| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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 Nærøyfjord | |
 Interactive map of Nærøyfjord | |
| Official name | Nærøyfjord Area |
| Location | Aurland,Norway |
| Part of | West Norwegian Fjords –Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord |
| Criteria | Natural: (vii)(viii) |
| Reference | 1195-002 |
| Inscription | 2005 (29thSession) |
| Area | 51,802 ha (128,010 acres) |
| Coordinates | 60°56′37″N6°55′53″E / 60.94361°N 6.93139°E /60.94361; 6.93139 |
  Nærøyfjord Location of Nærøyfjord in Norway  Nærøyfjord Nærøyfjord (Vestland) Show map of Vestland | |
TheNærøyfjord (orNærøyfjorden,Urban East Norwegian:[ˈnæ̂ːrœʏˌfjuːɳ]) is afjord inAurland Municipality inVestland county,Norway. The narrow fjord is a branch of the largeSognefjord. The 18-kilometre (11 mi) long fjord is only 500 metres (1,600 ft) wide in some parts.[1]
The river Nærøydalselvi flows down the valley Nærøydalen into the fjord at the village ofGudvangen, near theEuropean route E16 highway. The village ofBakka and theBakka Church are both located on the west shore of the fjord.
Since 2005, the Nærøyfjord has been listed as aUNESCOWorld Heritage Site.[2] It has also been rated by theNational Geographic Society as the world's number one natural heritage site along with theGeirangerfjord.
The West Norwegian Fjords, including Nærøyfjord, are primarily presented and recognized internationally as a 'nature/landscape heritage' site rather than as cultural heritage.[2] It has also been rated by the National Geographic Society as the world's number one natural heritage site along with the Geirangerfjord.
The fjord is a popular tourist destination, with significant international recognition. Research from 2020 indicated that the official social media accounts for the West Norwegian Fjords (including Nærøyfjord) had attracted over 68,000 followers and more than 860,000 likes on Instagram, demonstrating its global appeal and significance.[2]
Unlike some transboundary UNESCO Marine World Heritage sites, the West Norwegian Fjords are managed by Norway as a single-country property, which facilitates coordinated conservation and management approaches.[2]
Nærøyfjord was also used as an inspiration for Arendelle inFrozen.[3]
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