Fjords

Connected Sites: 10

Definition

A fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides, created in a valley carved by glacial activity.

Map

Connected Sites

Rock Art of Alta

Norway

Inscribed: 1985

3.14

81

6

Located in Alta Fjords
Costiera Amalfitana

Italy

Inscribed: 1997

3.91

294

7

Fiordo di Furore
Kujataa

Denmark

Inscribed: 2017

2.76

12

3

At the coast of fjords
West Norwegian Fjords

Norway

Inscribed: 2005

4.20

226

9
Te Wahipounamu

New Zealand

Inscribed: 1986

4.18

122

11
Ilulissat Icefjord

Denmark

Inscribed: 2004

4.14

41

5
High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago

Finland, Sweden

Inscribed: 2000

2.82

107

5

Several
Gros Morne National Park

Canada

Inscribed: 1987

3.91

66

10

"an outstanding wilderness environment of spectacular landlocked, freshwater fjords" (OUV)
Glacier parks

Canada, United States of America

Inscribed: 1979

4.08

109

5

the St. Elias Parks complex
Aasivissuit - Nipisat

Denmark

Inscribed: 2018

2.43

21

4

Partly located in fjord areas