Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
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a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The rocky fjord was bare — trees hadn’t yet moved in — and the glaciated side canyons showed the classic U shape, like Yosemite Valley.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
From photographing playful penguins on Isla Magdalena to cruising South America’s only fjords, the remote area is a destination for explorers hoping to experience one of the world’s last great frontiers.
—AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Stavanger’s role as a tourist hub for the southwestern fjords is relevant here.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The rocky fjord was bare — trees hadn’t yet moved in — and the glaciated side canyons showed the classic U shape, like Yosemite Valley.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
From photographing playful penguins on Isla Magdalena to cruising South America’s only fjords, the remote area is a destination for explorers hoping to experience one of the world’s last great frontiers.
—AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Stavanger’s role as a tourist hub for the southwestern fjords is relevant here.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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