2. Other

SOUTHERN NORWAY

Norway is one of the world's most beautiful and desirable countries. Its shimmering fjords and rocky coastlines sparsely dotted with colorful, tidy homes offers solace. Here in the southern part, snow-capped mountains meet the bountiful sea. These reasons and more are why UNESCO designated the fjord region the most scenic spot on earth.
Read More
Rocky outcroppings lined with ochre, red, and other bright homes characterize the coast near Leikanger.
11 / 35

Rocky outcroppings lined with ochre, red, and other bright homes characterize the coast near Leikanger.

leikangercoast

  • This eye-catching sailboat floats on the Oslo Fjord near sunset in late August.
  • The summer Norway skies are some of the deepest blues. Even the cloud cover is photogenic.<br /> Aboard a schooner, this image was shot on the Oslo Fjord at sunset and prior to a light rain.
  • Ah, fountains, couples, musicians, and a kaleidoscope of blooms embellish this Oslo park in the city centre.
  • An example of a sod roof...<br /> Folk Museum in Oslo
  • A familiar sight at Oslo's Folk Museum is this sturdy Norway Fjord Horse.<br /> The driver and animal roll visitors through the provincial area.
  • One of many Norwegian national costumes...<br /> Folk Museum in Oslo
  • Flam village overlook
  • A tiny orchard overlooking the Flam Valley.
  • Flam Valley Cabins filmed in documentaries...
  • Ferries are a major transportation means for island jumping in the fjords.
  • Rocky outcroppings lined with ochre, red, and other bright homes characterize the coast near Leikanger.
  • Despite a "bucking" manual VW, I had to stop and capture this storybook image located just outside Sogndal.
  • Jostadalsbreen Glacier from afar...
  • Lake bordering Jostadalsbreen Glacier...
  • GLACIER HIKING, Jostadalsbreen Glacier - the largest on continental Europe.<br /> It is located along southern Norway's western coast.
  • Ever peer beneath a glacier? It is crystal blue due to a deficit of oxygen.
  • An example of the blue beneath a glacier. Pictured is the Jostadalsbreen Glacier, continental Europe's largest.
  • The road from Sogndal to Gaupne is ribboned with tunnels, moss-covered rocks, and swishing rivers.
  • The Garden House of the Walaker Hotel in Solvorn. Across the water is Urnes Stave Church.
  • Urnes Ferry from Solvorn to the UNESCO Urnes Stave Church

  • Guest

    on May 18, 2008

    Nice Photo! My Ancestors are from Leikanger Norway - they must haved missed the beautiful scenary!

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2021 SmugMug, Inc.