{"id":14821,"date":"2023-01-10T15:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T15:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=14821"},"modified":"2024-08-19T11:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T10:54:36","slug":"skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Skagefl\u00e5 &#8211; The Best Hiking Trail To View The Geiranger Fjord From Above"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#10-step_guide_to_hiking_to_the_Skagefla_farm\" >10-step guide to hiking to the Skagefl\u00e5 farm<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#The_story_behind_the_Skagefla_farm\" >The story behind the Skagefl\u00e5 farm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#1_Skagefla_hike_the_stats\" >1. Skagefl\u00e5 hike: the stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#2_The_map_of_the_Skagefla_hike\" >2. The map of the Skagefl\u00e5 hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#3_How_challenging_is_the_Skagefla_hike\" >3. How challenging is the Skagefl\u00e5 hike?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#4_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Skagefla\" >4. The best time of year to hike Skagefl\u00e5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#5_In_which_direction_to_hike_to_Skagefla\" >5. In which direction to hike to Skagefl\u00e5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#6_How_to_get_to_the_trailhead\" >6. How to get to the trailhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#7_The_highlights_of_the_hike\" >7. The highlights of the hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#8_Facilities_along_the_trail\" >8. Facilities along the trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#9_Skagefla_trail_description\" >9. Skagefl\u00e5 trail description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#10_Getting_back_to_Geiranger_after_hiking_to_Skagefla\" >10. Getting back to Geiranger after hiking to Skagefl\u00e5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#11_What_to_bring_and_wear_on_the_Skagefla_hike\" >11. What to bring and wear on the Skagefl\u00e5 hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#12_Where_to_stay_in_Geiranger\" >12. Where to stay in Geiranger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#Other_locations_and_activities_to_experience_nearby\" >Other locations and activities to experience nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skagefla-hike-geiranger-fjord\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">The Geiranger Fjord is Norway&#8217;s most famous Fjord and one of its most visited tourist destinations. In the summer, cruise ships dock in the little village of Geiranger, turning the sleepy little town into a buzzing community for a few hours each day. If you want to escape the cruise ship crowd, there is no better way to see the Geiranger Fjord than on a day hike to Skagefl\u00e5 farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-step_guide_to_hiking_to_the_Skagefla_farm\"><\/span>10-step guide to hiking to the Skagefl\u00e5 farm <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in hiking to Skagefl\u00e5 and are wondering how to incorporate it into your Norway travel itinerary, you should look into my following road trip plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/oslo-to-oslo-road-trip-across-the-fjords\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18878\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oslo to Oslo in 14 days across the fjord and mountains of Norway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/bergen-to-bergen-road-trip\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bergen to Bergen in 7-10 days for hiking enthusiasts<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/norway-road-trip-itinerary-for-adventure-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18870\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c5lesund to \u00c5lesund in 10 days for adventure seekers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_story_behind_the_Skagefla_farm\"><\/span><strong>The story behind the Skagefl\u00e5 farm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-16-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15235\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-16-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-16-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Middle Ages until 1918, Skagefl\u00e5 was a working farm. It is very isolated from the rest of the area, and even though it operated year-round, it was impossible to get to it in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local rumour has it that one of the last owners who ran the farm removed ladders from the rockfaces, which were used to get to the farm, blocking a way for the taxman. This was his way of avoiding paying taxes. Today, Skagefl\u00e5 is just a few old historic buildings and a rest stop for hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skagefla_hike_the_stats\"><\/span>1. <strong>Skagefl\u00e5 hike: the stats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-15-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-15-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-15-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 8 km \/ 5 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking Time<\/strong>: 4 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Ascent<\/strong>:  550 m \/ 1800 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike<\/strong>: One-way <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: May-October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kguzVK4GwA5aeg3o6\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kguzVK4GwA5aeg3o6\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">62.100727, 7.204873<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_map_of_the_Skagefla_hike\"><\/span>2. <strong>The map<\/strong> of the <strong>Skagefl\u00e5<\/strong> hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1204k53nfOor4jd3bfo32iUqjPSQBMX0&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Above, you can see my path from the car park in Geiranger to the boat terminal. I measured the distance, elevation gain, and route with my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Cbm3ve\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Cbm3ve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Fenix 6S pro watch.<\/a> The colours indicate elevation, with blue being the lowest and red being the highest hike points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_challenging_is_the_Skagefla_hike\"><\/span>3. <strong>How challenging is the <strong>Skagefl\u00e5 <\/strong>hike?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15236\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-7-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15236\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-7-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-7-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-7.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15237\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-10-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15237\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-10-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-10-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-10.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15238\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-11-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15238\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-11-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-11-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-11.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15239\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-13-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15239\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-13-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-13-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15240\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-19-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15240\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-19-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-19-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this hike only gains around 550 meters of elevation over 8 kilometres, you should not underestimate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terrain is uneven; plenty of wet and slippery rocks and roots are sticking out of the ground. Both my partner and I stumbled and fell on our bums at least once. To add insult to injury, I was also stung by a wasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The very sharp descent at the end of the hike, between Skagefl\u00e5 and the boat terminal, was also challenging. Luckily, railings and chains have been installed in the steepest sections to help hikers maintain balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-in-norway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14200\">30 Best Day Hikes and Via Ferratas in the Fjord Region of Norway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Skagefla\"><\/span>4. The best time of year to hike <strong>Skagefl\u00e5 <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you never reach altitudes above 550 meters above sea level, hiking to Skagefl\u00e5 outside the official summer hiking season is possible. May-October is a good time to plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_In_which_direction_to_hike_to_Skagefla\"><\/span>5. In which direction to hike to Skagefl\u00e5? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-5-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-5-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-5-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it&#8217;s a one-way hike, meaning it starts and ends in two different locations, you will have to make a choice and book your boat transfer accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geiranger to Skagehola<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hike from Geiranger village to Skagefl\u00e5 and descend to the Skagehola boat pick-up point. This is a good choice if you prefer a gentler ascent, which I chose for myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is also better if you want to finish the hike earlier in the day and continue your journey. The first boat journey from Geiranger to Skagehola is at 10 AM, which is quite late to start the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skagehola to Geiranger <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A sharp descent is probably not your favourite hiking activity if you have bad knees. In this case, you can use the boat transfer, then hike to Skagefl\u00e5 and finish in Geiranger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skagehola to Skagehola <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are short on time or don&#8217;t care about completing the whole route, you can also book a boat transfer in both directions and visit the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you will only have to gain approximately 250 meters of elevation and walk for 1.8 kilometres in total. You can complete this version in less than 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_get_to_the_trailhead\"><\/span>6. <strong>How to get to the trailhead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15989\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-4-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15989\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-4-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15990\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15990\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though I listed a few ways to get to Skagefl\u00e5 for this blog, I will describe the route from Geiranger to the Skagehola boat ramp, which is how I went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead is located in Homlung, the next village from Geiranger. A wide gravel road connects the two villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless your accommodation is in Homlung or you are staying at a campsite, you must walk from Geiranger to Homlung (ca. 2.35 kilometres). I already included this distance in the total length of the hike in the stats above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the road from the Geiranger parking lot. Once you reach Homlung, you will see the sign (pictured above) pointing to Skagefl\u00e5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_highlights_of_the_hike\"><\/span>7. <strong>The highlights of the hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15242\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-18-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15242\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-18-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-18-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst the farm and the area around it are interesting to see, the views of the Geiranger Fjord make this hike so unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seven Sisters&#8217; Waterfall is particularly beautiful, and several viewpoints and outcrops along the hike offer opportunities to photograph it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Facilities_along_the_trail\"><\/span>8. <strong>Facilities along the trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-8-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15243\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-8-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-8-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the huts at Homlungs\u00e6tra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are paid and well-maintained public toilet facilities near the Joker food store in the centre of Geiranger and the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also an outhouse at the Skagefl\u00e5 farm, but the smell kept me far away. A small outdoor tap allows you to fill up your water at the farm. A picnic area with benches and a firepit has been set up close to the buildings at Skagefl\u00e5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Skagefla_trail_description\"><\/span>9. <strong>Skagefl\u00e5 <\/strong><strong>trail description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15244\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-2-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15244\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-2-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-2-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-2.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15245\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-6-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-6-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-6-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-6.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15246\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-17-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15246\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-17-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-17-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, the first 2.4 kilometres of the hike are very easy. You follow a flat road to Homlung before veering off on the path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on the path, you must follow the red-painted T-marks to the farm. If you are hiking in or after it rains, expect the route to be slippery in some places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 5.4 kilometres and 2 hours of hiking, you will reach Homlungs\u00e6tra at 475 m a.s.l. It&#8217;s another small and abandoned farm with views over the Fjord. This is a great spot for a short break to replenish some calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Homlungs\u00e6trea, you will continue slightly uphill before descending sharply to Skagefl\u00e5. The last 900 meters between Skagefl\u00e5 and the boat terminal are brutal and include what feels like 1 million stone steps built at a 60-degree angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, this part can be done in as little as 20 minutes. Having my dog Jasper with me made it a bit more challenging as I had to keep reminding him to stay behind to avoid him pulling me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Getting_back_to_Geiranger_after_hiking_to_Skagefla\"><\/span>10. Getting back to Geiranger after hiking to <strong>Skagefl\u00e5 <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-21-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-21-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-21-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skagefla-Day-Hike-Norway-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer season, the first boat from the Skagehola going back to Geiranger leaves at 10:50 AM, which means if you start your hike as early as 6 AM, you can be back by midday and still have a lot of time to enjoy the area or continue with your journey. You will also meet very few people on the hike at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry; you don&#8217;t have to be an early riser to hike to Skagefl\u00e5. Boats travel all day long at one-hour intervals. The hike does get quite busy later in the day, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey, including loading and unloading the passengers, takes around 30 minutes. Make sure to bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the water spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company operating the boat transfer is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skagefla.no\/boat-transfer\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skagefla.no\/boat-transfer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fjord Guiding<\/a>. Current prices for the one-way trip are 249 NOK\/person and 498 NOK both ways. Dogs are welcomed on board, and Jasper took the boat ride very well, even if it was rough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_to_bring_and_wear_on_the_Skagefla_hike\"><\/span>11. <strong>What to bring and wear on the <strong>Skagefl\u00e5 <\/strong>hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/710T6PmcwQL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:217px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Diamond Trekking Poles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I never leave on a trail without a pair of my trusted Black Diamond Carbon Z Poles. At 300 grams a pair, they are hard to compete with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PMIuG\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PMIuG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/xkxPq3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/xkxPq3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/1500_1500_90\/119-0301\/hanwag-womens-alverstone-ii-gtx-walking-boots-detail-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:237px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanwag Hiking Boots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My longest-lasting pair of hiking boots (and I went through quite a few) is the Hanwag Alverstone. They were perfect for muddy Norwegian trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OkpGH7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OkpGH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51y975lX+wL._AC_SL1080_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:178px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HydraPak Hydration Bladder<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better way to stay hydrated on the trails than to have constant and direct access to your water without taking your backpack off. Thanks to its slim design, the hose coming out of the side of the bladder, and a magnet clip that makes the hose attachment easy, I find the HydraPak the best water bladder on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42KM3La\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bCHKpx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71lTXFMwn-L._AC_UX679_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:195px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merino Wool Socks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I always carry two pairs of socks in my day pack and always have them on me during multiday backpacking trails. Merino wool fibres and their unique properties are resistant to odours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rBdetK\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rBdetK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/jrmRVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/102-2745-0311\/patagonia-womens-granite-crest-jacket-waterproof-jacket.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:279px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardshell Rain Jacket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You would be mad not to bring a rain jacket on a hiking holiday trip to Norway. Patagonia&#8217;s sustainability efforts make it my go-to outdoor clothing brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/k0W4k0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/k0W4k0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91kfKZtkJnL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:161px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osprey Hikelite 18 Liter Backpack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Osprey backpacks have accompanied me since the humble beginnings of this website. I think they offer the perfect fit without sacrificing their usability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DiE0cP\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DiE0cP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zN4z00\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zN4z00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Where_to_stay_in_Geiranger\"><\/span>12. <strong>Where to stay <\/strong>in Geiranger <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Geiranger is a trendy tourist destination with plenty of hotel choices. If you found this post helpful and would like to support me, use the affiliate links below to book your accommodation. There will be no additional cost to you, and I will receive a small commission for your booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/grande-hytteutleige-og-camping.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/grande-hytteutleige-og-camping.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Grande Hytteutleige og Camping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fantastic views of the Fjords, great for families or groups of friends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/grande-fjord.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/grande-fjord.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Grande Fjord Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaw-dropping fjord views, excellent breakfast choices, beautiful relaxing spaces<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/union.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/union.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Union Geiranger Bad &amp; Spa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fantastic views from the sauna and pool, amiable and helpful staff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_locations_and_activities_to_experience_nearby\"><\/span><strong>Other locations and activities to experience nearby<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Geiranger-Viewpoint-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16026\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Geiranger-Viewpoint-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Geiranger-Viewpoint-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Geiranger-Viewpoint-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Geiranger-Viewpoint-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My friend at the \u00d8rnesvingen viewpoint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00d8rnesvingen viewpoint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are travelling to Valldal or \u00c5ndalsness after visiting Geiranger, you will drive by the famous viewpoint of the Geiranger Fjord. Time it well (usually around sunset), and you will coincide your visit with a cruise ship departure. It&#8217;s a classic postcard view from Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kayaking on the Geiranger Fjord<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is hardly a better spot in Norway to kayak on the Fjord than Geiranger. On this guided kayak tour, you will go as far as the Seven Sisters Waterfall and enjoy the Fjord from a different viewpoint. Check the availability below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"395963\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"USD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Kayak_tour_geiranger_widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downhill bike tour <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn&#8217;t kayaking your thing? How about downhill biking? You won&#8217;t get tired of this one. On this tour, you will be driven up the Geiranger scenic road and dropped off at the Djupvatnet scenic lake, where you can start your 2.5-hour self-guided bike tour, stopping at many scenic stops along the way. Check the availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"395944\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"USD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Geiranger_bike_tour_widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geiranger Scenic Road and Mount Dalsnibba Viewpoint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Geiranger scenic road is a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonaleturistveger.no\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonaleturistveger.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Scenic Routes<\/a> network, and it was added to the list thanks to its breathtaking scenery. There is only one way in and one way out of Geiranger, so if you follow my itinerary, you will have a chance to drive this road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda324\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_my_website\"><\/span>Support my website!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi Reader! If you found any of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/norway-travel-guide\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my articles about Norway<\/a> useful, please consider using the affiliate links in the article or below (at no extra cost) when booking your holiday. 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