Fjords

Remote fjords, red sand, and almost no one. The Westfjords are Iceland at its rawest.

Glaciers meeting the sea, whales, and steep-sided fjords south of Anchorage.

Trolltunga, Norway — rock ledge jutting over a fjord, reached by a long day hike.

Milford Sound, New Zealand — fiord of sheer cliffs and waterfalls in Fiordland, reached by road or flight.

A deep fjord cutting into Quebec’s north shore. Saguenay is cliffs, whales, and quiet villages.

Ålesund & Sunnmøre Alps, Norway — art nouveau port town looking out to sea, with jagged peaks just behind.

Grassy cliffs, puffins, and a lone village on the western edge of the Faroes.

Remote fjords, bird cliffs, and hot pools at the far northwest of Iceland.

Dramatic peaks rising from the sea, fishing villages, and midnight sun or northern lights. Lofoten is iconic Norway.

Sheer cliffs, suspension bridges, and a train line threading between peaks.

Fjords, tablelands, and raw Newfoundland wilderness. Gros Morne is a UNESCO park.

Small city on a northern fjord with access to waterfalls and geothermal spots. Akureyri is Iceland’s northern base.

Red cabins on stilts under jagged peaks, with harbours opening to the sea. Lofoten is Arctic drama with cozy bases.

Green cliffs, sheep, and Nordic isolation. The Faroes are dramatic and wet.

Jagged peaks, fishing villages, and dramatic fjords north of Lofoten. Senja is Arctic scenery with fewer crowds.

Red cabins, peaks, and midnight sun. Lofoten is Arctic Norway at its most iconic.

Sheer cliffs dropping into dark water, waterfalls spilling from clouds, and deep green valleys. Fiordland is one of New Zealand’s wildest landscapes.