Category: Cruise ports & destinations

Naeroyfjord is one of many fjordarms in the 204-km-long Sognefjord, the “King of the Fjords.” The steep, snow-capped mountains that surround the small and magnificent Naeroyfjord rise to an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. There are waterfalls tumbling[…]

The municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane is home to a fjord known as Aurlandsfjord. An offshoot of Sognefjorden, Norway’s largest and deepest fjord, is the 29-kilometer-long Aurlandsfjord. This fjord is both deep and narrow, with a maximum depth[…]

The Arctic Circle is a circle of latitude that may be found 66 degrees, 33 minutes, and 45.9 seconds north of the Equator. The Arctic Circle is the northernmost of the five primary latitude circles that mark maps of the[…]

Hammerfest is a municipality in Finnmark County, Norway, and has a population of approximately 9,000 people. The town of Hammerfest serves as the municipality’s administrative center. There are some communities further north, but none with a population of more than[…]

Tromso, Norway’s largest city, is a prominent cultural center, 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It’s famous for being a viewing location for the spectacular Northern Lights, which may be seen from September to March. From 20 May to[…]

Svolvaergeita, the most recognized icon of Lofoten and Svolvaer, is a popular summer destination for mountain climbers. Climbers from all around the world flock here to jump between the peak’s two horns. The annual cod fishing festival is one of[…]

Leknes, located in the Lofoten Islands, is recognized as the commerce and shopping center of the islands and can accommodate a wide range of interests. The population of the 2.37-square-kilometer town is 3,176 people. The town has a population density[…]

Lofoten is a group of islands located north of the Arctic Circle in the county of Nordland, Norway. Between the mainland and the Lofoten lies the open Vestfjord. With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords, dotting a very[…]

Furebergfossen Waterfall Furebergfossen Waterfall are the largest and finest waterfall in the area between Ænes and Sundal. Ænes is a village in Kvinnherad municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The village is located on the southeastern shore of the Hardangerfjorden at the[…]

Norway’s Kvinnherad Municipality, in the county of Hordaland, is home to a fjord known as Maurangerfjord or Maurangsfjorden. The fjord, which is only 12 kilometers long, is a short tributary of the larger Hardangerfjorden. The Maurangsfjorden splits into the Nordrepollen[…]

The Harbor of Honningsvag is a very small port in Norway’s most northernmost city and the gateway to Nordkapp (the North Cape). This is the land of icy, frigid winters, the midnight sun, and the northern lights. Cruise ship has[…]

The town of Vik is on the southern coast of the Sognefjord, which is one of the longest fjords in the world. It is a municipality in Vestland County, Norway, consisting of many rural communities, including Vik, Vangsnes, Arnafjord, Feios,[…]

Molde is a city in Molde Municipality in More og Romsdal county, located on the north side of the vast Moldefjord. The municipality sits on the Romsdal Peninsula, which is surrounded by the Fannefjord and Moldefjord. The city is situated[…]

Eidfjord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, located at the end of Norway’s second-longest fjord, the Hardangerfjord. Eidfjord is located in the heart of a region along the RV 7 route, which connects Oslo and Bergen and passes[…]

Trondheim was Norway’s first capital city, situated in the middle of the country by the large Trondheim fjord. It was founded as a trading port by the Vikings in 997 AD and served as Norway’s capital until 1217. Instead of[…]

The historic Viking village of Hellesylt is located at the head of the Sunnylvsfjorden, a branch of the Storfjorden, from which the more famous Geirangerfjord branches nearby. Hellesylt is a little community of just over 500 people known for its[…]

A trip to Alesund, the “Adventure Capital of the Fjords,” will reveal why it was voted Norway’s Most Beautiful City. Alesund, a city of 45,000 people located on three islands between two azure fjords, is a major port for the[…]

When visiting the Norwegian fjords, be sure to stop in Stavanger. Stavanger’s city center is small and walkable, featuring historic dockside warehouses and picturesque 18th-century streets that rise from a lively harbor. With more than 170 white wooden homes, Old[…]

Geiranger, which is located in the Geirangerfjorden and is the third largest cruise ship port in the country. Geiranger has one of the most beautiful settings in all of western Norway. It is home to some of the most breathtaking[…]

Kristiansand is one of the largest cruise ship ports in Norway, and the port sees a significant number of cruise ship arrivals throughout the summer months. The city center, the boardwalk, the bus terminal, the ferry terminal, and the train[…]

Andalsnes is a fantastic starting point for a wide range of shore excursions, as cruise ships land in the heart of the town, making it ideal for seeing several of Norway’s most famous attractions in a single day. Andalsnes is[…]

Flam, a town in the heart of Norway’s fjord area, is home to some of the country’s most visited landmarks. The municipality of Aurland includes the communities of Aurland, Gudvangen, and Undredal, as well as the little picturesque village of[…]

In the municipality of Stryn in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, you’ll find the little village of Olden. Olden is situated on the southern bank of the Nordfjorden, at the mouth of the Oldeelva River, near the northern[…]

Skjolden sits near the terminus of the Sognefjord, a fjord that is every bit as beautiful as the longer and more well-known Hardangerfjord. This is a little town, but they recently built a cruise terminal, so depending on the day’s[…]

The fjord of Romsdalsfjorden is the ninth-longest in Norway. It stretches for 88 kilometers and may be found in the Romsdal area in More og Romsdal County. Midsund, Haram, Vestnes, Molde, Nesset, and Rauma are all located along the Romsdalsfjord.[…]

The Norwegian city of Haugesund is snugly between the bigger metropolitan areas of Stavanger and Bergen, in the southwest of the country’s magnificent fjord coastline. Haugesund is the ideal short-stay destination due to its café culture, museums, galleries, and picturesque[…]

Located in the Nordmore region of More og Romsdal county, Kristiansund is a city and municipality on Norway’s western coast. Because of the similarity between the names of this city and Kristiansand, in southern Norway, the town’s postal designation is[…]

One of the most popular ways to see Norway is from the water, and the Geirangerfjord is a popular destination for cruise ships. Cruising the area known as the “jewel of the Norwegian fjords” will not leave you bored. Geirangerfjord[…]

Southern Norway’s Lysefjorden (Lysefjord) is a fjord in the municipality of Forsand, county of Ryfylke. Lysefjorden is conveniently close to Stavanger, Norway’s “oil capital.” The rest of Europe may be seen from this fjord more clearly than from any other.[…]

One of the most stunning parts of Norway, the Hardangerfjord begins at the ocean around 80 kilometers south of the city of Bergen and is often regarded as one of the country’s most scenic regions. You are about to go[…]

Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord, reaches more than 200 kilometers inland to the Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen national parks. The largest glacier on the European peninsula, Jostedalsbreen, covers about half of Jostedalsbreen National Park. This national park is different[…]

The Nordfjord is a well-known part of Norway’s western coast that provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout the year. Near the Geirangerfjord and the Sognefjord, in the northern portion of Sogn og Fjordane County, is where you’ll find the[…]

Innvikfjorden, a short arm of Nordfjord measuring around 4.5 kilometers in length and passing close to the village of Innvik, is located in Sogn og Fjordane. Skahellaren, Nesagarden, and Hogasen are close to Innvikfjorden. It’s also not far from Innvikfjorden[…]

When and where to find the northern lights in Norway Imagine yourself standing on deck as a brilliant display of green and purple lights swoops and twirls over the pure Arctic skies above you… If you go on a cruise[…]

The town of Alta is the largest in the Norwegian region of Finnmark, and it is a great base from which to explore the region’s winter wonders, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer, and World Heritage rock carvings. Tree-filled valleys,[…]