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There's lots to say about Norway and the Norway Waterfalls. Click on one of the following links to jump to the section you're interested in...ABOUT THE FALLSNorway Waterfalls are majestic, tall, powerful, and abundant. That's because Norway is blessed with glaciated valleys and fjords with glacier and snow-fed watercourses plunging off their cliffs.
I once heard of Norway being referred to as the Land of a Thousand Waterfalls. In fact, after my visit to this beautiful country, I often called it Yosemite on steroids. Why? Because this mountainous country is full of glaciated valleys and fjords with waterfalls every bit as tall, powerful, and majestic as the best that Yosemite has to offer. Moreover, many of the cliff diving Norway Waterfalls flow year round (if they're not regulated by hydroelectric schemes), which is something Yosemite's mightiest waterfall can't claim. I tend to think of Norway as being so beautiful that the whole country could've easily been a national park. The world famous fjords feature many of the finest of the Norway Waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters and Langfoss. Further inland, the country features multi-waterfall attractions such as the popular Vøringsfossen. Norway Waterfalls are even amongst some of the world's tallest such as Mardalsfossen and Ramnefjellfossen (also known as Utigordsfossen). There are also countless other Norway Waterfalls that are known for fishing and salmon ladders such as Laksforsen and Målselvfossen... There is no way I can catalog all of the Norway Waterfalls in this magnificent place. So I'm going to make do with what I do have for your information and (hopefully) your enjoyment. In addition to its waterfalls, mountains, and fjords, Norway features the largest glacier in continental Europe (Jostedalsbreen), the midnight sun, Norwegian small town charm, friendly people, and incredibly beautiful offshore islands (e.g. Lofoten) with mountains sharply rising from the sea. It's one of my favorite countries in terms of scenery (let alone waterfalls). Heck, I still long for a return trip to the Land of a Thousand Waterfalls so much that I'm even trying to teach myself Norwegian (though just about everyone there speaks english)...
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NORWAY WATERFALLSBelow are the Norway Waterfalls that we have been to. Click on a region or a waterfall for more details about them.
Southern Norway (Telemark/Aust-Agder/Vest-Agder): Southern Norway tends to be sunnier and drier than most of the country. While most of the action takes place in the southern coasts, especially in towns such as Kristiansand and Oslo (Norway's capital) and despite the fact there aren't many waterfalls untouched by hydroelectric developments, there are still plenty of waterfalls to see in the area. I have included the counties of Telemark, Aust-Agder, and Vest-Agder in this section.
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Rogaland: This county encompasses the southernmost fjords and thus marks the start of some of the world class scenery the country is known for. Included in the mix of fabulous scenery are impressive waterfalls, and a trip here wouldn't be complete without seeing them.
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Hordaland: Norway Waterfalls galore in this county that contains a gorgeous mix of glaciers, snowy mountain plateaus, and fjords. If you need a break from the plethora of waterfalls, you can retreat to the sea port city of Bergen - one of the most charming cities in the world.
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Sogn og Fjordane: This county features some of the country's most spectacular glacier scenery, the country's tallest mountains, and the country's longest fjords. When the days get longer and the weather warms up, the melting snow and ice feeds countless waterfalls of all shapes and sizes.
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Møre og Romsdal: In addition to more spectacular fjord scenery, this county also features mountain valleys that will make your neck stiff just looking up at them. With such precipitous cliffs, the Norway Waterfalls found here are some of the tallest you'll find anywhere.
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Central Norway (Buskerud/Oppland/Sør-Trøndelag/Nord-Trøndelag): This section covers most of inland Norway encompassing counties that contain the country's popular skiing areas, vast tracts of forests, wide rivers where fish are bountiful, and an array of serene lakes. Anchored by the charming city of Trondheim, a former capital of Norway, you'll leave most of the conventional tourist routes as you head north in this gateway to Northern Norway. Oh yeah, there are also heaps of Norway Waterfalls as well from the tall and powerful to the wide river-type varieties with their salmon ladders.
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Northern Norway (Nordland/Troms): This surprisingly temperate region encompasses vast tracts of arctic plateau, forests, and tundra. You'll not only find wide river waterfalls where locals come to fish, but you'll also find tall mountain waterfalls plunging off cliffs of river valleys. It is also in this county that you'll cross the arctic circle and experience the midnight sun in the summer. The undeveloped nature of Northern Norway will provide you opportunities to explore and experience some of the most unspoiled parts of the country.
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MORE INFOIf you'd like to know more about Norway, check out the following links...
Norway's Other Attractions: There's more to Norway than the Norway Waterfalls. If you're curious about the country's other natural attractions or you're suffering from waterfall fatigue, have a look! [read more]
Norway Travel Blog: Read about the stories behind the World of Waterfalls. See Norway through our eyes while becoming more informed about this beautiful region. In this section, you will find travel journals that will leave you laughing, smiling, curious, or just about all the emotions you'd expect when you're traveling to an unknown place. [read more]
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NORWAY WATERFALLS LISTIf you already have a waterfall in mind that you'd like to see details about, browse the list below...
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