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NORWAY ALL YEAR course this affects the people who live here - and the people
who visit. It makes Norway ideal for outdoor activities – the
The 4 seasons country is made for expeditions on foot, by bicycle and for
fishing. Not to mention, for the most amazing summer
Despite its northerly location, the climate in holiday in the world.
Norway is temperate, thanks to the warming
effects of the Gulf Stream flowing along its AUTUMN
coast. Coastal regions have a climate with
relatively mild winters and cooler summer The sharp, clear air cools the
months. Inland areas have a continental golden-red landscape. Autumn
climate with colder winters, but warmer has arrived in Norway. The
summers. country is tailor-made for finding
chanterelles in the forest or
SPRING plump cloudberries near a
secluded mountain lake - all
Something happens to under a sun of the purest gold
shimmering over the rooftops.
Norwegians when winter turns This is when you can catch the
largest fish. This is when a
into spring. Something is let venison roast tastes the best, in a
Norwegian manor house with a
loose, like a mountain stream or glass of red wine. AUTUMN IN RONDANE
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a flock of birds. We polish our
summer shoes and prepare our SPRING IN HARDANGER
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national costumes for
Constitution Day on 17 May, in
one of the world’s most patriotic WINTER
countries. Watch the greylag geese approaching in a v-formation
over the spring horizon. Smell the scent of apple blossom in Norway was born with skis on its
Hardanger. That is spring in Norway! feet. However, the country is
equally well suited to walks on
hard, beautiful winter roads
SUMMER between old timber houses in the
Crashing waves in the south knowledge of a blazing fire in the
signal the arrival of summer in grate on your return. At Easter, the
Norway and the southerly wind
blows across the worldfamous country offers fairytale conditions WINTER IN OSLO
fjords of Western Norway. The time and time again, with powdery © SVEIN PETTER AAGÅRD
Midnight Sun that never sets in snow and the promise of a
the north allows herds of rein-
deer to graze in broad daylight in welldeserved treat on the highest
the middle of the night. Of
peaks. Make angels in the snow, try dog-sledding or ice-
fishing, or listen to old legends around the fireplace in a
traditional Sami tent or „lavvu“ on the plains of Finnmark.
Norway and winter go together.
SOMMER IN ARENDAL
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TROLLTUNGA © SCOTT SPORLEDER/FJORD NORWAY at scandichotels.no
The Hardangerfjord region, close to Bergen, is a perfect base to STAY BETTER
explore Fjord Norway. Two national parks, scenic routes, the fjords, IN NORWAY
waterfalls and glaciers await you. A wide range of outdoor
adventure and accommodation for all budgets. Scandic is the largest hotel chain in the Nordic region,
with more than 80 hotels in Norway – from Kristiansand
www.hardangerfjord.com
in the south to the North Cape in the north.
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and our large and award-winning* breakfast buffet.
Book your stay at scandichotels.no – best price guaranteed!
*Winner of Twinings Best Breakfast 2017, and 12 (of 19) county winners.
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Explore hidden treasures WELCOME
TO NORWAY
in nature, activities and history
Far north, there is a place trolls and
• Walk in the footsteps of Edvard Munch in Norway´s mountain kings call home. It is the home of
most charming coastal town. Ibsen, Nansen and Grieg, and also the home
of the famous fjords and the northern lights.
• Flow through deep valleys, rivers, lakes and fjords
on-board a historic Telemark Canal boat. © 1XPERT FOTOLIA.COM
• Hike up to mount Gausta and see 1/6 of Norway. Get the full story visitnorway.com
• Go biking alongside the ocean, the canal and mountains.
• Taste local food and visit breweries in the fruit district.
• Visit first-class museums and learn about local culture,
stave churches and Henrik Ibsen, in his home town.
• Explore Rjukan-Notodden Industrial World Heritage site.
Real Norwegian adventures – Look no further than to Telemark!
Get more inspiration on
visittelemark.com
CONTENT 06 Sustainability 18 where to stay
07 Norway on the web 21 Travel Around
03 Welcome 08 Travel to Norway
32 Destinations
194 What to do 34 Fjord Norway south 136 Eastern Norway
78 Fjord Norway north 156 Trøndelag
216 What to see 98 Southern Norway 172 Northern Norway
226 Travel facts 110 The Oslofjord Region
246 Stories
196 Safety in the mountains 206 Rafting
198 Hiking 207 Canoeing and kayaing
200 Cyckling 208 Wildlife safaries
202 Fishing 211 Farm holiday
204 Adrenaline Kicks 212 Winter holidays
217 The Midnight Sun 222 The Sami
218 Glaciers 223 The Fjords
219 National Parks 224 Winter Lights
220 The Northern Lights 225 North Cape
226 Norway A-Z 240 National Tourist Routes
235 Norway on social media 242 Local food
236 Get to know Norway 244 Shopping
238 Beautiful train journeys
246 Design and architecture
248 Viking Culture
214 Wake up in Norway by Scandic
6 NORWAY ON THE WEB SUSTAINABILITY 7
The best Norway GREENING YOUR TRAVEL-
has to offer - YOUR CHOICE
all in one place!
IN 2013 RØROS RECEIVED THE PRESTIGIOUS CERTIFICATE
On the award-winning "SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS" © THOMAS RASMUS SKAUG VISITNORWAY.COM
website Visitnorway.com,
you will find inspiration Sustainable Destinations within the
and information about Destinations and certification “Sustainable
Norway. It is easy to explore Environmental labels Destination” ensures that
Norway, search for products in Norway. your visit hold as little
and destinations and book negative impact on the
trips and accommodation. Destinations and businesses environments as possible.
in Norway put an effort in In addition to “Sustainable
Use a QR reader on your smartphone and ensuring that you have the Destination” an increasing
get directly access to the website. best opportunities to number of hotels and tourism
experience clean nature, local facilities are certified in one of
You can download a culture, traditions and the environmental schemes
QR reader for free from: prospering local communities. used in tourism: Ecotourism
Norway, the Nordic Swan,
www.visitnorway.com Norway developed in 2013, as Environmental Lighthouse,
the first nation in the world, a Green Key, ISO 14001 and Blue
Let's Go Norway WECHAT certification for Norwegian Flag. Debio is the official brand
destinations working towards for certified ecological food.
- we are guides sustainability. Several It is many ways of travel.
- we are professional destinations are now a part of Choose destinations and
- we speak chinese the program working hard to operators that help you to
ensure that you are offered reduce your environmental
Wechat:NORWAY-OSLO – Email:[email protected] sustainable experiences impact.
whilst working on energy
savings, ecofriendly transport SUSTAINABLE
and not at least a broad offer DESTINATION
of sustainable, local food and
exciting activities year round. LOCAL ENGAGEMENT
IN A LONG PERSPECTIVE
8 TRAVEL TO NORWAY
TRAVEL TO FLY THE SCANDINAVIAN WAY
NORWAY
Find the best ways
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There is a wide selection of international
flight, train and ferry connections to
Norway, and there are several ways of
getting around when you arrive. Please see
Visitnorway’s local pages for more details.
Fly to Norway Main airport
All the large cities and towns Norway's main airport is Oslo
have airports catering for both Airport (OSL) where most of
international and domestic the international traffic
flights. In fact, there are more arrives.
than 50 airports in Norway Oslo Airport (OSL) has
serviced through regular excellent ground transport
routes, making even remote connections to and from the
places such as the Lofoten airport. You may choose
Islands, the North Cape and between trains, buses or taxi.
Spitsbergen (Svalbard) easily
accessible by plane. However, Or you may rent a car at one
you must be prepared to maybe of the many car rental
change planes once in order to companies in the arrival hall.
reach your final destination. www.avinor.no/en/
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AIRPORT TRAINS and Nationaltheatret, and The most relaxed way
FROM OSL/ every 60 minutes between can also be the fastest.
GARDERMOEN Oslo Airport and Stabekk.
www.flytoget.no With the Airport Express, downtown Oslo
The train takes about 20 is only 19 minutes away.
minutes from the city centre NSB – Norwegian
to the airport. State Railways
Flytoget The Airport All NSB Regional Trains that
Express Train run between Skien, Oslo,
Lillehammer and Trondheim
Norway's first and only high- stop at Oslo Airport. NSB
speed train provides fast and Local Trains on the
comfortable transportation Kongsberg–Eidsvoll line also
between Oslo Airport at stop at the Airport.
Gardermoen and several stops www.nsb.no
in the Oslo region.
Flytoget Airport Express Train Other international
departs every 10 minutes airports in Norway:
(every 20 minutes on Saturdays
and early morning/late night) • Bergen Airport Flesland
between Oslo Airport and Oslo • Kristiansand Airport
Central Station
(Oslo S). The journey takes Kjevik
19-22 minutes. • Torp Sandefjord Airport
The train departs every 20 • Stavanger Airport Sola
minutes between Oslo Airport • Tromsø Airport Langnes
and Drammen, Asker, • Trondheim Airpor Værnes
Sandvika and Lillestrøm, four www.avinor.no/en
times per hour between Oslo
Airport and Lysaker, Skøyen
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BY CAR BY BOAT From limousine to coach—we have it all
You are most likely to arrive Ferry connections are possible We are a quality supplier of transportation
by car from Sweden, but between Denmark, Germany services primarily to business and tourism.
Norway also borders to and Sweden. Most ferry Our focus is stringent requirements for quality,
Russia and Finland. operators offer package deals discretion and service. We offer luxury sedans,
that include taking a car and
Whether you enter Norway by passengers, and most lines minibuses, coaches and luxury coaches.
road from Sweden, Finland or offer substantial discounts for In addition, we offer VIP Events, personal
Russia, customs checks are in seniors, students and children. security services, personal shopper services,
place. Full passport control Norwegian ports offering driver guide, guided sightseeing, meet & greet
checks are found in the lone marina facilities include Oslo, and a delicious on tour catering service.
Norwegian-Russian land Bergen, Kristiansand and
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Borisoglebsky and Storskog. www.colorline.no Class Class Class
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Major roads to Norway include www.fjordline.com It reasonable That little extra The exclusive
European route E6 which runs www.dfdsseaways.com
through Malmö, Helsingborg,
and Gothenburg in Sweden, BY CRUISE
before crossing the border at
Svinesund in the south-east of Norway is a popular cruise
Norway, and E8 which runs destination, and several cruise
through Turku, Vaasa and lines call at Norwegian ports.
Oulu in Finland before Most cruises are heading to
crossing the border at the fjords and the pretty
Kilpisjärvi. seaside cities, such as Bergen.
The Svalbard Islands,
You can also bring your car Honningsvåg, Tromsø,
from all cities and towns in Hammerfest, Trondheim and
Norway providing ferry Ålesund are all regular
services to international features on Norwegian cruise
destinations. itineraries.
www.viptransport.no
VIP Transport AS, Postbox 559, N-2052 Jessheim
Tel: +47 988 70 000 E mail: [email protected]
(located near by Oslo airport and Oslo city)
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BY TRAIN BY BUS Europe’s most spectacular Train Journeys
An extensive rail network links You can reach Norway by bus Discover Norway by train for an unforgettable holiday experience.
Norway to the other from Sweden, Denmark,
Scandinavian countries and the Finland, and Russia. Norway has many scenic railways, of which the four most spectacu-
rest of Europe, whereas the Service from Gothenburg in lar are the Rauma, Bergen, Nordland and Dovre Railways. From your
national trains are served by Sweden and Copenhagen in window you will see mighty mountain ranges, river valleys, water-
the Norwegian State Railways Denmark is almost hourly.
(NSB). Most rail journeys from The service to Stockholm is ords. You will travel through authentic
the continent are overnight, also far more frequent than and charming rural communities. From the variation in
and you will find sleeping the train. Different operators altitude, in a single trip you might experience both
compartments on all of them. offer cheap bus tickets snow and glaciers and the green fields of summer.
A variety of discount passes are between the large cities in
available for train travel in Norway, Denmark and The trains in Norway are comfortable as well as environ-
Europe and Norway. Not all Sweden. mentally friendly. Just take your seat, relax and enjoy
trains offer first-class service, the scenery.
but second-class is of a high
standard. www.nsb.no The www.nsb.no/travel_inspiration site contains
infomercials presenting the routes and the
unique travel experiences that await you.
Welcome on board!
For more information
and bookings:
www.nsb.no
The Nordland Railway - The train to the midnight sun
The Dovre Railway - The trail of the trolls
The Rauma Railway - The most beautiful train journey
The Bergen railway -
THE RAUMA RAILWAY © ROLF SØRENSEN
18 WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY E N J OY
BEAUTIFUL
PICNIC IN BALESTRAND © CH VISITNORWAY.COM ADVENTURES
HOTELS HOTEL PASSES BEITOSTØLEN
BERGEN
Hotels in Norway come in all in Norway you will find several BODØ
shapes and sizes - with passes, discount schemes and
something for most budgets. cheque systems in operation HAUGESUND
Choose a cosy wooden hotel in which are valid at hotels and KRISTIANSAND
the mountains, a spa hotel by offer reduced prices. LO N G Y E A R BY E N
the coast, or a modern design For further information on
hotel in Oslo, Bergen or discount schemes and cheque OSLO
Stavanger. You can find a list of systems, check with the hotels S TAVA N G E R
the largest hotel chains on directly or contact your local
www.visitnorway.com travel agency. TROMSØ
TRONDHEIM
De Historiske - historic RORBU HOLIDAYS
hotels & restaurants TRYSIL
In the Lofoten islands in ÅLESUND
A unique membership Northern Norway, you can
organisation containing many rent a traditional fisherman’s HOTELS DESIGNED TO SAY YES!
of Norway’s most charming cabin, called a «rorbu».
hotels and restaurants. The Fishermen used to come to radissonblu.com
hotels are not ”ordinary” Lofoten from other parts of
hotels. They are landed the coast for the winter cod
estates, country houses, fishing season, and would
manors, large and small make these cabins their
timber-built hotels in pseudo- temporary homes. Most have
Swiss andJugend style and now been modernized.
many more historic buildings . Although most Rorbus are in
www.dehistoriske.com the Lofoten islands, you can
rent these cabins all along the
coast from north to south.
20 WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO STAY 21
LIGHTHOUSE AIR BNB CAMPING
HOLIDAYS
Whether you need an apart- Once in a while, don’t we all need to get
Several lighthouses along the ment for a night, a castle for a away to breathe fresh air, count the stars and
Norwegian coast offer accom- week, or a villa for a month, stuff ourselves with grilled marshmallows.
modation at various standards. Airbnb connects people to
Search for “lighthouse” on unique travel experiences, at In Norway, there are around rooms and well-equipped
www.visitnorway.com or con- any price point. 800 campsites to choose kitchens. Price per cabin per day
tact the local tourist offices. So also in Norway. from. Most sites can offer starts at NOK 300.
www.airbnb.com both a pitch for your tent or
YOUTH AND FAMILY caravan and cabins of varying Go wild
HOSTELS COUNTRY OR FARM standard, so you can choose
HOLIDAYS freely according to your For total freedom, nothing beats
Hostelling International Norway wishes and budget. camping in the wild.
has around 80 youth hostels in Farm holidays in Norway are If you are brave enough to face
Norway. Each hostel is unique many and varied and farms all Cabin standards the wilderness, you could get
but all offer the usual informal, over the country offer accom- away with free accommodation
welcoming homey atmosphere. modation. Guests usually stay Many campsites have small in what is often described as the
The majority of rooms contain in their own comfortable cabin cabins that can be booked in most expensive country in the
2-4 beds, but many hostels now or guesthouse, complete with advance. Standards vary from world. Wilderness camping is
offer single rooms and family kitchen facilities, in or near small and simple to larger, well- allowed in Norway as long as
rooms (2 adults and 2 kids). the farmyard. Some farms equipped ones with a common you follow the simple rules set
Breakfast is often included but also provide bed & breakfast. room, separate bedrooms, out in the right of access
not all hostels serve food. All Many offer the opportunity to kitchen, shower and toilet. (”allemannsretten” in
hostels have a kitchen that participate in various activities Bedding is usually available for a Norwegian).
guests can share. and aspects of daily life on a small fee, and you can either
Bedding linen may be hired. farm. clean up before you leave or pay More details about campsites
Hostelling Norway Farm holidays provide an ex- an extra fee to have the staff do and useful information about
www.hihostels.no cellent base for activities, ex- it. The more expensive cabins camping are available on:
periences, tasteful food and often have Norwegian style www.nafcamp.com
PRIVATE great stories. bathrooms, bedrooms, living www.camping.no
ACCOMMODATION More information on
www.visitnorway.com Camping Camping i Norge 2017 Camping
Bed & breakfast is developing (Where to stay / Farm Holiday) in Norway i Norge
in Norway – all of a high stan- or from HANEN - Rural 2018
dard. Rooms are generally tourism and traditional food in 2018
booked through the local tour- Norway. They will guide you to nafcamp.no
ist office on the day. You may the rural pearls of Norway. Nationwide guide
find accommodation signs dis- www.hanen.no of campsites
played along roads or directly Order it online
outside houses (Rom or Hus- Look for this sign
rom). In larger towns, private along the road. www.nafcamp.no
rooms are priced from approxi-
mately NOK 350-500 for a
single to NOK 450- 800 for a
double, breakfast incl.
NAF Camping
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TRAVEL AROUND ORGANISED
ANY WAY YOU LIKE ROUND TRIPS
A long and craggy coaches throughout the Norway is a country of great Northern Norway has a
country, Norway has country. Express coaches in variations and vast distances. unique coastline with
not always been as general are an underrated If you want to have it all, you archipelagos like Lofoten, in
easy to get around as way of travelling in Norway, will need time – or simply addition to nature attractions
we'd like it to be. But which is a pity because they take the easy way out and do such as the northern lights in
modern conveniences offer a very extensive a round trip. winter and the midnight sun
have made it much network of routes, for during summer.
easier than it once example in Fjord Norway and Norway is a long country with
was. to rural areas. Many of the large differences in culture Below you can find some
coachesconnect with each and scenery, so where to start company web-sites selling
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS other and with local and when to go are both package tours in different
services. Express coaches important choices that you parts of Norway in a limited
Considering its size, Norway link all the major towns, should probably make in amount of time.
is exceptionally well served by airports and ferry advance. www.authentic-
its domestic airlines. There terminals. All of them with Western Norway is famous for scandinavia.com
are about fifty airports and wireless Internet and air the scenic fjords included on www.fjordtravel.no
airfields, making even the far conditioning. UNESCO’s World Heritage List www.fjordtours.com
north seem a quick jaunt Most companies offer , the mountains and the many www.hurtigruten.com
away. The domestic airlines student, child, senior, and breathtaking waterfalls. www.elannorway.com
are SAS, Norwegian and family discounts. Most
Widerøe. companies encourage online PLANNING A JOURNEY Your personal
booking in advance, and TO NORWAY? travel planner
SAS offer both discounts and
www.flysas.com guaranteed seating for those You are dreaming of discov- MOSKENES © TERJE RAKKE
who do. ering the dramatic Fjords,
Norwegian Various bus companies the incredible Midnight Sun, www.elannorway.com
www.norwegian.com operates express routes all the paradise of Lofoten
over the country. See their Islands, the magic of the
Widerøe coach route map on their Northen Lights and even
www.wideroe.no websites. more.
www.nettbuss.no Choose your dates and con-
BUSES AND COACHES www.nor-way.no tact us, we'll help you plan
everything to make your
Every city and town in travel a dream come true.
Norway has a local bus
service and there is an
extensive network of express
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EXPLORE
NORWAY BY TRAIN
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Many people associate public transport with point for exotic winter Both tours are organized by
their daily commute and not a memorable activities and Northern Lights Authentic Scandinavia, a
experience. Travelling by train, boat and bus excursions. dedicated online tour
is however a great way to explore Norway. 6-day winter tour. operator. Authentic
Scandinavia is creating and
Experience breathtaking Norwegian Fjords & Fjords & Hurtigruten selling independent package
fjords, impressive mountain Northern Lights tours and escorted coach
passes and charming cities. Travel from Oslo on the tours throughout Scandinavia
You can sit back, relax and Travel from Bergen via the Bergen-, Flåm- and Dovre and the other Nordic countries.
enjoy the spectacular scenery. Norwegian Fjords to Oslo Railway, enjoy a fjord cruise on
during the winter; discover the spectacular Nærøyfjord www.authentic-scandinavia.
Here are two recommen- beautiful landscapes covered and explore the Hanseatic city com
dations for popular tours by with pure white snow and ice of Bergen before embarking
public transport: and experience the peace and on a 2-night cruise with
quiet. Continue by flight to the Hurtigruten, including the
Northern Lights city of Geirangerfjord (in summer)
Tromsø, the perfect starting and Trondheim.
10-day all-year tour.
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BY TRAIN
THE FLÅM RAILWAY © NSB The Rauma Railway
ONE OF THE MOST You can book a sleeping cabin, -The most beautiful train journey
RELAXING WAYS OF or maybe take your family and Dombås - Åndalsnes
SEEING THE WILD children in the playarea. If you
NORWEGIAN prefer a more quiet environ- A trip on the Rauma Railway is a unique opportunity to
COUNTRYSIDE ment for work, the Comfort experience one of the most spectacular scenic areas in
class may be the best solution. Norway.
Norwegian State Railways
(NSB) covers the entire country For more information please Once on board the train, just sit back and gaze out of the
as far north as Bodø. see www.nsb.no/en/on-board train’s large windows and enjoy the journey through
The Bergen Railway is an expe- If you have a lot of luggage and contrasting, wild and magnificent scenery.
rience in a class of its own, would like to have this trans-
crossing “the roof of Norway” ported directly to your hotel, our From June to late August the train has an electronic
between Oslo and Bergen in a partner Porterservice will take guiding system that provides information on the scenic
rail link between east and west care of it for a reasonable price. sights along the route.
through beautiful and varied On www.porterservice.no you
landscape. will find more information here. The www.nsb.no site contains infomercial presenting
Most of the long distance train For lowcost travel, book the routes and the unique travel experience.
lines are scenic, including the Minipris (miniprice) at
Rauma Line between Dombås www.nsb.no For more information and to book tickets, see
and Åndalsnes, which presents Minipris costs from NOK 249 nsb.no/raumarailway, call +47 815 00 888 or contact a
the tallest rock face in Europe, to 499 for one way – unlimited specialist on Scandinavia.
Trollveggen. distance.
The Nordland Railway between For more information visit: Europe’s most
Trondheim and Bodø is one of www.nsb.no spectacular
the few railways in the world www.interrail.eu
that crosses the Arctic Circle. www.eurail.com train journeys
You can also pre book your
meal if you have specific re- NSB customer hotline:
quirements. This can be done Tel.: +47 815 00 888
for both individuals and groups.
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BY CAR snow and strong wind. Tel.: 175 (from abroad +47 815
Remember that some of the 48 991) www.vegvesen.no
higher mountain passes can
get snow fall and frost when Tips
there are summer conditions National Tourist Routes
in the lowlands, particularly in consists of eighteen
April/early May and in late highways in Norway
September-October. chosen for their
picturesque scenery,
Roads award-winning
architecture and tourist-
The Road Information Centre friendly infrastructure,
provides information about such as rest stops and
road-, driving- and traffic viewpoints. See page 240-
conditions throughout Norway, 241 for more details.
including information about
TROMS © CH VISITNORWAY.COM distances and ferries.
Open 24 hours all year.
MOTORING HOLIDAYS instance, from Kristiansand in
the south, it will take about 30
norway is a great place to hours to reach the town of
spend a motoring holiday and Hammerfest in the north.
is easily accessible from most However, motorways and roads
European countries. Regular in Norway are relatively free of
car ferry services run from traffic by international
Denmark, Sweden and standards, and well
Germany. The bridge over maintained. Norway has more
Öresund between Sweden and than 70 years experience in
Denmark enables you to drive using road toll payment to
from the Continent to Norway finance costs of bridges,
without taking any ferries. tunnels and roads. The main
www.oresundsbron.com roads are the European
www.colorline.com highways (indicated with an “E”
www.dfdsseaways.com in front of the number), which
www.fjordline.com connects several cities, regions
www.stenaline.com and countries.
Hit the road Mountain passes
Being the longest country in Note that weather conditions
Europe, it is easy to can cause mountain passes to
underestimate distances and close - especially during heavy
driving time in Norway. For
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30 TRAVEL AROUND Explore the
FERRIES AND Norwegian coast
EXPRESS BOATS With the experts
SKIBLADNER © COLIN DOBSON
Express boats and car ferries experience the natural beauty of NORWAY IN OUR DNA
sail up and down the coast, in the coast. It is indeed "the
sheltered waters and across world's most beautiful sea With daily departures, our
open seas, to towns and voyage". What fascinates
villages, and islands large and tourists most are all the tiny ships are a genuine part of
small. They provide perfect and not-so-tiny communities
logistics for a holiday of island they stop by at along the way. the life of the coast, sailing
hopping, or an itinerary entirely Departures are daily and there
of your own choosing. are frequent stops along the into small ports in places
Especially in Western Norway, coast. The ships can
where all the world-famous accommodate cars, making it most vessels are unable to
fjords are, the road suddenly easy to combine the cruise with
ends and the journey continues a holiday in different places reach. At 15 of our ports of
by ferry. Be warned, there may ashore.
be queues in the summer www.hurtigruten.com call, we take on local food.
months. For more information
about ferry and boat BOAT TRIPS ON Our chefs work in harmony
timetables, please contact the INLAND LAKES
operating companies, you will with the seasons to feature
find a complete list on It is not only coastal Norway that
www.visitnorway.com offers boat trips. For example local delicacies. Perhaps
you can take a trip on Norway's
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the world's oldest paddle
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Hurtigruten sails from Bergen also take the Fæmund II into the
to Kirkenes in Finnmark. The wildernes of Femundsmarka, or from home and abroad
journey Bergen - Kirkenes - travel in the Jotunheimen
Bergen takes 11 days. This Mountains with the Gjende World leader sail with us. They want to
voyage is an exquisite way to Boats. in exploration sail with the crew that has
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Hurtigruten SOUTHERN NORWAY
The North Cape
Mild, gentle, sunny and friendly. That is
Hammerfest what Southern Norway is like – both its
nature and culture. The area is a very
SVALBARD Kirkenes popular summer holiday destination for
Longyearbyen Norwegians.
The UNESCO
Lyngen FJORD NORWAY
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walking, fishing and cultural experiences.
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Mo I Rana villages along the coast. Discover also
the charm of Oslo, the capital of Norway.
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safaris or plan a hiking or
Kristiansund Trondheim fishing trip. Norwegian culture
is inextricably linked to the
Molde Røros beautiful scenery and large
Ålesund Møre & Romsdal parts of the country as a living
UNESCO national museum.
Geirangerfjord
UNESCO
Nordfjord EASTERN NORWAY
The National Park Region
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UNESCO Eastern Norway is recreation. Here is
Nærøyfjord everything from high mountains in
Jotunheimen and beautiful cultural
F J O R D N O R W A Y Flåm inland to urban café life in the many
UN ES CO Bergen pleasant towns.
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friendly “trøndere”. Norway‘s historical
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central region.
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plains and coast from Helgeland via
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this spectacular nature of the west.
On the followAinRgEpNaDgeAsLyou'll find some of the best
hightlights in the southern part of
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FAMOUS FAMOUS
HIKING TOUR BIKING TOUR
AURLANDSDALEN THE NORTH TROLLTUNGA © WIKIPEDIA
SEA TRAIL
The Aurlandsdalen valley TROLLTUNGA HARDANGERVIDDA
will take your breath away, The cycle route all the way
with the wild river gouging from Kristiansand to Stavanger Trolltunga, one of Norway’s Your heart may well skip
its way through the gives you the opportunity to most spectacular hikes, is a beat when, as you sud-
landscape and the fantastic visit skerries and fjords, located in Hardanger. The denly find yourself wind-
views. The valley is wild and villages and large urban return hike is around 20 km ing down through the
beautiful, and it is rich in centres, all in scenic and takes ten to twelve hours steep Måbødalen valley,
history and culture. surroundings. This is a brilliant there and back. The differ- the magical Vøringsfos-
way of experiencing western ence in altitude is around 900 sen waterfall and the
HIKING IN AURLANDSDALEN Norway on a bicycle. The metres. It is possible to walk blue-green hues of the
© SVERRE HJØRNEVIK journey is an experience in its out on the Trolltunga ledge, Hardardangerfjord come
own right, and provides both but be careful! into view. This is contrast
mental and physical exercise. of the most spectacular
VIEWS YOU kind!
NATURAL DON’T WANT
WONDERS TO MISS
AND ROUGH
HIKES
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GABY BOHLE
Odda has two Via Ferrata Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) VEGEN ROAD
routes. One route goes up is one of Norway’s biggest
along the power station pipes tourist attractions. You can The road winds its way up
and ends at approx. 400 moh. combine a hike to the Pulpit the mountains. At the
The other via ferrata route, Rock with a boat trip on the Stegastein viewpoint, you
Himmelstigen, starts in Lysefjord to make it an extra can enjoy staggering views
Skjeggedal, and goes up to special experience. The hike is from a viewing platform that
Trolltunga and the Preikesto- about six km and takes around is an architectural gem.
len at approx. 1150 moh. The four hours there and back.
tour takes 8-10 hours. Season: May to October.
38 FJORD NORWAY
CITIES AND STAVANGER THE YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED
CITY LIFE VOSS UNTIL YOU’VE
CULINARY CITY STAYED AT FLEISCHER’S
SUNSET AT ULRIKEN
© ESPEN HAAGESEN Stavanger is surrounded by a
green, fertile coastal landscape,
and is only a short distance
from the dramatic scenery of
the Lysefjord. Old wooden
houses and charming shopping
streets form the heart of this
modern, cosmopolitan city.
Stavanger is a great starting
point for day trips to the
Lysefjord and spectacular hikes
to viewpoints such as
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and
Mount Kjerag.
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BERGEN THE Fleischer’s o ers accommodation in the heart of Voss
HAUGESUND E with easy access to all the local experiences.
GATEWAY TO THE With a great view of the “Vangsvatnet” water,
HOMELAND OF THE you can choose between apartments in the motel,
FJORDS standard rooms at the station or upgraded rooms in the hotel.
VIKING KINGS As a guest at Fleischer’s you’re always welcome in our bathing area
The city has a rich cultural equipped with pool, jacuzzi and saunas.
scene with both classical and Haugesund is a charming
contemporary music and art. coastal town. This is the area #TrainInTrainOut
The world’s third largest where the Viking Kings had their
Munch collection is to be Royal seat. Visit Avaldsnes and Easy access with the Bergen - Oslo railway
found at KODE Art Museums. the Nordvegen history centre to
Bergen is a Creative City of learn about the history of the tel: +47 56 52 05 00 [email protected] FLEISCHERS.NO
Gastronomy and many of the Viking Kings and how they lived.
city’s excellent restaurants In summer, Haugesund hosts a FJORD CRUISE pBreicset!
pride themselves in making herring festival, a jazz festival
food based on local and the Norwegian International Explore the magnificent Lyse ord
traditions. You can easily get Film Festival. and Preikestolen on a 2,5 hr cruise
to the top of two of the seven
mountains that surround the Daily departures May-September
city centre by cable car or
funicular. Adults nok 460
Children (4-16) nok 280
norled.no Family (2ad+4ch) nok 1200
Great travel experiences
40 RFJEOCRODMNMOERNWDAEYD DESTINATIONS BITS AND PARTS 41
You deserve it! Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand is SKUDENESHAVN
one of the most special hotels in
all of Norway. An atmosphere Skudeneshavn is a white SKUDENESHAVN
of cultural heritage, an haven situated at the southern © TERJE RAKKE NORDIC LIFE
international cuisine and a well tip of Karmøy. Its narrow
stocked wine cellar will give your streets, the idyllic harbour and
senses memories for life. the old white wooden houses
may charm you to stay for
Kviknes Hotel is the perfect longer than you planned to.
starting point to explore the
popular attractions and activities UNESCO SITES main attrac-tion for visitors.
in the Sogne ord area. BRYGGEN, These two fjords are the first
THE WHARF natural sites in Norway
e hotel offers a variety of room IN BERGEN included on the heritage list.
categories in both the historic The fjords were formed
building and the new wing. In the city centre of Bergen, during several ice ages, and
along the wharf, these beautiful the largest glacier on
For more information: Tel. +47 57 69 42 00 or www.kviknes.no gasta.no buildings are facing the ocean. mainland Europe, the
Manor House & Gardens The buildings are standing very Jostedalsbreen, is situated
close together and are between these two fjords.
10 May - 2 Sept. 2018 decorated with intricate wooden
ornaments giving witness to an NATIONAL PARKS
Guided tours, concerts, exhibitions, architectural style that goes
theatre and lectures at the Manor House back to the time of the Folgefonna National Park
from 1665. Renaissance garden with Hanseatic League, almost 900 Folgefonna, the third largest
roses in abundance, romantic landscape years ago. glacier on mainland Norway, is
garden from 1850-70. Lunch café in the the heart of the national park.
Kitchen & Herb garden. Bed & breakfast URNES STAVE Exotic and dramatic, this
and 3-course dinner at the Home Farm. CHURCH magnificent glacier has drawn
tourists since 1833. Here are
Info / tickets: Urnes Stave Church dates back glacier tongues and icefalls,
www.baroniet.no - tel. +47 53 48 29 99 to the second half of the 12th wild valleys, and raging rivers of
century and is one of the few rushing meltwater and scenic
wooden churches on the summer pastures.
heritage list.
GEIRANGER AND
THE NÆRØYFJORD
The fjords of Norway are the
URNES © TERJE RAKKE
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57 ustrafjor
BERGEN Bulandet Fure 607
- The Gateway to the Gåsvær Salbu Høyanger Dragsvik Fjæ Sogndal Mann-
Fjords of Norway Hella heller
Vadheim Balestrand 5 Fodnes
BRYGGEN © SCOTT SPORLEDER MATADOR NETWORK FJORD NORGE AS Leikanger
Nordeide 55 Kaupanger
Sula Krakhella E39 Måren 55 Vangsnes
Ortnevik Finden
Ytrøy 606 Rysjedalsvika Lavik SOGNEFJORDEN
Daløy
607 Frønningen Lærdal
Hardbakke Rutledal Vik Håbakken
Utvær Oppedal Bjordal
Nåra Skjerjehamn Sollibotn Brekke E39 Aurlandsfjn
Flolid Lærdalstunnelen
Eivindvik NærøySftjoyvrdi eUndredaol rden
Steinsland
Mjømna 570 Gulen STØLSHEIMEN Vikafjell E16
Matre 13 Gudvangen Aurland
Sløvåg Mo Modalen Myrkdalen Flåmsbana - Øvstebø
Stalheim the Flåm Railway To Oslo
Fedje Sævrøy Leirvåg Duesund
Vinje Flåm
Hellisøy fyr Oppheim 50
Masfjordnes E39 Mostraumen Nesheim E16
57 569 Eksingedalen
Lindås REGION NORTH Myrdal
Hellesøy Sletta Lindås Evanger Voss Hallingskeid To Geilo,
Tjeldstø Voss Klatrepark Osa Oslo
565 Knarvik OSTER56F7JORODEsNterøy E16 Rafting Finse
Manger Center
Hamre Dale
Valestrand Lonevåg Vossevangen
Stanghelle
Øygarden 566 VOSS 13 572 Ulvik
Breistein Vaksdal
Blomvåg
561 Granvin Hardangerjøkulen
Kvanndal
REGION WEST 7 13 Bruravik
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Straume Måbødalen
Trengereid Herand Kinsarvik Dyranut
HARDAN
Sotra Arna Sørfjorden Lofthus To Geilo, Oslo
BERGEN Tysse Aga
48 Tørvikbygd
Telavåg Flesland E39 Strandebarm 48 HARDANGER
Glesvær kai Hatvik Jondal
Hjellestad Eikelandsosen 13
555
Klokkarvik Krokeide Venjaneset
Os Mundheim HARDANGERVIDDA
NATIONAL PARK
Halhjem 550
Marstein Hufthamar Bjørnafjorden Nordtveitgrend 551 Trolltunga
48 Sunndal
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Rubbestadneset 545 E39 NordhugloSunde Husnes Langfoss Røldals- Røldal Haukelifjell
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Bergen likes visitors.
And Bergen is worth a visit.
Welcome!
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BERGEN IT’S SIMPLE: BUY YOUR FJORD TOUR
TICKETS AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION
- The Gateway to the
Fjords of Norway The fjords are the biggest attraction in Scandinavia. From
Bergen you can take day trips or round trips to the Sognefjord,
for example – Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, which also
includes the Nærøyfjord, featured on the World Heritage list.
Or the Hardangerfjord, also known as the Queen of the
Norwegian fjords. We also recommend a round trip along the
coast to explore the coastal culture. Some tours combine travel
by boat, train and bus. They all start in and return to Bergen
and last from half a day to a day. Some of them can be
extended to include one or more overnight stays en route.
Period Day Departure time Duration Name of the tour
9-12 h Norway in a nutshell®
All year Daily 06.52, 08.43, 09.59
and 12.56
© PAAL AUDESTAD WWW.FJORDTOURS.COM All year Mon-Fri 08.50 7,5 h Rosendal (Hardangerfjordekspressen)
7,5 h
01.05-30.09 Sat-Sun 11.00 7,5 h Rosendal (Hardangerfjordekspressen)
10.05-02.09 Daily 08.50 3h Fjord cruise to the Baroniet in
(May: Tue-Sun) Rosendal
In the heart of the Fjord The Norwegian fjords was
Norway region, between the formed through several ice 01.01-28.02 Daily 10.00 Fjord cruise Bergen – Mostraumen
Hardangerfjord and the ages as the sea carved itself Sat-Sun 10.00 and 14.00
Sognefjord, Bergen is the through and across the
perfect starting point for day coastline, leaving a beautiful 01.03-31.12 Daily 10.00 and 14.00 3 h Fjord cruise Bergen – Mostraumen
trips to one of the world’s landscape with snow-clad
biggest scenic attractions – mountains, blue glaciers, 01.07-31.08 Thu-Sat 18.00 3 h Fjord cruise Bergen-Mostraumen
the fjords. deep gorges, cascading
From Bergen you are real waterfalls and tiny fertile 16.04-14.10 Daily 08.00 boat or 06.52, 10-14 h Sognefjord in a Nutshell
close to the spectacular fjord villages strung like glowing 08.43 and 09.59 train
experiences, either you want green pearls along the fjord
to go on a fjord cruise or dive line. This extraordinary 01.05-30.09 Daily 07.25 bus, connecting 11,5 h Fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord
into the experience with landscape is today inscribed with boat in Norheimsund
mountain and glacier hiking on UNESCO’s World
in the majestic mountain Heritage List, and 01.05-30.09 Daily 07.25 bus or 11 h Hardanger in a Nutshell
landscape, skiing in some of professional activity 08.43 train
Norway’s best terrains, biking organizers are ready to take
along the beautiful fjord arms you into the fjord region all 02.05-30.09 Mon-Sat 08.00 and 16.30 4-5 h Through the Magic Streams
or explore the wet element year around – as close to the to Skjerjehamn
with white water rafting or nature as you can get!
fishing in the ocean along the June-Aug. Daily 08.00 12,5 h Glacier tour to Skjerjehamn
beautiful coast line.
July-Aug. Daily 07.25 12 h Summer skiing on Folgefonna glacier
July-Aug. Daily 07.25 12 h Guided glacier hiking on Folgefonna
02.05-31.08 Daily 07.25 12 h Cycle along the Hardangerfjord
June-Aug. Mon-Fri 08.00 12,5 h Island hopping to Solund, Bulandet
and Værlandet
03.04-24.09 Daily 06.51 9-14 h Norway Active -
Roundtrips for Active People
All year Daily 12.00 2 h Experience Bergen from the fjord
All fjord tours can be booked online on visitBergen.com
46 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS PLAN & BOOK visitBergen.com 47
BERGEN BRYGGEN of the best known urban areas
- A WORLD HERITAGE SITE from the Middle Ages in all of
- A World Heritage City The very first buildings in Norway. In 1360, the German
Bergen were situated at Hanseatic League set up one
Bryggen, which has been a of its import and export offices
vibrant and important area of at Bryggen, dominating trade
the city for many centuries. for almost 400 years.
Bryggen has been ravaged by
many fires, the great fire of To stroll through Bryggen’s
1702 in particular. It reduced narrow alleyways and
the whole of the city to ashes. overhanging galleries is to
Bryggen was rebuilt on the step back into the mists of
foundations that had been time and a bygone era.
there since the 12th century, Bryggen is very much a living
which means that Bryggen is part of the cultural heritage
basically unchanged despite that is still in active use in this
the passing centuries. historical area of the city.
Bryggen is now part of our
common heritage and has a Today, there are more than 20
place on UNESCO’s World attractions in the Bryggen
Heritage List, and the city of area, from the Fish Market to
Bergen is a designated World Bergenhus Fortress. There
Heritage City. are many cafés, restaurants
and shops to choose from.
The world heritage site Many of the shops sell
consists of the old Hanseatic traditional and unique crafts.
wharf and buildings, and one
ROSENKRANTZ TOWER BERGEN CITY MUSEUM
© BERGEN TOURIST BOARD / ROBIN STRAND VISITBERGEN.COM
BRYGGE IN BERGEN © ROBIN STRAND VISITBERGEN.COM
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BERGEN Bergen is a proud European international performers.
City of Culture, and the city Several bands have emerged
- A European City of Culture has had a strong cultural on Bergen’s music scene
identity ever since the throughout the last decades,
EDVARD GRIEG MUSEUM, TROLDHAUGEN merchants brought life to the like Kygo, Ylvis, Kings of
© ROBIN STRAND VISITBERGEN.COM harbour around Bryggen at the Convenience, Sissel Kyrkjebø,
1300s. Today Bergen is a Kurt Nilsen and Sondre Lerche
cultural melting pot, with a – to mention a few of them.
wide range of concerts,
international festivals and During the past years, Bergen
museums of all kinds. Culture have been host to a number of
plays an important role of major international artists,
everyday life in Bergen – an such as Bruce Springsteen,
important expression of The Rolling Stones, Sting,
Bergen’s variety of life. Coldplay, The Eagles, Iron
Maiden, Joe Cocker, Paul
Bergen has fostered several McCartney, Metallica, Robbie
world famous artist who have Williams and Iron Maiden, just
achieved worldwide fame, such to mention a few.
as the composer Edvard Grieg
and violinist Ole Bull. Grieg’s Bergen is a city for parties,
home at Troldhaugen and Ole festivals and international
Bulls summer paradise at events, such as Bergenfest
Lysøen are both popular music festival, Bergen
attractions today, where you International Festival, Tall
can experience their homes Ships Races, The World’s
preserved just as they were Biggest Ginger Bread City
built, and concerts to the (Pepperkakebyen), and much
scenery that once inspired the more. But for many, just being
two world famous composers. in Bergen brings a sense of
celebration.
BERGEN A city buzzing with life –
- A PARTY IN ITSELF all year round!
Bergen was European City of
Culture in 2000. Today, the ØIBANEN © ODDLEIV A
Bergen region has a unique HESTRA PLAYING AT FL PNESETH
breadth of culture and
experiences to offer. Every day, ORC
it is possible to choose
between revues and theatre,
dance performances, shows
and international concerts
featuring top-class
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BERGEN BERGEN
- A UNESCO City of Gastronomy - A city between seven
mountains and the city
that buzzes all year round
CORNELIUS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT © HANNE CATHRIN OLSEN BERGEN FROM MT. FLØYEN © SKIINFORMARMATIE.NL
In 2015, Bergen became a ingredients and the emergence Surrounded by seven Vannkanten Waterworld and
member of the Unesco of food enthusiasts and world Mountains, Bergen is ideal for VilVite Science Centre on
Creative Cities Network in the renowned chefs has made enjoying the beauties of BarnasBergen.no
area of gastronomy. Bergen is an official Unesco nature. A few minutes’ ride on
Bergen City of Gastronomy City of Gastronomy. the Fløibanen funicular will The fact that Bergen is located
builds on a millennium of bergengastronomy.com take you from the city centre in one of the world’s most
history as a meeting place and to the top of Mt. Fløyen, while scenic areas means that there
trading centre for cultural and a cable car takes you to the are lots of opportunities for
culinary traditions. Surrounded summit of our highest active experiences for adults
by the sea, deep fjords and mountain, Mt. Ulriken. Enjoy and children alike. Bergen will
high mountains, nature has the views and the peace and enchant you regardless of the
created a magnificent and pure quiet while gazing down at the season. Spring and autumn
environment for food city. Sample the delicacies on each have their beautiful
production. offer at the Fish Market, or palette, summer is teeming
spend hours among the fish, with joyous activities, and in
The region’s majestic penguins and seals at Bergen winter you can combine your
countryside produces the very Aquarium. The whole family stay with snow-filled adventure
best ingredients, and the fish can explore the world of at a nearby ski resort.
in the sea are the basis for science and technology at the
culinary experiences that are VilVite Science Centre. Nature is close at hand no
the envy of chefs worldwide. If you are coming as a family matter where in the Bergen
You can enjoy fantastic fresh with children, we have region you are. And if you
fruit grown in orchards and on gathered all the relevant prefer the indoor life, there is
lush slopes beside our deep attractions, including the plenty to do indoors as well.
fjords. The access to top class Aquarium, the Funicular,
RESTAURANT 1877
© ØYSTEIN HAARA VISITBERGEN.COM
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BERGEN
- A big city with
small-town charm
STØLEN IN BERGEN © ROBIN STRAND VISITBERGEN.COM LILLE LUNGEGÅRDSVANN © VISITBERGEN.COM
Bergen has the facilities and Nordnes, Nøstet and BERGEN’S ART STREET contemporary art, and
opportunities of a large city. Fjellsiden, where narrow KunstLab, a children’s art
But narrow cobblestone alleyways and cobbled streets Bergen has an impressive museum, can be found at the
streets and wooden houses dominate. People have lived in collection of unique KODE art museums. In this
brings a small-town charm to these areas for centuries, and Norwegian and international area you’ll also find Bergen
Norway’s second largest city. they are well worth exploring art treasures ranging from the Kunsthall (Bergen
Bergen’s small wooden for their charm. classical to the contemporary. Contemporary Art Centre),
houses add to the city’s charm The collections are housed in where you can experience
and uniqueness. Many of these Join one of our guided tours, a row of galleries lining the contemporary art and
old wooden buildings date by bus, on foot or by boat. To picturesque Lille Lunge- performances.
back to the 18th and 19th tempt you to prolong your stay gårdsvann lake in the heart of
centuries and have been and improve your experience of the city. Permanent and Call in at the Tourist
respectfully restored and the city, we highly recommend changing exhibitions Information for information
refurbished in recent years. the BergenCard for culture and throughout the year. Major about what's on offer and to
Fine examples of this can be experiences (see page 63). collections of Munch, buy trips and tours.
seen in central areas such as Tidemand and Gude, Picasso,
Miró and Astrup as well as
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that make the most of the Car: Road 555 west from
fascinating coastal landscape. Bergen direction Sotra.
You can become one with the Car rental available.
sea and archipelago in a sea Bus: Local bus service –
kayak, go diving or take a yoga see www.skyss.no/en
lesson on a SUP board. The Free with Bergen Card
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Nordhordland is a sustainable GETTING AROUND THE REGION
destination for outdoor
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culture heritage. The region is Bergen direction Ålesund.
Norway’s first candidate to Car rental available.
become a UNESCO Biosphere Bus: Local bus service
Area – an area for sustainable – see www.skyss.no/en
development. Nordhordland is Free with the Bergen Card.
also excellent for hiking and More info:
biking, especially in the
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mountains.
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BERGEN Save money with the Bergen Card!
Tourist Infomation The Bergen Card gives you free or discounted admission
to museums, attractions, sightseeing and cultural events
in Bergen and the whole region, free bus and Bergen
Light Rail travel and discounts on meals, parking and
airport coach express. You can also travel for free from
Bergen Airport Flesland to Bergen city centre with
Bergen Light Rail. The card can be purchased at the
Bergen Tourist Information, onboard Fjord Line's two
ships MS Bergensfjord and MS Stavangerfjord and online
at www.visitBergen.com/BergenCard.
TRAVEL FACTS
FLØIBANEN AND VIEW OF BERGEN FROM MT. FLØYEN Getting there: Bergen Airport Flesland
© SVERRE HJØRNEVIK Bergen – easy to get to, no has excellent domestic and
matter what means of international connections.
LONG OPENING HOURS ALL YEAR transport you choose. You can fly to Bergen direct
from more than 30
The Bergen Railway destinations in Europe.
between Oslo and Bergen
has been ranked as one of Some important distances:
the world's greatest train Oslo – 515 km (approx. 7h)
journeys. Getting to Bergen Stavanger – 210 km
by train, book at Ålesund – 385 km
www.fjordtours.com
www.nsb.no Contact us:
Several departures daily to/ Bergen Tourist Board
from the fjord region, and Turistinformation
Oslo. Strandkaien 3
+47 55 55 20 00
Direct ferry routes from [email protected]
Denmark and Stavanger by visitBergen.com
Fjord Line. Bergen is also a
June, July and August Daily 08.30-22.00 turnaround port for the
world-famous Hurtigruten
coastal express.
May and September Daily 09.00-20.00 What’s on – PLAN & BOOK - visitBergen.com
Book accommodation, activities, fjord tours, sightseeing,
Rest of the year Mon-Sat 09.00-16.00 transport and the Bergen Card - and find the event of your
choice with the what’s on calendar.
Open during easter
Closed 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January.
Tourist Information Bergen Follow visitBergen at
Strandkaien 3, NO-5013 Bergen, Norway
Tel: (+47) 55 55 20 00 - [email protected]
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Uptown Bergen
ESPEN MILLS
Welcome to the highest part of Bergen city! EXPLORE THE MAGNIFICENT SCOTT SPORLEDER
Highland nature, mountain hikes, local food and REGION OF HAUGESUND
lots of family fun.
JOSTEIN AURSLAND
Enjoy a spectacular ride with our cable cars in breathtaking
scenery, try our many acivities and treat yourself to a unique
dining experience in our panorama restaurant.
Opening hours 13,0 km SCOTT SPORLEDER
09:00 - 21:00 Mountain trails
Express bus Sky:skraperen
09:00 - 18:00 Snacks and dinner
Bus and cable car Activities
return: Activities for both
Adults: 270,- kids and grown ups
Children: 160,-
Families (2+2): 700,-
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RYFYLKE AND
THE STAVANGER REGION
WHERE YOUR FJORD
ADVENTURE STARTS
PREIKESTOLEN © OUTDOORLIFE NORWAY CITY BREAK STAVANGER © VISIT STAVANGER
Beautiful scenery including Preikestolen, STAVANGER Region Stavanger
Mount Kjerag and the beaches of Jæren. NO-4306, Sandnes
A lively cultural scene and great culinary All about contrasts – from [email protected]
experiences. Combine the National Tourist long sandy beaches to fjord www.regionstavanger.com
Routes through the lovely Ryfylke area and and mountain landscapes and
Jæren with buzzing city life. lively islands. Adventures such Follow Region Stavanger at:
as kayaking, cycling, surfing
RYFYLKE Destination Ryfylke AS and kiting, hiking, fishing and
NO-4130 Hjelmeland climbing. We offer urban city
Impressive fjord experience [email protected] life with gourmet restaurants,
await you in Ryfylke. www.ryfylke.com shopping, charming cafés, fun
Go for a walk in the mountain museums and activities.
or sightseeing on the fjord. Follow Destination Ryfylke at:
Make frequent stops! You will Travel facts Hirtshals, Denmark with
find peace of mind in Ryfylke. Fjord Line.
Several daily
departures from/to Oslo, RV13, E39 and RV45.
Bergen and Kristiansand. Stavanger Airport, Sola.
Direct flights to e.g. Oslo,
Several daily Aberdeen, Amsterdam,
departures from/to Berlin, Copenhagen, London,
Kristiansand and Oslo. Newcastle.
Car ferry from
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The longest fjord, the biggest glacier and Sognefjorden
the highest mountains – the world’s most
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Photo: Vegard Aasen Photo: Vegard Aasen Photo: Espen Mills Photo: Norsk Bremuseum Photo: Magnhild Aspevik Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
1 Fjord: UNESCO Nærøyfjord (1A), point (6O), Lærdalstunnelen – world’s longest 7 National Tourist Routes: Railway Museum (8E), Kristianhus Boat- and
Fjærlandsfjord (1B). tunnel (6P), Kayak (6Q), RIB (6R), Rafting (6S), Sognefjellet (7A), AurlaStnrydn sfjellet (7B), Motormuseum (8F), Høyanger Industrial
2 Glacier: Jostedalsbreen (2), Nigardsbreen SUP (6T), Vesterland Indoor Playpark (6U), Gaularfjellet (7C). Museum (8G), Sognefjord Aquarium (8H),
Loen
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Bergsetbreen (2D), Austerdalsbreen (2E). indoor waterworld (6X), Høyangerbadet indoor Samlinger – Norwegian folk Museum tele museum (8J), Munthehuset (8K), Safthuset
3 Waterfalls: Vettisfossen (3A), Feigumfossen waterworld (6Y), Tindevegen – tourist route (8A), NUotvrikwegian Wild Salmon Centre (8B), – “The Juice House” (8L), Refsdal Powerstation
(3B), Kjosfossen (3C), Kjelfossen (3D), (6Z), Vikøyri - historical shore dweller site Norsk Bremuseum – glacier museum (8C), 1913 (8M), Sogn Art Centre (8N).
Kvinnafossen (3E), Drivandefossen (3F). Breheimsenteret – glacier museum (8LDod)a,lskFålpåam
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(4H), Gaupne old Church (4I). Skei National Park Austerdals- Bergset- Spørtegg-
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breen 2C
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Leirdalen Luster Sørheim Skagastølstind
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8C 4I Hurrungane
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55 4A Stavkyrkje
Galleri Walaker 300 (6I), The Magic White Caves Dalavatnet 6I 6M
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5J Keipen Nuken
6L 6Y
Høyanger (6L), Open-air swimming pool (6M), Farnes 3E Sogndal
Høyanger
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EXPLORE FLÅM FJORD CRUISE NÆRØYFJORD
Explore the wildest and most beautiful branch of the
Sognefjord, the UNESCO World Heritage area, Nærøyfjord.
The Nærøyfjord is 17 km long and 250 metres wide at the
narrowest point. The Fjords offers daily roundtrips by bus and
boat between Flåm and Gudvangen.
Join a fantastic cruise on the UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord with
“Vision of The Fjords”. With its world premiere innovation,
Norwegian design and world-leading environmental technology.
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Welcome to Flåm in the heart of fjord FJORD CRUISE NÆRØYFJORD © SVERRE HJØRNEVIK.COM/FLÅM AS
Norway. Visit Flåm offers a palette of great
experiences year round.
The fjords of Western Norway THE FLÅM RAILWAY TRAVEL FACTS
have been voted the world's
best fjord destination by The Flåm Railway has been The Flåm Railway Sogndal, Lillehammer and
National Geographic Traveler voted one of World's most connects with most of the Oslo.
magazine. Flåm is located beautiful train journeys by the trains between Bergen and
innermost in the world's National Geographic Traveler Oslo. Oslo-Flåm 310 km, 4hrs
longest fjord, the Sognefjord. magazine. The Flåm Railway 30 min. - Bergen-Flåm 165
runs year round and connects Several daily departures km, 2hrs 30min. - Voss-
The contrasts between snow- with most of the trains on the between Flåm and Gud- Flåm 65 km, 50 min. -
capped mountain peaks, Bergen Railway between vangen during summer. Two Hemsedal-Flåm 111 km, 1h
cascading waterfalls and a Bergen and Oslo. daily departures in winter. 30 min. - Geilo-Flåm 115
beautiful flowering landscape The railway is 20 km long, and Express boat between Flåm km, 1h 45 min. - Stavanger-
offer magical moments that has an hight difference of 865 and Bergen from May to Flåm 350 km, 6 h 30 min.
make a trip to Flåm well metres. The Flåm Railway has September.
worthwhile. been voted one of Europe's Contact us:
most beautiful train journeys Bergen Airport Flesland, www.visitflam.com
by the National Geographic Oslo Airport and Sogndal [email protected]
Traveler magazine. Airport. +47 57 63 14 00
Daily express bus
departures to Voss, Bergen,
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FLÅM HISTORICAL
FRETHEIM HOTEL
HISTORICAL FRETHEIM HOTEL
© NOREXPLORE Fretheim Hotel is located in
the heart of Flåm with the
STEGASTEIN VIEWPOINT © Flåm Railway as its closets
SVERRE HJØRNEVIK.COM/FLÅM AS neighbor. The hotel has 121
rooms and the food is inspired
by local flavours. Fretheim
Hotel is a proud member of
The Historic Hotels &
Restaurants in Norway.
ETHEIM HOTEL © ALEX BA
STEGASTEIN
VIEWPOINT
The National Tourist Route
across the Aurlandsfjellet
mountains between Aurland
and Lærdal is one of the most
beautiful mountain roads
in Norway. Stegastein is a
breathtaking viewpoint beside
the road where you can enjoy
fantastic panoramic views of
the Aurlandsfjord.
76 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS FLÅM 77
GEIRANGER FJORD CRUISE
GEIRANGERFJORD
FJORD CRUISE GEIRANGERFJORDEN ©
PER OTTAR WALDERHAUG WWW.FJORDNORWAY.COM The Geirangerfjord is a
15-kilometre-long branch of
LYSEFJORD Storfjord, and is inscribed on
UNESCO's World Heritage
FJORD CRUISE LYSEFJORDEN © NOTUM.NO List jointly with Nærøyfjord.
The fjord is one of Norway's
most popular visitor attrac-
tions and offers a spectacular
introduction to this iconic
Norwegian geographical
feature. The trip between
Geiranger and Hellesylt takes
in the Knivsflå waterfalls,
known as the Seven Sisters
and Friaren (the Suitor).
You will also sail close
to the Brudesløret
(Bridal Veil) falls.
FJORD CRUISE
LYSEFJORD
A fjord cruise by tourist ferry
on Lysefjord highlights spec-
tacular natural phenomena,
such as the Pulpit Rock, the
Kjerag mountain, rugged
scenery and dramatic rock
formations. The 42-kilometre-
long trip along the fjord
reveals its incredible geology
and glacial landscape. Cars
and coaches can travel on the
tourist car ferries.
KRISTIANSUND STJØRDAL SVERIGE GEIRANGER © PAUL EDMUNDSON
ATLANTIC ROAD
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80 FJORD NORWAY BITS AND PARTS 81
FAMOUS VIA FERRATA Whatever you decide, a cycling
HIKING TOURS trip in Fjord Norway offers
ROMSDALSSTIGEN great experiences, challenges
MOUNT SKÅLA, ROMSDALSEGGEN and pleasant meetings with
ÅNDALSNES the friendly locals. And
1,848 METRES RIDGE blueberries grow by the
The entrance wall is a trail that roadside.
Mount Skåla, 1,848 metres, is The hike across requires little knowledge of
located in Loen, Nordfjord. Romsdalseggen ridge is in climbing and that will suit ROUGH HIKE
Kloumannstårnet (tower) on the heart of the most beautiful most people. Via ferrata guides
the top of Mount Skåla is mountains in Norway – with from Norsk Tindesenter, lead MOUNT HORNELEN
without question Norway’s, if views that will take the most small groups up one
not the world’s, most unusual seasoned mountain hiker’s at a time, both to safeguard the At 860 metres, the precipitous
cabin. The top is located in the breath away, and with fjords safety and ensure a good Mount Hornelen in
Jostedalsbreen National and mountains, peaks and and safe experience along the Bremanger is the tallest sea
Park, and the view across waterfalls everywhere you way. The west wall will be cliff in Europe. From the top,
glaciers, fjords and mountains look. From the another and more demanding you can enjoy spectacular
is fantastic. Mount Skåla is Romsdalseggen ridge, there route, both based on Nesaksla. views of the fjord, mountains
considered to be the highest are spectacular views of and the ocean. If you dare, you
mountain in Norway with its Åndalsnes the capital of BIKING IN can lie down at the edge and
‘foot in the fjord’. It is a 16 km Norway’s mountain peaks, to FJORDNORWAY look almost vertically down at
hike up and down and takes the Rauma river on the floor the passing boats 860 metres
approx. five hours up and two of the Romsdalen valley, to It’s not the distance below. The walk to Mount
to three hours down. the Trollveggen cliff and the that’s important, it’s Hornelen is 13 km long, and it
Season: June to September. Trolltinder peaks – and all the what you experience takes about eight hours to get
way to Molde and the ocean to en route. Scenery, to the top and back. Guided
the west. people, the weather, the walks available.
smells and sounds. If you want
HIKING SKAALA © SVERRE HJØRNVIK to experience the mountain HORNELEN © SVERRE HJØRNVIK
scenery at its very best, you
can cycle on gravel roads in
the mountains. On the
Aursjøvegen road between
Eikesdal and Sunndal you will
get a real sense of wilderness,
the likes of which you normally
only get on foot. Or you can try
terrain cycling on one of the
prepared terrain tracks that
have been built at the ski
centres in the region.
82 FJORD NORWAY BITS AND PARTS 83
DON’T MISS THE ATLANTIC
THE VIEWS
ROAD
LOEN SKYLIFT
The most beautiful journey
A new attraction and in the world. The Atlantic
adventure arena, at the inner Road takes you from lush
part of the Nordfjord. A cable coastal landscapes and
car will lift you from the fjord heaths to bare rocks along
to 1011 m. Enjoy the views of the exposed Hustadvika,
the fjord landscape and where you can see the sun
Jostedalsbreen National Park sink into the horizon.
- from the restaurant table, or
while hiking in the mountains.
GEIRANGER SKY BRIKSDALSBREEN © BJARTE HAUGEN
WALK DALSNIBBA
THE ATLANTIC ROAD The Briksdal Glacier From 1200 meters the glacier
Europe’s highest fjordview © FRED JONNY HAMMERØ plunges down into the
from a road, new spectacular Guests from all over the world beautiful Briksdalen Valley.
platform, Geiranger Skywalk, TROLLSTIGEN come to visit this famous See the Briksdalen valley by
from 2016 - a guaranteed airy glacier arm set attractively foot or catch a ride with one of
experience. Quite possibly the The "Troll Ladder" is a between roaring waterfalls the "Trollcars" up to the
world’s finest view – 1500 m dramatic and exciting and high peaks. glacier. In Briksdal you will
above sea level. The toll road, experience and one of Briksdalsbreen is an arm of find a restaurant, a large shop
Nibbevegen, takes you from Norways National Tourist the great Jostedalsbreen and an booking office for "
Djupvasshytta at 1038 m Roads. The road twists Glacier, and located inside the Troll car" trips.
above sea level to the through 11 hairpin bends as Jostedalsbreen National Park.
viewpoint at Dalsnibba. it climbs up to Stigrøra (858
metres above sea level).
TROLLSTIGEN© ØYVIND HEEN The Trollstigen Plateau and
the two spectacular
viewpoints provide full
overview of the countryside.
84 FJORD NORWAY BITS AND PARTS 85
CITIES AND MOLDE LOTS OF CHARMING
CITY LIFE CHARM AND VILLAGE
ATMOSPHERE
ÅLESUND © TERJE RAKKE THE FISHING
Molde faces south onto the VILLAGE OF BUD
Romsdalsfjord and is known
for its beautiful surroundings In the 16th and 17th century
and fantastic views. From Bud was the biggest trading
Varden viewpoint (407 metres) post between Bergen and
you can enjoy the breathtaking Trondheim. The last meeting
Molde panorama with its 222 of the national council in
partially snow-clad peaks. On Norway was held here in 1533
a clear day, you can see all the under the leadership of
way out to the fishing village Archbishop Olav
of Ona and the notorious Engelbrektsson. Today, Bud is
waters of Hustadvika. still an active and charming
fishing village with several
© TERJE RAKKE NOR good fish restaurants.
E ROMSDALS MUSEUM
DIC LIFE BUD FISHING VILLAGE
© TERJE RAKKE
ÅLESUND THE TH UNESCO NATIONAL
SITES PARKS
ART NOUVEAU KRISTIANSUND
GEIRANGER AND JOSTEDALSBREEN
TOWN A CITY ON FOUR THE NÆRØYFJORD NATIONAL PARK
Destroyed by fire in 1904, the ISLANDS The fjords of Norway are the Almost half of the
charming coastal town of main attraction for visitors. Jostedalsbreen National Park
Ålesund rose from the ashes Kristiansund is a beautiful, These two fjords are the first is covered by the
and built to a singular Art clean and open city that spreads natural sites in Norway Jostedalsbreen glacier, which is
Nouveau vision by a string of out around the harbour and the included on the heritage list. the largest glacier in mainland
ambitious Norwegian four islands. The city has been The fjords were formed during Europe. The national park is
designers and architects. A built up only over the last 50 several ice ages, and the famous for its wide variety of
century later, it remains years, due to a devastating largest glacier on mainland natural environments all within
picturepostcard perfect, with bombing during the Second Europe, the Jostedalsbreen, is a short distance of each other,
one of the world’s finest World War when almost 900 situated between these two ranging from valleys with lush
concentrations of Art houses burned down. and the fjords. vegetation to bare mountain
Nouveau architecture. Walk Norwegian International Film and glacier landscapes.
up the 418 steps to the top of Festival.
Mount Aksla and you will be
rewarded with unforgettable
panoramic views!.
86 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS RECOMMENDED DENSTOIRNDAFTJIORNDS 87
NORDFJORD Cycling
LOEN SKYLIFT © LARS KORVALD Cycle on roads that wind their way up through valleys or beside
the fjord and the sea bathed in the red evening sun. The roads
Nordfjord is situated between the largest mainland glacier in that pass through these contrasting landscapes are suitable for
Europe and Norway’s wildest coast at the western cape, with both families and experienced cyclists, although more and more
spectacular mountains and valleys, rolling farmland and a off-road cyclists are now also exploring the region.
dramatic coast line. Here, you are never far away from great,
accessible travel experiences. Nordfjord is Norway at its Culture & local food
highest, wildest, deepest and most enjoyable.
All in one fjord. Take part in the local culture and taste locally produced food
and drink of gourmet standard. Learn about our history – from
Highlights the Viking Age to the present day. Nordfjord was a centre of
power in the Viking Age, and we are now reconstructing
• Briksdalsbreen glacier – Jostedalsbreen National Park. Norway’s biggest Viking ship. Selja Monastery still stands as a
• Loen Skylift and Via Ferrata Loen monument to that era, taking you on a journey through
• The Lodalen valley and Kjenndalsbreen glacier Norway’s long and eventful history. Or why not attend a festival?
• National Scenic Route, Gamle Strynefjellsvegen
• Selja Monastery – unique cultural heritage from the Viking Age Skiing & winter
• Hoddevika bay and surfing at Stad
• Vestkapp – the western most mountain plateau on the mainland Once the mountains in Nordfjord are covered in snow, we like to
• Hornindalsvatnet lake – the deepest lake in Europe get out our skis and snowshoes, surf on big waves and relax
• Riding fjord horses – Norway’s oldest breed of horses indoors afterwards. Experienced guides show enthusiasts the
best downhill runs from mountain summits or, if you prefer
Walking traditional ski slopes, we can tempt you with an Alpepass ski
pass. The area is also famous for its excellent conditions for
Here, you will find more than 230 marked paths in varied cross-country skiing.
terrain and of all degrees of difficulty: Mount Skåla, the
network of paths and trails around Loen Skylift, Jostedalsbreen Accommodation
National Park, Gjegnen and the Fjord Pilgrim Route, to mention
just a few. Nowhere else will you find fjords, the ocean, Historic hotels, spa hotels such as Hotel Alexandra, charming
mountains and glaciers so close together. And the mild coastal guest houses, cabins beside the fjord, apartments or campsites.
climate means that you can enjoy walks all year round. You can even stay overnight in a lighthouse – right out at the
ocean’s edge.
www.nordfjord.no
SELJA MONASTERY BRIKSDALSBREEN GLACIER
© THOMAS BICHARDT BICKFOTO © MATTIAS FREDRIKSSON
88 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS RECOMMENDED DESGTEIINRAATNIOGNERS 89
GEIRANGER TRAVEL FACTS
UNION HOTEL, GEIRANGER Many daily flights from Trondheim (approximate
© TERJE RAKKE/NORDIC LIFE VISITNORWAY.COM the largest towns and cities travel time 4 - 5 hours) to
in Norway to Ålesund Air- Åndalsnes, which is the
The deep blue UNESCO-protected port Vigra, which is the closest railway station.
Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, nearest airport
snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls During the summer
and lush, green vegetation. Daily express bus de- you can take the north-
partures to the area from bound Hurtigruten from
Oslo, Trondheim and Ber- Bergen to Geiranger. .
gen.
Destination Geirangerfjord
Daily train departures [email protected]
from Oslo (approximate www.visitgeirangerfjord.com
travel time 5,5 hours) and
For nature lovers, the Fjord Sightseeing tell you the history of the fjord Quite possibly the world’s finest
Geirangerfjord has plenty to farms. You may even combined view – 1500 m above sea level.
offer. Experience the fjord and Enjoy breathtaking cruises a sightseeing tour with exiting The toll road, Nibbevegen,
the waterfalls from one of the either on the sightseeing boat hikes to the farms. takes to the viewpoint at
many available sightseeing M/S Geirangerfjord, or on the Dalsnibba which is at approx
trips, go hiking in stunning ferries between Geiranger- Knowlegde and 1500 m a.s.l. You will have an
surroundings or experience the Hellesylt or on fast going RIB- wellness unforgettable experience of
fjord from a new perspective in boats and discover the fjord culture, views towards the
a kayak. Other popular UNESCO World Heritage Fjord. Norsk Fjordsenter, an snow-covered mountains, pure
activities in the area include You will come close to the authorized visitors`centre of air and the World Heritage
fishing, rafting and cycling. famous waterfalls "Seven the West Norwegian Fjords Area - all at the same time.
Sisters" and the guiding will World Heritage Site gives an
exciting and instructive DALSNIBBA/SKYWALK ©
introduction to the genesis of ARILD SOLBERG
the fjord landscape. Opposite
Hotel Union Bath & Spa
welcome you to a heaven of
calm and transform water to
the most valuable element of
your wellbeing.
Dalsnibba - Europe`s
highest fjordview from
a road
The new spectaculer platform,
Geiranger Skywalk, is a
guaranteed airy experience.
FJORD SIGHTSEEING IN GEIRANGERFJORD ©
TERJE RAKKE/NORDIC LIFE VISITNORWAY.COM
90 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS GEIRANGER 91
DALSNIBBA
DALSNIBBA SKYWALK ©
Geiranger Skywalk-Dalsnibba 1500 meter only newcomer. While work Season: June to October,
Europe´s highest fjordview from a road was under way on the follow us on Facebook and
platform, new parking areas homepage for opening date.
Mt. Dalsnibba’s new viewing glacier.Walking out on to the were built and the old path www.dalsnibba.no
platform was officially opened platform and looking through restored. Why not park your Facebook: @Geiranger
in August 2016. Thanks to its the ingenious floor surface car in the bottom parking area SkywalkDalsnibba
ingenious floor surface and and glass guard rail is a truly and follow the 300–400 m path
glass guard rail offering magical experience! The up to Geiranger Skywalk? Geiranger Skywalk
unimpeded views, Geiranger sensation of the wind coming The path is an experience in
Skywalk gives you a sensation up through the floor surface itself – don’t miss the Dalsnibba 1500 meter
of floating – though of course almost makes you feel you’re opportunity to admire the
you are perfectly safe! With a walking on the clouds. Quite sterling work of the Nepalese
clear drop of approx. 500 m simply, you’ll experience the Sherpa who restored it.
beneath your feet, you can spectacular vistas of Perhaps you’ll spot a few
enjoy magnificent views of Geiranger, the fjord and the surprises along the way too!
Geiranger and the fjord below, surrounding mountains in a
as well as across to the completely new way! But Book your ticket on:
mountains and Blåbreen Geiranger Skywalk isn’t the www.dalsnibba.no/booking
DALSNIBBA SKYWALK ©
92 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS GEIRANGER 93 GEI NO OB TORP EIDE
GEIRANGERFJORD Visit the charming
village of Geiranger
GEIRANGERFJORDEN © PER EIDE with surroundings.
NORSK FJORDSENTER RANGERFJORDEN © PER
- Explore our World Heritage “The Geirangerfjord area is
Visitor Centre considered among the most
scenically out-standing fjord
NORSK FJORDSENTER © JAKOB TORP
areas on the planet”.
UNESCO World Heritage Committee, 2005
New interactive
Exhibitions and
panoramic cinema
RSK FJORDSENTER © JAK
Souvenir shop and café with
focus on local handicraft
and food.
Open year round. Welcome!
Contact us:
www.fjordsenter.com
[email protected]
+47 70 26 38 10
94 RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS TROLLSTIGEN AND THE ATLANTIC ROAD 95
NORTHWEST - church. Try kayaking or a Romsdalseggen ridge near
TROLLSTIGEN - cycling trip, learn about the Åndalsnes.
ATLANTIC ROAD history of the Viking longships Visit the brand new Norsk
at the fishing village of Tindesenter which is a new
ATLANTIC ROAD © ODDGEIR VISNES Håholmen and about local experience centre of the
coastal and maritime history Norwegian climbing and
Experience the world's most beautiful car at the new Ergan visitor centre mountaineering history. Here
journey: The Atlantic Road and the in Bud. There are spectacular you will find a modern and
Trollstigen. walks in the area, such as the interactive exhibit, a
Fjord Route near spectacular movie theatre, an
Kristiansund, Innerdalen indoor climbing hall, a café,
valley and the Trollheimen restaurant and bar as well as
National Parc and the an exciting museumshop.
OUR NATIONAL THE COASTAL TRAVEL FACTS
TOURIST ROUTES, TOWNS OF MOLDE Transport buses daily to/from Oslo,
By car from Oslo Bergen and Trondheim.
THE ATLANTIC AND KRISTIANSUND The Timekspressen bus
Molde 500 km service between Kristian-
ROAD AND THE The opera and klipfish town of Kristiansund 570 km sund-Molde-Ålesund-
Kristiansund is located in a Ørsta.
TROLLSTIGEN ROAD beautiful setting on four The Hurtigruten
islands connected by bridges coastal express calls Kristiansund Airport
The Atlantic Road, which runs at the ocean's edge. Take a twice daily at Molde and Kvernberget and Molde
between Molde and trip on the Sundbåten boat, Kristiansund. Airport Årø have daily
Kristiansund, winds its way over the world's oldest mode of domestic flights to/from
bridges and causeways from public transport still in Express boat to/from Oslo, Bergen, and
islet to islet right out at the operation. Molde is known for Trondheim and Kristian- Trondheim.
ocean's edge. The Atlantic Road its jazz, roses and panoramic sund. Visit Nordmøre &
topped The Guardian's list of view. Take the trip up to the Romsdal
the world's most beautiful road Varden viewpoint (407 metres) To/from Åndalsnes
trips. You can fish from fishing and admire the magical Molde and Oppdal, with bus Tel:+47 70 23 88 00
bridges or a boat and are panorama with its 222 connections to Molde and www.visitnorthwest.no
almost guaranteed to catch summits. Kristiansund.
something. Norway's most
visited National Tourist Route, AN ACTION PACKED Several express
Trollstigen, winds its way from
the floor of Isterdalen valley up ROUND TRIP
to Stigøra (858 metres). You
cross Stigfossen waterfall on an Take a boat trip from
impressive stone bridge. It is Kristiansund to the little
also possible to walk up island of Grip, continue in the
Trollstigen on the old Kløvstien direction of the Atlantic Road
bridle path. and visit Kvernes stave
TROLLSTIGEN ROAD © ØYVIND HEEN
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