Bacalhau da Noruega. Photo: Odd Inge Teige Håholmen. Photo: Classic Norway Opera in Kristiansund. Photo: Ken Alvin Jenssen

late 1800s. See a blacksmith at work and visit the Kristiansund – the city of Clipfish OTHER ACTIVITIES: nearby museum’s café with its coffee roaster. Approx. Duration: 2 hrs Guided hiking tours or coastal walks 25 min. flat and easy walk from the cruise ship. The Norwegian Clipfish Museum is a large and Deep sea fishing well-preserved wharf dating back to 1749. The Diving at the Atlantic Ocean Road Opera/concert in Festiviteten Opera House wharf was used for the production of clipfish Seal Safari at the Atlantic Ocean Road Duration: 1,5-4 hrs (bacalhau, dried and salted cod), which became Sea Eagle Safari at Smøla Collect a musical souvenir from Kristiansund in important in the development of Kristiansund Visit a salmon farm at Hitra the beautiful opera house, either as an informal from the 18th century and up to the post- Indoor ice skating with Glühwein concert or as a theme cruise with opera/concert war period. A visit here will challenge all your Cruise on the Todal Fjord ticket included. It can all be tailored according senses: see, hear, touch, smell and taste! Nauståfossen waterfall and Svinviks’s arboretum to your wishes and interests (operetta, ballet, classical music, dance). Kristiansund houses «Bacalhau da Noruega» – Listen, look, taste! Selected shore excursions on Smøla Norway’s oldest opera, established in 1928. The Duration: 1 hr and Hitra (see next double page) are also annual Opera Fest Week in February comprises Let’s serve you some stories from our city – the available for ships calling at Kristiansund, around 50 performances and concerts. city of clipfish! Photo exhibition with Odd Inge please contact us for more information. Teige’s revitalised edition of the hard-working «clipfish women» from the important period of Kristiansund’s history. Combine it with music and a taste of clipfish to make the experience complete!

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PORT OF KRISTIANSUND & NORDMØRE – KRISTIANSUND Shuttle bus Not needed Restrictions in harbour NO Visiting address Nordmørsterminalen, Astrupsgate 9, Parking place for buses YES Maximum ship length 300 m (at pier) NO-6509 Kristiansund N Public transportation YES Maximum ship draft 10,0 m KRISTIANSUND Mailing address Astrupsgate 9, NO-6509 Kristiansund N Shopping YES, 50 m Maximum beam No limit Phone +47 40 00 65 04 Currency exchange NO Maximum air draft No limit E-mail [email protected] Internet access in pier area YES Bollard strength (certification) 100t, 50t and 30t. The Atlantic Ocean Road Internet www.knhavn.no Distance to airport 8 km, Kristiansund Airport Kvernberget Crew facilities Easy access to shopping, attractions, cafés, Maritime contact person Svein Skomsøy Distance to city centre 0 m cinema etc. Free wi-fi spots, library with computer station. E-mail contact person [email protected] Distance nearest hospital 600 m, Kristiansund Hospital Indoor swimming pool, recreation areas. Kristiansund is the natural port of call for experiences of coast and ocean, culture and history. The nearby Phone contact person +47 992 99 120 (Port traffic service) Distance from pilot station PORT SERVICE/FACILITIES & INFORMATION ANCHORAGE/TENDER Atlantic Ocean Road has been ranked the world’s most scenic road trip. This amazing and unique stretch of South Breisundet/Ålesund 67 nm Bunkers delivery /method YES, by barge Max size No limit North Grip/Kristiansund 12 nm, approx. 1 hour LNG NO Ship tenders allowed YES road takes you right out to the ocean’s edge, running across an archipelago of small islands and islets. Pilot channel 16/13 EPI NO Type of bottom Sand and mud Beautiful on a calm and sunny day, dramatic in storm and rain, no matter what - an unforgettable experience! ESI YES, on request Depth Min. 70–90 m TOURIST INFORMATION Supplies available YES Distance from anchorage to Tender Pier 1,5 nm Kristiansund is known as the capital of clipfish and the opera town. An intimate, colourful and convivial town, Visiting address At «Piren» (summer only) Waste YES Tender Pier capacity Maximum 1 tender boat at a time. Mailing address N/A Grey water YES spread out on four main islands at the edge of the ocean. The region is full of contrasts, with deep fjords, Phone +47 70 23 88 00 Tugboats YES, 24 hours’ notice steep mountains, lovely villages and vibrant island communities – all within easy reach of Kristiansund. E-mail [email protected] (On urgent calls: 30 min if available) Internet www.visitnorthwest.no Anchorage YES, on request Distance from port 100 m Ship tender facilities YES Tidal movement 1,80 m GENERAL INFORMATION Gangway available (8 /10 /12 m) Guide Service YES Can be arranged upon request Turnaround facilities YES Seawalk NO ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS Grip island – unique and unforgettable or visit sights such as the Clipfish Museum, the Terminal/Restrooms in pier area NO ISPS approved YES Duration: 3,5 hrs. Varden View Tower and Kirkelandet Church (1964), The Atlantic Ocean Road – combine with Boat trip to the tiny, beautiful island of Grip, and get an insight into important industries of Håholmen Viking island, Kvernes Stave Church located in the ocean 14 km outside of Kristiansund. today, such as oil/gas, fisheries and aquaculture. or The Marble Caves. Grip used to be an important fishing village. Duration: 4-5 hrs. Once Norway’s smallest municipality – today a Harbour sightseeing with iconic Sundbåten The Atlantic Ocean Road is a «must see» attraction, summer vacation paradise. Guided tour of the Duration: 1,5-2 hrs (with or without guide) only 30 min. drive from the centre of Kristiansund. island with its narrow streets, colourful houses A great way to experience Kristiansund! The Kirkelandet Ideal for combination with other nearby attractions: and a picturesque stave church dating back to passenger boat has been running between the Gomalandet – The small island Håholmen, the Norwegian 1470. You will be charmed by this island! four islands of Kristiansund since 1876 and is KRISTIANSUN D Devoldholmen adventurer Ragnar Thorseth’s 18th century fishing the world’s oldest public transport service in c i t y c ent r e village with original wharves and traditional The Highlights of Kristiansund – city tour by bus uninterrupted use. Explore different parts of the Nordsundet fishermen’s shacks. Film of Thorseth’s world tour Duration: 2-3 hrs. town and learn about its history. Departing only Quay Length Draft Airdraft Beam Height Explore the history and architecture of this a few steps from the cruise pier. Recommended Storkaia 300 m 10 m - - Low 3.55 m Nordlandet with a Viking ship and short trip with a replica. Markussundet 1 500 m Storkaia – The unique Kvernes Stave Church, dating from charming town. Kristiansund has been built up in combination with the Clipfish Museum. High 2.30 m SCALE approx. 1300 AD, located with a magnificent view. over the last 50-60 years, due to major bombing Devoldholmen 205 m 10 m - - Low 3.55 m – The magical and mystical Marble Caves at and devastation during the World War 2. The Walking tour in Maritime Kristiansund High 2.30 m Sørsundet Innlandet Naas. The fleet rides into the caves, on crystal reconstructed town developed its own style with Duration: 2-2,5 hrs. Season: Winter. Capacity: 20. clear water, accompanied by enchanting bright, colourful houses. Get a feeling of the old, Explore the maritime history of Kristiansund. Visit the lighting and soft music, is truly amazing. distinctive character when visiting the older parts historical shipyard «Mellemværftet» – Norway’s only with buildings dating back to 1700-1800. Pass «living» shipbuilding museum with buildings from the

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