Norway is synonymous with scenic fjords, just as Venice is for its beautiful canals. The Scandinavian country has over 1100 fjords, of which about 10 are accessible via cruise ships too.
The Norwegian word fjord comes from an ancient Viking term that relates to a phrase for a ‘crossing point; (der man ferder over) and also the word ‘ferry’ (ferje).
Fjords are masterpieces formed over millions of years by the interplay of natural forces. The U-shaped valleys crafted during several glacial cycles...