Seasons of the fjords
There’s no wrong time to experience the fjords — just different moods and moments.
Spring (March–May) is when everything wakes up. Waterfalls swell with snowmelt, orchards burst into bloom (especially along the Hardangerfjord), and the air carries a kind of freshness.
Summer (June–August) offers long, light-filled days—sometimes with the sun barely dipping below the horizon. It’s the most popular time to visit, with stable weather, warmer temperatures, and plenty of life in the villages along the water.
Autumn (September–November) brings a quieter magic. The crowds thin out, the light turns golden, and the hillsides dress themselves in deep reds, oranges and yellows. It’s a beautiful time to slow down and take it all in.
Winter (December–February) transforms the fjords into something otherworldly. Snow settles on mountain peaks, the air turns crisp, and the light shifts from soft blue to deep violet. In Northern Norway, fjord cruises become floating front-row seats to see the northern lights dancing across the sky.
Photo by Geiranger Fjordservice