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Geirangerfjord Cruise Port: Geiranger – Hellesylt – Stranda Cruise Season: All Year GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT: Geiranger – HELLESYLT – STRANDA Cruise season: All year. Average temperatures: (C) May 15°, June 19°, July 20°, Aug 20°, Sept 15° Useful links: www.geiranger.no www.visitalesund-geiranger.com www.verdsarvfjord.no. Shore excursions/booking: www.geirangerfjord.no Port information: www.stranda-hamnevesen.no Strandafjellet Resort. Photo: Mattias Fredriksson Hellesylt cruisekai. Photo: Ellen Sofie Lorvik NEW: Hellesylt – Stranda – Strandafjellet Resort before ending up at Peer Gynt Gallery, with incredible Geiranger: Fjord Safari Duration: 3-5 hours. Past Ljøen with view to the wood carvings from Ibsen’s drama Peer Gynt. Duration: 1 hour. A high speed adventure on the Geirangerfjord. Experience the alpine world surrounding Geirangerfjord and get close to the waterfalls. the village of Stranda by gondola up to the mountain, Geiranger: Nordic Walking 2500 m above sea level. Duration: 2–3 hours. Join us on an invigorating walk Geiranger: Become a Viking! using ski poles. A fun and healthy way to experience Duration: 1 hour. “Heinz the Viking” invites you Hellesylt: Ljøen the surroundings. onboard the Norwegian Viking ship. Every guest is Duration: 2.5 hours. The Ljøen viewpoint where you dressed with a Viking cloak, sword, shield and helmet. gain a magnificent view of the Geirangerfjord. The Geiranger: Guided local walks: Storytelling. trip includes a hike and an exciting boat trip on the Duration: 2-3 hours. Walk through the village, past fjord. the boat houses in the charming shopping street and New: Geirangerfjord fishing and photo tour. up to the church with a beautiful view. We continue Duration: 2 hours. “MS Maud” will take you to the best Hellesylt: along the waterfall to visit The World Heritage fishing spots were you can catch your own fish. Lake Hornindalsvatn and the village of Grodås visitors’ center. Equipped with all fishing equipment needed. Duration: 2.5 hours. Panoramic views and culture including active farmland and the deepest lake in Geiranger: Storsæter Waterfall Geiranger: Sea Kayaking Northern Europe. Duration: 4-5 hours. Walking uphill by following the Duration: 2.5–3 hours. An excursion where you glide old farm path leading up to the waterfall. Experience on water in stable tandem sea kayaks, close to the Guided local walks in Geiranger, the power of nature by walking behind the waterfall. waterfalls. Suitable for all abilities. Hellesylt and Stranda. Join our guide on a stroll through the local villages NEW: Hiking Tour to Kilsti Mountain lake. and enjoy the stories of life in this picturesque area. Duration: 4.5-5 hours. A guided walk up to the Fjord sightseeing with MS Geirangerfjord beautiful mountain lake, visiting well-preserved old Duration: 1.5 hours. Cruising slowly along the Hellesylt: Waterfall walk farm cottages. Taste the finest Norwegian specialty, Geirangerfjord. Guests can go ashore for a hike. Duration: 2 hours. The spectacular waterfall in homemade griddle cakes. Hellesylt is the main attraction on this guided walk, Blomberg, Geirangerfjord. Photo: Arne Aasheim GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT Currency exchange: YES - close to the pier Ships stay min /max: No limitation Distance to nearest pilot station Tax refund: YES - tourist office Environmental limitations /restrictions: Tenderboats nautical miles/Hours: 57 nautical miles Public telephones in Pier area: YES must stop engine at ship’s side and alongside jetty Visiting address: NO-6216 Geiranger Internet access in pier area: YES Port facilities according to Mailing address: POB. 264, NO-6201 Stranda Mailboxes in pier area: YES Cruise Norway`s guidelines: YES GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT Contact person : Rita Berstad Maraak Distances - airport: 130 km - Ålesund Airport Phone /Fax: +47 46 411 113 Distance to city center: 50-100 m Maximum ship length: Hellesylt: 300 m E-mail: [email protected] Nearest hospital: Ålesund +47 70 10 50 00: 108 km Maximum ship draft and depth in sea: Geiranger – Hellesylt – Stranda Internet: www.stranda-hamnevesen.no Geiranger: Depth 25-40 m. Hellesylt: Actual deptht 9.38 m PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION Maximum ship air draft if bridge: No limotation TOURIST INFORMATION Bunkers delivery /method: On request Crew facilities: Same as passenger facilities Visiting address: NO-6216 Geiranger Supplies: On request – dramatic Norwegian nature, summer and winter Distance from port: 50 - 100 m Waste handling: On request ANCHORAGE Mailing address: NO-6216 Geiranger Waste water method: NO Type of bottom: Sand/clay Phone / Fax: +47 70 26 30 99 / +47 70 25 77 67 Tugboats: YES, available with 12 hrs notice Minimum depth: 40 m The Geirangerfjord is globally unique and is inscribed on the UNESCO List of Natural World Heritage Sites. E-mail: [email protected] Pilot: Compulsory Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 400-1000 m This wonderfully attractive destination is rated as the best cared for Unesco World Heritage Site by National Internet: www.visitgeirangerfjord.com Emergency: Channel 110 - 112 - 113 Pontoons (Bollards): Medical emergency: Phone 113 G/ H: 4 ex. 200, 1 ex.mooring buoy 136T Geographic. The scenery is the main attraction of the area, and can best be seen on an excursion. GENERAL INFORMATION Charts: Nr. 127 Guide Service: All major languages Tidal movement: 1.5-2.0 m Contact info, Geirangerfjord Cruise Port Geiranger Port: a well-known and well-functioning tender port offering exciting and scenic excursions and activities. Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: YES ISPS approved: YES Shore excursions: Guide, bus, activities: Hellesylt Port: the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. New 143-m cruise pier. Shuttle bus: YES “Hop on hop off” Designated quays for cruise ships: YES Geiranger Fjordservice AS, NO-6216 Geiranger, Parking place for buses: YES Ship tenders allowed: YES +47 70 26 30 07. Email: [email protected] Stranda Port: a new facility for shore excursions and activities, with one of Europe’s finest ski centers. Taxi: YES - 100 m Beam: None www.geirangerfjord.no Rental cars: YES Max size ship in port: 120 000 BT/ 4000 pax The sight of the fjord scenery combined with mighty alpine mountains is enough to take your breath away. Public transportation: YES Max number of passenger per day in port: Geirangerfjord Cruise Port Shopping: Close to the pier Geiranger and Hellesylt: 8000 Stranda Port Authority KF, NO-6216 Geiranger, Local currency: NOK Max number of ships per day in port: +47 46 41 11 13. Email: [email protected] ATM: YES - 100 m Geiranger and Hellesylt: 2-5 www.stranda-hamnevesen.no ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS Geiranger – Mount Dalsnibba and Eagle Road Alt 1: Hellesylt, Øye and Norang Valley, Lake Duration 3-4 hours. A trip combining two fantastic Hornindalsvatn and the village of Grodås. Geiranger – Mount Dalsnibba viewpoints over Geiranger and the fjord. Duration: 3–4 hours. (1500 m above sea level) Duration: 2-3 hours. An easily accessed high Geirangerfjord – Nordfjord Alt 2: Hellesylt – Norang Valley mountain experience. An incredible viewpoint for the Duration: 6-8 hours. Mount Dalsnibba, Old Stryn – Strandafjellet Resort surrounding mountains and the Geirangerfjord in the Mountain Road and Hellesylt. This full-day overland Duration: 4–6 hours distance. A “must see” on your visit to Geiranger. tour embraces some of the most superb and varied The tour is combined with hiking through landscape scenery in Norway. with steep, majestic mountains and picturesque Geirangerfjorden STRANDA Geiranger – Flydal Gorge summer farms. Storfjord Duration: 45 min. One of Norway’s most Hike over Flo Mountain from Hellesylt photographed viewpoints! From the top of an 80-m Duration: 2 hours. A scenic experience with a view Norwegian Fjord Center that can be combined with the overland excursion to Duration 45-60 min. The World Heritage visitors’ Anchorage area deep gorge is the famous view back to Geirangerfjord. QUAY: LENGTH: DRAFT: deep 45 – 60 m Geirangerfjord. center brings the story of the fjord and its people to Hellesylt pier 143 m 9.38 m Geiranger – Eagle Road/Bends life with a multimedia exhibition and a panoramic film. Geiranger Anchor/ Duration: 45 min. Drive up 11 hairpin bends and enjoy Hellesylt – Stranda - Liabygda - Trollstig plateau tender port - Valldal – Geiranger Herdal Summer Farm Tender the spectacular panorama stretching from Geiranger quay town back over the fjord and to the Seven Sisters Duration: 10 hours. A combination of the Trollstig Duration: 4-5 hours. Drive along the Eagle Road and HELLESYLT GEIRANGER GEIR A N GER waterfall. plateau and the famous Eagle Road is a day spent in past waterfalls to an authentic summer goat farm with Anchor/ 1 500 m the most spectacular scenery. old fashioned farm life. Quay tender port SCALE c e n t r e PAGE 50 CRUISE NORWAY PRODUCT MANUAL 2013/2014.
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