Cruise to Norway ”the Winter Wonderland”
Exciting and exotic adventures in the safest country in the world Winter cruise Nordkapp Hammerfest Spitsbergen Alta Kirkenes Longyearbyen opportunities: Tromsø Vesterålen Harstad Lofoten Svolvær Narvik Leknes
Oslo Bodø Bergen Flåm Brønnøysund Stranda – Geirangerfjord Trondheim Trondheim Molde Kristiansund Ålesund Åndalsnes Måløy Harstad Stranda-Geirangerfjord Florø Olden The Sognefjord Lofoten Islands Vik i Sogn Gudvangen Flåm Ulvik Narvik Bergen Eidfjord
Tromsø Oslo The Hardangerfjord Drammen Stavanger North Cape Sandefjord Fredrikstad
Arendal Kristiansand Alta Small City Cruises Mandal, Flekkefjord, Farsund 0TMP Distances in nautical miles
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4QJUTCFHFOWJB5SPNT Kristiansand - Farsund 57 nm Kristiansand - Flekkefjord 84 nm Cruise destination Oslo ”the Winter Capital”
Between the Oslo Fjord and the snowy hills of Oslomarka lies the Norwegian capital. The combination of city life and easy access to outdoor activities makes Oslo a unique destination. ”Winter Walks Oslo”
Programme for Winter Walks in Oslo: • From medieval Oslo to future Fjord City • Christmas market • Join the farmer’s wife discovering the city • Secrets, history and ghosts at the Akershus fortress • Alfred Nobel and the Peace City • Munch and Ibsen • Oslo City Hall – design and development • Hiking in the forest – the Norwegian way Cruise destination Bergen ”the Gateway to the Fjords”
The city is not large by European standards, but it is packed with attractions for the interested traveller. The great variety of things to do in Bergen makes the city impossible to categorise. ”Bergen - World Heritage City”
• Tradition and History - Bryggen & many different museums • Fløibanen Funicular • European Cultural City • Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen • Stop over Bergen combined with activities from soft to extreme at ski resort Voss, the Hardanger & Sognefjord area • Christmas activities: - Guided walks at Bryggen - Special events at different museums - The largest Gingersnap city in the world!
Photo: Anna Kvesta Photo: Anna Kvesta Flåm - Norway in a nutshell ”Fjord, mountain and World Heritage Site”
The Sognefjord with its many fjord arms has been a highlight and main attraction for cruise tourists along the Norwegian coast for many decades. The Nærøyfjord is the most spectacular fjord arm of the Sognefjord and is listed on UNESCO´s World Heritage List. The Flåm Railway is one of the most famous and spectacular train journeys in the world, with beautiful mountain scenery, magnificent waterfalls, fertile heritage landscape and historical traditions.
Photo: Visitflåm; R.M. Sørensen, E.A. Vikesland, E.A.Vikesland Cruise destination Stranda-Geirangerfjord ”World heritage natural site”
Photo: Erikson, Hertz, Lunde, Rakke/Nordic Life as. Ill.: H.A.Berge. Cruise destination Stranda-Geirangerfjord ”World heritage natural site” Discover Stranda, go skiing, go shopping! Join organized walks with local guide telling the story of Stranda, the industrial development since the 1920s, and learn about daily life and how, where and what we do for a living. Organized winter excursions Guided bus tours to the Geirangerfjord, the Nordfjord area and Ålesund.
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Photo: Erikson, Hertz, Lunde, Rakke/Nordic Life as. Ill.: H.A.Berge. Cruise destination Trondheim ”Winter in the heart of Norway”
• One of the oldest cities in Scandinavia • Viking King Olav Tryggvason founded the town in 997 (AD) • Trondheim is the historical capital of Norway
Photo: Lisbeth Fallan • Downhill & cross country skiing • Have fun in the snow. Go by tram to nice winter playgrounds • Christmas Market at the end of December • Alaskian Husky Tours • Ice skating in the market square skates for hire! • Go to (160 km) Røros, the old mining town that features on UNESCO’s World Heritage List • Visit art galleries and museums • Enjoy a concert Cruise destinaton Harstad ”Gateway to the Lofoten Islands”
Harstad, the communication and shopping centre of north Norway. With its population of 23,000, it is situated on the largest island in Norway, Hinnøya, in one of the most beautiful coastal areas with skerries and islands. Harstad is a centre in a densely populated region with Lofoten to the west, Narvik to the east, Tromsø to the north and Bodø to the south. Welcome! Trondenes The northernmost wildlife park Church The northernmost in the world, with four of the largest stone church dating from predators from the Polar fauna late Middle Ages (1250).
Anna Rogde Orca expedition cruise, -The world`s oldest sailing Lofoten and Vesterålen schooner, built in 1868. Cruise destination Lofoten ”Soft adventures”
• Orca Safari • Breathtaking nature • Experience local fisheries • Local art and handicraft galleries • Easy hiking in the mountains • Majestic fjords ”One of the most beautiful islands in the world” -National Geographic- Cruise destination Tromsø ”The Capital of the Arctic”
• A fascinating history of Arctic exploration • A colourful, picturesque city • Captivating attractions • Breathtaking, Arctic scenery visible from everywhere • More good shopping and lively cafés than anywhere in the Arctic • Friendly, talkative, humorous, English-speaking locals • The highest Aurora frequency in the world Active under the Aurora
Exhilarating, safe and well planned activities take you into the Arctic winter landscapes for Aurora observations.
• Dog Sledding • Sami Culture and Reindeer Sledding • Snowmobile Rides • Fishing in sheltered waters • Ice Fishing • Tornado boats on the roaring Atlantic • Cross country and Snowshoeing Cruise destination North Cape & Honningsvåg ”the Arctic Winter experience”
• North Cape Excursion • Snowmobil Safari and Lavvocamp • King Crab Safari Visit North Cape Christmas- & Winterhouse in the northernmost fishing village in the world.
Guided tour in town with kicksled. Cruise destination Alta ”Europe’s Winter Wilderness area” Join us for exciting and exotic adventures in one of
“Europe’s last wilderness area”! Norway as turnaround
Example of direct flights to/from Norway. Alta Charter flights: London/Amsterdam - Tromsø/Alta 4 hrs
Direct flights: London - Oslo London - Stavanger London - Bergen London - Ålesund London - Trondheim London - Tromsø
Amsterdam - Oslo Amsterdam - Stavanger Amsterdam - Bergen Amsterdam - Trondheim
Hamburg - Oslo Frankfurt - Oslo Frankfurt - Stavanger Frankfurt - Bergen Slottsgt 3, P.O.Box 169 Dreggen Paris - Oslo N-5812 Bergen, Norway Tel + 47 55 31 80 21 Paris - Bergen [email protected] www.cruise-norway.no