The world famous Norwegian Fjords are located in west Norway near to the cities of Bergen and Ålesund. They were recently rated as the world's top tourist destination by the esteemed National Geographic magazine. Geiranger, in Møre og Romsdal and Nærøyfjord, in Sogn og Fjordane are also highly-rated UNESCO World Heritage sites. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to the Norwegian Fjords - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Ryfylke District - Sunnhordland District - Sognefjord - Hardangerfjord - Stavanger Region - Flåm Village - Sunnfjord - FjordKysten - Trondheimsfjord - Nordfjord - Voss Village - Bergen - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Centrum Romutleie - Montana Family & Youth Hostel - Skansen Pensjonat - Park Hotel Vossevangen - Midtnes Pensjonat - Places to Eat & Drink - Wesselstuen - Jacobs Bar & Kjøkken - Sjøhuset Skagen - Årestova - Sjøbua Fish Restaurant - Places to Shop - Norsk Flid Husfliden - Bryggen Husflid - Audhild Viken - Kvadrat Shopping Center - Saga Souvenir