MS FRAM NORWAY 12-DAY
EXPEDITION VOYAGE
DEPARTURES: 7 May 2017
BOOKING CODE: CENFREUR1701
For full information on prices and excursions, please see pages 208–209
FROM £ 2544pp
NORWAY – OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Norway has an incredibly long coastline, stretching from 58° to 71°N. Its fascinating geological features and hugely diverse landscape, make it the perfect place for an expedition! On this voyage, we will explore the secret side of Norway’s coast; one of maritime traditions, naviga- tional marks and lighthouses. The trip visits ports and islands that are not featured on the normal Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage, as well as our popular favourites like the Lofoten Islands. Our Expedition Team will share their local know-ledge and take you on hikes, Polarcirkel excursions, guided walks, bird safaris and visits to museums.
YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: BREMERHAVEN Bremerhaven is the largest port city in northern Germany, playing a crucial role in Germany’s trade. A popular hive of heritage, science, high technology and space industry keep up the innovation pace. This 1,200-year- old Hanseatic city has a unique quality that ensures a metropolitan experience like no other.
DAY 2: CROSSING THE NORTH SEA As we cross the North Sea our Expedition Team give lectures on various topics.
DAY 3: HAUGESUND Haugesund calls itself the Homeland of the Viking Kings, and not without reason. This is where the Vikings ruled the land that gave name to Norway, “the way north”. Despite being only a small village back in the med- ieval times, King Harald Fairhair lived at Avald- snes, very close to the modern town of Hauge- sund. During the last decades the town has moved from fi shery to petroleum and tour- ism as new sources of income. Even so, the town continues to have a special maritime flavour to it. Participate on one of our optional excursions, or discover the city on your own.
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DAY 4: VÆRLANDET/BULANDET AND ATLØY/NÆRVIK We find ourselves in the westernmost archipelago of Norway. Here at the mouth of the Sognefjord, under the majestic moun- tain Alden, the islands appear like a string of pearls. We will explore some of the most interesting sites on these idyllic islands, and make several landings.
DAY 5: ULSTEINVIK In the morning we pass the bird cliff s at Runde. In Ulsteinvik you can explore the town or join an excursion to learn more about the area. In the evening we will sail inside the narrow fjord-system to reach Dalsfjord, a place known for its mines and excellent stonemasons.
DAY 6: BUD AND BJØRNSUND In the 16th and 17th century Bud was the biggest trading post between Bergen and Trondheim. Still today, it is an active and charming fi shing village. Bjørnsund is a deser- ted island with an idyllic atmosphere. We will use our Polarcirkel boats to reach the villages that are interesting both in history and for hikes and other activities. In Bud we will take you to a visit to the Ergan coastal fort, which is a museum dedicated to the “Atlantic wall”
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built during the Second World War. A visit to the marine archaeology museum is also included. In Bjørnsund we will take a stroll in the village and hike to the lighthouse to see it up close. Sailing north this aft ernoon we will see a handful of interesting light- houses from a distance, and you’ll hear the stories about most of them.
DAY 7: FRØYA More than 5,400 islets and reefs surround the island Frøya. Experience the wild, beautiful and unspoilt nature on one of our excursions or spend the day exploring on your own.
DAY 8: VEGA The exciting Vega archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the popula- tion’s unique practice of eider-down harvest and its relationship with the birds. We will make a landing that includes a visit to the Eider Museum. In addition we off er optional excursions for smaller groups.
DAY 9: TRÆNA AND VIKINGEN Træna is one of the smallest councils of Norway and is situated right on the Arctic Circle. Later this day we will visit the island Vikingen, where you fi nd the statue of the Arctic Circle symbol.
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