Boat cruise on the Norwegian fjords. Cruises in northern Europe and the Norwegian fjords. What can be seen

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Fjord cruises in Norway are very popular! You will make a trip on board the liner, which can be called a five-star hotel, and get real pleasure from beautiful views and nature that opens up to your gaze. The amazingness and quirkiness of the Norwegian fjords leaves no one indifferent!

The fjords of Norway are really worth seeing special attention deserve many of these unique natural formations. The most popular are the Geiranger Fjord, which is famous for its striking beauty, the longest fjord, the Sognefjord, and the impressive Hardanger Fjord.

Each of the fjords in Norway is amazing and beautiful in its own way. So, the Geirangerfjord will give you contemplation the most beautiful waterfalls and the grandeur of the beauty of this 15 km miracle of nature. The Geirangerfjord is a cruise travel attraction that is 280 km away. from Oslo and 200 km. from Bergen.

The fjords of Norway offer a breathtaking view from a height, and from land, and from the sea. But nothing compares to a sea cruise that reveals all the charm of the fjords, all the strength of the rocks and the romance of traveling through these marvelous mysterious places.

norwegian fjords from St. Petersburg - these are picturesque landscapes and cozy colorful coastal cities, this is your chance to make one of the most beautiful trips in life!

The proposed cruise destinations in the countries of Northern Europe and Scandinavia are very diverse!

A cruise to the Norwegian Fjords from St. Petersburg or another European city will give you many attractive opportunities:

• you will appreciate the incredible and inexhaustible beauty of the Norwegian fjords - unique creations nature artists
• you can enjoy walking the streets beautiful cities Norway, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Estonia (depending on your preferred destination)
• you get the opportunity to visit cultural and entertainment events and festivals that can be held in European countries during the sea cruise

Sea cruises in the Baltic, which involve calls to European ports, will introduce you not only to capital cities, but also to charming small towns. So, Bergen in May is filled with blooming azaleas, this city is the "gateway to the kingdom of the fjords." The "city of fishermen", Kristiansand will open its small restaurants for tourists. Kristiansand has one of the largest zoos in Norway, as well as a tunnel through the mountains, the length of which reaches 175 meters.

Children will especially enjoy Stockholm - the city where the museum of the writer Astrid Lindgren "Junibacken" is located, great fairy tales and favorite characters come to life in it.

Cruises in Norway on a comfortable liner from the Infoflot company is a great option for a vacation that guarantees bright, deep and non-trivial impressions!

The capital of Norway, the city of Oslo, is located between the Oslo Fjord and spacious, forested hills. Oslo Fjord, although called a fjord, is not such in the geological sense of the word, it is a bay.

Oslo Fjord is considered one of the the most beautiful places Norway and is its famous natural attraction. Its length is 102 km, and it stretches from the Danish Straits in the south to Oslo in the north. The fjord is surrounded by mountains up to 1700 meters high, the tops of which are covered with snow, and numerous waterfalls flow from the steep slopes.

The Oslo Fjord is divided into 2 parts (inner and outer) by the narrow Dröbak Strait, and the exit from it is marked by two lighthouses: on the east side it is Tornbjornskjer, and on the west it is Ferder. The entire surface of the bay is covered with many small islands.

The coast of the Oslofjord is quite densely populated, about 2 million people live here.

Oslo fjord through the eyes of tourists

During your stay in Norway, you should definitely see the fjords. Excursions from Oslo to the fjords can be varied, but it is best to start with a tour of the Oslo Fjord.

A few steps from the Grand Hotel there is a small port from where you can go to sea ​​excursion on the fjord - as a rule, it takes 2-3 hours. Tickets are sold at the pier. During the walk, the guide speaks English, but you can understand what it is about even with mediocre knowledge of this language. On many boats, a delicious dinner is included in the ticket price.

By the way, best view to the capital of Norway from the shores of the fjord. So, from here, the cube-like town hall looks most spectacular, in which the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually on December 10, at the ceremony of which the royal family is present.

During the movement from Oslo, on the eastern shore of the bay, you can observe the buildings of the city of Dröbak, then there is Fort Oscarsborg. On west bank the city of Drammen stretched, then the city of Halden (its name is present in the country's anthem), the fortress city of Fredrikstad.

Oslo Ford is by no means monotonous and uninteresting. Over 1000 small and more major islands, most which tourists may well visit on the most ordinary wooden boat. On the banks, surrounded by rapeseed fields, there are small houses and traditional farms. If you're lucky, you can see goats grazing along the fjord and seals basking on the mountain slopes near the water. In general, the views of the Oslo Fjord are amazing for photos!

Tourists are often located near the shores of the bay, setting up campsites for recreation. Activities available here include fishing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking.

Traveling along the Oslofjord is an ideal option for exploring the nature of Norway with a lack of time. The only drawback of such an excursion is that the story about Norway is too short. After visiting the Oslo Fjord, there is a desire to see more global fjords on the territory of this country.

Other Norwegian fjords

Norway is, first of all, the fjords that cut its entire coastline in the west. The largest is the Sognefjord, there is also its “sleeve” Nærøyfjord, the Geirangerfjord and Lysefjord are no less famous.

Geirangerfjord

The Geirangerfjord (the area of ​​Møre og Romsdal) reaches 15 km. Of particular interest here are the waterfalls "Seven Sisters" and "Bridal Veil", the Ornevegen Road (Eagles Road), as well as the Trollstigen Road ("Troll Stairs").

Mountain road Trollstigen was created in the 1930s, and it was built using the most basic tools. Riding on a serpentine that winds steep mountain slopes, it can be considered a real adventure.

The most difficult part of the journey between Geiranger and Eidsdal is the Örnevegen road running up and overcoming 11 very sharp turns on its way.

Nærøyfjord

Nærøyfjord is located in the south of Sogn og Fjordane. Its depth varies from 10 to 500 m, its smallest width is 250 m, and its largest exceeds 1 km.

A train ride along the steep high-mountainous Flåm railway is a unique opportunity, being in comfortable conditions, to observe numerous waterfalls and mountain peaks covered with snow caps.

Lysefjord

Lysefjord is located in Ryfylke, next to Haugesund and Stavanger. Its length reaches 40 km, and the depth is 422 m.

This fjord is famous largely due to the rock Preikestolen ("Pulpit"), reaching a height of 604 meters. The rock is topped by a flat plateau with an area of ​​about 600 m². Scientists claim that the plateau was formed 10,000 years ago. You can admire the view of the Preikestolen rock from several places in the Lysefjord, as well as being on the deck of a ship or ferry coming from Stavanger.

The Kjerag rock (1084 m) attracts tourists with an amazing sight: the famous Kjeragbolten boulder, which has a round shape, is stuck in its crevice.

All these sights can be seen with your own eyes - you just need to go on tours of the fjords from Oslo.

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Fjord Tours from Oslo

The most popular and at the same time ideal option for tourists with limited time is the Norway in Miniature tour. The great advantage of this tour is that you can make your own itinerary. This is not even an excursion in the usual sense for us, but rather a set of tickets for a bus, train, ferry or boat. The trip can be planned with a return to Oslo or only one way, for example, to Bergen or Voss.

This trip is possible at any time of the year. Its duration is from 12 hours, if desired, you can organize an overnight stay in a city located along the route. You can also take part in various interesting events: fjord safari, hiking, kayaking. The minimum cost is from 1440 NOK per person, and the final amount depends on the fullness of the tour.

Such a tour as "Sognefjord in miniature" is also popular. This tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the Sognefjord, called the "King of the Fjords", with many of its attractions. The tour includes a boat ride on the fjord, a ride on the famous Flåm railway. The tour can be organized as a one-day or multi-day tour, with hotels and activities at the discretion of the tourist. The excursion "Sognefjord in miniature" is available from May 1 to September 30 daily. The cost for one person is from 1610 NOK.

No less interesting is the cruise through the fjords of Norway from Oslo "Geiranger and Norway in miniature". This tour, which combines a cruise along the coast and a tour of "Norway in Miniature", gives you the opportunity to get to know the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord. Traveling back and forth on a single ticket can be done at your own pace, its duration is at least 4 days, and includes a return to the starting point. Cruise by this route possible from June to August, any day. Its cost is from 7420 NOK.

How to get to the fjords from Oslo

To get from Oslo to the fjords on your own, you can use different transport. You just need to think carefully about the route and choose best option.

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Gerangerfjord

The distance between the Geirangerfjord and Oslo is approximately 455 km.

You can get to Ålesund by bus, there are flights every day, the journey takes 10 hours. In Ålesund, you need to take a bus to Geiranger, the distance between settlements is 110 km. You can find out the departure schedule and book a seat on the Nor-Way Bussekspress website.

Ålesund has Vigra Airport, which accepts regular flights from Oslo. The flight lasts 55 minutes, the ticket costs from 90 EUR. You can view the flight schedule and book a seat on the SAS website. Express buses run between the airport and the Mua bus station, at the bus station you need to change for a flight to Geiranger.

The only railway station closest to the fjord is in Åndalsnes - you can get there from Oslo with a change in Dumbos or Lillehammer. In time, the road lasts 5 hours, a ticket can be bought from 400 NOK.

If you drive from Oslo to the Geirangerfjord, you can make it in 7-8 hours. You need to take the E6 road to Otta, from there take Rv 15 to Langvatne, and from there onto Rv 63 and go straight to Geiranger.

Traveling along the fjord is especially interesting in summer, when there are Hurtigruten ferry flights from the port of Ålesund (4 hours on the way, cost from 500 NOK).

Nærøyfjord

It is separated from Oslo by 350 km in a northwesterly direction.

It takes 5-6 hours to drive from Oslo to Nærøyfjord. You need to go along the E18 highway to Sandviki, from there along the E16 to Gudvangen.

You can also get to the Nærøyfjord by train. Take the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, then take the Flåm Railway to Flåm (it will take about 6 hours). You can study the timetable and book a seat on the websites of NSB and Flåm railway. From Flåm to Gudvangen go by bus or ferry.

There are bus routes from Oslo to Gudvangen every day (the journey takes about 7 hours). On the Nor-Way Bussekspress website, you can view their schedule and book a ticket.

There is an airport in Sogndal that receives Widerøe flights from Oslo. Flight time is about 50 minutes. There are Nor-Way Bussekspress buses from Sogndal to Gudvangen, which take 2 hours.

Lysefjord

The question "How to get to the fjords from Oslo?" remains relevant for the Lysefjord, which is separated from Oslo by 400 km.

The best option for traveling to the Lysefjord from Oslo is to get to the city of Stavanger, and then move from there. How to get to Stavanger:

1. You can go by train, in time it will take 9-10 hours. Website of the Norwegian State railways(NSB) not only introduces the schedule, but also allows you to book a ticket.
2. Direct air flights shorten the journey to 55 minutes, and a one-way ticket will cost from 80 EUR. You can book a ticket on the website of Norwegian and SAS airlines. From Stavanger Airport to the city you can take the Flytobussen bus, the fare for an adult is 120 NOK, the journey time is about 30 minutes. A taxi will cost approximately NOK 400.

There is a ferry between Stavanger and Lyusebotno, which can be used at any time of the year. IN summer time(from May 1 to September 30) there are two routes from Stavanger:

1. To Lauvvik by bus, and from Lauvvik by sightseeing ferry to Lysebotn;
2. To Thau by ferry, and from there by bus to Preikestolen House. The pier in Stavanger is next to the Flytobussen bus stop, tickets can be bought on the ferry itself. It is advantageous to buy a combo ticket, it entitles you to travel by ferry to Tau and back, as well as travel by bus to Preikestolen House. A combo ticket will cost approximately 260 NOK.

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No better way get to know the pristine beauty of nature in Norway than a sea cruise through the Norwegian fjords. Almost all cruise companies include Norwegian fjord cruises in their summer schedule. At the time of entry cruise ship breathtaking views open up to the fjord from its decks. Waking up in the morning and going out onto the balcony of your cabin, you will see a spectacle that, without exaggeration, will be remembered for a lifetime.

When is the best time to swim

Sea cruises in the Norwegian fjords big liners performed with May to September inclusive. But even within this short period, the weather is very different. We do not recommend buying a Norwegian Fjord Cruise before June. May is a rather cold time in Norway, many hiking and road routes may still be closed for the winter. On the other hand, cruising the fjords of Norway May is the cheapest. The rest of the time the weather is about the same, but keep in mind that even in July it can be cool and rainy in Norway.

What can be seen

Choosing a Norwegian fjord cruise is always a compromise between cost and itinerary. Most interesting routes- calling for Arctic Circle, on Lofoten And Svalbard. They are also the most expensive.

The cheapest fjord cruises are usually limited to major Norwegian cities - Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger. You can also get an idea of ​​the nature of Norway on such cruises, since there will also be a visit to some kind of fjord in such a route. Plus, you can take land excursions in ports, such as a trip to Flåm railway from Bergen. But in such routes, you will have to focus more on exploring the city life and history of Norway than nature.

When choosing Norwegian cruise we recommend that you carefully read the route, the list of ports, and which fjords the liner will enter. To paraphrase a famous advertisement: not all fjords are created equal. If you are planning to make ground walking sorties in ports, carefully calculate the time of parking. For example, to visit the famous Pulpit Preikestolen(pictured below) from Stavanger parking is required for at least 8 hours.

Norwegian fjord cruise prices

As noted above, what you see depends heavily on the price of a fjord cruise. The cheapest promotional prices are 40-60 euros per day per person in the inner cabin. A week's cruise thus costs about 350 euro. But such prices for this region are very rare. Although, if you set a goal and monitor offers on our website, then catch

norwegian fjords

Dreamlines invites you to enjoy the beauty of the north by going to Norwegian fjord cruise. Fjords are long and narrow sea ​​bays, crashing into land for many kilometers. They are located in various parts of our world, but the most beautiful and numerous fjords belong to the territory. Waterfalls frame their impregnable, rocky shores, and in salty waters seals swim. The fjords are National treasure for Norwegians, reminding them of the history of their people. That is why the fjords are so heavily protected and retain their original appearance. There are more than a thousand fjords in Norway, the most majestic of them are Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, Geirangerfjord. You can see them all on a fjord cruise.

Norwegian fjord cruise itineraries

The Sognefjord is often called the king of the fjords, as it is the longest and widest in all of Norway, and also has many arms. You can see the Sognefjord not only on a Norwegian fjord cruise, but also on cruises from the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Denmark. The duration of these cruises varies from 7 to 21 nights. During this time, you will see several fjords, as well as the main Norwegian ports - Flåm, Alesund.

The Hardangerfjord is known for its picturesque shores. early summer they literally drown in blooming orchards, and closer to autumn they become variegated due to ripened apples and pears. Cruises with a visit to the Hardangerfjord usually start in Amsterdam.

Geirangerfjord is on the list world heritage UNESCO. It is not long (only 15 km), but the landscape of its banks is fascinating. Almost sheer rocky shores are decorated with many waterfalls, and snow lies on the tops of the mountains. Fjord cruises often depart from Germany, the Netherlands and sometimes even Spain.

The Dreamlines portal also features cruises to other, lesser known, but no less beautiful, fjords in Norway. Often a cruise on the Norwegian fjords is combined with a visit to other countries of Scandinavia or Northern Europe, there are even options with departures from.

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The main advantage of cruising over hiking and kayaking in the fjords is the comfort of the ships. Watching the beauty of the fjords from the sides modern liners, you do not run the risk of freezing, getting caught in the rain or just getting tired. Tourists who love adventure will always be able to find them during the numerous stops of the liners. The largest number You can find offers from cruise companies,. On board them giant liners, comfortable cabins, restaurants, spas, theaters, clubs await you. The time spent on board will be no less exciting than on land.

Best time to cruise the fjords

The fjords don't freeze in winter, but because of the weather, high season considered the period from May to September. It is during these months that you are most likely to see the brightly lit fjords with their verdant forests and iridescent crystal water.

She is proud, determined, imperturbable. Norway captivates not with the soft features of its nature, but with exquisite beauty and elitism. In 2004, National Geographic Traveler magazine declared this country the world's most popular travel destination. Since then, she has become one of the wonders of the world, which ...

She is proud, determined, imperturbable. Norway captivates not with the soft features of its nature, but with exquisite beauty and elitism. In 2004, National Geographic Traveler magazine declared this country the world's most popular travel destination. Since then, it has become one of the wonders of the world that everyone wants to see.

Sea cruises in the Norwegian fjords are one of the most popular types of tourist services in the country, which is not surprising. Just imagine - the deck of a snow-white liner, cutting through the narrow meanders of the deep Norwegian bays, a light, pleasant melody, the breath of the sea breeze on your cheeks and huge blocks of fjords, looking at you majestically and menacingly. Isn't it impressive? That's what it will be cruise By northern country, which is famous for its virgin natural beauty.

Over 100 years ago, Richard With held the first sea ​​route. Then only one ship sailed on it. Today excursion route has reached 3,000 miles and is served by dozens of ships.

Why choose a fjord cruise in Norway?

Because that's the only way you can:

• See unusually picturesque panoramas of the piers of Scandinavian cities - colorful Oslo, enchanting with the lights of Bergen, proud Kirkenes;
• Enjoy the unique feeling that only the silent and beautiful Norwegian fjords can give, including such well-known monuments of nature as Geiranger, Sognefjord, Nærøyfjord, shrouded in misty haze, as if in mystery;
• Visit one of the most popular places in Norway - Geirangerfjord;
• Stroll through the streets of old Bergen and ancient capital Trondheim;
• Make sure amazing beauty the world famous Lofoten Islands;
• Cross the Arctic Circle;
• sail on sea ​​routes the great Vikings and feel the sweet taste of victory at the end of the journey;
• Spend unique romantic evenings on the deck of the ship, slowly turning into white nights with the sun never fading;
• Go fishing in cozy Norwegian coves and meet a real troll.

Cruises to Norway - an inside look

Cruises on the Norwegian fjords will allow you to look at the Queen of Scandinavia from a new side, to know the full depth of her natural beauty and breathe in the cleanest air in the world. Of course, there is no need to reduce the attractiveness of traveling by car. But still, in Norway it is worth choosing a sea voyage. It's like walking along Champs Elysees in Paris or Thai massage in Thailand. The highlight of any trip.

These trips are organized by the company Hurtigruten, whose fleet consists of 11 ships. The company's ships not only provide an experience for tourists and residents of Norway, but are often the only means of communication between remote ports and the outside world. A tourist route- from Bergen to Kirkenes also bears the name "Hurtigruten" since 1893, when Captain Richard Wiese made the first voyage along west coast Norway from Trondheim to Hammerfest.

Since then sea ​​cruises in Norway are always popular, and in guidebooks they are called "the most beautiful ship trips in the world."

Modern cruises to the fjords of Norway are not only an acquaintance with history, immersion in legends and local color. This is also the comfort and safety of modern ships from the leading cruise company Hurtigruten, offering a really wide range of services and a full range of different routes.

Cruises in Norway with the Hurtigruten company and Jazz tour operator are:

• vacation thought out to the smallest detail, since the company has 120 years of experience in organizing sea trips;
• various routes;
• 11 ships with cabins of different price categories (from economy to vip);
• the ability to choose and combine a variety of cruises with stops for 1-2 days in cities and villages;
• "Russian groups" with a comfortable language environment;
• the possibility of organizing conferences and business meetings;
• excellent conditions for recreation with children;
• tours for fishermen (alternating with fishing), amateur active rest, connoisseurs of history and natural attractions.

When else will you see the inexplicable twilight reigning in Neroifjord, or breathe full chest the air of the places that the Vikings chose for their life? If you dream of plunging into the exciting beauty of Scandinavia - do not hold back.