Norway — Nordfjord & Geirangerfjord

Anchorages in Nordfjord & Geirangerfjord

Åkerneset tsunami warning system active

The Åkerneset unstable mountain is monitored 24/7 — if alarm sounds, head immediately to open water away from fjord walls. Geirangerfjord depths: shore lines only. Zero-emission zone in Geiranger from 2026 (sailboats exempt). Cruise ship wake is significant Jul–Aug.

Verified Anchorages — Nordfjord & Geirangerfjord

6 anchorages

Geiranger (Geirangerfjord Head)

Geirangerfjord UNESCO · Geiranger village anchorage · Geirangelva delta

Excellent
Depth 5–30m•silt•85m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Hellesylt (Geirangerfjord)

Hellesylt ferry terminal · Sunnylvsfjord entrance · Hellesylt waterfall

Excellent
Depth 5–25m•mud•80m alarm
↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ W↙ NW

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Sunnylvsfjord (Geiranger Approach)

Sunnylvsfjorden · Åkerneset area · Stordal fjord arm

Excellent
Depth 8–30m•mud•85m alarm
↙ W↙ NW↙ N↙ NE

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Loen (Nordfjord, Lovatnet area)

Lovatnet fjord · Briksdalsbreen area · Nordfjord inner arm

Excellent
Depth 5–22m•silt•85m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Stryn (Nordfjord Head)

Strynevatnet · Oppstryn · Nordfjord terminal

Excellent
Depth 4–20m•silt•90m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ W

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Ålesund Outer Skerries

Giske archipelago · Vigra island approach · Valderøy anchorages

Good
Depth 4–18m•sand•85m alarm
↙ W↙ NW↙ N↙ NE

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In Geirangerfjord, cruise ship wash and katabatic gusts can displace anchors rapidly. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.

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