A cruise full of fascinating experiences: glittering fjords, inspiring art in Oslo and charming fishing villages are just waiting to be discovered on a richly varied route along the Norwegian coast.
The cruise is fully booked.
For further assistance please contact us at 040 30703050.
Extend your stay with the previous cruise EUX1918 and save € 800 per person (applies to categories 1 – 14).
At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Zodiac - Wherever our small and manoeuvrable ships cannot go further, you can safely continue your adventure in a Zodiac (robust motorised inflatable rubber boats; depending on weather conditions).
Individual travel arrangements to cruise departure point
Kiel/Germany, departure 18.00 hrs
Your cruise on board the EUROPA 2 begins in the Kiel Fjord.
Oslo/Norway, arrival 21.00 hrs
Having cruised through the mighty Oslofjord, you will reach Norway’s capital. See the most beautiful parts of the metropolis on a city tour*, which includes a visit to the Opera House and the City Hall with its monumental architecture. Or trace the footsteps of Edvard Munch* – his painting life is waiting for you in the city hall.
Oslo, departure 18.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Vik/Sognefjord/Norway , 7.30 – 9.30 hrs
The harbour town is the starting point for an overland excursion through the fjord landscape on the Flam railway* with re-embarkation in Flam.
Flam/Aurlandsfjord/Norway , 12.30 – 19.00 hrs
Discover striking waterfalls and deep gorges on a journey through the delightful Flam Valley on the Flam railway*. An excursion by RIB* will amaze you with a quite different view of the impressive Aurlandsfjord.
Alesund/Norway, 12.00 – 19.00 hrs
Get to know “Norway’s capital of art nouveau” with its wealth of architecture and history on a guided walking tour*. A scenic journey to the islands of Giske and Godoey* also offers wonderful views.
NOSTALGIC TRIP.
Go sailing off Alesund in a traditional Norwegian wooden boat* from the 1920s.
Relaxation at sea
Svolvaer/Lofoten Islands/Norway , 7.00 – 12.00 hrs
The light and fishing villages of the “stockfish archipelago” make this place a magnet for many artists. See their works for yourself in the Nordic galleries*. Then wrap up warm and enjoy a drink at 5 °C in Magic Ice* – a bar and gallery in one.
Trollfjord/Lofoten Islands/Norway , 14.00 – 20.00 hrs
The Trollfjord is one of the smallest of its kind. Explore the fjord, its waterfalls and its snow-capped mountains that reach heights of around 1,000 m (3,281 ft) as you cruise by Zodiac (subject to weather conditions).
Leknes/Lofoten Islands/Norway, 6.00 – 18.00 hrs
A trip* to Sund reveals scenes that could be straight out of a picture book as you travel to the small fishing museum and the idyllic fishing village Reine with its little red wooden houses. Or for more active alternatives, enjoy a hike in the valley of Tjoerndalen* or a kayak tour*.
Relaxation at sea
Geiranger/Geirangerfjord/Norway , 8.00 – 17.00 hrs
Norway’s most famous fjord stretches 15 km (9.3 mi.) inland. It is surrounded by steep rock faces up to 1,500 m (4,921 ft) in height. Marvel at the view from your private veranda, explore the fjord ashore* or kayak* to the famous “Seven Sisters” waterfalls.
Bergen/Norway, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
The port city of Bergen lies on the inner Byfjorden on Norway’s west coast. Take a guided walk* through the Hanseatic Bryggen quarter, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the nearby Mount Floeyen on a hiking tour*.
Relaxation at sea
Hamburg/Germany**, arrival 5.00 hrs
Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point
Your cruise on the EUROPA 2 ends in the port of the metropolis on the Elbe.
* The post-cruise programme and shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to Change.
The following programmes can be booked.
Please note that our pre- and post-cruise programmes are conducted in German.
For individual programmes kindly consult your travel agent.
The following programmes are offered in German:
Our travel concierge would be happy to put together travel arrangements tailored to your very own preferences. Whether you’re interested in boutique hotels, luxurious beach resorts, theatre-ticket reservations or restaurant recommendations in the most exciting cities, you can find exclusive tips here and by visiting www.hl-cruises.com/travel-concierge. Our travel concierge will be at your service before the cruise and when on board, of course.
The best circus in Europe (Herald Tribune) has been wowing its audience for 40 years. With the programme "Die Reise zum Regenbogen" (Journey to the rainbow), founder and director Bernhard Paul has been hailed an innovator of circus art and has created a veritable work of art with Roncalli. It is truly a fairy-tale circus and made with much love for detail. Now the dream circus is off on a cruise and is bringing a selection of hand-picked artists to the stage in a poetic programme.
Like Pitch Perfect with cojones
The Magnets are an a cappella super-group featuring the hottest vocal and beatboxing talent on the international a cappella scene and London’s West End. The band revolutionised British a cappella in the 2000s by combining virtuosi vocal percussion with glorious harmonies, and have gone on to become a must see act on the international music scene, playing festivals and theatres worldwide.
The Show
A night with the Magnets showcases the sheer versatility of a cappella performance. From Rat Pack to Rock Band, Nashville to Nightclub, The... Read more
Like Pitch Perfect with cojones
The Magnets are an a cappella super-group featuring the hottest vocal and beatboxing talent on the international a cappella scene and London’s West End. The band revolutionised British a cappella in the 2000s by combining virtuosi vocal percussion with glorious harmonies, and have gone on to become a must see act on the international music scene, playing festivals and theatres worldwide.
The Show
A night with the Magnets showcases the sheer versatility of a cappella performance. From Rat Pack to Rock Band, Nashville to Nightclub, The Magnets own each genre, effortlessly switching scene with their trademark inventive choreography and lashings of audience engaging charm. Current highlights include crowd-pleasing classics Feelin’ Good, Minnie the Moocher and Jolene, Sam Smith’s beautiful Lay Me Down, and a brilliant mash-up of the Jackson 5’s Can You Feel It and Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake. If that’s not enough, are you ready for Aqua’s Barbie Girl in eight different musical styles?
From the Beginning
From modest student beginnings as street performers in Covent Garden, The Magnets have had the joy of introducing millions to a cappella music for the first time in concert, on radio and TV. Their richly varied career has seen them sign a major record deal with EMI, release four albums, support superstars such as Tom Jones, Blondie and Bryan Adams, and play private shows for supermodels, heads of state and royalty. The Magnets pivotal role in the UK a cappella scene was recently acknowledged with a special feature on Gareth Malone’s The Choir, and the band are currently enjoying the upsurge in interest in a cappella music around the Pitch Perfect movies and new groups such as Pentatonix. This wave is enabling the group to take their music further afield than ever, touring Australasia, India, China regular in recent years.
Werner Koczwara (pronounced Kotsh-vara) was born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, in 1957. He wrote his first satirical pieces for radio and television while he was a student of American Studies in Munich and Berlin. In the years that followed Koczwara, worked as a writer for many popular TV shows including Verstehen Sie Spass, the Harald Schmidt-Show and Wetten dass. He became the “inventor of legal cabaret” (Spiegel-Online) with his stage show about lawyers, Am achten Tag schuf Gott den Rechtsanwalt. The show has now been staged over 1,000 times, making it one of the... Read more
Werner Koczwara (pronounced Kotsh-vara) was born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, in 1957. He wrote his first satirical pieces for radio and television while he was a student of American Studies in Munich and Berlin. In the years that followed Koczwara, worked as a writer for many popular TV shows including Verstehen Sie Spass, the Harald Schmidt-Show and Wetten dass. He became the “inventor of legal cabaret” (Spiegel-Online) with his stage show about lawyers, Am achten Tag schuf Gott den Rechtsanwalt. The show has now been staged over 1,000 times, making it one of the most-performed German cabaret shows. It is currently being performed by artists including Dieter Hallervorden. The press described it as “one of the best of the past decade” (Bonner Generalanzeiger) and a successful blend of high artistic standards and great entertainment. A book inspired by the show spent several months in the bestseller charts. Koczwara points out the unintentionally humorous aspects of Germany’s legal system, which makes him very popular with audiences. He has won the Salzburger Stier, a satire award, and the Silver Rose of Monaco for his comedy creations. He lives in Schwäbisch Gmünd with his wife and two children.
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