What is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord?

Norway’s longest and deepest fjord is Sognefjord.

Sognefjord extends about 205 kilometres inland from the North Sea, making it the longest fjord in Norway and one of the longest in the world. Its maximum depth is approximately 1,308 metres, although the inner branches vary considerably in depth.

The fjord lies in Vestland county and has numerous smaller arms. Nærøyfjord, a particularly narrow branch, is part of the UNESCO-listed West Norwegian Fjords site, along with Geirangerfjord. This sometimes causes visitors to confuse the internationally famous Nærøyfjord or Geirangerfjord with the much larger Sognefjord system.

The surrounding landscape includes steep mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and historic settlements. Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe’s largest glacier by area, lies near several of the fjord’s inner branches. Ferries and roads connect communities along the fjord, while tourism, farming and aquaculture are important local activities.