Norsk Fjordsenter
Norsk Fjordsenter in Geiranger is the visitor centre for the World Heritage site Vestnorsk fjordlandskap, with exhibitions on fjords, nature and culture.
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About the museum
Norsk Fjordsenter is the visitor and interpretation centre for the World Heritage site Vestnorsk fjordlandskap (West Norwegian Fjord Landscapes) and for the World Heritage area Geirangerfjorden. The area was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2005 because of its natural values, and the World Heritage area includes both the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord. The centre is run by the foundation Stiftinga Geirangerfjorden verdsarv, which works on interpretation, skills development and the protection of natural and cultural heritage.
The main exhibition on nature and culture in the Geirangerfjord shows visitors how the landscape was formed and how the forces of nature are still at work, including the rockslide at Åknes. Along the way you go a hundred years back in time, with buildings and farm tools from the fjord farms. The exhibition “Vår verdsarv” (“Our World Heritage”) presents Norway's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the outdoor exhibition “Fjordafolket” (“The Fjord People”) shows bronze sculptures by Ola Stavseng, opened in September 2025.
The centre also has a cinema with a curved screen, the activity room Fjordheimen for children, changing art and theme exhibitions, a café and a shop. Around the centre there is an accessible outdoor area with a campfire site, a playground, a nature trail and a volleyball court.
Highlights
- Main exhibition on nature and culture in the Geirangerfjord
- The exhibition “Vår verdsarv” on Norway's UNESCO sites
- Bronze sculptures “Fjordafolket” outdoors
- Cinema with a curved screen
- Fjordheimen, an activity room for children
Permanent exhibitions
- Geirangerfjord – natur og kultur – The main exhibition shows how the landscape was formed, plant and animal life, the rockslide at Åknes and life on the fjord farms a hundred years ago.
- Vår verdsarv – fra Norge til verden – Interactive exhibition on Norway's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both indoors and outdoors.
- Fjordafolket – Outdoor exhibition with bronze sculptures by Ola Stavseng, showing everyday life for the people on the fjord farms.
- Operated by
- Stiftinga Geirangerfjorden verdsarv
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 160 |
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| Children & teens | NOK 85free up to age 4 · Children aged 5–15 pay NOK 85. The adult price applies from age 16. Children under 5 enter free. |
| Groups (15+ people) | NOK 140 per personGroup ticket for at least 15 people. |
Prices for the exhibitions in the visitor centre.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Fjordheimen is an activity room for children and young people where you can explore, play and crawl into “Moder Mantel”. The outdoor area has a campfire site, a playground, a nature trail and a volleyball court.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car park with an electric car charging point.
The centre is about 1 km from the village centre, with 327 steps and an 85-metre height difference. You can walk the Fossevandringa path along the river from the fjord up to the centre, or come by car or bus.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café with coffee, drinks and snacks made with local ingredients, and a shop with souvenirs from the World Heritage site. Outdoor toilets are open around the clock during the summer half-year.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 100 guests.
The cinema and the auditorium have 100 seats in tiered rows and are suited to cultural events and conferences.
