Discover Norway’s majestic fjords with Travel Smart

Annabel Grossman and Benjamin Parker

7 February 2025 at 5:14 pm

Discover Norway’s majestic fjords with Travel Smart

This week, Travel Smart is heading to the breathtaking fjords of Norway – some of the world’s most stunning natural spectacles.

Annabel Grossman and Benjamin Parker from The Independent's travel team go on a journey from the better-known fjords – such as Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, which are both Unesco-listed – to some of those off the beaten track, and share why a cruise holiday may just be the best way to get up close and personal with the incredible landscapes.

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