Where is the Seven Sisters waterfall?
Geirangerfjorden
The waterfall is located along the Geirangerfjorden in Stranda Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The waterfall is located just south of the historic Knivsflå farm, across the fjord from the old Skageflå farm. The falls are about 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) west of the village of Geiranger.
Why is it called the Seven Sisters waterfall?
The Seven Sisters waterfall gets its name from its seven separate streams, the tallest of which measures 250 metres (820 ft). According to local folklore, the “sisters” dance playfully on the mountain while the Friaren waterfall (“The Suitor”) flirts with them from the opposite side of the fjord.
How many waterfalls are in Norway?
Exceeding over 300 in number with many being among the tallest in the world, Norwegian waterfalls are a sight to behold as they cascade from the mountains.
Where are the Seven Sisters mountains?
Seven Sisters Peaks is a 2,747-metre (9,012-foot) multi-summit massif located in the Bulkley Ranges of the Interior Mountains in British Columbia, Canada.
Do fjords have waterfalls?
Langfoss is a sight to behold, as the water cascades 600 metres down the mountainside into the Åkrafjord in Fjord Norway. The best time to experience the waterfalls is in May and June, when the water flow is at its highest. You might even get a free car wash (or face wash), like here by Låtefoss.
Are there any fjords in the UK?
There are many fjords on the coasts of Alaska, Antarctica, British Columbia, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Kamchatka, the Kerguelen Islands, Labrador, Newfoundland, New Zealand, Norway, Novaya Zemlya, Nunavut, Quebec, South Georgia Island, United Kingdom, and Washington state.
Where does Seven Sisters walk start?
Seaford Esplanade
The Seven Sisters Cliffs walk starts from Seaford Esplanade, which is 12 miles from Brighton on the South Downs in England. With great transport links in the area, the walk can easily be completed as a day trip from Brighton or London.
What is the story behind the three sisters?
The Aboriginal dream-time legend has it that three sisters, ‘Meehni’, ‘Wimlah’ and ‘Gunnedoo’ lived in the Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe. These beautiful young ladies had fallen in love with three brothers from the Nepean tribe, yet tribal law forbade them to marry.
What is the largest waterfall in Norway?
Vettisfossen
Vettisfossen, with its single drop of 275 metres, is one of the highest waterfalls in Norway.
Is the Seven Sisters waterfall the most famous in the Geiranger Fjord?
The Seven Sisters Waterfall was certainly the most famous of the waterfalls in the Geiranger Fjord (Geirangerfjorden), and we’ve come to associate the two over the years. Ever since our first cruise together on the Geirangerfjord under sunny skies, we learned that the fjord offered way more than this series of waterfalls.
Where are the Seven Sisters Waterfalls?
At least that was our thought process that ultimately resulted in us going with the common tour option. The Seven Sisters and the rest of the Geirangerfjord Waterfalls reside in the Stranda Municipality near the town of Geiranger in Møre og Romsdal County, Norway.
What are the best waterfalls in Geirangerfjorden?
The “Seven Sisters” are among the most photographed waterfalls in Geirangerfjorden. They are close to Knivsflå, the abandoned farm. No less than seven waterfalls descend into the fjord.
How do I get to the Seven Sisters?
The Seven Sisters Tour starts at our Kayak Center in the Geiranger harbour. From there you paddle down the fjord until you reach the spot in between the famous waterfalls “The Seven Sisters” and “The Suitor” – a great place to capture the unique views of the fjord with a camera!