Norway · Geirangerfjord
Seven Sisters Waterfall
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Seven parallel streams cascade down the same cliff face directly into Geirangerfjord, facing a single opposing waterfall nicknamed 'the Suitor' across the water. The full effect is only visible from a boat or kayak on the fjord itself, part of a UNESCO-listed World Heritage landscape.
Seven parallel streams cascade down the same cliff face directly into Geirangerfjord, facing a single opposing waterfall nicknamed 'the Suitor' across the water. The full effect is only visible from a boat or kayak on the fjord itself, part of a UNESCO-listed World Heritage landscape.
Seven Sisters Waterfall drops 250 metres (820 ft) on the Geirangerfjord streams, inside Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Geiranger, with AES the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Summer snowmelt keeps all seven strands flowing; best seen from a fjord cruise or kayak.
What you can do here
Kayaking
Flatwater above the lip or big water below it — kayaking gets you closer to a waterfall than any walking trail.
Boat cruises
The classic approach: come at the falls from the water, usually at sunset, usually with a drink.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer snowmelt keeps all seven strands flowing; best seen from a fjord cruise or kayak.
Entry: Free from land; fjord cruise tickets extra
Getting there
- Base townGeiranger
- AirportAES
- CountryNorway
- RegionGeirangerfjord, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
62.1014, 7.0872
Quick answers
How tall is Seven Sisters Waterfall?
Seven Sisters Waterfall drops 250 metres (820 feet). It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Geirangerfjord streams.
When is the best time to visit Seven Sisters Waterfall?
Peak flow is June to August. Summer snowmelt keeps all seven strands flowing; best seen from a fjord cruise or kayak.
What can you do at Seven Sisters Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: kayaking, boat cruises, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Seven Sisters Waterfall?
The usual base is Geiranger, and the closest airport is AES. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free from land; fjord cruise tickets extra.
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