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View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA scenic fjord cruise from Hellesylt to Geirangerfjord Scenic cruising spot

Hellesylt / Geirangerfjord

Hellesylt / Geirangerfjord · Norway · View on map

The small village of Hellesylt lies at the entrance to Geirangerfjord, a World Heritage Site known for its spectacular fjord scenery and waterfalls cascading from cliffs. Ships sail from Hellesylt to Geiranger through the fjord, offering panoramic views of rugged mountains and waterfalls including the Seven Sisters.

Port location

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Hellesylt / Geirangerfjord · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A mountain and oceanic climate that is cool and changeable. Summer is the cruising season; outside it, it is cold with heavy snowfall.
Climate
Norwegian (English is also understood)
Language
Norwegian krone (NOK).
Currency
June to August (ideal for fjord sailing, with abundant waterfalls)
Best time to visit
Local food
Norwegian salmonmountain berries and cheese (limited dining options because it is a small village)
Sights
Geirangerfjord panorama from the shipSeven Sisters Waterfall and Suitor WaterfallViews from the Dalsnibba viewpointHellesylt waterfall and a stroll around the small village

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures
5°
-1°Jan
5°
-1°Feb
7°
0°Mar
11°
3°Apr
15°
6°May
18°
9°Jun
20°
12°Jul
19°
12°Aug
16°
9°Sep
11°
5°Oct
8°
2°Nov
5°
0°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: TAFJORD · about 33 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices

There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard).

Getting there from Japan

AES
Ålesund Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 66 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Geirangerfjord”, “Hellesylt” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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