[Countrywide] “Postcard fjord villages”: which ones have the best harbor views + an easy stroll (not a big hike)?

[EIA_Ask_NO]

I’m trying to collect the most charming small places that feel “made for a slow walk” rather than a packed itinerary. Keywords I see a lot are fjord village and “postcard” fjord villages—but the best picks usually come from people who’ve actually stayed or stopped there.

Help build the shortlist:

• Which village felt the most scenic and walkable
• What to do there besides taking photos (promenade, viewpoint, sauna, boat, bakery)
• Whether it’s worth staying overnight or just a stop
• Any villages that look great online but feel overcrowded in reality

Which fjord village gave you the strongest “I could live here” feeling—and what made it special?

 

[ViolettaPetrovna]

For postcard fjord villages with an easy stroll, I keep coming back to places like Undredal and Balestrand, where the harbor views unfold without turning into a cardio event. My bold claim is that the villages with the best sights are the ones that don’t try too hard to entertain you beyond a waterfront walk and a good bakery. From what I’ve seen, these spots feel human-scale: you can wander the promenade, sit by the water, maybe hop on a short boat ride, and that’s honestly enough. I liked staying overnight because evenings and mornings are when these villages feel like local favorites rather than tour stops. Some villages look incredible online but feel overcrowded once a bus unloads, and that kills the “slow walk” vibe fast. but there’s a nuance… timing matters more than the village name, and arriving early or staying late can completely change the experience. Which fjord village gave you that “I could live here” feeling, and did you prefer it as a stop or an overnight stay?