Rushing waterfalls, dark-green fjord landscapes, idyllic skerry islands – Norway’s coastline extends for about 2,500 kilometres and delights at every point with breathtaking natural experiences. The rugged archipelago of Lofoten is a remote world of its own where fishermen pursue their traditional everyday lives and are happy to let you try some dried stockfish. Accompany the EUROPA right up to the dream destination of the North Cape, and make your fairy-tale Nordic holiday come true.
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Individual arrival
Hamburg, departure 20.00 hrs
Eidfjord/Norway, 12.00 – 23.00 hrs
Bergen, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Molde/Moldefjord, 8.00 – 13.00 hrs
Andalsnes/Romsdalsfjord, 14.30 – 19.00 hrs
Molde/Moldefjord/Norway
A scenic journey to Andalsnes* takes you right into the heart of the magical far north. Fjord and fjell accompany you to Trollstigheimen and along the famous serpentines of Trollstig road down towards Isterdal. Or do you fancy a hike*? The old Varde path was even trodden by Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Andalsnes/Romsdalsfjord/Norway
A relaxed afternoon: meander through the little spot at the mouth of the Rauma in the Romsdalsfjord.
Trondheim, 7.00 – 14.00 hrs
Leknes/Lofoten, 12.00 – 20.00 hrs
Leknes/Lofoten/Norway
Rugged mountains, drying locations for stockfish and red, wooden houses: succumb to the charm of Lofoten. One of the best-preserved villages is idyllic Nusfjord*. Gain insights into the long fishing tradition in Sund*. Or do you want to do something really exciting? Take a fast-paced rigid inflatable boat trip* along the coast.
Svolvaer/Lofoten, 7.00 – 13.00 hrs
Cruising in Trollfjord, approx. 17.00 – 18.00 hrs
Passage to North Cape, approx. 17.00 hrs
Skarsvag, 18.00 – 0.00 hrs
Kirkenes, 14.00 – 20.00 hrs
Kirkenes/Norway
On a riverboat safari to the Norwegian–Russian border*, you visit the Boris Gleb Church. Untiring sledge dogs accompany you on the Husky tour*, and you can walk with the animals through the region’s wonderful natural landscapes.
Hammerfest, 12.00 – 18.00 hrs
Tromsoe, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Tromsoe/Norway
Many Arctic expeditions began at the “Gateway to the Arctic Ocean”. Today the polar museum is a reminder of these days, and at the experience centre Polaria*, you can walk through a simulated snowstorm. Travelling by rigid inflatable boat* and with a bit of luck, you will see musk oxen, seals and seabirds.
Relaxation at sea
Geiranger/Geirangerfjord, 8.00 – 13.00 hrs
Hellesylt/Sunnylvenfjord, 14.30 – 18.00 hrs
Geiranger/Geirangerfjord/Norway
Passing rushing waterfalls, the EUROPA carries you through Norway’s famous fjord. Ashore, fantastic fjords, mountains and glaciers await you en route to Hellesylt* or the expansive view from the 1,500-metre-high Dalsnibba*. Kayaking* through the Geirangerfjord – an unforgettable natural delight.
Vik/Sognefjord, 9.00 – 11.00 hrs
Flam/Aurlandsfjord, 13.30 – 20.00 hrs
Vik/Sognefjord/Norway
Leave the EUROPA for an impressive overland excursion* through fjord landscape to Flam*. You will visit the 12th century Hopperstad stave church, see the pretty Raundal Valley from the Bergen-Oslo railway and take a seat on the Flam Railway, Europe’s steepest normal-gauge railway.
Flam/Aurlandsfjord/Norway
All aboard! The Flam Railway* will take you on its steep track past waterfalls and heavenly scenery to Vatnahalsen. Continue on foot, on a walk through the picturesque Flam Valley.
Relaxation at sea
Oslo, arrival 8.00 hrs
Oslo/Norway
Oslo’s* key sights include the Royal Palace, the ski-jumping hill Holmenkollen and the inspirational Vigeland Park. On the museum island of Bygdoey*, you will follow in the footsteps of the Vikings and their ships, marvel at the transportation of Thor Heyerdahl and the polar vessel Fram. In the evening, the dress code is a poncho and gloves when you visit Icebar*.
Oslo, departure 6.00 hrs
Kiel, arrival 7.00 hrs
Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point
Kiel
Extend your cruise and explore the Hanseatic City of Hamburg at your own pace*.
* The shore excursions are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to changes.
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