A seemingly ordinary village hides dozens of mysterious places waiting to be discovered - hidden waterfalls, rock regiments, viewpoints, and trails.
As the residents say (those with long experience), this neighborhood will never get bored.
Geiranger-Herdalen Conservation Area
Protected area with the most outstanding nature and fjord landscape.
The Geiranger-Herdalen protected area is a real gem of the region. It is taken under special protection, therefore it will survive as long as possible, and will be available to sightseeing also for future generations.
Geiranger-Herdalen is a characteristic landscape created of fjords and mountains with a varied life of plants and animals. Fjordgardane, the farm environment, and cultural heritage show the interplay between man and nature through the millennium.
Skrednakken – one of the hidden treasures of the area.
In Herdalen you can go to a large traditional farm which is still in use. The cultural and natural landscape is varied by rich species diversity, red list species, and rare habitat types.
The nature reserve Hyskjet is a special forest where the rare butterfly called Mnemosyne lives.
Herdalsvatnet with its amazing color in Summer.
Geiranger-Herdalen is characterized by untouched lakes, watercourses, and waterfalls. The area has several non-invasive nature areas and one wilderness area.
You can also find the unique plant called Sunnmørsmarikåpe which is growing in the spray zones of the waterfalls. The wild reindeer is also a special feature in the eastern part of the conservation area.
The landscape forms and geology in the whole area are also special and visible here. In nature reserve – Kallskaret there is a really unique mineral deposit with eclogite and other rare rocks.
Geiranger-Herdalen Conservation Area | Norddal