Sea Norway

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SEA

NORWAY

2022


Join us onboard Christian Radich 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, southbound or around the beautiful Lofoten. 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 an extraordinary experience ­ of slow-life, oceanic vistas and coastal beauty.

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EXPERIENCE ­­ THE ­S PECTACULAR COAST ­O F NORWAY


CONTENT Sea Norway Voyage plan 4 Voyage description and practical information 5 Voyage 1: Along the south coast and a visit to Skagen 7 Voyage 2: Lysefjorden and Preikestolen 8 Voyage 3: Hardanger, Utsira and Rosendal 9 Voyage 4: Shetland voyage 10 Voyage 5: Helgeland coast 14 Voyage 6, 7, 8, 9, 10: Experience Lofoten 15 Voyage 11: The coast of Helgeland 18 Voyage 12: The west coast 19 Voyage 13: The Faroe Islands 20 Christian Radich 24 Things to bring 30 Life on board 32 Cultural Experiences 33 Local ­Festivals 34 Local Food 35 City Life 36 Family Fun 37 Hiking 38 Local Heritages 39


SEA NORWAY VOYAGE PLAN SEA NO RWAY VOYAG E P L AN – 20 22 VOYAGE

DEPARTURE

DATE

ARRIVAL

DATE

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Oslo

18. June

Kristiansand

21. June

2

Kristiansand

21. June

Stavanger

24. June

3

Stavanger

25. June

Bergen

28. June

Bergen

28. June

Lerwick

01. July

4

Lerwick

02. July

Kristiansund

05. July

5

Kristiansund

05. July

Bodø

08. July

6

Bodø

09. July

Bodø

12. July

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Bodø

12. July

Bodø

15. July

8

Bodø

16. July

Bodø

19. July

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Bodø

19. July

Bodø

22. July

10

Bodø

23. July

Bodø

26. July

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Bodø

26. July

Ålesund

29. July

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Ålesund

30. July

Bergen

02. Aug

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Bergen

02. Aug

Torshavn

05. Aug

Torshavn

06. Aug

Stavanger

09. Aug

Bodø

Torshavn

Kristiansund Ålesund

Lerwick

Bergen Oslo

North South Lofoten

Stavanger Kristiansand

Skagen


VOYAGE DESCRIPTION Practical information Price: NOK 7290 Shetland voyage price NOK 14 900 Voyage to the Faroe Islands price NOK 14 900 Price Children 8 – 17 år: ­50% Included during trips: Meals Not included: Flights and tranfers ­ from ­and to the ship. Drinks on board­ (available for local prices onboard), ­­­ Field Trips, ­Other personal expenses. The age limit for travelling alone is 15 years old ­(on departure date), and 8 years old when sailing with ­parents. Age limit Shetland Voyage and ­voyage­ to The Faroe Islands 12 years. Sea Norway is raised and owned ­ by The Christian Radich Foundation Address Akershustranda 9, Skur 32, 0150 Oslo, Norway +47 22 47 82 70 Seanorway@radich.no www.seanorway.info

Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad


Photo: Erik Sundheim

Voyages


ALONG THE SOUTH COAST AND A VISIT TO SKAGEN

Oslo

Kristiansand

Enjoy the feeling when the ship leaves Norway`s bustling capital.

DEPARTURE Oslo

June 18

18:00

ARRIVAL Kristiansand

June 21

09:00 Join the ship from Oslo, along the coast of southern Norway. At first the fjord is narrow and you see land close on both sides. When we have reached Færder Lighthouse, the sea opens and we will sail across Skagerrak to

the tip of Denmark. We will make a stop in the small fishing village Skagen, also well known for being a center for Scandinavian painters in the 19th Century.

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S K AG EN

The final leg of the voyage takes us to Norway’s southernmost city of Kristiansand.

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LYSEFJORDEN AND PREIKESTOLEN 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.

Stavanger

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Kristiansand

Voyage 2 DEPARTURE Kristiansand ARRIVAL Stavanger

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June 21

18:00 STAVA NG ER

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 Lysefjorden ­ and home to Pulpit Rock, one of the world’s­ truly breath-taking viewpoints.

We will make 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.

You can also choose to take a hike up the Flørli stairs. The stairs have 4.444 steps and ­ is one of the longest wooden staircases in the world. We have 20 seats for this trip.

The hike costs NOK 200 per person ­ and must be prebooked online.

The final leg of the voyage takes us ­ to ­Stavanger.

This trip costs NOK 200 per person.


HARDANGER, UTSIRA AND ROSENDAL

Bergen

Enjoy this trip that includes stopovers­to see some of western Norway’s natural marvels, such as Rosendal. Photo: Line Ellemann Andersen

Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad

Stavanger

Voyage 3 DEPARTURE Stavanger

June 25

18:00

ARRIVAL Bergen

June 28

09:00

From Stavanger we sail against north along ­ the rugged Atlantic coast of western Norway, protected by its thousands of offshore ­islands. We will make a visit to one of them, Utsira, ­ if the weather permits us to make ­a stop. ­ The region features the most spectacular fjords and mountain sceneries in Norway.

We will also make a stop in Rosendal, ­ you can visit the only Barony we have­ in Norway.

The final leg of the voyage takes us to B­ ergen.

You can read more about Rosendal ­ at www.baroniet.no/en

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Kristiansund

SHETLAND VOYAGE Try a real ocean voyage and sail with us from Norway to the idyllic Shetland Islands. We will visit Lerwick, Shetlands capital Photo: Jan-Henrik Pederstad

Lerwick Bergen

Voyage 4 DEPARTURE Bergen

June 28

18:00

ARRIVAL Kristiansund

July 05

09:00 Sail with us westwards on one of the traditional Viking sea routes, on a grand voyage from ­ the western capital of Bergen to the idyllic ­ Shetland Islands and onward to picturesque Kristiansund. You will be seeing a panorama of the town ­ of Lerwick, Shetland’s capital and most northerly town of the British Isles. In Lerwick you can join us for a sight-seeing:

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Visit Scalloway the ancient capital and its ­ancient castle which was build around 1600 ­ by Earl Patrick Stewart. Entry to the Scalloway museum which displays on ancient Shetland and the Shetland bus which was a WW2 ­ resistance movement with Norway. View the beauty of the Tingwall valley, learn­ of our Norse heritage and observe our largest tree plantation at Kergord. The Shetland ­ jewellery workshop is a stop where you will see the production of handcrafted items ­ with Celtic and Norse themes. You also have­ a chance to purchase items in the shop. Duration. 3,5 hours. Must be prebooked online.

We will arrive in Kristiansund, beautifully ­ situated on four ­islands that form a unique harbour area facing the open ocean. ­ Kristiansund is Norway`s c­ lipfish capital, and the place to experience traditional bacalao and other delicious salted cod dishes.


Kristiansund

Lerwick

Lerwick Bergen

VOYAGE 2

VOYAGE 1 DEPARTURE Bergen

June 28

18:00

DEPARTURE Lerwick

July 02

13:00

ARRIVAL Lerwick

July 01

09:00

ARRIVAL Kristiansund

July 05

09:00

If you don’t want to sail the whole v­ oyage from Bergen – Kristiansund, you can sail ­ from Bergen to Lerwick and leave the ship in Lerwick. You can also join the ship in Lerwick and sail with us to Bergen.

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HELGELAND COAST

Bodø

Join this voyage that culminates in the Arctic city of Bodø. Photo: Asle Huse

Photo: Fritjof Jungelin

Photo: Asle Huse

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Kristiansund

Voyage 5

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DEPARTURE Kristiansund

Jul 05

18:00

ARRIVAL Bodø

Jul 08

09:00

Sail with us north towards Bodø, from ­Norway’s ­picturesque clipfish capital of ­Kristiansund. We will pass the Artic Circle along the way.

We plan a stop a­ t Svartisen, the second largest glacier in Norway. After a short walk, we will have lunch close to the glacier. However, when you sail you can not always make plans. If the winds are good and if it is raining ashore, we will keep sailing instead of making a stop. The captain will decide this during the voyage.

Our voyage ends at the Arctic city of Bodø, home to the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstraumen, and a perfect jumping-off point for visiting the majestic Lofoten Islands.


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Lofoten


Voyage 6 DEPARTURE Bodø

Jul 09

18:00

ARRIVAL Bodø

Jul 12

09:00 Bodø

Voyage 7 DEPARTURE Bodø

Jul 12

18:00

ARRIVAL Bodø

Jul 15

09:00

DEPARTURE Bodø

Jul 16

18:00

ARRIVAL Bodø

Jul 19

09:00

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Voyage 9 DEPARTURE Bodø

Jul 19

18:00

ARRIVAL Bodø

Jul 22

09:00

DEPARTURE Bodø

Jul 23

18:00

ARRIVAL Bodø

Jul 26

09:00

Each voyage will start and end in Bodø, but where we go and what we see will be different on every voyage. The captain will decide where to go when he sees the weather forecast and the directions of the wind. In this way we will get the best out of each voyage. Lofoten has so much to offer, and the distances are quite short. Here are examples of places we might visit and things we might explore: The spectacular Trollfjord with its narrow inlet and steep mountain where you often can spot eagles. Nusfjord is a small and exotic fishing-village and so is Reine. From Reine there is a path to

EXPERIENCE LOFOTEN Join us on a beautiful voyage in the northern part of Norway. the top of Reinebringen, from here you have a fantastic view. The winds might be good for sailing on the north coast of Lofoten and if the weather permits, we have also sailed out to Værøy, where we swam in clear blue and ice-cold water! What your voyage will be like is decided by the weather and winds.

fishing, the captain knows the best places and trainees has caught some real big fishes in the Moskenstraumen. Everywhere we sail and where we make stops in Lofoten, you will be overwhelmed by its rugged nature and steep mountains, the beautiful beaches, and the picturesque villages. Find the dates you prefer and book your Lofotenadventure!

A good thing with not having a fixed route is that we have time to the unexpected, maybe we will spot killer whales, as we did last year, and fortunately we had good time to get quite close. We often have time to do

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Photo: Ernst Furuhatt

Photo: Ernst Furuhatt

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THE COAST OF HELGELAND, ­ SOUTH TOWARDS ÅLESUND

Bodø

We are heading south from Bodø, gateway to the true north, to the vibrant ”Art Noveau” city, Ålesund.

Voyage 11 DEPARTURE Bodø

Jul 26

18:00

ARRIVAL Ålesund

Jul 29

09:00 This stage takes you from Bodø to Ålesund, ­ a city known for it’s Art Noveau Architecture. The coast of Helgeland is also one of the most visited places in summer time. The nature is “breathtaking”!

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Ålesund

After departure, you can settle into the unique rhythm of life at sea with your co-sailor colleagues. The ship will go with ­ the winds, either along the coast or further out, if we get a better sailing here.

The third day, we go into Ålesund, the city ­ is worth a visit before you travel home.


THE WEST COAST Ålesund

Join this voyage from the city of Ålesund to Bergen, the second largest city in Norway. Fotot: Ernst Furuhatt

Photo: Ernst Furuhatt

Bergen

Voyage 12 DEPARTURE Ålesund ARRIVAL Bergen

Jul 30

18:00

Aug 02

09:00

SAKRISØY

Join our trip from Ålesund, known for the ­ Art Nouveau Architecture, and enjoy sailing towards Bergen, Norways second largest city and a well known tourist-destination.

After departure, you can settle into the unique rhythm of life at sea with your co-sailor colleagues. If weather and winds are with us, we plan to make a short stop.

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The Faroe Islands 20


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THE FAROE ISLANDS

Torshavn

An ocean voyage across the North Sea to the Faroe Islands, with an overnight stay in the capital Torshavn. TO R S H AVN

Stavanger

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DEPARTURE Bergen

Aug 02

18:00

ARRIVAL Stavanger

Aug 09

09:00

We will sail westwards, to The Faroe Islands, and we invite you to join us on this spectacular tour! From Bergen, we expect some good sailing before we go into Torshavn, the smallest capitol in Europe. The Faroe ­Islands consist of 18 islands, they are all green from the grass and flowers, it is also a rich bird-life here. We will see many different seabirds.

The Norse (Scandinavians) established their parliament on the Tinganes peninsula in AD 850 and as Torshavn grew bigger through trade, it developed to be the largest city on the islands.You get the evening and the next day to explore Torshavn and the surroundings.

In Torshavn you can join us on a sight-­ seeing tour with guide: The tour starts with­ a ­bus-drive ca one mile south of Torshavn to Kirkjubøur, one of the oldest villages in the Faroe Islands and certainly one of the most historical. It used to be the center of all religious and cultural activity in the country, and the history go as far back as to the Vikings. Back in Torshavn, we will go for a walk in this charming Capital, the smallest in Europe. Must be prebooked.

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MY KIN E S

Bergen


Torshavn

Torshavn

Nytt bilde

Bergen

Stavanger

VOYAGE 2

VOYAGE 1 DEPARTURE Bergen

Aug 02

18:00

DEPARTURE Torshavn

Aug 06

18:00

ARRIVAL Torshavn

Aug 05

18:00

ARRIVAL Stavanger

Aug 09

09:00

If you don’t want to sail the whole v­ oyage from Bergen – Stavanger, you can sail ­from Bergen to Torshavn and leave the ship in ­ Torshavn. You can also join the ship in ­ Torshavn and sail with us to Stavanger.

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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, ­ 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 training ship was to train sailors. 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. ­ Today the ship’s capacity is 80 trainees. 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: Line Ellemann Andersen

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Things to bring

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 assist 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.


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LIFE ON BOARD 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 for a Sea Norway voyage and we promise you intimate contact with the ­ocean. 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.

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Join Sea Norway and every day will bring ­­­­ new beginnings, new sights and sounds, new ­horizons and new adventures. ­­­ Welcome to an oceanic experience ­ of a lifetime!

Photo: Marit Helgerud

No days will be the same. One could ­see ­ you setting & trimming sails, steering, ­ navigating and learning the ways of the ­ open sea; t­ he next you might spend enjoying the fjords with the sun in your face, swaying in a­­ h ­ ammock 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. And you will remember ­ falling asleep ­­as moonlight and phosphor­ escence flash ­­in a dark sea, listening to the endless sound of breaking bow waves.


Photo: Tonje Selvåg

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 a 17th century Manor House and Renaissance garden in a remote village.

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 FOTR VI K I NG M U S EU M , LO FOTEN

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FIRE WORKS OV E R VÅGE N , BE RGE N

STAVA NG ER CO NS ERT H A L L

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LOCAL ­F ESTIVALS Why not supplement your voyage with ­ a few peculiarly Norwegian festivals.

FE STIVAL , OSLO

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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 the ­ historical ship Christian Radich arrives.

TH E O PERA TOWN, K R I STI A NS U ND


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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.

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LOCAL FOOD

LOCAL CHE E SE

S EA FO O D, TRO 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.

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LOC A L SAU SAG E

N ORW EGIAN STRAW BE RRIE S AN D WAFFLE S

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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 way through the world’s biggest herring feast.

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CITY LIFE S HOP P IN G IN KRISTIAN SAN D

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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, with Europe’s best-preserved wooden house settlement and Norway’s best surfing, and Bergen, the west coast World Heritage site and international maritime hub.

TRA D I TI O NA L J EWEL RY

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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 CH IN BE RGE N

TRA D I TI O NA L K NI T TI NG


LO FOTEN

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Photo: Marit Helgerud

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For the energetic and fearless, the thrills ­ include sea kayaking, white-water-rafting, glacier trekking, bungee jumping, ­dogsledding, bobsledding, skiing ­ and snowmobiling. 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.

FAMILY FUN Why not supplement your voyage with a few fun activities 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.

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.

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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.

LOFOTE N

In a country that claims, “there is no such thing as bad weather – only bad clothing”­ indoor options can be a good fallback. ­

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Photo: Runar Larsen

Photo: Runar Larsen

FO LG E FO N N A

P RE IKE STOLE N

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 beautiful villages and remote alpine plateaus, hiking can take you there.

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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 Bodø brings you close to her favorite hiking destination, the craggy peaks of the Seven Sisters mountain range. Inland from Bergen, you can wander for ­ days across the alpine plateau o ­ f 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.

If you travel through the city of Stavanger, don’t miss the hike up to Pulpit Rock, one ­ of the world’s truly breath-taking viewpoints. From this panorama point, at 604 meters, you look down on the magnificent Lysefjord, with its vagabond’s cave, ancient farms, wate­­r­ falls, idyllic islands and majestic landscape.


Photo: Tonje Selvåg

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. 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, the ‘clipfish capital’ ­ of Kristiansund founded on bacalao, ­ to the futuristic ­Norwegian Petroleum ­ Museum in Stavanger.

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. Once ashore, you’ll discover a plethora of museums, from Bergen’s Hanseatic Museum, Lofoten’s Stockfish Museum and Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, and Oslo’s hyper­modern Munch Museum.

TH E O PERA A ND TH E NEW M U NC H M U S EU M

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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.

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BE RGE N Foto: Tonje Selvåg

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HE N N IN GSVÆR

KO D E A RT M U S EU M , B ERG EN LOFOTR V IKIN GMUSE UM, LOFOTE N


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