About
Møre og Romsdal is a county on the western coast of Norway, where the land breaks up into fjords, islands and open Atlantic shoreline. It is the kind of place visitors come to for scenery first, and the county's best-known sights reflect that.
Fjords and coastal roads
The county is known for its dramatic fjords, and Geirangerfjord is among the most often named. Steep mountainsides drop straight into the water, and the views change with the light and the weather, which makes the fjord a rewarding place to spend time looking rather than rushing through.
The Atlantic Ocean Road is the other major draw. It links a chain of coastal islands by a route that runs across open water, and it is best approached as a drive or a slow ride where you can stop at the viewpoints along the way.
What a visit suits
- Scenic drives along the coast and between islands
- Boat trips and time spent on or beside the fjords
- Slow travel, with stops for photographs and walks
Because the county is spread across many islands, valleys and fjord shores, it works best as a destination to explore over several days rather than a single stop. Plan your route around the places that interest you most, and allow extra time for the weather, which can change quickly on this coast.
