The European village visited by thousands of tourists a day and loved by filmmakers – but one day could be destroyed by ‘the world’s highest tsunami’

A picturesque village that is visited by thousands of tourists every day and preferred the background of filmmakers could cease to exist one day.

Started in the midst of beautiful mountains and a beautiful fjord, it is no surprise that Hellesylt has become a popular destination for cruise ships.

It can even be seen in the Mission Impossible franchise in an adrenaline -gap scene that is shown Tom Cruise A motorcycle of a mountain top and falling through the sky.

But if tourists want to get a glimpse of the charming village, it is best to travel now instead of later.

According to National geographicalHellesylt runs the risk of being flooded by one of the ‘highest tsunamis in history’.

The nearby Mountain Åkerneset has a 230-foot distributed over its front, making it one of the most dangerous rock fractures in the world ‘.

Growing by no less than three and a half centimeters a year as a result of erosion, the rock runs the risk of collapsing in the fjord below and to activate one of the ‘highest tsunamis in history’.

The huge wave reached an estimated 338 feet and swallowed schools, hospitals and around 10,000 houses in nearby Fjord villages, including Hellesylt.

Nestled on a UNESCO World Heritage Location, visit thousands of visitors Hellesylt every day

The picturesque village runs the risk of being flooded by one of the ‘highest tsunamis in history’

It is not known when the tsunami -induced Tsunami will take place, but there is already an early warning system in place.

Lasers pointed to Åkernes, even detect the smallest movements and inform a maximum of 10,000 inhabitants near Fjord villages, including Hellesylt if they should evacuate their homes.

A new drain system that pumps water from the mountain is also installed in an attempt to stabilize the cliffs.

Scientists believe that climate change will only enlarge the speed of erosion on Åkernes while the rock cliff full of water from rainfall and melting permafrost fills.

For the time being, Hellesylt is still open to travelers who can wonder about the Fjord landscape listed by UNESCO.

A TripAdvisor user described it as the absolute highlight of my trip to Norway ‘.

Popular activities in and around the picturesque village include guided tours through the fjords by boat or kayak.

Many also visit the Hellesyltfossen – waterfall – one of the most photographed natural characteristics in the area.

Hellesylt has become a popular stop-off destination for cruise ships

Popular activities in and around the picturesque village include guided tours through the fjords by boat or kayak

The Hellesyltfossen -waterfall is one of the most photographed natural features in the area

Another visitor went to TripAdvisor, said: ‘We visited Hellesylt on a cruise, and to be honest I can’t really say much about it, apart from the fact that it is a stunningly beautiful village, with an impressive waterfall that crashes through the middle of it.

With paths you can view it from above and below, and you can also visit the church.

“The views speak for themselves, and I would definitely go again!”

For those who are looking for a more exciting adventure, the whimsical landscape of Hellesylt is the perfect playground for extreme sports, including e-biking through the mountains and Witwaterkayaking.