- Address: Norge
- Height: 250 m
Waterfall Seven sisters - one of the most beautiful in Norway , and in the whole world of waterfalls . It represents seven streams of water falling into the Geiranger fjord from a height of 250 m. It is located 200 km from Bergen and 280 from Oslo . The Geiranger Fjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including thanks to its waterfalls. The waterfall Seven sisters are often depicted in a photo of Norway, as it is one of the country 's most famous natural attractions .
Legend of the origin of the name
According to the old legend, the young Viking decided to woo. But the family was not just an unmarried girl, but seven whole sisters. He was told to buy a beautiful veil and return the next day to choose their own named. However, the next day, coming with a veil, he could not choose one of the seven beauties. And he could not move from his place, turning into a waterfall - just opposite to that into which the sisters turned, not waiting for the groom. And next to the waterfall, which is called - "The Bridegroom" - is weightless, like more water dust or the thinnest canvas, the waterfall "Fata Bride".
When is it better to visit the waterfall?
For those who just want to admire the amazingly beautiful spectacle of falling water from the height of seven streams of water, it is best to come here in May-June: at this time the snow on the mountain peaks begins to melt, and the streams become the most full.
However, seven sisters in Norway attract tourists in winter: the waterfall freezes, and climbers are used by extreme climbers to climb to the top.
How to visit the waterfall?
To get to the waterfall from Oslo most quickly by air - you need to fly to the airport of Brøndöysund (the road takes 1 hour 40 minutes). And from there to the waterfall you can drive by car on one of two routes:
- through Fv17; this is a shorter route, its length is 82.4 km, it takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, but in this case it will be necessary to use the ferry;
- through Rv76 and E6; in this case, the journey will have to spend 3.5 hours and drive at the same time 228 km.