Møre og Romsdal

Natural wonders in Møre og Romsdal

Norway's Natural Wonders

Explore the dramatic landscapes of Møre og Romsdal, home to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the iconic Trollstigen mountain road. This region features some of Europe’s highest waterfalls, including Mardalsfossen, which drops 705 meters. Visitors can observe unique geological features like the glacial potholes at Jettegryter and the architectural viewing platforms at Gudbrandsjuvet. The list highlights high-altitude lakes like Bispevatnet and the converging river systems of the Sunndalen valley, showcasing the diverse glacial and fluvial geography of Western Norway.

Norway's Natural Wonders — Map

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Gudbrandsjuvet

A 5-meter wide, 20-meter deep ravine where the Valldøla River cuts through solid rock. It features a network of modern walkways and bridges designed to blend with the natural landscape.

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Trollstigen og Stigfossen

A 239-meter waterfall cascading down the mountainside alongside the Trollstigen road. A stone bridge crosses the falls, offering views of the 11 hairpin turns below.

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Geirangerfjord

The Geiranger Fjord is a fjord in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located entirely in the Stranda Municipality.

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Svøufallet

A 156-meter waterfall located in the Sunndalen valley. It is part of the Åmotan gorge, where four rivers meet to create a concentrated area of high-volume falls.

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Mardalsfossen

One of Europe's highest waterfalls, featuring a total drop of 705 meters. The water flows freely from June 20 to August 20; outside this period, it is diverted for hydroelectric power.

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Lindalsfallet

A waterfall with a 110-meter vertical drop located in the Åmotan gorge. It is one of several major falls visible from the hiking trails in the Sunndalen region.

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Ytste Mardalsfossen

The outermost section of the Mardalsfossen waterfall system, contributing to the total 705-meter descent into the Mardalen valley.

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Mardalsfossen

A tiered waterfall with a total drop of 705 meters. The falls are a primary feature of the Eikesdalen valley landscape.

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Repafallet

A waterfall located within the Åmotan landscape protection area, contributing to the convergence of rivers in the Sunndalen valley.

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Geilskredvatnet

A mountain lake situated at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level in the Sunnmøre Alps.

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Lake

A turquoise mountain lake located at 1,000 meters above sea level. It sits at the foot of the Bispen mountain near the summit of the Trollstigen road.

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Langvatnet

A high-altitude lake located along the mountain pass between Geiranger and Skjåk.

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Jettegryter

Glacial potholes or 'giant's kettles' carved into the riverbed by stones and meltwater during the last ice age.

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Grønvatnet

A high-altitude lake located in the mountains of Stranda Municipality.

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Storvatnet

A mountain lake located in the Sunndal region, often utilized as a reservoir for local hydroelectric systems.

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