich flora and fauna, ice blue lakes,geology, glaciers and the incredible peak 

After the bus tour, we boarded the M/S Geirangerfjord for a close up tour of the Fjord.

THE SEVEN SISTERS 
It is a very special experience to stand on the boat deck and feel the spray from the waterfalls. The highest of the Sisters has a free fall of 250m. 

THE SUITOR 
According to legend, The Suitor tried to propose to The Sisters on the opposite side of the fjord – but never succeeded. The cruise passes The Suitor at an arm’s length. 

THE PULPIT ROCK 
A mountain formation, close to Skageflå. 

MATVIK 
Matvik lies close to the water, almost at the end of the Geirangerfjord. This was the last farm to be abandoned, as late as 1961. It was a fertile farm that at one time had 150 plum trees. They even grew apricots here! 

THE EAGLE ROAD 
This road has 11 hairpin bends, the highest of which is called The Eagle Bend. From here you can enjoy a fantastic view over the fjord, towards the Pulpit Rock and The Seven Sisters. It is perfect for spotting cruise ships on their way into the Geirangerfjord. 

This really was a beautiful day.  The weather was great! Charlie did real good! 

Had to take our pictures taken with a Troll.