Sognefjord is the largest fjord in Norway and the second largest in the world. The fjords sheer cliffs run for 200km inland until it reaches the Jostedalsbreen glacier and the Jotunheimen National Park & Mountains. The area is excellent of hiking, watersports, cycling, and summer skiing. It is serviced by plenty of towns and villages which are mainly linked by boats.
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