Page 3 – Norwegian Fjords Cruises

Cruising to Orkney, Scotland

Orkney tourist attractions. Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The ‘Heart of Neolithic Orkney’ is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island[…]

Cruising to Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Isle of Lewis tourist attractions. The largest island of the Outer Hebrides, Lewis is the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The total area of Lewis is 683[…]

Cruising to Lerwick, Scotland

Lerwik tourist attractions. Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. The Port of Lerwick welcomes many cruise ships[…]

Cruising to Hidra Island, Norway

Hidra is a former municipality in the county of Vest-Agder, Norway. It is situated in the modern municipality of Flekkefjord. Hidra Island has approximately 500 residents, the majority of whom live on the west side in Kirkehavn, where Hidra Church[…]

Cruising to Risor, Norway

Risor is a city and municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway, and is a well-preserved beachfront town between Kristiansand and Oslo. Srlandet is the traditional region of the city, with a long history of sailing ships and lumber exports in the[…]

Cruising to Väderöarna (Weather Islands), Sweden

Väderöarna (Weather Islands) tourist attractions. Weather Islands (Väderöarna) is an archipelago in Western Sweden, near Hamburgsund. The Weather Islands (Väderöarna) is a cluster of several hundred mostly rocky, barren islands in the far reaches of the Fjällbacka archipelago, off the[…]

Cruise Port Dover, UK

Located 76 miles to the east of London, Dover is one of the most modern and progressive cruise ports in the country, with highly trained personnel and award-winning customer service in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It is also perfectly[…]

Cruising to Invergordon, Scotland

Invergordon tourist attractions. Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. The town is well known for the Invergordon Mutiny of 1931. Although it’s the most popular cruise ship port of call in[…]

Port of Reykjavik, Iceland

The capital and largest city of Iceland is Reykjavik, which may be found along the shore. As well as being a major tourist attraction, it serves as the heart of Icelandic culture and daily life. It houses the National and[…]

Cruising to Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri is a lively and energetic town and important port and fishing centre is nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century but did not receive a municipal charter until[…]

Cruising to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall tourist attractions. Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The town is first mentioned in Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046 when it is recorded as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason the Earl[…]

Cruising to Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is a major destination in Belgium in the region of Flanders. The cruise ships are docked at the new cruise terminal of Antwerp, next to the fortress “Het Steen”. The trademark cobbled roads, historical heritage, medieval architectural treasures, excellent[…]

Cruising to Bronnoysund, Norway

Bronnoysund is a coastal town in Norway and the administrative center of the municipality of Bronnoy. It is also a former municipality in the county of Nordland. With its 13,000 islands, islets, and reefs, the archipelago is distinctive and suitable[…]

Cruising to Bodo, Norway

Bodo is a town and municipality in the county of Nordland, Norway. It is the capital of Nordland County and the traditional region of Salten. Bodo, Northern Norway’s second-largest city after Tromso, is a relatively new town. Bodo, regarded as[…]

Cruising to Gdansk, Poland

Gdańsk is a port city on the Baltic coast of Poland. As Poland’s main northern port at the mouth of the Vistula River, Gdańsk is a key departure and arrival point for visitors and trade along the Baltic. especially to[…]

Cruising to Aarhus, Denmark

The city of Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark situated by the sea in the heart of Jutland. The City of Aarhus lies as a vibrant urban environment surrounded by the beauty of nature. Aarhus is an open,[…]

Cruising to Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, sometimes called the “Capital of Scandinavia,” was established on the island of Gamla Stan and has served as Sweden’s capital for the better part of seven centuries. The city’s location on an archipelago, with its chain consisting of over[…]

Newcastle Cruise Port, UK

Newcastle upon Tyne tourist attractions. Newcastle was founded around 2,000 years ago as a Roman fort called Pons Aelius along Hadrian’s Wall, a ruin of which still exists at Segedunum, a short walk from Wallsend Metro station. Newcastle has plenty[…]

Copenhagen Cruise Port, Denmark

Copenhagen is famed for more than just its beautiful waterfront; the city is also home to Stroget, a pedestrian promenade that stretches from Town Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv and is known the world over. An variety of restaurants, cafes,[…]

Kiel Cruise Port, Germany

Kiel has a rich history in the maritime industry, but these days the city is more known for its lively student population, casual atmosphere, and urban vibe. The city’s picturesque location on the Kiel Fjord, its contemporary and roomy downtown,[…]

Warnemunde Cruise Port, Germany

Warnemunde is known as a majestic port for cruise ships, delicious Baltic Sea seafood, and a beautiful beach, all of which make for an unforgettable trip. With its tower stretching 37 meters into the air, the Warnemunde Lighthouse offers summertime[…]

Port of Southampton

There are four cruise ship terminals in Southampton, all of which are made for cruise ships. Visitors are able to stay in the city before or after embarking on their cruise by taking advantage of the cruise packages provided by[…]

Cruising to St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg tourist attractions. When Peter the Great decided to found the city of St. Petersburg in 1703, his vision was for the new settlement to become the most lavish and spectacular in all of Russia, which is excellent news[…]

Hamburg Cruise Port, Germany

Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany, is on both sides of the Elbe River and is fondly referred to as the “Gateway to the World” due to its historic maritime past and status as one of Europe’s most important ports.[…]

Cruising Naeroyfjord, Norway

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[…]

Cruising Aurlandsfjord, Norway

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[…]

Crossing the Arctic Circle

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[…]

Cruising to Hammerfest, Norway

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[…]

Cruising to Tromso, Norway

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[…]

Cruising to Svolvaer, Norway

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[…]

Cruising to Leknes, Norway

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[…]

Cruising to Lofoten Islands, Norway

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[…]

What are the Northern Lights?

What are the Northern Lights? The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, begin their lives on the sun. After severe solar storms, the sun’s surface is showered with electrically charged particles. There are several that head in Earth’s direction. When they[…]

Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

Jotunheimen National Park Jotunheimen National Park, is characterized by high mountains, glaciers and deep lakes. There are more than 200 mountain peaks rising above 2000 m (6560 ft) in Jotunheimen, and these are the highest mountains in Norway. The three[…]

Furebergfossen Waterfall, Norway

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[…]

Briksdal glacier, Norway

Briksdal glacier (Briksdalsbreen) is part of the Jostedalsbreen glacier, located in the Jostedalsbreen National Park. Once you get to it, the glacier and the national park are free to visit. It takes about 45 minutes from Olden by bus to[…]

Vikings horned helmets

Horned Helmets – Viking Myths and Facts Yes, some helmeted Vikings traveled around Europe, West Asia, and even North America raiding and pillaging. It is a myth, Vikings didn’t wear horned helmets. Forget almost every Viking warrior costume you’ve ever[…]

Vikings Longships

The Viking Longships In medieval Norway the basis for agriculture was poor. Vikings were experts in water transportation as their native fjords stretched for great distances into Norway’s heartland. The Vikings built fast ships for raiding and war. These ships[…]

Approximate dates when you can see the midnight sun

24 hours of daylight gives the flora and fauna along the coast an energy boost. This is likely to rub off on visitors as well, so why not use the extra energy to experience some of the many midnight sun[…]

Cruising Maurangerfjord, Norway

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 Ulriken643 Panoramic Tour

Cable car to the highest of Bergen’s famous Seven Mountains. The Ulriken643 Panoramic Tour takes you by cable car to the highest of Bergen’s famous “Seven Mountains”. Tours start 30 metres from the Fish Market. Ulriken643 Panoramic Tour is a[…]

Hiking on Bergen’s 7 mountains

Bergen’s Seven Mountains. Nature is a pretty big deal in these parts, with the city of Bergen being surrounded by the legendary Seven Mountains. The mountains surrounding Bergen offers great hiking possibilities for walks in the varied mountainous and forested terrain. The[…]

The North Cape, Norway

The North Cape is a 307-meter-high cliff on the northern coast of the island of Mageroya in Western Finnmark, Northern Norway. It is widely regarded as Europe’s northernmost point. The North Cape is a spectacular adventure with amazing sights that[…]

Cruising to Honningsvag, Norway

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[…]

Newcastle International Cruise Terminal, UK

The port of Tyne – Newcastle International Cruise Terminal As the North East’s regional gateway, there are over 625,000 cruise and passengers passing through the Port of Tyne every year. The Port of Tyne (Newcastle International Cruise Terminal) offers passengers from[…]