10 Stunning Fjords Beyond Norway to Visit: Complete Guide

To wine lovers and travelers alike discovering the best wine regions in the globe presents an amazing experience. From the wine country of Tuscany to the high plains of South Africa, every wine area promise wine not just as fine produce from tasteful grape varieties – but as the essence of place, the spirit of a geography. Here we are driving through ten of the most beautiful wine producing countries in the world ideal for anyone in search of a picturesque wine tourism trip.

Smooth Start to Your Journey: Manchester Airport – Meet and Greet

Are you packing today to travel in order to discover some of the most beautiful fjords of the world? Begin your trip in comfort by getting one meet and greet at Manchester service. This convinces parking service allows you to leave your car right in the terminal so that a professional driver may park your car where it belongs. This way you will be able to go directly to check-in area without struggling to look for a parking bay.

If planning a trip, it is always useful to remember that airport parking offers should be compared before travelling. You get to book your parking early and not at the eleventh hour, booking your parking early ensures that you get the best rates and you are free to think about your next adventure.

1. Tuscany, Italy

It is a region with beautiful greenery stretching out vineyards, stunning warm sunsets and some of the best wines. Its vineyards include famous wine-making areas of Chianti, Montalcino, and Montepulciano which provide different flavour of Italian Winemaking. Meet representatives of a family wine producers, walk through the historic Italian towns, and taste the wine of Brunello di Montalcino while gazing at a fantastic view of the olives groves and cypress trees.

Must read: 9 Abandoned Towns and Villages to Explore.

2. Bordeaux, France

One of the most famous wine producing regions in the globe, Bordeaux will not let wine lovers down. Bordeaux is an eminent wine producing region in south western region of France with more than 60 appellations, best known for blending wines particularly reds, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Small castles can be seen along the countryside with wine tasting and tour packages. Take some time to visit Saint-Émilion which is a World Heritage site with beautiful cobblestoned streets and more importantly regarding this travelogue, fabulous wines!.

3. Napa Valley, USA

Napa Valley in California is must wine tourist attraction. Beautiful, well-lit wineries and Michelin star restaurants and Napa, with its beautiful sunny weather. The area is especially famous for Cabernet sauvignon variety. Complementing these are the hot air balloon rides over the vineyards and relaxing wine train adventures with an excellent backdrop of the superb wine-valley wines.

4. Kenai Fjords – Alaska, USA

One of North America’s most beautiful unspoiled fjords can be found within Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park. Here the park’s coastline is lined with glaciers which discharge their material directly into the sea, giving the impression of floating ice with water cascading down in form of water falls. A cruise through the fjords is a sightseeing adventure in itself with good probabilities of having interacted with humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, or even the puffin. Proof that it is a paradise for lovers of nature.

5. Lysefjord – Norway

While Norwegians are proud of their fjords, the Lysefjord boasts of having unique cliffs and offering somewhat more thrilling experience. Famous for the Pulpit Rock and the Kjeragbolten, Lysefjord could be the more spectacular fjord with a stunning scenic and as long as the national tourist information is going to be a ‘must-seen’ and ‘must-hike,’ Lysefjord should try to get into that list. While fjords are more popular, especially Olfjord has steep walls and calm water which attracts both the adventurer and especially the photographers.

6. Sognefjord – Greenland

Although Greenland is most likely not an obvious choice if one is thinking fjords, Sognefjord is one such gem. This fjord has bergs, steep faces and other peculiar features of this region of Greenland, commonly referred to as Arctic. Although distant, a tour to Sognefjord presents viewers a very rare view on calving glaciers and virgin territories. That is especially magical if observed while the Northern Lights dazzle the night sky, something common during winter. Also, read our useful blog about 9 Spiritual Journeys Across Ancient Trails.

7. Fjord Saguenay-Bay – Quebec-Canada

Saguenay Fjord in province of Quebec, Canada is the glacier-carved fjord which its formation dates back to thousands of years. Enclosed by towering cliffs and forests Sólheimar Volcano is one of the most popular destinations for hiking, kayaking, and whale watching. The shallowest part of the fjord contains a variety of creature such as seals, beluga whales and more birds. A boat trip along Saguenay river will allow experiencing the fjord’s landscapes in its most spectacular way.

8. Chacao Channel – Chile

This new crossing is located in the Chacao Island, which is situated in the Patagonian fjord, one of the most spectacular and isolated territories in the world. Spared a developed tourism industry, the Chacao Channel boasts of its coastlines, sharp pointed entrances, and vistas of the Andes Mountain range. The place is also a concentration of marine animals like whales and sea lions, it is therefore, a mecca for wildlife lovers.

9. Fjordland National Park – Scotland

Despite the absence of fjord system, the best geological manifestation of this delightful geography is found in the Fjordland National Park of Scotland, especially around the Loch Hourn which is actually a fjord because it has been formed out of a glaciated valley. Loch Hourn is an exceptional place to visit as it is surrounded by steep mountain and green valley; wilderness and water. This place is perfect for One minded travelers who have passion for walking searching for natural beauty as the hiking trails cut across the hills and by the sides of the fjord. Also, read our useful blog about Discover About Ancient Trails of The World And Their Spiritual Journeys.

10. Tasman Peninsula is a part of Tasmania, Australia.

Although Tasmania is not typically thought of as having fjords, the Tasman Peninsula has all the hallmarks of a fjord region with steep cliffs, sea caves and wonderful rock formations. Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen are also notable because the view of the coastline is rather refreshing. The region also has young and active marine, which makes this place perfect for snorkelling, diving and admiring the sea of Tasmania.