SEA
N O R WAY
2020
Join us onboard Christian Radich, Wylde Swan or Gulden Leeuw for exhilaration and relaxation, exploration and adventure! Sea Norway is a stage-by-stage, tall ship voyage along the Norwegian coast between Oslo in the south and Lofoten in the north. You are welcome to join us for one or more of our unique three-day stages, either northbound or southbound. During each leg of the voyage, we promise you intimate contact with both the ocean and a crew from around the world, as well as a chance to race against other tall ships in a mini-regatta and an extraordinary experience of slow-life, oceanic vistas and coastal beauty.
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
EXPERIENCE THE S PECTACULAR COAST O F NORWAY
CONTENT Sea Norway Voyage plan 4 Voyage description and practical information 5 1 – voyage: Oslo – Kristiansand 6 2 – voyage: Kristiansand – Stavanger 7 3 – voyage: Stavanger – Bergen 8 4 – voyage: Bergen – Måløy 9 5 – voyage: Måløy – Ålesund 10 6 – voyage: Ålesund – Brønnøysund 11 7 – voyage: Brønnøysund – Bodø 12 8 – voyage: Bodø – Harstad 13 9 – voyage: Harstad – Reine 14 10 – voyage: Reine – Sandnessjøen 15 11 – voyage: Sandnessjøen – Bodø 16 12 – voyage: Bodø – Bodø 17 13 – voyage: Bodø – Kristiansund 18 14 – voyage: Kristiansund – Bergen 19 15 – voyage: Bergen – Kristiansand 20 16 – voyage: Kristiansand – IJmuiden 21 Christian Radich 22 Gulden Leeuw 23 Wylde Swan 24 Life on board 31 Cultural Experiences 32 Local Festivals 33 Local Food 34 City Life 35 Family Fun 36 Hiking 37 Local Heritages 38
SEA NORWAY VOYAGE PLAN VOYAGE
DEPARTURE
DATE
ARRIVAL
DATE
1
Oslo
17. jun
Kristiansand
20. jun
2
Kristiansand
21. jun
Stavanger
24. jun
3
Stavanger
24. jun
Bergen
27. jun
4
Bergen
28. jun
Måløy
01. jul
5
Måløy
01. jul
Ålesund
04. jul
6
Ålesund
05. jul
Brønnøysund
08. jul
7
Brønnøysund
08. jul
Bodø
1 1. jul
8
Bodø
12. jul
Harstad
15. jul
9
Harstad
15. jul
Reine
18. jul
10
Reine
19. jul
Sandnessjøen
22. jul
11
Sandnessjøen
22. jul
Bodø
25. jul
12
Bodø
26. jul
Bodø
29. jul
13
Bodø
29. jul
Kristiansund
01. aug
14
Kristiansund
02. aug
Bergen
05. aug
15
Bergen
05. aug
Kristiansand
08. aug
« in some ports we will arrive a day before»
Harstad Reine Bodø
Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund
Harstad Kristiansund Ålesund
Reine Måløy
Bodø Bergen
North South New
Oslo Stavanger
Sandnessjøen Kristiansand
Brønnøysund 4
VOYAGE DESCRIPTION Practical information Price from: NOK 6600 Included during trips: Meals
Ocean Sailing
Not included: Flights and tranfers from a nd to the ship. Drinks on board (available for local prices onboard), Field Trips, Other personal expenses.
On these stages, you get a real taste of the uniqueness of life aboard a tall ship on the open ocean and the unforgettable experience of taking the helm to steer hundreds of tons of majestic sailing ship.
The age limit is 15 years old ( on departure date), and 8 years old when sailing with parents. Sea Norway is raised and owned by The Christian Radich Foundation Adress Akershustranda 9, Skur 32, 0150 Oslo, Norway +47 22 47 82 70 Seanorway@radich.no www.seanorway.info
Coastal Cruise On these stages, you get the unforgettable experience of living aboard a towering beauty of a tall ship while enjoying the spectacularly wild scenery of Norway’s coasts and the sublime splendor of its fjords.
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Oslo
OSLO – KRISTIANSAND Enjoy the feeling when the ship leaves Norway`s bustling capital. Photo: Victoria-Nevland-Visit-Sørlandet
Kristiansand
Voyage 1
KRISTIANSAND
Costal Cruise DEPARTURE Oslo
June 17
18:00
ARRIVAL Kristiansand
June 20
10:00
Go on board Christian Radich and joing the ship from Oslo, Norway`s bustling capital, along the coast to Kristiansand on the southern tip of Norway, with a stopover in Arendal along the way.
This stage takes you from Oslo, Norway’s bustling capital, along the coast to Kristiansand on the southern tip of Norway, with a stopover in Arendal along the way.
We sail onward to the coastal town of Arendal, a famous harbour during the a ge of tall ships. You can still see signsof its heyday in the late nineteenth century when Arendal was home to many wealthy shipowners. The final leg of the voyage takes us to Norway’s southernmost city of Kristiansand.
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KRISTIANSAND – STAVANGER Join this trip to experience sailing a tall ship in full sail and the uniqueness of life a t sea. Get a taste of southern Norway’s natural marvels Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) and Flørli Stairs.
Voyage 2
Photo: CH - visitnorway.com
Kristiansand
Front cover photo: Håvard Hanasand
Stavanger
Ocean Sailing S TAVA N G E R
DEPARTURE Kristiansand
June 21
10:00
ARRIVAL Stavanger
June 24
09:00
This stage takes you from Kristiansand on the southern tip of Norway, and westward along the 'Norwegian Riviera' to Stavanger, gateway to the magnificent Lysefjord and home to Pulpit Rock, one of the world’s truly breath-taking viewpoints.
We will take a stop in Lysefjorden, and you can take a hike to Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock). Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) towers 604 metres above the Lysefjord and the hike up is one of Norway’s most famous mountain hikes.
At the top you will get a great view out of the Lysefjord and Preikestolen. The final leg of the voyage takes us to Stavanger. You stay on board until t he next morning.
You can also choose to take a hike up the Flørli stairs. The stairs gave 4.444 steps and is one of the longest wooden staircases in the world. We have 20 seats for this trip.
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STAVANGER – BERGEN
Bergen
Enjoy this trip to experience a coastal cruise that includes a half-day in Bergen and stopovers to see some of western Norway’s natural marvels, such as Rosendal and Odda. Stavanger Photo: Runar Larsen
Voyage 3 Coastal Cruise DEPARTURE Stavanger
June 24
ARRIVAL Bergen
June 27
14:00 09:00
From Stavanger we sail northward along the rugged Atlantic coast of western Norway, protected by its thousands ofa offshore islands. A tourist mecca for centuries, the region features the most spectacular fjord and mountain scenery in Norway.
After one day, we make a stop in Rosendal, you can visit the Barony. A bus will take you to Odda where you can join our guides on a fantastisc walk in the “Fairy Tale” – wood, this is not included and mus be prebooked. You can also walk around and get to know Odda. The ships will meet you in Odda and we prepare a special meal from the local cuisine in the evening!
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The final leg of the voyage takes us to B ergen for a half-day in Norway’s “second city”.
BERGEN – MÅLØY Join this trip to experience a coastal cruise that culminates in the coastalvillage of Måløy.
Måløy
Photo: Bergen Reiselivslag / Robin Strand - visitBergen.com
Bergen
Voyage 4
BERGEN
Coastal Cruise DEPARTURE Bergen ARRIVAL Måløy
June 28
10:00
July 1
09:00
This stage takes you from Bergen, Norway’s “second city” and along the west coast to the fishing village of Måløy. After departure, we sail through a series of immaculate archipelagos while you settle into the unique rhythm of life at sea with your co-sailor colleagues.
We go into quay after breakfast tuesday morning, enough time to explore the place. You can join in on Coasteering or Yoga at the beautiful Refvik beach, these tours must be prebooked. Fishing is important in Måløy and we invite you to go fishing. Later that day we plan to prepare the food together.
There are hiking trails from the City Center into the island and the quayside is lively in summer. Måløy has a Second World War history center and there is a fishing museum in town. You stay on board until t he next morning.
The final leg of the voyage takes us northward to the peaceful town of Måløy.
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MÅLØY – ÅLESUND Join this trip to experience a coastal cruise with a stop in Skageflå if the weather is good.
Ålesund
Photo: olga.govorkoFoap/Visitnorway.com
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Måløy
Voyage 5
ÅLESUND
Coastal Cruise
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DEPARTURE Måløy
Jul 01
16 :00
ARRIVAL Ålesund
Jul 04
10:00
This stage takes you from Måløy on the island of Vågsøy, northward along the spectacular coast of Sunnmøre to Ålesund.
If the weather is good we will take a stop in Skageflå. Surrounded by a breathtaking Alpine landscape of sharp mountain peaks and glaciers,this magnificent fjord is an ideal base for hiking. We will make a stop at Skageflå and tend to those who want to hike Skageflå-Holmlong. It is a hike that takes a bout 4-6 hours.
The final leg of the voyage takes us to Ålesund, “adventure capital of the fjords”. This coastal pearl located on a cluster of islands is famed for its Art Nouveau architecture resplendent. It is quite possibly one of the most scenic places you will ever visit. If you dont want to take the hike, you can stay on board and enjoy the beautiful nature. Information from here.
ÅLESUND – BRØNNØYSUND
Brønnøysund
Join this trip to experience ocean sailing and the uniqueness of life at sea. B e charmed by the coastal town of Brønnøysund and the spectacular Helgeland coastline.
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Photo: Samuel Taipale/visitnorway.com
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Ålesund
Ocean Sailing
ÅLESUND
DEPARTURE Ålesund
Jul 05
10:00
ARRIVAL Brønnøysund
Jul 08
09:00
This stage takes you from Ålesund, northward to Brønnøysund, a town situated roughly half-way along Norway’s vast coastline, which is longer than the equator itself. We sail northward towards the spectacular coast of Helgeland with its network of archipelagos consisting of more than12,000 islands, rich birdlife and the legendary Seven Sisters mountain range.
We are planning a stop at the small Island Grip. OncethiswasNorway`ssmallestmunicipality, now the island is summerrecidences. The builings are charming and colorful. Between the houses you may visit the over 500 years old stave Churh.
The voyage ends at Brønnøysund, a lively coastal town steeped in history and surrounded by thousands of islands. It is also close to some of Norway’s most spectacular sights, such as the Torghatten mountain with its famous central peephole.
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BRØNNØYSUND – BODØ
Bodø
Join this trip to experience a ocean sailing that culminates in the Arctic city of Bodø.
Voyage 7
K J E R R I N G ØY
Ocean Sailing DEPARTURE Brønnøysund
Jul 08
ARRIVAL Bodø
Jul 11
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life - Visitnorway.com
Brønnøysund
16:00 09:00
This stage takes you from Brønnøysund – half-way point along Norway’s vast coastline – and beyond the Arctic Circle to Bodø, gateway to the true north.
If the weather is good, we will take a stop by Svartisen. You can explore Svartisen close-up by biking and hiking and even take a blue-ice trek on the glacier itself and through its mazes. You can choose to attend the trip to Svartisen, or stay on board.
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The voyage ends at the Arctic city of Bodø, gateway to Norway’s true north and home to the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstraumen.
A perfect jumping-off point for visiting the majestic Lofoten Islands, Bodø is also close to some of N orway’s most spectacular sights, such as the famous mountain of Torghatten with its central “peephole”.
BODØ – HARSTAD Join this trip to experience a ocean sailing that includes a stopover at the enchanting Trollfjord and culminates in Harstad, gateway to Vesterålen and Lofoten. Lofoten is known for nature attractions like the midnight sun and the northern lights.
Harstad
Bodø
Ocean Sailing DEPARTURE Bodø
Jul 12
10:00
ARRIVAL Harstad
Jul 15
09:00
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Photo: Benjamin A. Ward / Visitnorway.com
Voyage 8 H A R S TA D
This stage takes you from the Arctic city of Bodø northward to Harstad on the tip of Norway’slargestisland,Hinnøya,thegateway to Lofoten and the Vesteraalen archipelago.
After the exhilaration of tall ship racing, we navigate into the very heart of Lofoten. From Trollfjord we weave through the world's northernmost inhabited archipelago of Vesteraalen to end our voyage at Harstad. Known as the cultural capital of Northern Norway and a coastal gourmet city, Harstad bustles with restaurants, festivals and cultural events, especially during the summer when everything is fuelled by the midnight sun.
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HARSTAD – REINE
Harstad
Join this trip to experience a ocean sailing through the seas around the spectacular Lofoten archipelago. From our point of departure some 170 kilometres above the Arctic Circle we head south to the breathtakingly beautiful village of Reine.
Reine
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
Photo: Ernst Furuhatt
Voyage 9 Ocean Sailing
REINE
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DEPARTURE Harstad
Jul 15
ARRIVAL Reine
Jul 18
16:00 09:00
This stage takes you from Harstad, on the tip of Norway’s largest island, Hinnøya, to the breathtakingly beautiful village of Reine withitsfishermen’shutsdottingtheshoreline and surrounding granite peaks rising out of Reinefjorden.
And why not arrive a day before departure to explore Harstad. Known as the cultural capital of Northern Norway and a coastal gourmet city, Harstad bustles with restaurants, festivals and cultural events, especially during the summer when everything is fuelled by the midnight sun.
It is also a perfect jumping-off point for exploring the wonders of the spectacular Lofoten islands, with their giant cod, jagged mountains, white sandy beaches and large artistic community attracted by the unique polar light and Midnight Sun.
REINE – SANDNESSJØEN
Reine
Join this voyage to experience a ocean sailing that culminates in Sandnessjøen. Photo: Ernst Furuhatt
Photo: Ernst Furuhatt
REINE
Sandnessjøen
Voyage 10 Ocean sailing DEPARTURE Reine
Jul 19
ARRIVAL Sandnessjøen
Jul 22
10:00 09:00
This stage takes you from Reine village, located more than 100 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, to Sandnessjøen, gateway to the magnificent Helgeland coast.
If the weather is good, we will take stop by Svartisen. You can explore Svartisen close-up by biking and hiking and even take a blue-ice trek on the glacier itself and through its mazes.
The voyage ends at the coastal town of Sandnessjøen on the island of Alsta, just west of the imposing Seven Sisters mountain range. This majestic chain of craggy peaks rising to 1,000 metres above the shoreline has been the regular hiking ground of Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway.
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SANDNESSJØEN – BODØ Join this ocean sailing to the charming city Bodø, and explore beautiful Lofoten with us.
Bodø
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
Sandnessjøen
Voyage 11
LO F OT E N
Coastal Cruise
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DEPARTURE Sandnessjøen
Jul 22
16:00
ARRIVAL Bodø
Jul 25
09:00
From Sandnessjøen we will head north and sail in “Vestfjorden” towards Lofoten. Lofoten is so u nique and there are so many pittoresque places, beautiful beaches and high mountains to see and visit.
May be we will make a short stop in popular Svolvær, the artic village in the center of Lofoten one of the days.The voyage ends at the Arctic city of Bodø, gateway to Norway’s true north and home to the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstraumen.
A perfect jumping-off point for visiting the majestic Lofoten Islands, Bodø is a lso close to some of Norway’s most spectacular sights, such as the famous mountain of Torghattenwith its central “peephole”.
BODØ – BODØ Join this trip to experience a coastal cruise along the stunning coastline of Lofoten. Lofoten is spectacular and one of the most visited places in Norway each summer. We will explore the hightlights, Vestfjorden, Trollfjorden, Nusfjord, maybe Værøy or fishing in the Moskenesstraum. Where we go depends a little on the winds and weather, that is how it is to travel on a sailingship!
Bodø
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Photo: Ernst Furuhatt
Voyage 12 Coastal Cruise DEPARTURE Bodø
Jul 26
14:00
ARRIVAL Bodø
Jul 29
09:00
S A K R I S ØY
After departure, we sail southward along the stunning coastline of Sogn and Fjordane as you settle into the unique rhythm of life at sea with your co-sailor colleagues.
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BODØ – KRISTIANSUND
Bodø
Join this trip to experience a ocean sailing that take you from Bodø to Kristiansund, Norway’s ‘clipfish capital’ and a world hub for salted cod and bacalao. The coast of Helgeland is also one of the most visited places in summer time. The nature is breathtaking! Photo: Sverre Hornevik
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Photo: Ernst Furuhatt
Kristiansund
Nytt bilde!
Ocean Sailing
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S TA M S U N D
DEPARTURE Bodø
Jul 29
ARRIVAL Kristiansund
Aug 01
KRISTIANSUND
14:00 10:00
On arrival day you can explore beautiful Kristiansund. In Kristiansund you can take the Sundbåten. Sundbåten can take you on a round trip to the four Kristiansund “countries” in around 20 minutes.
Theisland Grip is one of the most popular attractions of Kristiansund. 14 km north of Kristiansund is the island that until 1964 was the smallest municipality in Norway. The island is currently without a permanent settlement, but the old buildings used as recreational buildings. Join a 3-hour trip to Grip.
FLÅM
Kristiansund
KRISTIANSUND – BERGEN Join our trip from Kristiansund, Norway’s‘clipfish capital’and a world hub for salted cod and b acalao, and enjoy sailing towards Bergen, Norways secod largest city and a famous tourist-destination.
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Bergen
Ocean Sailing F I S K E TO R G E T
DEPARTURE Kristiansund
Aug 02
16:00
ARRIVAL Bergen
Aug 05
09:00
After departure, you can settle into the unique rhythm of life at sea with your co-sailor colleagues, before getting the unforgettable experience of tall ships in full sail competing in a short regatta.
If weather are winds are with us, we plan to make a stop at the “bird-island” Runde, where you find the widest range of seabird species in Scandinavia.
You can book a extra night before depature from Kristiansund.
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BERGEN – KRISTIANSAND
Bergen
Join our voyage from beautiful Bergen, to the south of Norway and the city Kristiansand.
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Photo: Landskapsfotografene
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Kristiansand
Ocean Sailing
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H AU G E S U N D
DEPARTURE Bergen
Aug 05
16:00
Join our trip from Bergen, and enjoy sailing towards Kristiansand
ARRIVAL Kristiansand
Aug 08
09:00
Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, famous among others for“Fiskebryggen”with local specialities.
After departure, you can settle into the unique rhythm of life at sea with your co-sailor colleagues, before getting the unforgettable experience of tall ships in full sail competing in a short regatta. From Bergen we head out in the North Sea, and sail along the southwestern coast of Norway, the two ships together.
CHRISTIAN RADICH Christian Radich was built by Framnæs Mech. Yard in 1937. She was built as a sail training ship: the orlops (dormitories) had capacity for berthing 80-90 students (maximum 80 today after renovation), a large galley for learning to cook, carpentry training, and earlier there was also a machine shop on board (where the galley is now) for the training of engineers. The purpose of the trainingshipwastotrainsailors. Sailing-ships were the usual vessels around the turn of the century and that is why the sailing ships continued as a school ship later on. Not many can measure themselves against her, neither in size, beauty nor qualities. To participate on a voyage aboard the “Christian Radich” is an adventure as well as an opportunity to learn something about the life on board a sailing ship. – And who knows, maybe an opportunity to learn something about yourself too?
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Photo: Aleksander Pettersen
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Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
Packing list
The shop on board
Most important is that you bring some warm clothes, clothes that are water- and windproof, and good shoes. Even if you sail in summer, it can be cold at sea, especially on a night watch. We recommend that you bring with you:
In the small shop you can buy some snacks, chocolate, soft drinks, toiletries and souvenirs.
• Passport • Sleeping bag, not too warm • Warm and waterproof clothing • Cap • Gloves • Toiletries • Suntan lotion • Sunglasses • Shoes with rubber soles, or rubber boots • Towel • Personal medicines • Mobil charger • Small backpack if going ashore • Choose clothes that may take stains • Pack in a soft bag without wheels. The bag shall be stored into your locker, which takes 120 liters. • A part of the locker can be locked with a small padlock that you bring with you or purchase on board.
Mobile phone and power The mobile phone has no coverage when we are in open sea. Should a situation require contact with people ashore, the ship and the office will assists you. Power supply on board is 220 VAC.
Washing clothes It’s not possible to wash your clothes on board. If yourvoyage are longer than one week, you may contact the sergeant in order to use the ships washing machine. The ships have limited space for luggage. A bag which takes 120 litres is what you can bring onboard on the voyage. If you have heavy luggage, we will transport this for this for you for an additional cost. You can book luggage transport online.
Have you ever dreamed about the thrill of taking the helm and steering hundreds of tons of majestic sailing ship across the ocean? Welcome to a voyage of discovery aboard our three ships, Christian Radich, Wylde Swan and Gulden Leeuw, three of the last great “windjammers” of the last century still in active service. Join us for a Sea Norway voyage and we promise you intimate contact with the ocean and a crew of co-sailors from around the world, a chance to race against other tall ships in a mini-regatta and an extraordinary experience of slow-life, oceanic beauty and endlessly changing scenery. During your time aboard, not only can you experience steering, climbing aloft, setting the sails and living on a towering beauty of a tall ship, you can do it while enjoying the spectacularly wild scenery of Norway’s rugged coasts and the sublime splendor of its fjords.
Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad
LIFE ON BOARD
a hammock with a good book, taking photos or discussing the ways of the world with your fellow adventurers over a cup of coffee. As a trainee, you may find yourself taking the helm at night, watching dolphins play in the bow waves and whales pass by, while the others sleep and the only sound is the wind in the sails. On a regatta stage you may experience the magic of team spirit, as the crew fight to squeeze the last bit of speed out of the ship and still have time to have fun. And you will remember falling asleep as moonlight and phosphorescence flash in a dark sea, listening to the endless sound of breaking bow waves. Join Sea Norway and every day will bring new beginnings, new sights and sounds, new h orizons and new adventures. Welcome to an oceanic experience of a lifetime!
No days will be the same. One could s ee you setting & trimming sails, steering, navigating and learning the ways of the open sea; the next you might spend enjoying the fjords with the sun in your face, swaying in
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Photo: CH – Visitnorway.com
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Why not supplement your voyage with unique cultural experiences. Our ports of call make it easy for you to get some authentic Norwegian cultural experiences. Unique historical attractions range from World Heritage sites to a Viking chieftain’s longhouse with its own banqueting hall and a17thcenturyManorHouseandRenaissance garden in a remote village.
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Sample the local cuisine, whether you prefer western Norwegian delicacies like smoked ribs and lamb's or famous seafood specialties like salted cod and bacalao or unique dishes from inland villages, such as pizza made with ale bread base, cheese from mountain goats and aquavit embellished sausage.
LO F OT R V I K I N G M U S E U M , LO F OT E N
Photo: Martin Håndlykken / Visitnorway.com
Photo: Magnus Skrede – visitBergen.com
F I R E W O R K S O V E R VÅ G E N , B E R G E N
S TAVA N G E R CO N S E R T H A L L
Photo: Ken A. Jenssen
Photo: CH – Visitnorway.com
LOCAL F ESTIVALS Why not supplement your voyage with a few peculiarly Norwegian festivals.
F E S T I VA L , O S LO
Our stopovers sometimes coincide with local festivals, of which Norway has some unique examples: there’s the Tahiti Festival, an outdoor opera called Donna Bacalao and the world’s biggest herring feast. Local communities may also organise weekend “welcome festivals” when our flotilla of tall ships and heritage craft arrive.
T H E O P E R A TO W N , K R I S T I A N S U N D
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Photo: Christian Roth Christensen /Visitnorway.com
Why not supplement your voyage with a few once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences. Norway’s cuisine is as diverse as its countryside. Our many ports of call, both coastal and deep inland, allow you to sample a wide range of local specialties.
Photo: m_dickson/Foap/Visitnorway.com
LOCAL FOOD
LO C A L C H E E S E
S E A F O O D, T R O M S Ø
Try western Norwegian delicacies like smoked ribs and lamb’s head, famous coastal seafood dishes like salted cod and bacalao, or uniquely local recipes from inland villages, such as pizza made with ale bread base, cheese from mountain goats and aquavit embellished sausage.
Photo: merethe/Foap/Visitnorway.com
Photo: Christian Roth Christensen / Visitnorway.com
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LO C A L S AU S A G E
N O R W E G I A N S T R AW B E R R I E S A N D WA F F L E S
Photo: m_dickson/Foap/Visitnorway.com
Our stopovers sometimes coincide with local festivals, of which Norway has some unique examples with a culinary twist: try the outdoor opera called Donna Bacalao or eat your waythroughtheworld’sbiggestherringfeast.
CO F F E E A N D D E S E R T
Photo: CH - Visitnorway.com
Photo: Hildegunn Skage Teinum/Visit-Sørlandet
CITY LIFE SHOPPING IN KRISTIANSAND
Photo: Nancy Bundt - Visitnorway.com
From the east, around the southern tip and westwards to the high North, the contrasts are extreme. The southernmost city of Kristiansand has idyllic beaches, a charming whitewashed old town and famous wildlife and amusement parks. Bodø, located north of the Arctic Circle, is home to the "midnight sun", eagle and whale safaris and the world’s strongest maelstrom. Other captivating coastal stopovers include the cosmopolitan oil capital of Stavanger, withEurope’sbest-preservedwoodenhouse settlement and Norway’s best surfing, and Bergen, the west coast World Heritage site and international maritime hub.
TRADITIONAL JEWELRY
Photo: Martin Håndlykken / Visitnorway.com
Visit some of Norway’s most enticing coastal cities and towns. Norway’s coastal cities and towns are dotted along the second longest coastline of any country in the world.
LU N C H I N B E R G E N
TRADITIONAL KNIT TING
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FAMILY FUN Why not supplement your voyagewithafewfunactivities for the whole family. Norway can be a fun place for the whole family, young and old alike. Not only will you find family-friendly hotels, restaurants and attractions.
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Norwegians are also avid festival-goers, so look out for the many music and culture festivals and the more unique varieties, such as the Tahiti Festival, an outdoor opera called Donna Bacalao or the world’s biggest herring feast. In a country that claims, “there is no such thing as bad weather – only bad clothing” indoor options can be a good fallback.
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
A unique Norwegian experience for the whole family is the Climate Park, with Norway`s coolest classroom set 50 meters into the ice and an ice tunnel below the highest mountain north of the Alps.
LO F OT E N
RENNDØLSETRA
LO F OT E N
Photo: CH - Visitnorway.com
Gentler family options include safaris to seek out whales, eagles or wild reindeer, boat trips on magnificent fjords, interactive museums, water and wildlife parks and Viking-themed activities.
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
Photo: VisitSørlandet
For the energetic and fearless, the thrills include sea kayaking, white-water-rafting, glacier trekking, bungee jumping, dogsledding,bobsledding,skiingandsnowmobiling.
Photo: Runar Larsen
Photo: Runar Larsen
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HIKING Why not supplement your voyage with a few once-in-a-lifetime hiking adventures. Norway, with its amazingly varied terrain, wide-open spaces and interconnected network of trails and cabins, is an Eldorado for hikers and nature lovers. Regardless of whether you prefer to visit World Heritage sites and iconic attractions, such as the panoramic Pulpit Rock or the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstraumen, or rather want to discover breathtakingly beautifulvillagesandremotealpineplateaus, hiking can take you there.
Many of the best outdoor destinations are within easy reach of our ports of call and you will find a wide selection of hiking and exploring excursions suitable for all ages and levels of mobility.
On our visits to the Lofoten archipelago, stop at the most beautiful village in Norway, Reine for a trek up to the breathtaking seascapes from Reinebringen mountain or hike along a seascape of little fishing villages stacked up one after the other like a string of pearls. If you want to follow in the footsteps of Norway’s Queen Sonja, our stop at Sandnessjøen brings you close to her favorite hiking destination, the craggy peaks of the Seven Sisters mountain range.
If you travel through the city of Stavanger, don’t miss the hike up to Pulpit Rock, one oftheworld’strulybreath-takingviewpoints. From this panorama point, at 604 meters, you look down on the magnificent Lysefjord, withitsvagabond’scave,ancientfarms,water falls, idyllic islands and majestic landscape.
Inland from Bergen or Haugesund, you can wander for days across the alpine plateau of the Hardangervidda National Park. With nearly 30 public cabins and endless trails to hike, it’s home to a large herd of wild reindeer and close to the Folgefonna glacier.
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LOCAL HERITAGES Why not complement your voyage by exploring Norway’s unique heritage.
Many of the country’s World Heritage sites are in easy reach of our ports of call, from the Arctic islands of Vega and Bergen's wooden Hanseatic quayside to the medieval Stave Church at Urnes in Sognefjord. Norway is also renowned for its maritime heritage, from fishing and shipping to oil and gas. You can see evidence of this all along our route, from traditional fishing ports like Måløy and the ‘clipfish capital’ of Kristiansund founded on bacalao, to the futuristic Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger.
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Other attractions you can discover along the way include a Viking chieftain’s longhouse with its own banqueting hall, a 17th century Manor House and Renaissance garden in a remote coastal village, and the fairy-tale-like Art Nouveau architecture of Ålesund. Once ashore, you’ll discover a plethora of museums,fromBergen’sHanseaticMuseum, Lofoten’s Stockfish Museum and Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, to the Flåm Railway Museum and Oslo’s hyper-modern Munch Museum.
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Norway’s rich history and cultural heritage can be seen in its ancient stave churches, unique museums, traditional cuisine and thriving folklore and artistic traditions.
THE OPERA AND THE NEW MUNCH MUSEUM
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KODE ART MUSEUM, BERGEN LO F OT R V I K I N G M U S E U M , LO F OT E N
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