The Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, located in the western part of the country. It stretches 205 kilometers long, reaching depths of 1,308 meters and reaching a width of 4.5 kilometers at its widest point. It is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and picturesque villages. The fjord is home to the world’s largest glacier, the Jostedalsbreen, which is located at its northern end.
The Sognefjord is a popular tourist destination and is known for its stunning beauty and its historical significance. It is home to many ancient Viking settlements and medieval churches, as well as a number of important historical sites. The Sognefjord is also home to the popular Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Sognefjord has been an important area since the Viking Age, and it has been home to the Sognefjorden Clan since the 12th century. During the 16th century, the area was an important trading hub, and it was also the site of several battles during the Napoleonic Wars. In more recent history, the Sognefjord has become a popular tourist destination, with a variety of activities and attractions to explore.
The Sognefjord is a beautiful and historically significant area in Norway, and it is known for its stunning natural beauty and its rich history. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and it is home to a variety of activities and attractions. The Sognefjord is an unforgettable destination that will leave you with lasting memories.
Experience The Sognefjord with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit The Sognefjord. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.
The Sognefjord in Norway has a temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers. During the winter months, temperatures can range from -5°C to 5°C, with snowfall possible in the higher elevations. In the spring, temperatures can range from 0°C to 10°C, and the days become longer and the snow melts away. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 20°C, and the days are long with plenty of sunshine. In the autumn, temperatures can range from 5°C to 15°C, and the days become shorter and the leaves change colour.
Our weather forecast for The Sognefjord helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 13th 2026 Feb. 13th 2026 | max: -7.0 °C min: -10.1 °C |
7.9 m/s 14.4 m/s |
0.6 % 12.1 m |
67.5 % 1,001 hPa |
08:22:00 17:14:56 |
|
| Feb. 14th 2026 Feb. 14th 2026 | max: -5.9 °C min: -9.7 °C |
7.9 m/s 19.6 m/s |
7.4 % 21.2 m |
65.9 % 1,013 hPa |
08:19:10 17:17:43 |
|
| Feb. 15th 2026 Feb. 15th 2026 | max: -6.0 °C min: -14 °C |
7.9 m/s 21.2 m/s |
98.0 % 9.8 m |
78.1 % 1,009 hPa |
08:16:18 17:20:30 |
|
| Feb. 16th 2026 Feb. 16th 2026 | max: -7.0 °C min: -11.6 °C |
8.6 m/s 9.4 m/s |
98.7 % 2.5 m |
91.8 % 996 hPa |
08:13:26 17:23:16 |
|
| Feb. 17th 2026 Feb. 17th 2026 | max: -5.4 °C min: -16.5 °C |
8.6 m/s 7.6 m/s |
80.0 % 5.1 m |
91.1 % 1,001 hPa |
08:10:32 17:26:02 |
|
| Feb. 18th 2026 Feb. 18th 2026 | max: -10.4 °C min: -18.8 °C |
7.9 m/s 8.3 m/s |
97.6 % 9.9 m |
85.8 % 1,003 hPa |
08:07:37 17:28:48 |
|
| Feb. 19th 2026 Feb. 19th 2026 | max: -6.3 °C min: -11.7 °C |
5.8 m/s 5.6 m/s |
97.1 % 0.5 m |
91.6 % 993 hPa |
08:04:42 17:31:33 |
|
| Feb. 20th 2026 Feb. 20th 2026 | max: -6.4 °C min: -14.9 °C |
9.4 m/s 8.3 m/s |
91.5 % 3.6 m |
90.8 % 1,000 hPa |
08:01:45 17:34:18 |
|
| Feb. 21st 2026 Feb. 21st 2026 | max: -9.9 °C min: -23.5 °C |
7.4 m/s 6.2 m/s |
81.8 % 10.7 m |
85.1 % 1,016 hPa |
07:58:48 17:37:02 |
|
| Feb. 22nd 2026 Feb. 22nd 2026 | max: -15.1 °C min: -24.3 °C |
9.2 m/s 8.3 m/s |
99.5 % 14.8 m |
75.8 % 1,014 hPa |
07:55:49 17:39:46 |
|
| Feb. 23rd 2026 Feb. 23rd 2026 | max: -12.8 °C min: -23.3 °C |
9.7 m/s 9.7 m/s |
99.0 % 16.2 m |
78.7 % 996 hPa |
07:52:50 17:42:30 |
|
| Feb. 24th 2026 Feb. 24th 2026 | max: -14.8 °C min: -25 °C |
8.3 m/s 8.3 m/s |
87.4 % 24.1 m |
74.6 % 1,000 hPa |
07:49:51 17:45:13 |
|
| Feb. 25th 2026 Feb. 25th 2026 | max: -12.4 °C min: -27.3 °C |
8.3 m/s 7.6 m/s |
26.3 % 20.1 m |
74.0 % 1,005 hPa |
07:46:50 17:47:55 |
Would you like to travel to The Sognefjord on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of The Sognefjord.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5th 2026 Tuesday, 5th of May 2026 | P&O Britannia | 3647 - 4406 | 10:00 pm | 11:30 pm | |
| May 8th 2026 Friday, 8th of May 2026 | Queen Anne | 2996 - 3353 | 09:00 pm | 10:30 pm | |
| Jun. 1st 2026 Monday, 1st of Jun. 2026 | Queen Anne | 2996 - 3353 | 07:30 pm | 09:00 pm | |
| Jun. 17th 2026 Wednesday, 17th of Jun. 2026 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 07:15 pm | 08:45 pm | |
| Jun. 18th 2026 Thursday, 18th of Jun. 2026 | P&O Aurora | 1874 - 2258 | 09:00 pm | 10:30 pm | |
| Jun. 24th 2026 Wednesday, 24th of Jun. 2026 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 07:15 pm | 08:45 pm | |
| Jul. 15th 2026 Wednesday, 15th of Jul. 2026 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Jul. 29th 2026 Wednesday, 29th of Jul. 2026 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Aug. 8th 2026 Saturday, 8th of Aug. 2026 | Queen Mary 2 | 2726 - 3271 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | |
| Aug. 26th 2026 Wednesday, 26th of Aug. 2026 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 07:15 pm | 08:45 pm | |
| Aug. 30th 2026 Sunday, 30th of Aug. 2026 | Scenic Eclipse II | 228 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 2nd 2026 Wednesday, 2nd of Sep. 2026 | P&O Arvia | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Sep. 9th 2026 Wednesday, 9th of Sep. 2026 | P&O Arvia | 5206 - 6264 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Oct. 6th 2026 Tuesday, 6th of Oct. 2026 | P&O Britannia | 3647 - 4406 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Apr. 7th 2027 Wednesday, 7th of Apr. 2027 | Queen Elizabeth | 2081 - 2503 | 11:00 pm | 07:00 pm | |
| Apr. 28th 2027 Wednesday, 28th of Apr. 2027 | P&O Arvia | 5206 - 6264 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| May 2nd 2027 Sunday, 2nd of May 2027 | AIDAluna | 2050 - 2500 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
| May 4th 2027 Tuesday, 4th of May 2027 | P&O Britannia | 3647 - 4406 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| May 5th 2027 Wednesday, 5th of May 2027 | P&O Arvia | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| May 14th 2027 Friday, 14th of May 2027 | AIDAluna | 2050 - 2500 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
| May 31st 2027 Monday, 31st of May 2027 | P&O Britannia | 3647 - 4406 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Jun. 1st 2027 Tuesday, 1st of Jun. 2027 | Queen Mary 2 | 2726 - 3271 | 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| Jun. 2nd 2027 Wednesday, 2nd of Jun. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Jun. 16th 2027 Wednesday, 16th of Jun. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Jun. 24th 2027 Thursday, 24th of Jun. 2027 | Queen Anne | 2996 - 3353 | 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| Jun. 28th 2027 Monday, 28th of Jun. 2027 | P&O Aurora | 1874 - 2258 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Jun. 30th 2027 Wednesday, 30th of Jun. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Jul. 14th 2027 Wednesday, 14th of Jul. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Jul. 23rd 2027 Friday, 23rd of Jul. 2027 | P&O Arcadia | 2094 - 2458 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Jul. 28th 2027 Wednesday, 28th of Jul. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Aug. 4th 2027 Wednesday, 4th of Aug. 2027 | Queen Anne | 2996 - 3353 | 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| Aug. 11th 2027 Wednesday, 11th of Aug. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Aug. 18th 2027 Wednesday, 18th of Aug. 2027 | Queen Anne | 2996 - 3353 | 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| Aug. 25th 2027 Wednesday, 25th of Aug. 2027 | P&O Iona | 5206 - 6264 | 08:45 pm | 10:15 pm | |
| Sep. 1st 2027 Wednesday, 1st of Sep. 2027 | P&O Arvia | 5206 - 6264 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | |
| Sep. 2nd 2027 Thursday, 2nd of Sep. 2027 | Queen Anne | 2996 - 3353 | 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| Sep. 8th 2027 Wednesday, 8th of Sep. 2027 | P&O Arvia | 5206 - 6264 | 08:00 pm | 09:30 pm |
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