Nordfjordeid - Hidden Viking Capital of Western Norway

📱 Xplore Norway App - GPS-triggered audio guide for your Norway road trip: https://app.xplorenorway.com/ Discover Nordfjordeid, a picturesque small town in Western Norway with incredible Viking heritage, stunning fjord landscapes, and unique attractions. Located at the end of Eidsfjorden between Hornindalsvatnet and the fjord, this hidden gem offers fascinating history, breathtaking nature, and authentic Norwegian culture. 🏔️ What You'll Discover: ➤ Sagastad Viking Centre with the largest Viking longship replica in Norway ➤ King Audbjørn's 1,000-year-old burial mound (Rundehogjen) ➤ Historic Eid Church dating back to 1000 AD ➤ Norway's oldest military training ground (Malakoff) ➤ Norwegian Fjord Horse Centre - "Mecca of the Fjord Horse" ➤ Stunning viewpoints and hiking trails ➤ Europe's deepest lake (Hornindalsvatnet - 514m deep) ➤ Charming Eidsgata old town street 📍 Perfect Base for Exploring: ➤ Nordfjord region ➤ Jostedalsbreen glacier (via Loen & Olden) ➤ Loen Skylift at Mount Hovden ➤ Stad Peninsula ➤ Geirangerfjord (2.5 hours by bus) CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Town Overview & Geography 0:56 Eidsgata 1:18 Eid Church 2:07 Viking Heritage & King Audbjørn 3:02 Sagastad Viking Centre 3:42 Cruise Port 4:14 Norwegian Fjord Horse Centre 4:39 Opera House 5:22 Malakoff - Historic Military Training Ground 5:41 Utsikten Viewpoint 6:33 Panorama Road 6:53 Hornindalsvatnet 7:03 Nordfjord Region & Day Trips 7:26 Stad Peninsula & Ship Tunnel 7:41 Geirangerfjord Excursions 7:59 Outro TRAVEL TIPS: ➤ Navigation Warning: DO NOT use GPS for "Utsikten" viewpoint - it sends you to wrong location. Drive to end of Fossevegen instead. ➤ Utsikten Hike: Path passes ruins of old shooting range. Shelter and fireplaces available at viewpoint. ➤ Don't Confuse: Eidsfjord (here) vs Eidfjord at Hardangerfjord - completely different places Sagastad Viking Centre: Once yearly the replica ship is sailed on the fjord - check their calendar for this special event ➤ Cruise Ship Days: When large cruise ships dock (up to 3,000 passengers), attractions can be very busy. Check port schedule at portofnordfjordeid.no ➤ Malakoff Training Ground: Now a public park with BBQ facilities and hosts annual rock festival in late July ➤ Panorama Road: Starts at Lote (south of town), includes Tvinnefossen waterfall, Nos viewpoint, and Sagaparken ➤ Day Trip Timing: Geirangerfjord excursion takes 5+ hours (2.5h each way by bus) - plan accordingly Stad Ship Tunnel: Project was cancelled in 2025 - don't go looking for it #Nordfjordeid #Norway #Vikings #Fjords #TravelNorway #NorwegianFjords #VikingHistory #Sagastad #WesternNorway #VisitNorway #NorwayTravel #Scandinavia #FjordNorway #CruiseNorway #NorwegianHistory #TravelGuide #HiddenGems #Vestland #StadMunicipality #VikingShip Related Videos:    • The Sognefjord: So much more than Flåm      • How easy is it to drive Trollstigen | Sunn...   (If you are listenting to the automatic dubbed audiotrack: Place names can be translated wrongly. Please check the subtitles or English sountrack) ➤ Facebook:   / xplore.norway.no   ➤ Instagram:   / xplore_norway