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GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT: GEIRANGER – HELLESYLT – STRANDA Cruise season: All year Usefull links: www.geiranger.no, www.visitalesund-geiranger.no, www.verdsarvfjord.no Shore excursions/activities/booking: www.geirangerfjord.no, www.geiranger-nordfjord.no. Information: www.stranda-hamnevesen.no Skageflå. Photo: Per Eide / Fjord Norway GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT Geiranger – Hellesylt – Stranda The Geirangerfjord is a spectacular natural experience Nowhere else in the world will you find such a unique combination of deep fjords, precipitous mountainsides and busy, thriving local communities. Over thousands of years, the interplay between ice, rushing waterfalls and mountains has created a stunning fjord landscape. We are aware of the importance of meeting the expectations of the rapidly growing cruise industry, and both ports offer a well of adventure activities and exciting, scenic excursions. Geiranger: a well-known tender port with SeaWalk available. Hellesylt: the gateway to the Geirangerfjord. Starting point for overland excursions and to Stranda, one of Scandinavia’s most renown freeride ski destinations, with a breathtaking sight of the fjord scenery, combined with mighty alpine mountains. ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS NORWEGIAN FJORD CENTRE This is a fun way to get the best of our beautiful nature - The UNESCO world heritage centre GEIRANGER PORT -brings the story of the fjords and its people to life SKY TO FJORD - We drive you up to 1030 m and you through unique multimedia exhibits and creative cycle downhill back to the ship GEIRANGER SKYWALK – Mt Dalsnibba 1500 m programming for all ages Enjoy the highlight Flydalsjuvet and the scenic route from Europe’s highest fjord view by road – 1500 m. the mountains and down to the fjord The views from Mt Dalsnibba are spectacular and varied KAYAK – choose your unique tour with guide Discover Kayak HIKE - Storseterfossen waterfall FLYDALSJUVET VIEWPOINT - may just be the most Farm Tour to Skageflå – a walk behind the waterfall popular postcard motif in Norway Paddle’N & Hike Walking uphill along farmers’ land on old paths. See, feel A spectacular view of UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, the and experience the power of nature and enjoy the view of village of Geiranger and the cruise ships FJORD SAFARI BY RIB BOAT Geiranger 250 m below - an adrenaline-RIB tour for everybody! ØRNESVINGEN VIEWPOINT Get close to the waterfalls and get storytelling from the NORDIC WALKING - 620 m above sea level local driver - An invigorating walk – using ski poles 11 hairpin bends ascend to the viewpoint with the best A fun and healthy way to experience the beautiful nature view of the Geirangerfjord with its near-perpendicular FJORD SIGHTSEEING TOUR - 12 languages guiding with storytelling from the guide mountainsides available on personal audio system Slow cruising with unique storytelling and information. LOCAL VILLAGE WALK GEIRANGER WATERFALL WALK - 327 steps along the Get close to the waterfalls in the Geirangerfjord - Geiranger – the village with a strong tourist history “Storfossen” waterfall in the heart of Geiranger Geiranger Chocolate Factory, the Waterfall walk, the -the combination of wild nature and interesting architecture BIKE WITH A SMILE - Electric bike tour with guide to Norwegian Fjord Centre and the wooden church from with aerial vantage point, gives you a unique experience the valley below Mt Dalsnibba 1842 are some of the places you will get to know PAGE 44 SeaWalk Geiranger. Photo: Frank Stenersen Kayak, Geiranger. Photo: Terje Rakke Hellesylt quay. Photo: Rust Foto, Eivind Helset BUS EXCURSIONS – GEIRANGER HELLESYLT PORT Lake Hornindalsvatn - The deepest lake in Europe -between towering mountains and active farmland to the GROTLI AND MOUNT DALSNIBBA: Hellesylt Village Walk deepest lake in Europe, Lake Hornindalsvatn – inland mountains and glacier -a charming village with old houses, a stone bridge and -beautiful and varied scenery with view to glaciers on the the impressive waterfall. Visit the old wooden church and Briksdal Glacier roof of Norway the Peer Gynt Art Gallery The most famous of the Jostedal Glacier’s many icy arms, Troll-Cars available to get close to the glacier MOUNT DALSNIBBA - A “must see” on your visit to Flo Mountain Hike Geiranger and great to combine with The Flydal Gorge - natural history with Norwegian geology, flora and fauna Kjenndal Glacier and Lake Loen and/or The Eagle Bend and/or Norwegian Fjord Centre combined with beautiful views - in the scenic Lodalen - 15 minutes, walk from the parking site to the Jostedalsbreen’s lowest glacier arm. Herdal Mountain Farm BUS EXCURSIONS – HELLESYLT - A traditional summer farm Hoven in Loen - A spectacular new attraction -with 450 goats, samples of food production on the farm. The Mountain Farm with sheep dog show -a shuttle line will lift you from the fjord to 1011 m. Beautiful scenic drive, with stop at the Eagle Bend - Enjoy sheep dogs at work Here you can enjoy the spectacular views of the fjord viewpoint -a short bus tour from the pier and you have a landscape - from restaurant table, or out walking in the magnificent view of the Geirangerfjord and a great host mountains THE OVERLAND EXCURSION - in unspoiled landscape at this Norwegian hillside farm Starting point in Geiranger Port or in Hellesylt Port Nordfjord Panorama - a unique picture and cross section of Norway, with Stranda Mountain Panorama Enjoy a scenic journey along the beautiful Nordfjord and magnificent fjords, snowcapped mountains, ice-blue lakes, - Free ride area in the winter will pass Europe`s deepest lake; Hornindal plunging waterfalls and glaciers. Can be combined with A scenic bus ride to Mt. Strandafjellet, then gondola lift up OLD STRYNEFJELL ROAD, BRIKSDAL GLACIER, LOEN LAKE to 1066 m.a.s.l. and views of the Storfjord and the Horse Centre & KJENNDALS GLACIER, NEW: HOVEN VIEWPOINT mountain panorama. Beverage & food services Drive along Nordfjord, Hornindal Lake to Nordfjordeid and the Norwegian Fjord Horse Centre. Norang Valley, Øye and Ljøen Viewpoint - A little national romance feeling - you might get the feeling of being in a painting from the national romantic time, over 100 years ago PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION Shopping: Close to the pier Charts: Nr 127 Local Currency: NOK Tidal movement: 1.5 - 2.0 m GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE PORT ATM: Yes, 100 m ISPS approved: Geiranger NOGNR-0001 and Hellesylt Distance to nearest pilot station nautical miles/Hours: Currency Exchange: Yes, close to the pier NOHSY-0001 57 nautical miles Tax refund: Yes, Tourist Information Designated quays for cruise ships: Yes Visiting Address: NO-6216 Geiranger Public telephones in pier area: Yes Ship tenders allowed: Yes Mailing Address: Øyna 13, NO-6200 Stranda Internett Access in Pier Area: Yes, free hotspot Beam: None Contact person: Rita Berstad Maraak Mailboxes in Pier Area: Yes Max size ship in port: 150 000 BT Phone /Fax: +47 46 411 113 Distances – airport: 130 km - Ålesund Airport Max number of passenger per day in port: E-mail: [email protected] Distance to city centre: 50 - 100 m Geiranger and Hellesylt approx 6000 Internet: www.stranda-hamnevesen.no Narest Hospital: Ålesund + 47 70 10 50 00: 108 km Max number of ships per day in port: Geiranger and Hellesylt: 2 - 4 TOURIST INFORMATION PORT SERVICE / FACILITIES & INFORMATION Ships stay min /max: No limitation Visiting Address: NO-6216 Geiranger Bunkers delivery /method: On request Enviromental limitations /restrictions: Tenderboats must Distance from port: 50 - 100 m Supplies: On request stop engine at ship’s side and alongside jetty. Mailing Address: NO-6216 Geiranger Waste Handling: On request Thoughtful use of side thrusters. Phone / Fax: +47 70 26 30 99/ +47 70 25 77 67 Waste water method: No Port facilities according to Cruise Norway`s guidelines: Yes E-mail: [email protected] Tugboats: Yes, available with 12 hrs notice Maximum ship length: Hellesylt Pier: No limit. Internet: www.visitgeirangerfjord.com Geiranger: anchorage: 3 - 4 anchor positions Maximum ship draft and depth in sea: Geiranger: Depth depending on the size of ship 25-40 m. Hellesylt: Depth 10,5m GENERAL INFORAMTION Geiranger: Pontoons, 2 ex. 200T. Pos 4B 2 ex. buoys 300T Maximum ship Airdraft if bridge: No limitation Guide Service: All major languages SeaWalk available in Geiranger: 236 m long, 4.5 m wide steel, Crew Facilities: As passenger facilities Terminal/Restroms in Pier Area: Yes ADA comliant construction Shuttle bus: Yes Hellesylt Pier: 2 ex 200T,12 ex 100T, IF ANCHORAGE Parking place for buses: Yes 1 ex mooring buoy 136T Type of bottom: Sand/ clay Taxi: Yes – 100 m Pilot: Compulsory / Channel 13 Minimum depth: 40 m Rental cars: Yes Emergency: 110 - 112 - 113 / Channel 16 Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 400 - 1000 m Public transportation: Yes Medical emergency: 113 Geirangerfjorden STRANDA Storfjord Anchorage area QUAY: LENGTH: DRAFT: deep 45 – 60 m Hellesylt pier 143 m 10,5 m Geiranger Anchor/ tender port SeaWalk Seawalk Tender quay HELLESYLT GEIRANGER Anchor/ 1 500 m GEIR A N GER Quay tender port SCALE c e n t r e CRUISE NORWAY PRODUCT MANUAL 2017/ 2018.