Norwegische Fjorde

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.

Ein Besuch in Stavanger ist wie ein Reise zurück in die Zeit, mit seiner reichen Landschaft, bezaubernden Fjörden und einer wundervollen Mischung von altem und neuem. Übersät mit Gebäuden aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, ist seine schöne Altstadt der vollkommene Ort, um sich in die historische Zeit des Wohlstandes zurückzuversetzen. Im Herzen der Stadt steht Stavangers Kathedrale aus dem 12. Jahrhundert, die einzige Kirche, die alle ursprünglichen Eigenschaften seit seinem Aufbau im Mittelalter behalten hat. Entdecken Sie Pulpit Rock, der 600 Meter über dem Lysefjörd hängt – wenn Sie heraus treten, um die Aussichten zu bewundern, fühlen Sie sich wie auf der Spitze der Welt.

An der Spitze des Nordfjördes liegt das reizende und idyllische Dorf von Olden. Von diesem prächtigen Anlaufhafen werden Sie die beeindruckende traumhafte Landschaft, die Wasserfälle, die in die glasklaren See eintauchen, entdecken. Für das Postkartenpanorama der umliegenden Landschaft, ist nichts besser als eine Bootsfahrt auf dem Lovatnet See. Machen Sie einen Spaziergang durch Olden, hier finden Sie viele Souvenir-Geschäfte, für ein lokales Andenken, welches Sie immer an die schöne Zeit hier erinnern wird.

Nearby Geiranger might be more widely known, but the UNESCO World Heritage listed village of Hellesylt seems determined not to be overshadowed by its more famous neighbour. Surrounded by towering, snow-capped peaks and with a spectacular roaring waterfall cascading through the centre of the village and directly into the fjord, the former Viking settlement is every inch the quintessential Norwegian fjord town. The slogan of the Norwegian Tourist Board; „Powered by Nature“, could have been created with Hellesylt in mind, and the village offers ample opportunity to revel in the great outdoors. Enjoy the majestic scenery at your own pace; its easy to get up close and personal with the beauty and wildlife of the Sunnylvsfjorden simply by stepping ashore to explore. History buffs should make Sunnylven church their first port of call; this wooden parish church was constructed in its current incarnation in 1859, although the origins of the church date back to at least 1150.

Storfjorden, Norway

Haugesund, homeland of the Viking kings and birthplace of Norway, is a place where you can inhale the Viking spirit. Surrounded by beautiful coastline, spectacular waterfalls and majestic fjords its no wonder the kings called this extraordinary setting home. Populated for thousands of years, you can walk in the footsteps of the great kings at the Nordvegen History Centre and travel back over 3,500 years. St Olavs Church, dating from 1250 AD, is a monument to the former days of glory, and next to the church stands one of Norways tallest pillars, Virgin Marys Sewing Needle. In nearby Rehaugene you can explore the Pyramids of the North – six intriguing Bronze Age, earthen burial mounds. And if you are feeling like a spot of retail therapy, youre in luck – not only is Haugesund filled with charming markets its also home to Norways longest pedestrian street.

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.