Geiranger Fjord Cruise: Waterfalls & Mountain Farms

Three waterfalls and a cliff farm that nobody could reach

A 75-minute boat tour from Geiranger village into the UNESCO Geiranger Fjord, passing The Seven Sisters and The Suitor waterfalls and the abandoned mountain farm of Skageflå. The boat slows at each waterfall so you can photograph and listen to stories through a free audio guide available in 12 languages. The tour runs daily through summer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Geiranger Fjord sightseeing cruise

• Start boat tour at Geiranger harbour
• Download and use free audio guide app
• Glide along UNESCO Geirangerfjord
• Pass and listen to stories of The Seven Sisters waterfall
• View and photograph The Suitor waterfall
• See abandoned Skageflå mountain farm

The experience

The boat leaves from the center of Geiranger village and heads into the fjord on a fixed route that brings you close enough to photograph three major waterfalls. The Seven Sisters cascades in seven streams down the cliff face. The Suitor, directly across the fjord, splits at the center to reveal a rock formation that gives it its name. Both are powerful enough that you'll hear them over the engine as the boat slows to let you frame shots and listen to the audio guide explain how people once lived in this landscape.

Skageflå, an abandoned mountain farm perched on the cliff above the water, is the puzzle nobody can quite solve. The audio guide walks you through how residents managed to build houses on terrain that looks impossible to reach, let alone farm. The fjord walls themselves (steep, dark stone rising straight from the water) shift constantly as you move through the channel, and the light changes the color of the cliffs and the water throughout the cruise.

You control the audio guide on your phone before boarding, choosing from English, Spanish, Italian, French or seven other languages. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Public transportation stops are nearby if you're arriving without a car.

What’s included

• A multilingual audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and seven additional languages.
• access to all three waterfalls and Skageflå farm from the water.
• wheelchair-accessible boat.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesdayDepartures at 12:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 100

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ålesund/Geiranger Fjordservice AS

Is this one for you?At 75 minutes, the cruise leaves most of your day free to explore Geiranger village, hike nearby trails, or drive the scenic road back toward Andalsnes. It's a single focused stop, not a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How close does the boat get to The Seven Sisters waterfall?

The boat slows down as it passes The Seven Sisters so you can photograph the falls and hear their stories through the audio guide. Close enough to see the individual streams and the cliff face behind them clearly.

What's the story behind Skageflå farm that makes it so puzzling?

Skageflå is an abandoned mountain farm built on a cliff face high above the fjord, and the audio guide explores how residents managed to construct and maintain houses on terrain that appears nearly unreachable from the water or the land above.

Can I use my own phone for the audio guide, or do I need to rent equipment?

You download the free audio guide app to your own phone before the tour starts and follow along as the boat moves through the fjord. No rental or extra equipment needed.

Does the 75-minute cruise leave at a set time, or can I board whenever I arrive?

The tour runs on a daily schedule through summer. Check the operator's website for departure times on your visit date, as they vary by season.

Is this tour suitable if I'm visiting Andalsnes for just an afternoon?

Yes, the 75-minute duration fits easily into a free afternoon, and the boat departs from Geiranger village, which is accessible by public transportation from Andalsnes.