Do Norwegians row boats to school from a young age? Exploring the Nærøyfjord

🚣♂️"Do Norwegians row boats to school from a young age? Exploring the Nærøyfjord" Location: Nærøyfjord The quietest section of the World Heritage fjords, avoiding large cruise ships to experience the primitive beauty of canoeing through. The best starting point is the town of Gudvangen, from where a 4-hour paddle leads to the Undredal cheese village. 📸 Photo tips: Classic spots: Still water at the fjord’s bend (mirror effect) The white chapel in Undredal village (smallest chapel Guinness World Record) Equipment recommendations: Action camera (GoPro) mounted on the bow for first-person view Drone requires prior permission (fjords are no-fly zones) 🍴 Food recommendations: Undredal village cheese workshop Must-try: Brown goat cheese (rich smoky flavor) Cheese ice cream (a wonderful blend of salty and sweet) Experiences: Cheese-making workshop (150 NOK/person) 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: Fretheim Hotel (historic heritage hotel) Features: Wooden structure from the 1880s Attic rooms with slanted skylights Backyard directly connected to the cheese workshop Price: 2200 NOK/night in peak season 🚣 Itinerary planning: Day 1: Bergen → train to Voss → bus to Gudvangen Day 2: Canoe adventure (Norwegian canoe license required in advance) Day 3: Hiking back (towards Flåm) 💡 Practical tips: Available only from May to September, water temperature always below 10°C Be sure to wear a dry suit (rental available) Prepare waterproof bags for lunch (local shrimp sandwich recommended)