Fjords Of The North Cruise

Trondheim is Norway’s third largest city after Oslo and Bergen and is also the oldest of the major cities in the country. This is expressed through the vast architecture which includes: the Nidaros Cathedral – the second largest church in northern Europe; wooden mansions; and the TV Tower. The city also boasts a dynamic culture of music, arts and night life.

Alesund is a renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, which was introduced to the city after a fire destroyed 800 buildings in 1904. Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany immediately responded with aid and the Art Nouveau style known as Jugendstil, which was popular at the time, was applied to the new buildings. Elegant spires and turrets dominate this historic city.

Geiranger is often referred to the most famous and most beautiful fjord in the world. It has previously been labelled the best travel location in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can expect to see 3,000 feet high mountains, waterfalls and an array of stunning scenery.

A small village located at the head of Storfjorden and the nearby Geirangerfjorden. Surrounded by mountains and valleys, this village is a beautiful haven for admiring the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords.

Nærøyfjord (Naeroyfjord), a fjord rated by National Geographic as the world's number one natural heritage site.

Bergen is the “Gateway to the Norwegian Fjords,” as it is a great starting point for a tour of the geographical and geological features of Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city was once the largest in Scandinavia and has a long maritime history. Today, the city is an important cultural city in Norway and is home to many festivals.

Stavanger is the fourth largest city in Norway and lies within the south western coast of the country. The 18th and 19th century houses make up this city’s cultural heritage and the city was European Capital of Culture in 2008. There are a number of museums to explore here, but be sure to explore the international food festival; which is a yearly event.

Malmo is the third largest city in Sweden and, together with Copenhagen, forms the Øresund region of Scandinavia and the five mile Øresund Bridge connects Malmo with Copenhagen in Denmark. The three squares: Gustav Adolf, Big Square and Little Square form this Swedish city and will lead you on a journey of Scandinavian architecture and shopping streets.