Ørnesvingen, The eagle bend

Afraid of heights? Then you might want to close your eyes for a moment. But if you’re ready to witness one of Norway’s most breathtaking views, keep them wide open. In front of us lies Eagle Bend, the most famous viewpoint along the Eagle Road. From here, the entire Geirangerfjord unfolds between towering cliffs — with the village of Geiranger to the east, and to the west, the Seven Sisters waterfalls and the old Knivsflå farm, perched like a green jewel halfway up the mountain wall. The view is like a living postcard, changing colors and light from minute to minute. Look closely at the mountainside across the fjord, slightly to the west — can you see it? The outline of a troll’s face, carved by nature itself, with nose, chin, and brow. Perhaps a friendly guardian of the fjord? Eagle Bend reminds us just how small we are — and how magnificent the Norwegian mountains truly are.