What are the most stunning Fjords?

What you might be wondering is What is a fjord? A fjord is a long, deep, narrow body of water that extends far into the interior of a country. Fjords are usually located in a U-shaped valley with steep rock walls on either side.

Fjords can be found mostly in Norway, Chile, New Zealand, Canada, Greenland, and the United States state of Alaska. Sognefjorden is a fjord in Norway that stretches for more than 160 kilometres (nearly 100 miles). Coral reefs and rocky islands known as skerries are two characteristics of fjords. A skerry is a small rocky island formed by glaciation. The majority of the Scandinavian coastline is divided into thousands of small islands. The top fjords in the world are…

–  In Sogn, the Aurlandsfjord and Nryfjord are two of the world’s most stunning and dramatic fjords. The name Nryfjord is derived from the Norse god Njord, who is the God of the Seafarer and the Sea. The UNESCO fjords are nestled among towering mountains.

– Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is widely regarded as the most spectacular fjord on the planet. Geirangerfjord, known for its deep blue waters, soaring mountain peaks, and numerous waterfalls, is the place to go for heart-stopping fairy tale scenery.

– Alaska’s Misty Fjords – The fjord and its environs are designated as a national park and wilderness area. The unspoilt ecosystem can be found in Alaska’s remote southernmost area.

– It is a broad peninsula in the country’s north-west known as Vestfirir in Icelandic. The landscape is primarily dramatic, with sharp fjords, precipitous hills, and mountains making vehicle travel difficult.

– Hikers adore Blandstindur, and some say it possesses magical healing powers. It is located in the eastern part of Iceland and can also be reached via the popular Ring Road.

So there you have it, the top 5 fjords in the world.